Cat-Tails for Two Cat-Tails for Two Cat-Tails for Two is a 1953 (1961 Blue Ribbon Re-issue) Warner Bros. "Merrie Melodies" cartoon, directed by Robert McKimson and written by Tedd Pierce starring Bennie the fat cat and George. It was animated in 1952. Voices by Mel Blanc and music by Carl Stalling. It was the first appearance of Speedy Gonzales, in a prototype form. Because this cartoon's rendition of Speedy Gonzales looked rather coarse, they redesigned him for future cartoon releases. The two cats pursuing Speedy in "Cat-Tails for Two" are the slow-witted (and injury-causing) Benny and the fully functioning but unfortunate George, both
Red Shirt (Oglala) Our people will wonder at these things when we return to the Native Reservation and tell them what we have seen.” Red Shirt adopted a show business persona and proved to be a statesman. Red Shirt presented an image of Native Americans that Europeans could associate with progress, nobility, and civilization. Queen Victoria adored Chief Red Shirt and requested a special command performance. Red Shirt commented to "The Brisbane Courier" on the future of Natives in the United States. "The red man is changing in every season. The Native of the next generation will not be the Native of the