
Spoonerism: In "Magilla Mix Up," Magilla play this trope in a big way.Species Surname: The hero's last name of "Gorilla" is also his species type.Soap Punishment: Magilla occasionally gets his mouth washed out with soap as punishment for "lying." ( Cassandra Truths, actually).

In-universe, some characters (like Ogee) think it would be awesome to have a gorilla as a pet-but others, such as Ogee's parents, disagree with that sentiment.

Silly Simian: Magilla's the wacky primate protagonist.Ironically enough, he's running an accessories shop in Jellystone!, selling the collars and ties to his fellow funny animals. While he wears a bowtie, it does not serve to facilitate animation shortcuts as is the case with most Hanna-Barbera characters from this time, as there's no accompanying collar or strap. Ring Around the Collar: Uniquely averted in Magilla's case.Protagonist Title: The show is named after the title character.But when asked to remove his costume, the party-goers freak out to learn he really is a gorilla. Not a Mask: Magilla is invited to a costume party in the episode "Masquerade Party," where he saves the day by foiling jewel thieves.Killer Gorilla: Averted with Magilla, but played straight with the troop of wild gorillas Magilla encounters in "Fairy Godmother" who try to chase Magilla out of their territory.Incorrect Animal Noise: Magilla, when trying to act like a wild gorilla, produces a Tarzan-like yell.High-Dive Hijinks: Magilla gets into trouble at the local aquarium in "Deep Sea Doodle.".He has many articles of clothing (pants, suspenders, shoes, bowtie and hat), but he is shirtless. Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal: Magilla is the rare "bottom but no top" version of an animated critter.Gentle Gorilla: Magilla is a friendly and well-intentioned gorilla, though his bumbling can still lead to a lot of trouble and annoyance to Mr.Expository Theme Tune: The theme tune explains that Magilla is a gorilla for sale and that he'll make a fantastic pet (the latter is far from the truth).Also, none of the cartoons were restored.
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Digital Destruction: The complete series DVD release for this show and its backup segments lacks the opening and ending credits for absolutely no reason.Deus ex Machina: Pretty much no matter what happens, Magilla ends up right back at the pet shop at the end of the episode.However, he sometimes acts like a gorilla, eats food typical of his species, is offered for sale as a pet, and seemingly cannot care for himself independently. He is a Half-Dressed Cartoon Animal, walks bipedally, and can talk to humans in English. Civilized Animal: Magilla shares both human and animal traits.Unfortunately for Ogee, she could never convince her parents to let her adopt Magilla. Cheerful Child: Ogee's a cute little girl who's also one of the few people who sincerely wants to have Magilla as a pet.Peebles is always eager to sell Magilla-however, once he does manage to do so, he soon grows to miss him. Can't Live with Them, Can't Live without Them: Mr.Badly Battered Babysitter: Magilla has to watch a troop of scouts in the woods in "Camp Scamps." It doesn't go well.Beside Magilla's own shorts, there was always a short starring Ricochet Rabbit and Droop-a-Long Coyote and another starring Punkin' Puss and Mushmouse. Animated Anthology: Of the Three Shorts format.
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Magilla is only free of her when another male gorilla who is equally as animalistic as her passes by and catches her attention. Unfortunately, not only is she not a Civilized Animal like Magilla, she has insanely super strength and No Sense of Personal Space. Since he's the first male gorilla she's seen, she instantly falls in love with him.

Peebles), and Jean Vander Pyl (Ogee) provided the character voices. There's one person who'd love to have him for a pet - a little girl named Ogee, who only has a penny, and parents who really don't want a gorilla in a house.Īllan Melvin (Magilla), Howard Morris (Mr. Magilla occasionally gets sold, but the purchaser always returns him, or he flees the purchaser back to the safety of the pet shop. Created in 1964 by Hanna-Barbera, Magilla Gorilla lives in Peebles' Pet Shop.
