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Original title: One Froggy Evening

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Hand-Drawn Animation Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Musical Short

A man futilely struggles to make his fortune with a frog that sings and dances, but only when it is alone with the owner.A man futilely struggles to make his fortune with a frog that sings and dances, but only when it is alone with the owner.A man futilely struggles to make his fortune with a frog that sings and dances, but only when it is alone with the owner.

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8.4/10

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Awards
- 1 win total

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William Roberts

Michigan J. Frog
(singing voice)
(uncredited)

Director
- Chuck Jones
Writer
- Michael Maltese
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Trivia
The song "Michigan Rag" was invented solely for this short.

Goofs
When the owner of the frog gets thrown out of the talent agency, there's a hand-print on the wall to the side of the door he is thrown from. In the next shot it's gone.

Quotes
Michigan J. Frog: [singing] Hello, my baby / hello, my honey / hello, my ragtime gal. / Send me a kiss by wire / baby, my hearts on fire / if you refuse me / honey, you'll lose me / then you'll be left alone / Oh baby, telephone and tell me I'm your own.

Alternate versions
In some TV airings, the scene in which the workman places the "Free Beer!" sign outside the theater to attract customers is deleted.

Connections
Featured in Le sexe qui chante (1977)

Soundtracks
Hello! Ma Baby
(uncredited)
Music by Joseph E. Howard
Lyrics by Ida Emerson

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Featured review

10/10

My kind of frog!

Oh what a wonderful surprise this cartoon was. It is just so irresistible and endearing, not to mention funny and charming, and is just a froggin' masterpiece. The song "Hello ma baby, hello ma honey" is not only catchy but also memorable, I am still humming now writing this review. The other songs go without fault and the dancing routines are slickly done with lots of pizazz. The animation is spot on, with beautiful backgrounds, sharp character features and lovely colours. Michigan is a great character. Sung marvellously by Bill Roberts, he is charming, likable and sweet for a frog. The story is simple and well told, and its simplicity added to the charm that this gem has. All in all, wonderful and a must see! 10/10 Bethany Cox