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Voiced by the late-great Don Addams (who portrayed Maxwell Smart on Get Smart, and later voiced Inspector Gadget), educated as well as entertained youngsters.
Tennessee, a wisecracking penguin, and his dim-witted pal, Chumley, resided in the Megalopolis Zoo. They were constantly scheming against zookeeper Stanley Livingston and his assistant Flunky, in an attempt to raise the quality of zoo-life. Their projects required the assistance of their educated friend, Phineas J. Wheepee (voiced by Larry Storch), and his 3-D BB (a three dimensional blackboard). The 3-D BB helped demonstrate basic scientific principles through the use of instructional film clips (a technique also used that year by Ken Snyder's syndicated Funny Company cartoons).
15 of the greatest episodes are here for all to enjoy the Penguin paranoia!
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93 of 94 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm in my mid 40's and I watched Tennessee Tuxedo in its original form on a thirteen inch black and white Zenith TV back in the mid 1960's. I am thrilled just to see Tennessee and his friends in color (I didn't know they were in color) and in a high quality reproduction on a modern TV.
That said, there's something very sterile about this approach to packaging these old cartoons. It's really not like watching those great old shows I remember over again because what you have here is fifteen or so Tennessee segments (many more episodes were produced) cut out of their original context and presented pure, alone, and rather clinically at that. (And with a weird and totally out-of-context promo for a Casper the Ghost show that you have to view every time you put in the DVD.)
There's a certain fun factor that's been removed. It's like an exhibit in a futuristic museum of 1960's kids TV. You can see, but you can't really experience the subject matter.
I just wish more of these cartoons would be released like the Bullwinkle and Rocky cartoons have been: seasonal box sets with the original stuff all there.
That said, there's something very sterile about this approach to packaging these old cartoons. It's really not like watching those great old shows I remember over again because what you have here is fifteen or so Tennessee segments (many more episodes were produced) cut out of their original context and presented pure, alone, and rather clinically at that. (And with a weird and totally out-of-context promo for a Casper the Ghost show that you have to view every time you put in the DVD.)
There's a certain fun factor that's been removed. It's like an exhibit in a futuristic museum of 1960's kids TV. You can see, but you can't really experience the subject matter.
I just wish more of these cartoons would be released like the Bullwinkle and Rocky cartoons have been: seasonal box sets with the original stuff all there.
46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Still fun, but I wish they had kept the original Underdog format...
March 6, 2006
By Scott Jones
Format:DVD
I am going to be 35 years old this sunday which means I was watching Tennessee and Chumley on the Underdog show back in the '70s. I remember I actually enjoyed the Tennessee Tuxedo shorts more than the Underdog and Go-Go Gophers etc most of the time. The 'education' that is part of each plot was fascinating to me as I child. I loved to read and learn and I loved cartoons!
Very great times and very good memories.
I think most other people my age, if they are interested at all, would like to see/relive these shorts in their original, Underdog cliff-hanger style - but I will take what I can get.
Technical:
Overall, I would say the picture and sound quality are quite good, but I did note a couple of details:
1.) There is an UNSKIPPABLE Casper commercial on the DVD
2.) When using 'Play All', there are no credits or breaks to Underdog etc. so the shorts sort of run together if you aren't paying close attention.
3.) The package says, '15 of the greatest episodes' - what are we missing??
I do not have kids, but this is really great (and slightly educational) stuff and I highly recommend it. I have no doubt that Tennessee, Chumley, and Phineas all had a hand in my great love of knowledge and humor.
Episode List:
1.) The Rainmakers (Learn to seed a cloud)
2.) The Lamplighters (Learn to make a lightbulb)
3.) Telephone Terrors (Learn about telephones)
4.) The Giant Clam Caper (Learn about deep sea diving)
5.) Tic-Tock (Learn how a clock works)
6.) Scuttled Sculpture (Learn about sculpture)
7.) The Bridge Builders (Learn to build a bridge)
8.) Howl, Howl, The Gang's All Here (Learn how to build a log cabin)
9.) Sail On, Sail On (Learn about sailing)
10.... Read more ›
Very great times and very good memories.
I think most other people my age, if they are interested at all, would like to see/relive these shorts in their original, Underdog cliff-hanger style - but I will take what I can get.
Technical:
Overall, I would say the picture and sound quality are quite good, but I did note a couple of details:
1.) There is an UNSKIPPABLE Casper commercial on the DVD
2.) When using 'Play All', there are no credits or breaks to Underdog etc. so the shorts sort of run together if you aren't paying close attention.
3.) The package says, '15 of the greatest episodes' - what are we missing??
I do not have kids, but this is really great (and slightly educational) stuff and I highly recommend it. I have no doubt that Tennessee, Chumley, and Phineas all had a hand in my great love of knowledge and humor.
Episode List:
1.) The Rainmakers (Learn to seed a cloud)
2.) The Lamplighters (Learn to make a lightbulb)
3.) Telephone Terrors (Learn about telephones)
4.) The Giant Clam Caper (Learn about deep sea diving)
5.) Tic-Tock (Learn how a clock works)
6.) Scuttled Sculpture (Learn about sculpture)
7.) The Bridge Builders (Learn to build a bridge)
8.) Howl, Howl, The Gang's All Here (Learn how to build a log cabin)
9.) Sail On, Sail On (Learn about sailing)
10.... Read more ›
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Arnold
Format:DVD
"Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales" arguably was one of the best series to come out of Total Television (now owned by Classic Media who also owns the rights to Casper, hence the promo), next to "The Underdog Show". Unfortunately, Classic's treatment of the TTV material pales in comparison to their treatment of the Jay Ward material (which they also now own). They should offer complete seasons instead of "best of's" as there were 70 "Tennessee Tuxedo" episodes in total. Also, the theme song has been changed to a 'demo' version instead of the actual one sung by Don Adams and Bradley Bolke (Tennessee and Chumley, respectively). The prints are good, and the cartoons are still entertaining, despite my misgivings on the packaging.
FYI, Total Television produced the following series (in no particular order) from 1959-1969:
King Leonardo
The Hunter
Tooter the Turtle
Tennessee Tuxedo
Klondike Kat
Commander McBragg
Underdog
Go-Go Gophers
The Beagles
According to Wikipedia, the rug was pulled from TTV and Gamma Productions (the animation house that also animated much of Jay Ward's stuff) when General Mills (the show's sponsor) pulled out in 1969. The last show to be produced was going to be called "The Colossal Show" which was never completed, although there is a comic book out there. The rights reverted back to the creators who sold it to Lorne Michaels (of "Saturday Night Live") who in turn sold it to Golden Books, and then was acquired by Classic Media, the current owners.
FYI, Total Television produced the following series (in no particular order) from 1959-1969:
King Leonardo
The Hunter
Tooter the Turtle
Tennessee Tuxedo
Klondike Kat
Commander McBragg
Underdog
Go-Go Gophers
The Beagles
According to Wikipedia, the rug was pulled from TTV and Gamma Productions (the animation house that also animated much of Jay Ward's stuff) when General Mills (the show's sponsor) pulled out in 1969. The last show to be produced was going to be called "The Colossal Show" which was never completed, although there is a comic book out there. The rights reverted back to the creators who sold it to Lorne Michaels (of "Saturday Night Live") who in turn sold it to Golden Books, and then was acquired by Classic Media, the current owners.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
You probably couldn't do better than to plunk down twelve bucks for this DVD if you're looking for a real kid-pleaser. Don Adams as positive thinking penguin Tennessee is magic as he was in Get Smart and Inspector Gadget. Larry Storch from F-Troop and the Original Ghostbusters (not the movie) is excellent as Mr. Whoopee. This cartoon is billed as "sort of educational" because Mr. W. enlightens Tenessee and his walrus pal Chumley with the aid of the 3D Blackboard (3D BB).
The art looks like Jay Ward Studios (Rocky and Bullwinkle) but it's from Total Television (Underdog). What we'd like a lot better is if these series were presented in their original format and the whole run released on DVD (hence four stars for this five star cartoons series). Get the Underdog DVD box set, however, and you also get a couple Tennessee and friends under the "Cliffhanger Cartoons" section.
I'm wary of buying "Best of" DVDs like this because I'd rather wait and get the box sets with the shows in order (if one is forthcoming). It's possible that companies put these single DVDs out as feelers to see if a box set will sell, but the sales figures wouldn't be accurate since fans would hold off waiting for the set (that's what's happening with the single DVDs of Ed, Edd and Eddy). The solution is to buy these single DVDs as gifts for all the kids you've ever met and wait to get the box set for yourself.
Some cartoons don't work well out of context. For instance, I don't think the Peabody and Sherman cartoons by themselves are very exciting on their "Best of" single DVD. But in the context of the Rocky and Bullwinkle box sets they're excellent.
A lot of cartoons were released a few at a time on video in the VHS format, most of which are no longer available.... Read more ›
The art looks like Jay Ward Studios (Rocky and Bullwinkle) but it's from Total Television (Underdog). What we'd like a lot better is if these series were presented in their original format and the whole run released on DVD (hence four stars for this five star cartoons series). Get the Underdog DVD box set, however, and you also get a couple Tennessee and friends under the "Cliffhanger Cartoons" section.
I'm wary of buying "Best of" DVDs like this because I'd rather wait and get the box sets with the shows in order (if one is forthcoming). It's possible that companies put these single DVDs out as feelers to see if a box set will sell, but the sales figures wouldn't be accurate since fans would hold off waiting for the set (that's what's happening with the single DVDs of Ed, Edd and Eddy). The solution is to buy these single DVDs as gifts for all the kids you've ever met and wait to get the box set for yourself.
Some cartoons don't work well out of context. For instance, I don't think the Peabody and Sherman cartoons by themselves are very exciting on their "Best of" single DVD. But in the context of the Rocky and Bullwinkle box sets they're excellent.
A lot of cartoons were released a few at a time on video in the VHS format, most of which are no longer available.... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goofiness and physics combined in one show.
Tennessee Tuxedo is a completely goofy show about a penguin who wants to prove that he is as good as a man, and his walrus friend, Chumbley.
In the course of the stories Tenn. Read more
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Published 5 months ago by Taylor O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
tennessee
i totally enjoy the old shows. ordered and received this item in excellant time. completely pleased with the purchasing process...
Published 5 months ago by William P. Przybycien
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tennessee Tuxedo
This dvd, The Best of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales, was a smooth transaction and the show is a classic and fun to watch!
Published 18 months ago by Raz
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's good, but it could be better
I bought this for my kids (OK and for me too) as many of the lessons from this show that I learned as a kid still stay with me. Read more
Published 19 months ago by NHSGary
1.0 out of 5 stars
Tennesse Tuxedo-See them as they were never meant to be seen!
The Tennessee Tuxedo cartoons(/63-/66-71 made in all)are herewith presented with just one opening segment while the rest just run into each other,with no closing segment. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Robert Badgley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tennessee Tuxedo does not fail in this DVD!
This sure bring backs a lot of great memories from over 40 years ago. It's great to see this on DVD to enjoy time and time again. Some of the other reviewers are right... Read more
Published on September 5, 2009 by PATRICK J.POWERS
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic
I love this cartoon. It gives you funny stories but also lessons in science & history. My neice is now a big fan.
Published on May 18, 2009 by DD Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tennesse Tuxedo pleases my kids as much as it pleased me
I always enjoyed these cartoons as a kid. It was nice to find this dvd and share it with my children aged 4 and 5 and find out that they enjoy it as much as any of the current... Read more
Published on January 7, 2009 by Daniel P. Binet
2.0 out of 5 stars
I'll Wait For A Box-Set If Ever One Comes Out Or...
...perhaps I'll look for a pirate version that has the complete series available. I hate doing that but my money is valuable to me and how and what I spend it one better be of real... Read more
Published on October 18, 2008 by Trapper60
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was a great gift!!!
My Mom really enjoyed reminiscing over her childhood with this cartoon! She was quite happy with this as a "no special occasion" gift!
Published on July 17, 2008 by NoMad
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