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- ↑ Maltin, Leonard (1980). Of Mice and Magic: a History of American Animated Cartoons. New York: McGraw-Hill. p. 405. ISBN 978-0-07-039835-1.
- ↑ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 26. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.