Judy Canova Show August 24, 1943 A Date With Mickey Rooney

The Judy Canova Show was a very funny comedy series that aired from 1943-1953. It started as a sketch on the Grand Ol' Opry, but soon developed into a half hour show. Judy Canova's character was the female version of her then-husband Bob Burns "Arkansas Traveler" character. She was a hog calling, yodeling hick who could really sing and had a wild sense of humor. Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, played the recurring character Pedro. Although Pedro is an ethnic stereotype of a Mexican, Blanc's performance is still pretty funny. Ruby Dandridge, sister of actress Dorthy Dandridge, plays Judy's maid Geranium. While her character is also a racial stereotype, Dandridge's performance rose above the standard. Fans of comic Wanda Sykes might recognize the voice and delivery.