July 18, 1936 –
The Merrie Melodies short, I Love to Singa, directed by Tex Avery, was released on this date.
Owl Jolson’s first words, “Hullo, Strangah!” was the catchphrase of a character called Schlepperman who appeared on Jack Benny’s radio show in the 1930s. Jack himself is parodied in the form of Jack Bunny, the host of the amateur show.
The Haus of Dcaligari 