Jerry receives a telegram from his eccentric Texan relative, Uncle Pecos, who is stopping by on his way to a big-city television debut.
This was the final short produced in the 1.37:1 Academy ratio; all subsequent Hanna-Barbera Tom and Jerry shorts were produced in CinemaScope. [S1E96] Pecos Pest
After Pecos leaves for his TV performance, Tom and Jerry watch him on a television set. When a string snaps mid-broadcast, Pecos reaches through the TV screen to yank out Tom's final whisker. Technical Features & Trivia Jerry receives a telegram from his eccentric Texan
Uniquely, Tom and Jerry are not primary antagonists in this short; instead, they both share a mutual fear of Uncle Pecos' relentless pursuit of whiskers. Pecos Pest | Tom and Jerry Wiki | Fandom When a string snaps mid-broadcast, Pecos reaches through
is the 96th one-reel Tom and Jerry animated short, originally released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 12, 1955. It is highly regarded as a milestone in the series for several production "lasts" and its memorable musical character. Production Credits Directors: William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
Shug Fisher as Uncle Pecos (uncredited) and Daws Butler as the TV Announcer (uncredited). Plot Highlights
Characterized by his black cowboy hat that covers his eyes, a stuttering speech pattern, and the song "Crambone," based on the folk tune "Frog Went A-Courtin'".