"The Lost Duckling" is the thirtieth episode of The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).
Synopsis[]
Tom and Jerry help a duckling (Quacker, in his only appearance on the show) to go south for the winter, using a variety of methods from a paper plane to a railroad handcar.
Plot[]
A flock of ducks is flying south, and Quacker tries to catch up the flock of ducks so he stop flying. Suddenly Quacker flew down but Tom ducks down so Quacker lands onto the ground and cries until Tom pick him up and Quacker want to fly south but he tries to fly until he land onto Jerry's hand and catch him. So Tom and Jerry help Quacker to fly south.
First, Tom makes a huge paper plane for Quacker and throws him in the air but Tom gets on board by accident and they land on the ground safely. Instead of walking all the way to south, the trio asked the pelican to give them a ride but his wife ordered him to assist with their children. The Pelican drops Tom, Jerry and Quacker on the tree.
So Tom and Jerry try airmailing Quacker to Sunny Florida, puts him in an envelope and the mailbox. However, Quacker invites Tom and Jerry to come to South with him. They tried using variety of methods but each of them failed until they use the handrail car despite a train came behind them while reaching to Miami Station.
Tom and Jerry are sunbathing when Quacker signals the flock to come down and join them together.
Characters[]
Main characters[]
Supporting characters[]
- Ducks
- Pelican
Minor characters[]
- Pelican's family
- Balloon Seller
- Policemen
- Blacky
Notes[]
- This is Quacker's first and only appearance in the 1975 series.
- This episode is similar to Southbound Duckling (1955).
- Unlike in the 1955 short, Tom helps Quacker and Jerry fly south instead of against them.
Gallery[]
Main Article: The Lost Duckling/Gallery