The Nutty Network

The Nutty Network

7 mins | Comedy, Animation | March 24, 1939

A jungle land radio station run by monkeys pulls a prank by reporting an invasion from space is occurring and a large cutout face is hoisted above the trees so all can see. Fireworks are employed to sound like a war has started. The King, a Lion with a Bert Lahr voice, finally exposes the fakers. Inspired by Orson Welles' "War Of the Worlds" radio hoax.

The Nutty Network

7 mins | Comedy, Animation | March 24, 1939

The Nutty Network
A jungle land radio station run by monkeys pulls a prank by reporting an invasion from space is occurring and a large cutout face is hoisted above the trees so all can see. Fireworks are employed to sound like a war has started. The King, a Lion with a Bert Lahr voice, finally exposes the fakers. Inspired by Orson Welles' "War Of the Worlds" radio hoax.
Producers Terrytoons
Original title The Nutty Network
Directors Mannie Davis
Writers

Cast

Arthur Kay

as Lion King (voice)

Tom Morrison

as Monkey Emcee / Bandleader (voice)