The Wacky World of Tex Avery
A YTV Original
Take a fast paced tour through a vault of short animated vignettes where every segment centers on a different character. Pompeii Pete, a Roman centurion with more nerve than sense, chases a tiny princess while bungling every plan. There's a four legged hero whose powers are as questionable as his... Read more
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About The Wacky World of Tex Avery
Take a fast paced tour through a vault of short animated vignettes where every segment centers on a different character. Pompeii Pete, a Roman centurion with more nerve than sense, chases a tiny princess while bungling every plan. There's a four legged hero whose powers are as questionable as his fashion sense and a constant stream of pratfalls. An ingenious inventor from the past wires gadgets into chaotic schemes that backfire in spectacular fashion. Freddie the Fly buzzes in with relentless mischief and clever one liners, while Tex Avery himself shows up as the wackiest western hero in the mix. The tone is brisk, cartoonish, and proudly ridiculous, celebrating old school humor with modern snap.
Premiered on television in 1997 as an animated anthology. The voice cast features Billy West in multiple roles alongside Kathleen Barr and Lee Tockar. The show plays with visual gags, quick character swaps, and a lighthearted nod to vintage animation.
There's no listing of major awards for The Wacky World of Tex Avery. The show relies on broad gag humor and a rotating cast to charm fans of classic animation rather than targeting prize recognition. Its quick hits and playful tone stay accessible to casual viewers.
Fans of vintage animation may recognize nods to Tex Avery style, with fast gags and visual twists. While not a widely cited cultural phenomenon, the program sits as a playful homage inside the wider history of animated satire and anthology formats. It also introduces audiences to self referential humor.
Reception appears modest, with a 5.8 out of 10 from 19 votes suggesting a mixed response. Some viewers praise the pace and variety of characters, while others want sharper parodies. The show leans into a gag heavy format that skirts satire of eras and celebrates the cartoonist tradition with warmth.
Details
- Release Date
- September 29, 1997
- Episode Length
- 10m
- User Ratings
- 19 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 195
- Network
- YTV, M6
- Status
- Ended
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- DiC Entertainment +3 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Cast
Billy West
Tex Avery / Sagebrush Sid / Freddy the Fly (voice)
Kathleen Barr
Chasity Knott (voice)
Lee Tockar
Genghis / Little Buddy (voice)
Cree Summer
Khannie (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Pompeii Pete / Einstone (voice)
Alec Willows
Dan (voice)
Terry Klassen
Maurice (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Mooch / General (voice)
Scott McNeil
Amanda Banshee (voice)
Seasons (1 season, 195 episodes)
Season 1
195 episodes - 1997