Fellow "Winnie the Pooh" cast member Hal Smith (who originated the character Owl) took over the role of Winnie the Pooh for the 1981 short "Winnie the Pooh Discovers the Seasons". Holloway was given the chance to return to the role for "The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh" but, at 83 years old, could no longer perform the voice as he used to; Jim Cummings took over the role as well as most of Holloway's other voice roles, including Kaa in "Jungle Cubs" and "The Jungle Book 2".