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By Polly Conway
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Looney crew solves mysteries in fun but violent series.
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The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries
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What's the Story?
The Sylvester & Tweety Mysteries is an animated series featuring some of the beloved Looney Tunes characters solving mysteries. The premise is a fun one: The crack team of Granny (Rocky & Bullwinkle's June Foray), cat Sylvester, little yellow bird Tweety, and bulldog Hector travel to international locations upon request to solve a recent mystery. Narrated by Sylvester (who fancies himself to be the most skilled crime-solver of the group), the series features Granny as a world-renowned detective who brings her animal friends wherever she goes. Sylvester's main goal is still to eat Tweety, but Hector the protector always makes sure Tweety escapes unharmed. From Ireland to Monte Carlo, the gang sticks together (barely!) and uses their collective wits to solve each mystery.
Is It Any Good?
Looney Tunes fans will appreciate this lively incarnation that's half Three Stooges and half Murder, She Wrote. It's honestly pretty cool to see an older woman in a lead role, a rarity in both cartoons and live-action, and Granny is a real firebrand and the ultimate hero of the series. Sylvester usually gets the short end of the stick when it comes to unfortunate accidents, which some kids may love; others might find his constant painful pratfalls exhausting.
The animation itself also looks good; the characters look like their classic incarnations with a little bit of '90s flair. As antagonistic as they can be to each other, the detective team operates like a family and can work together to get to the bottom of a mystery (sometimes!). It's self-referential and has some solid gags and quips, keeping up with the usual relentless pace of Looney Tunes past.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why Looney Tunes characters have remained popular over the years. What do you think are their best qualities? Do you have a favorite?
Violence is a big part of this series. Even though it's played for laughs and no one gets truly hurt, do you think it's necessary? Why, or why not?
Can you think of any other shows where an older woman is the lead character? Why do you think this is so rare?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 1995
- Cast : June Foray , Frank Welker , Tress MacNeille
- Network : Max
- Genre : Kids' Animation
- TV rating :
- Last updated : February 23, 2021
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