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“Pepe Le Pew” Still Captivates Audiences

Pépé Le Pew falls in love with Penelope. She can’t stand his stench.
Source: Looney Tunes

Pépé Le Pew entertains with his loveable silliness and smelliness. Enjoy his amusing diversions as he tries to woo Penelope, the cat.

Pépé Le Pew Creates Lovable and Silly Cartoons for Kids

Love is always in the air in Paris with Looney Tunes: Pépé Le Pew Collection.

The Warner Bros. disc features 17 comical shorts of the lovable French skunk Pépé Le Pew. He strolls around Paris in the springtime when everyone thinks of love and romance. Pépé sees Penelope, falls in love, and pursues the black cat, which is delightful. Penelope is not so thrilled, though. She does everything in her power to get away from the smelly Pépé. The cartoon drawings show hilarious expressions that will delight the kids. Giggles are sure to follow.

*Paris is the city of love—the perfect backdrop for a skunk casing a cat.*
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Pépé Le Pew Blinded By Love

Pépé Le Pew episodes usually involve Pépé pursuing a black female cat that appears to be a female skunk, according to love-struck Pépé. But kids of all ages who watch the cartoons know that Pépé is blinded by love.

He is so in love that he doesn’t even know that Penelope Pussycat is a cat with a white stripe painted down her back. The creators of this comic cartoon series made a reason for the painted line. The white strip happened when she crawled under a newly painted picket fence.

As Pépé pursues Penelope, she runs away from him. Not because she is shy, but because, being a skunk, Pépé has a rancid odor and an aggressive manner. She was watching Pépé hop after her at a carefree pace, as a love-stricken skunk entertained.

Ze Arms of Pépé are Upon You

Countless memorable scenes of the lovestruck skunk come to mind. Pépé is on the yacht with his girlfriend and says, “I am ze captain, and you are ze first mate. Promotions will follow quickly!”

I remember Pépé swimming underwater, “When you are a skunk, you learn how to hold your breath for a long time.”

Another unforgettable line is, “Acres and acres of girls!! And they are mine!! All mine!!!”

I chuckle as I recall these moments. They are so very precious. My kids can’t relate to some of the funny lines, but I know they watch riveted to the screen because the cartoon artists created unique characterizations.

*Watching Pépé Le Pew fall in love with a cat is so funny.*

“This little love bundle. Now she is seeking for us a trysting place. Touching, is it not? Come, my little peanut of brittle. I will help you. Wait for me. Wait.” Pepe Le Pew

Is Skunk Spray Toxic?

While Penelope tries to escape him, she fails but suffers the smelly consequences. Just imagine being chased by a love-struck skunk. The smell is so strong and permeating. Penelope’s reaction is not even normal regarding a skunk’s spray. Pépé Le Pew never sprays her, and he only longs for her, keeping the pungent smell at bay.

“What is this? Oh, but of course. This little one wishes to commit suicide to prove her love for me — what a sweet gesture. Nevertheless, I must prevent it.” Pepe Le Pew

Acting Exercises Using Pépé Le Pew as a Prompt

Kids have great imaginations and love to copy what they see others do. If you are a parent and you have the time, after the kids watch one of the Pépé Le Pew and Penelope episodes, encourage them to act it out. Even as an acting teacher, this is one of the best acting exercises for kids.

Young kids take great pleasure in acting out what they just saw on the screen. Looney Tunes Pépé Le Pew cartoons have little dialogue, so it should be easy for each child to act out the story.

You cast one child as the skunk and the other as Penelope. You can have a boy like Pépé Le Pew and a girl like Penelope. Just let them have fun with the characters.

When they finish their scene, validate and encourage them for their excellent performance.

Chuck Jones Delivered Over a Thousand Voices

Chuck Jones created Pépé Le Pew and hired a talented man, Mel Blanc, who has over a thousand voices. Blanc provided the voice for Pépé and based his mannerisms on Charles Boyer’s Pépé le Moko from Algiers (1938).

Others have stated that Pépé may have copied Maurice Chevalier’s mannerisms. I can’t entirely agree because only Boyer would pursue. Chevalier is not stupid enough to think of a cat as a skunk.

With all that, Chuck Jones: Memories of Childhood is a short documentary in which Jones says he based Pépé on himself. He declares that he is ultra shy with girls and that Pépé is a pursuer of girls.

One thing is sure: Pépé Lew Pew episodes are a delight to watch for kids. The stories are very innocent but funny. I hope you and your kids enjoy them as much as my family has over the years.

Best Family Friendly Movies

I hope you can take a peek at Pépé Le Pew, because these cartoons are nothing like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, or Elmer Fudd. Pépé Le Pew’s hallmark is the silliness and resilience of the love-struck skunk.

As you watch Looney Tunes Pépé Le Pew, I guarantee you will find yourself chuckling and enjoying the misadventures of Pépé Le Pew and Penelope. I wish more were available because they are unique cartoons in the Looney Tunes repertoire.

Timeless, Adventurous, Stimulating Movies for Kids

*Well-made movies for kids will raise their emotional tone.*

Finding fun movies for kids to watch can sometimes be straightforward. Then there are times you need help choosing the perfect film. Here’s my list, which is worth sharing with your kids.

Exciting Movies for Kids

Finding simple, fun, and memorable holiday or seasonal movies for kids can be challenging. But look at these classics and pick a couple for the kids to watch. Some are old, and some are modern, but kids of all ages find them entertaining.

“Ferdinand” (2017)

In a classic story, Ferdinand is a massive bull with an even larger heart. People think he is a dangerous beast. He gets captured and taken away from his home. Set on returning to his family, he hooks up with a crazy team of characters. Together they go on a wild adventure.

Walt Disney’s “Peter Pan” (1953)

Walt Disney’s Peter Pan is one of the most timeless and adventurous movies ever on the silver screen. Kids can watch the story over and over because Peter Pan never grows old. He will always be a boy. The story teaches kids about friendship, responsibility, faith, and trust.

“Early Man” (2018)

Nothing could be more timeless than a movie about a prehistoric person. Award-winning claymation studio Aardman produced Early Man. They mastered claymation in film. Aardman made Shaun the Sheep, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and Chicken Run.

Early Man follows Dug, voiced by Eddie Redmayne. Dug is a caveman who has super-goofy friends. They brave their invaders by challenging them to a soccer game. It is the only way they can get their home back from Lord Nooth, voiced by Tom Hiddleston. Lord Nooth is the ruler of the Bronze Age City.

“Smurfs: The Lost Village” (2017)

Smurfs: The Lost Village is an animated movie.

Magical creatures occupy the forest, and the kids will find them fascinating. Smurfette and her pals must locate a secretive lost village ahead of the wicked wizard named Gargamel.

The movie is like a roller coaster ride, and the kids will enjoy the journey as the Smurfs face danger and experience plenty of action.

“The Little Prince” (2015)

The Little Prince is a timeless movie. The story subtly teaches kids about what is essential in life as a fable of loneliness, loss, friendship, and love.

I have to confess that the movie trailer is so charming and pleasing. Netflix is streaming some noteworthy movies, which are worth the subscription.

With the voice acting talents of Ralph Fiennes, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, and Rosario Dawson, The Lego Batman Movie is timeless. Kids can watch it repeatedly.

Chris McKay directed this super-silly movie, and it features one-liners and a visually gratifying story that is fun. The kids can play with the Legos before or after they watch the film. Parents, make sure you have your own set of Batman Legos.

“The Sandlot” (1993)

The Sandlot is a magical movie that kids will watch repeatedly. The story takes place during the 1960s when Scotty arrives in the neighborhood. Denis Leary and Karen Allen play with his parents. They are brilliant, helping Scotty come to terms with himself and trying to fit in with the other boys from the sandlot. He doesn’t know how to play baseball, but that’s about to change.

The movie follows Scotty and his friends as they spend a summer retrieving a baseball, facing crazy adventures and scary situations, and sharing a first kiss. All nine boys grow and become best friends. The movie is a fun and enchanting comedy.

“Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” (1976)

Though the story doesn’t seem like it’s for kids, they will still enjoy the animation and exaggerated characters. Even the adults will chuckle at the thought of Frosty the Snowman’s marriage being threatened by a jealous Jack Frost, voiced wickedly by Paul Frees.

The 1976 movie features two screen legends, Andy Griffith, best known as Andy Taylor in The Andy Griffith Show, and Shelley Winters, who won two Oscars for A Patch of Blue and The Diary of Anne Frank. Griffith is the narrator, and Winters is the voice of Frosty’s wife.

“The Smurf’s Holiday Celebration” (2011)

The Smurfs are bound to put a smile on any kid’s face during the holiday season with The Smurf’s Holiday Celebration. They are so cute, but their stories are full of action. The creatures that threaten the lovable Smurfs might not make some of the youngest kids too happy. Though parents may want to keep a watchful eye, a happy ending will put a pleasant smile back on the kids’ faces.

“Twas the Night Before Christmas” (1974)

Twas the Night Before Christmas begins with the children of Junctionville’s letters to Santa Claus being returned unopened. So Santa didn’t read what they wanted for Christmas. Nobody knows why they didn’t get delivered. Alas, a bitter soul has angered Saint Nick by claiming Christmas is a myth.

The skeptical rodent, Albert Mouse, must be humored and turned around to believe in Santa. Following the story of Albert being persuaded to change his mind about Santa makes it fun for the kids because Santa returns to Junctionville.

The ending is charming and inspired by Clement Moore’s poem, “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Joel Grey, George Gobel, Tammy Grimes, and John McGiver add their voices to the 1974 movie.

“Frozen” (2013)

Frozen is genuinely a timeless movie for all ages. “Let It Go” unleashes our desires to let our worries go. The song won an Oscar because it adds much to the fateful tale of two sisters longing for their rekindled relationship. The frozen spell keeps the movie suspended in time as a lovable snowman offers his charm. There is also a reindeer acting like a domesticated dog.

Kids can watch the movie repeatedly. It is so much fun for kids because most DVDs have a sing-along version with captions for each song’s lyrics. Frozen II, the sequel, is now available to stream and on Blu-ray or DVD.

“Love is putting someone else’s need before yours.” Olaf

Peanuts movies are timeless. They started in the 1970s with It’s Your First Kiss, Charlie Brown, and There’s No Time for Love, Charlie Brown. They continued to the 1980s with It’s Flashbeagle, Charlie Brown, and It’s an Adventure, Charlie Brown. The franchise has over 45 movies and counting. My favorite is A Boy Named Charlie Brown.

It’s a blast to watch Snoopy fly in his doghouse while dogfighting as the Red Baron, wearing legwarmers, and dancing to the current music. Kids never tire of such antics. They also like to wonder if Charlie Brown will succeed at his chosen goal, like winning the spelling bee or getting his first kiss.

I can’t go without mentioning all the quirky friends who support Charlie Brown, no matter how many times he fails. From Linus to Peppermint Patty, you can’t help but feel the love. These are such cherished characters and stories.

“Bernie the Dolphin” (2018)

Bernie the Dolphin isn’t a well-known kids’ movie like Disney movies, but it’s about two kids with a heart of gold.

Kevin and Holly spend a lot of time swimming and diving with Bernie. Bernie is a dolphin. He goes missing, and the two kids try to find him. While looking for Bernie, they discover a potential threat to baby sea turtles.

The kids’ goal is to stop the development and protect Bernie.

Disney Classics

Let’s not forget the Disney classics like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first animated feature film, and Peter Pan. Walt Disney worked with some of the best animators of the time. All these movies were pretty much hand-drawn. Though the adults will appreciate the artists’ talent, the antics and colorful characters will mesmerize the kids in each classic.

Kids Movies on Netflix and Amazon

You can catch some of these timeless movies on Netflix or Amazon. Even local libraries rent these movies on Blu-ray and DVD. Either way, it’s best to plan their movie night and let the kids join their friends and enjoy watching a fantastic film.

“My Pet Dinosaur” a Family Movie from Australia

Directed by Matt Drummond, who is an Emmy winner, My Pet Dinosaur is only available on Demand.

The story is a blend of E.T and Monsters, Inc. My Pet Dinosaur focuses on the quirky friendship between a boy and a dinosaur. Cast includes Jordan Dulieu, Annabel Wolfe, Christopher Gabardi, and Tiriel Mora.

The movie features high-end visual effects, a heart-warming tale of friendship and the beautiful Australian countryside. Produced in Australia, My Pet Dinosaur is a perfect addition to the family movie night lineup.

Watch the trailer and discover how a finds the remnants of a failed military experiment. Then, his troubled town is plunged further into chaos as he accidentally makes a new friend – a dinosaur.

Alpha and Omega: Dingo Digs

Directed by Tim Maltby and written by Tom Kane, the wolf pack is back in action as a fun and entertaining story for young kids in Alpha and Omega: Dino Digs.

This is the sixth installment of the Alpha & Omega franchise, and some of the scenes are funny and cute with a wonderful musical score. The animation is of poor quality and blurry at times. Still, the 47-minute movie will entertain the kids.

The movie starts with a “65 million years ago…” and we watch to cartoonish dinosaurs facing the destruction of their civilization. We then cut to and follow Humphrey and Kate with their three pops when they are forced to find a new location for their den.

Their new place has kind of a unique name – wolf-burbia, a nice play on the word “suburbia.” While they are moving into their new grounds, they discover Amy, an affable dinosaur who is unfamiliar with the new world. The scene where they meet Amy is really cool to watch and each facial expression will engage your kids.

Amy is a friendly raptor that magically comes to life when she is uncovered during a big dig. The pups and their forest friends show Amy the wonders of their new world and must work together and try to stop the diggers from unearthing the dangerous T-Rex before it is too late.

The movie is great for kids, teaching life lessons about being a good friend, helping your friends, and confronting and solving problems.

The trailer for the movie is no longer available at my YouTube Channel. The above link to the movie takes you to Amazon where the trailer is still live. Parents can view it and see if the movie is appropriate for their kids.

“Power Rangers Dino Charge: Resurgence”

Power Rangers is never boring for kids. They just love watching the series. It is like they are battling alongside the dynamic team that is known as the Power Rangers. In Power Rangers Dino Charge: Resurgence, the Red, Black, Blue, Green, and Pink Rangers unite and save the world from prehistoric monsters. I am amazed at how the boys are glued to the screen whenever the live-action Power Rangers battle against the evil Cavity monster.

The kids learn teamwork and team building skills as the Power Rangers are, once again, put to the test as they rescue Chase and discover the destructive Ankylo Zord and have a battle against a team of Power Ranger clones.

All in all, you can’t go wrong with the Power Rangers. The series has been around for a long time, and here we are at season 12. Yet, each new generation of kids gets a kick out of the battles and imaginative monsters the dynamic team goes against in each episode.

“Care Bears: Bearied Treasure”

Care Bears create the funniest puns in their titles. Care Bears: Bearied Treasure is just too cute as a title and the best one so far. The story is about the bears finding a treasure map, so they each want to keep the treasure for themselves.

They go on an adventure by jumping aboard a ship and sailing the sea to Starshine Parade, and looking for treasures. While they are sailing, they help a lost baby star andhave other delightful and innocent adventures.

But there is a lesson, and this time the Care Bears work together to find buried pirate treasure for each of them, but they find that the real treasure is their special friendship, which is such a good message for preschoolers.

The pirate jargon from the Care Bears is entertaining, and the animation is top-notch. I recommend it.

“Chuggington Dash at the Docks”

Delivery Dash at the Docks is the newest installment in the adventurous Chuggington DVD collection. The DVD holds six episodes from the fifth season of the Disney Junior series. The disc even has bonus features like Badge Quest Episodes: Buddy Badge and Follow the Leader, and Coloring Pages. Kids should enjoy the bonus features as a special treat. We even meet two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu. Mothers know this preschool storyline is even fun to watch with their kids.

We follow Koko, and he is thrilled to be spending the day training with Chuggington’s new express delivery engine, Daley. Together they pick up and deliver important packages all around Chuggington, frequenting the bustling docks where Skipper Stu, Chuggington’s new Dock Master, is loading and unloading the ship. All of them go on adventures that any child will enjoy and learn the importance of patience, paying careful attention to detail and teamwork.

Of course, all the delightful engines will entertain and inspire youngsters again and again. They will be able to visit with Brewster, Koko, and Wilson, along with the other engines in Chuggington, on these grand adventures.

“Power Rangers: Dino Charge Unleashed”

I believe kids, young and old, will like the new Power Rangers series. It is cool how they get their powers from gems, called Energems. There is even a Power Ranger who is a caveman. He is still alive and looks young because the gems stop the aging process of any Individual who holds it. Each ranger uses a gem and is ageless. Each ranger also brings a unique talent to the team. There is a new evil villain named Sledge, and he has minions that the Rangers go against

Watching the new episodes (1 – 4), I saw the fledgling rangers work together and grow as a team. Fighting together, they became familiar with each other while at the same time working together at the Dino Café. Dino Charge can easily be a favorite among Power Ranger fans, as its story is unique and different from the others.

Sledge is an intergalactic bounty hunter, and he wants to get his hands on the Energems, which the Rangers unearthed and use for their own powerful dinosaur spirit. The rangers use Dino-fueled weapons and new Mega Zords, too. Together, they must protect these gems at all costs from Sledge’s monster minions while keeping the whole universe safe.

“Hatched” Fun Adventure for Kids

Directed by Xu Kerr, Hatched is billed as an animated adventure featuring the voices of Jeff Foxworthy (The Smurfs) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings). The movie is about farmyard animals that are crazy and silly for kids to enjoy. I have to say, the characters are out-of-this-world, and take a look at their names.

Hatched has many chickens in the movie, so the DVD can be popped into the player for Easter or Spring Break. The film is part of a planned trilogy with playfully named characters like Cluck Norris, voiced by Astin, and Charlie Horse, voiced by Foxworthy.

We follow Cluck Norris as he handles mishaps with young chicks destined to learn how to fly. Chickpea, Tiny SchwarzHENegger, Meryl Cheep and Angelina Poultrie are the crazy farmyard animals that help get the youngsters flying.

Everyone sees that the chickens really can fly, but when their tiny alien pal, Magic, is in danger, the young chicks join the efforts of their animal neighbors to save their home and their friend from the villains. The villains aren’t scary, so the kids shouldn’t get too scared while watching this silly animated movie. The chicks become heroes and learn the meaning of friendship.

All in all, let the kids watch the movie because the parents might get bored with all the silly farm animals’ quirky situations. The clever names based on current movie stars will go over the kids’ heads, but at least the parents can chuckle or two when they hear them.

“Wiener Dog Internationals”

Directed by Kevan Peterson, Wiener Dog Internationals is the sequel to Wiener Dog Nationals and is a fun movie for kids. We meet up again with John Shelly, the U.S. wiener dog racing champion, who, with the Jack family kids, takes on the adventure of a lifetime by going to the Wiener Dog Internationals. I must admit there is plenty to bark about because the movie received the Dove Foundation seal of approval. That means it is safe for kids of all ages to watch.

The movie stars Golden Globe nominee Morgan Fairchild, who is best known for starring in another canine movie called Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. Bryan Batt and Jason London also star in the wholesome movie.

The DVD also contains four episodic movies called “Minuscule” as a bonus for the purchase.

The Jack family and their wiener dog, Shelly, are at it again and are entering the International World of Wiener Dog Racing. But this time, it is the kids sneaking off to enter Shelly in the Internationals. Yet, they find themselves caught in a sneaky plot orchestrated by Miss Merryweather, played by Fairchild, which could hinder all wiener dog races for quite some time.

All in all, the sequel is better than the original movie. I will not spoil the movie by telling you the end. Still, the movie is fun to watch. We get to follow the kids and Shelly to see if they stop Miss Merryweather, and if Shelly wins another championship.