Gerald McBoing-Boing

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The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects.The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects.The story of a little boy who would only talk in sound effects.

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7.1/10

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Won 1 Oscar
- 3 wins total

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Marvin Miller

Narrator
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Bob Holt

Various
(uncredited)

Directors
- Robert Cannon
- John Hubley
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Trivia
In a 1994 poll of animators, film historians and directors (conducted by the animation historian Jerry Beck), this film was rated the ninth greatest cartoon short of all time.

Goofs
At about five minutes the man from the radio station plays the three note NBC theme on a set of chime bars with three notes. When he strikes the bells, he goes from high to low in descending order, rather than playing the lowest, then the highest followed by the center bell. He repeats this about fifteen seconds later.

Quotes
Narrator: This is the story of Gerald McCloy, and the strange thing that happened to that little boy. They say it all started when Gerald was two. That's the age kids start talking, least most of them do. Well, when he started talking, you know what he said? He didn't talk words, he went...
[boing, boing]
Narrator: ... instead.

Connections
Featured in The Gerald McBoing-Boing Show: A Horse of Course/The Invisible Moustache of Raoul Dufy/Miserable Pack of Wolves (1956)

Great memory show from my early childhood

I have remembered this cartoon for over 50 years - what staying power it has! It was funny and creative; I wish my children and grandchildren could have seen it. It ranks right up there with Winky Dink - another favorite. I was pleased to find out that one of the creators later worked on Rocky and Bullwinkle. These early shows had a lot going for them that todays cartoons for kids don't have. Today's cartoons seem to push the idea that one needs something special, some magic formula or talent to be able to succeed against evil or dangerous circumstances. While the early cartoons didn't address evil very much - it WAS a much gentler and safer time - they allowed us to develop our own talents and character.