Jerky Turkey (1968): Cast
Jerky Turkey is a 1968 short animated comedy directed by Paul J. Smith, starring Paul Frees as Charlie Beary/Junior Beary (voice) (uncredited) and Grace Stafford. It runs 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 6 min
- Director
- Paul J. Smith
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Walter Lantz Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Jerky Turkey About?
The premise of Jerky Turkey without spoilers.
At a matinee, Junior wins a pet turkey but worries his parents will want it for dinner. To his shock, his father Charlie declares, “We’ll have him for Sunday dinner!” Determined to protect the bird, Junior hides it and even disguises it as his friend Redneck Rudy, a protest singer. Charlie eventually captures and brutalizes the turkey, then feels remorse, revives it and they make peace, deciding on hot‑dogs for Sunday dinner instead.
Jerky Turkey Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- the beary family
- bearly family
Jerky Turkey Cast & Characters
Paul Frees leads the cast as Charlie Beary/Junior Beary (voice) (uncredited), with Grace Stafford as Bessie Beary (voice). Directed by Paul J. Smith.
- Director Paul J. Smith
- Paul Frees as Charlie Beary/Junior Beary (voice) (uncredited)
- Grace Stafford as Bessie Beary (voice)
More from Paul J. Smith
More films directed by Paul J. Smith: Bye, Bye, Blackboard, Indian Corn, Gold Diggin’ Woodpecker and Show Biz Beagle.
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Jerky Turkey FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Jerky Turkey, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Jerky Turkey?
Jerky Turkey runs 6 minutes.
When was Jerky Turkey released?
Jerky Turkey was released on June 19, 1968.
Who directed Jerky Turkey?
Jerky Turkey was directed by Paul J. Smith.
More films by Paul J. Smith Who is in the cast of Jerky Turkey?
Jerky Turkey stars Paul Frees as Charlie Beary/Junior Beary (voice) (uncredited) and Grace Stafford as Bessie Beary (voice).
Does Jerky Turkey have a post-credit scene?
No. Jerky Turkey has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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