| Hoot Kloot | |
|---|---|
 Sheriff Hoot Kloot atop his horse, Fester | |
| First appearance | Kloot's Kounty (1973) |
| Portrayed by | Bob Holt |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Sheriff |
Hoot Kloot is an American series of 17 theatrical cartoon shorts produced byDePatie–Freleng Enterprises from 1973 to 1974.[1]
Sheriff Hoot Kloot is a diminutive, short-tempered lawman who tries to maintain order in a remote western town. He is aided by his loyalhorse Fester whom Kloot refers to simply as "Horse". Fester remains Kloot's honest and faithful friend, often giving the Sheriff the benefit of his homespun wisdom while battling various outlaws including Crazywolf, a looney sheep-stealingwolf.[2]
Hoot Kloot was later broadcast as part of theNBCSaturday morning cartoon seriesThe Pink Panther and Friends.[2]
All cartoons written byJohn W. Dunn.[2]
| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kloot's Kounty | Hawley Pratt | January 19, 1973 (1973-01-19) |
| 2 | Apache on the County Seat | Hawley Pratt | June 16, 1973 (1973-06-16) |
| 3 | The Shoe Must Go On | Gerry Chiniquy | June 16, 1973 (1973-06-16) |
| 4 | A Self-Winding Sidewinder | Roy Morita | October 9, 1973 (1973-10-09) |
| 5 | Pay Your Buffalo Bill | Gerry Chiniquy | October 9, 1973 (1973-10-09) |
| 6 | Stirrups and Hiccups | Gerry Chiniquy | October 15, 1973 (1973-10-15) |
| 7 | Ten Miles to the Gallop | Arthur Leonardi | October 15, 1973 (1973-10-15) |
| 8 | Phony Express | Gerry Chiniquy | January 4, 1974 (1974-01-04) |
| 9 | Giddy Up Woe | Sid Marcus | January 9, 1974 (1974-01-09) |
| 10 | Gold Struck | Roy Morita | January 9, 1974 (1974-01-09) |
| 11 | As the Tumbleweed Turns | Gerry Chiniquy | April 8, 1974 (1974-04-08) |
| 12 | The Badge and the Beautiful | Bob Balsar | April 17, 1974 (1974-04-17) |
| 13 | Big Beef at O.K. Corral | Bob Balsar | April 17, 1974 (1974-04-17) |
| 14 | By Hoot or By Crook | Bob Balsar | April 17, 1974 (1974-04-17) |
| 15 | Strange on the Range | Durward Bonaye | April 17, 1974 (1974-04-17) |
| 16 | Mesa Trouble | Sid Marcus | May 16, 1974 (1974-05-16) |
| 17 | Saddle Soap Opera | Gerry Chiniquy | May 16, 1974 (1974-05-16) |
Kino Lorber (through their deal withMGM Home Entertainment) released all 17 shorts on DVD and Blu-ray in May 2017.[3]