Created by animation director Chuck Jones in 1948 for Warner Brothers
First Appearance: Sept 17, 1949 in Fast and Furry-ous
Antagonist to Road Runner
48 cartoons feature Wile E Coyote and Roadrunner
Self-proclaimed Super Genius
Created elaborate plans and complex devices with mail-order parts from Acme Corporation attempting to catch Road Runner
When he talked, voice by Mel Blanc
Also appeared as an antagonist of Bugs Bunny in five shorts from 1952-1963
Also known as Carnivorous vulgaris, Road-Runnerus digestus, Eatibus anythingus, Famishus-famishus, Eatibus almost anythingus, Eatius birdus, Faishius fantasticus, Eternalii famishiis, Famishus vulgarus, Famishius vulgaris ingeniusi, Eatius slobbius, Hard-headipus ravenus, Evereadii eatibus, Apetitus giganticus, Hungrii flea-bagius, Desertous-operativus idioticus, Overconfidentii vulgaris, Caninus nervous rex, Grotesques appetites, Nemesis ridiculii, Dogius ignoramii, Poor schookius Canis latrans, Desertus operates idioticus
Creator’s four rules for Wile E Coyote
- Whenever possible, make gravity the Coyote’s greatest enemy.
- The Coyote is always more humiliated than harmed by his failures.
- The audience’s sympathy must remain with the Coyote.
- The Coyote is not allowed to catch or eat the Road Runner.
The Road Runner and the Coyote appeared on Saturday mornings as the stars of their own TV series, The Road Runner Show, from September 1966 to September 1968, on CBS. At this time it was merged with The Bugs Bunny Show to become The Bugs Bunny and Road Runner Show, running from 1968 to 1985.
An animation that never ages. Even today young children love watching the antics of this wily coyote.
Colline,
Agree … True classics continue to live on to new generations .. and Wile E Coyote does! Thanks for stopping by.
Brings back memories of my childhood.
Bulldog,
And these are great memories! Thanks for visiting.
Hi,
Always loved these cartoons, just great, never missed watching them on a Saturday morning.
Mags,
I too was among those who spent much time watching cartoon – thus I aim these to the many like us! Thanks for visiting and hope you had a good Saturday.
another classic animated profile.
Mobius,
Classic is right! Thanks for visiting.
That’s when I watched. 68 to 85. I always preferred chuck Jones work. You can see a distinct difference in the face, specifically the eyes, when he’s in charge. It’s also evident in his work with Tom and Jerry. And the humor seems elevated, wittier dialogue. Friz freleng was a great orchestrator of the physical movement, whereas I think jones’s films were more poised but cerebral.
Rich,
Wow … you are a true aficionado! Many thanks for sharing the details!
Great one! I used to watch this for hours! Thanks for the smile Frank!
Mimo,
Classic cartoons are the best! Thanks for visiting.
Meep meep!
Vrrrrmmmmmmmmmmm.
They are so lovely and I love to watch them… Thank you dear Frank, have a nice day, nia
Nia,
Anyone who has seen Wily E Coyote and the RoadRunner now its magic. Thanks for commenting.
Another great cartoon series, enjoyed it as a kid, still enjoying it today. Good commentary on life too, sometimes I’ve been the Road Runner, but sometimes I’ve been the Coyote too!
Fasab,
Now reflective on life as the RoadRunner and Wile E. Coyote is an interesting thought! Thanks for sharing the stimulating thought.
Oh, Frank, this made my day. I love Wile-e-coyote. Just love him.
The first time I ever saw a real-live wild coyote my very first thought was, “hey that dog walks just like Wile-e-coyote” and then I realized that (1) there was a reason that dog walked like a coyote and (2) that the animators were truly amazing in how they portrayed real-life so skillfully.
Elyse,
Woo hoo! Glad you enjoyed this one. Great point about the animator’s skills! Thanks for commenting.
Did you know that Wile-E-Coyote, But it was very sad for WEC
Larry,
Now that’s funny! Thanks for sharing.
I always loved the faux-Latin designations. Every once in a while, somebody pays tribute – Top Gear UK advertised this season with cars (“Automobili Rapidus”) and the 3 hosts (something along the lines of “Idiotii” or “Imbecili” – both work for The Treadworn Trio).
Beep-Beep!
Zannyro,
Now here’s an interesting trivia question … Because RoadRunner didn’t talk, I wonder how many sound effects are associated with the fast bird. Thanks for visiting and sparking the thought.
You’re welcome!!! Get that detective hat on and let us know what you come up with!
Oh my … the challenge of it all.
No matter how badly they worked out for Wile E, I aalways wanted that stuff he bought from Acme.
Thanks for the memories, Frank!
Guapo,
LOL … very good … maybe Wily E Coyote is the reason for your adventuresome streak in your personality! Thanks for stopping by. PS: I think you’ll appreciate the humor in the video Larry provides.
Guapo,
PS: Another reader just left this – a must see for you! http://www.jamesfuqua.com/lawyers/jokes/coyote-acme.shtml
That’s great! Though I’d have sworn it was more than just 85 Acme deliveries!
And Larry’s video was hilarious.
Glad you saw these b/c I knew you would appreciate them.
You made my husband I both laugh, Frank! Fun, fun, fun! I loved the comment about the creator’s rules making sure that gravity was the coyote’s greatest enemy! Sure was! Although nothing beats Rocky and Bullwinkle for me, or Boris and Natasha, Wile E is pretty darned great! Debra
Debra,
I agree that Wily E Coyote is does go hand in hand with the Beach Boys classic song. Glad you enjoyed this and thanks for visiting.
“A Frank Angle” has been included in the A Sunday Drive for this week. I hope this helps to attract even more new visitors to here.
http://asthecrackerheadcrumbles.blogspot.com/2012/05/sunday-drive_20.html
Haha, I like the way you deconstructed the rules that they established for him.
Dave,
Sorry to say, I can’t recall the site I got those … but supposedly the creator’s rules. Glad you enjoyed the post, and thanks for commenting.
Loooooovvvvveeeee Wile E. Coyote – thanks, Frank! It is a bit odd to watch your cartoon favorites as an adult and realize that they probably influenced your point of view more than you ( or your parents) realized. it is like watching it as your former child and your current adult (or adult-child) simultaneously . . . My parents hated Bugs Bunny and worried about us watching his cartoons – they thought he was mean and cruel, so, go figure. Personally, Mighty Mouse was my personal hero (even though I loved my cats)
Lynn,
Your parents thought Bugs was mean and cruel? Say it ain’t so! Meanwhile, I’m glad you enjoyed this, and thanks for letting me know that Mighty Mouse was your favorite ….. hmmmm … who knows, maybe a post on him will appear on these pages. Thanks for sharing.
“Here I come to save the day!” I know that song by heart
Great post about a great American predator. Are you familiar with Ian Frazier’s inspired masterpiece, “Coyote vs. Acme”?
http://www.jamesfuqua.com/lawyers/jokes/coyote-acme.shtml
Lame,
OMG – I’ve never seen that – that is classic! Many, many thanks for sharing. Woo hoo!!!
Many, many welcomes! Ian Frazier, a brilliant humorist in my humble opinion, won the Thurber award for it.
Wow!
WOOOOWWW! I’D HAVE NEVER KNOWN! MARVELOUS AND SKILL! Deborah
Deborah,
Thanks for stopping by.
I loved cartoon as a kid, and fortunately, I grew up during what I call the era of classic cartoons. So Saturday mornings are a good time to post classic characters.
That Family Guy clip was hilar. I like that the characters don’t fall until they realize they’re nothing under their feet. Kinda Zen.
Les,
Running without much friction is quite the feat …. ahhhh … the beauty of cartoons going against science … hmmmmmmm. Thanks for stopping by.
I love Road Runner and Wile E. They were Great, Tony the Tiger might say. I did not realize there were only 48 episodes. Is that so? I still keep my VCR around because of a Road Runner tape being used to corrupt the minds of the grandchildren.
Randel,
Thanks for visiting.
Oh no – you are corrupting the minds of your grandchildren with Road Runner? Sure hope Wisconsin Child Services doesn’t see this post!
Another old favorite! Thank you.
Robin,
Thanks for stopping by.
Just another reason why we call them classics.
That was Fun! Thank You.
Starla,
Glad you enjoyed this! Thanks for visiting.
I loved the Looney Tunes! “Tanks for the mammories” my friend.
BTW, you neglected to include the penultimate!
Izaak,
Good clips. Because I associated those more the Bugs Bunny, and Wile E Coyote more with Road Runner, I didn’t use these clips … but did initially see/consider them! Glad you appreciated the tribute, and thanks for commenting.
One my favorite also. Distinct also I think because Wile talks here. I don’t think does otherwise does he?
My exposure to Wile E and in fact, all American cartoons, was very limited as a child. Fun to catch up on that staple character now. Loved the ‘final’.
Cuttlefish,
Wile E is a classic! See the link LameAdventures for a good laugh. Thanks for visiting.
Love that Wile E Coyote. We used to drive everyone crazy mimicking all the sound effects. Great fun.
Mouse,
Thanks for commenting.
LOL … glad Wile E provided the basis of driving others nuts!
Can’t believe that Wile E first appeared on my one-month birthday!
John,
Now you have another reason to celebrate a month ago your birthday! Cheers to Wile E and thanks for commenting.
Poor Wiley. I wonder if HE has heath insurance? He sure does need it.
Orples,
Wile E is a quick healer! Thanks for commenting.