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
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