Born to Peck

An elderly, suicidal Woody Woodpecker reminisces about his life as a woodpecker, as his ability to peck wood has vanished, leaving his life seemingly without energy.

Cast

Mel Blanc

as Woody Woodpecker's 'Guess Who?' Signature (archive sound)

Grace Stafford

as Woody's Laugh / Mama & Papa Woodpecker (archive sound)

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