August 19, 1944 –
The Merrie Melodies short, Birdy and the Beast, directed by Bob Clampett, and starring Tweety Bird, was released on this date.
This is the first time Tweety was given his official name, as with his previous short, A Tale of Two Kitties, he was originally referred to as Orson in model sheets.
The Haus of Dcaligari 