A Very Merry Cricket (1973 TV Movie)

Mel Blanc: Tucker the Mouse, Alley Cat

Quotes 

• Harry the Cat : [Reading from a Christmas book]  "Merry voices and lighthearted laughter rang out. Christmas was close at hand, in all his bluff and hearty honesty; it was the season of hospitality, merriment, and open-heartedness... Gay and merry was the time; and gay and merry were at least four of the numerous hearts that were gladdened by its coming... Happy, happy Christmas. I heard the bells on Christmas day; Their old, familiar carols play; And wild and sweet, the words repeat of Peace on Earth, good will to men."

  Tucker the Mouse : Peace on Earth? Goodwill to men? With all that goin' on out there? Hmpf!

  Harry the Cat : You know, Tucker, I think you may have a point there. Why don't you find something more appropriate?

  Tucker the Mouse : [Flipping through pages]  Well, I'll tell you this much, Harry, nothing in this book could be *less* appropriate!

  [Stopping] 

  Tucker the Mouse : Read on, McDuff.

  Harry the Cat : Ahem. "A Visit From Saint Nicolas"...

  Tucker the Mouse : Who he?

  Harry the Cat : ...by Clarence Seymore.

  Tucker the Mouse : Also, who he?

  Harry the Cat : [Reading]  "'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house..."

  Tucker the Mouse : Marvelous opening.

  Harry the Cat : "... not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

  Tucker the Mouse : Not even a what? *Why* a mouse do I to inquire? Why do people always pick on *mice* not to stir?

  Harry the Cat : Take it easy, Tucker! Humans are not to be mean to mice.

  Tucker the Mouse : Why not? They're mean to each other aren't they? And every Christmas they get *meaner*!