Evolution Of LUDWIG VON DRAKE (Disney's First TV Character) - 63 Years Explained | CARTOON EVOLUTION
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- CARTOON EVOLUTION'S EXPLAINING DISNEY #26 - LUDWIG VON DRAKE
Debuting in 1961 as a one-off television character, Walt Disney’s Ludwig Von Drake - the first Disney character created for television - became a runaway success, soon becoming a regularly recurring character on Walt’s Anthology Series, and appearing in a swarm of extended media and merchandise. Over the years, Ludwig has seen a healthy handful of appearances in Disney media and remains a beloved member of the extended Disney character lexicon. To celebrate more than 60 years of the Kooky Professor, I’ll trace his entire Evolution from 1961 to now, covering his history and inception and covering his many appearances and changes over the years.
Here's my look at Ludwig Von Drake (also known as Pico de Paperis) through the years.
DISNEY MEDIA STARRING LUDWIG
Walt Disney’s Disneyland - The Disneyland Story / The Peter Tchaikovsky Story / The Pre-Opening Report / A Story of Dogs / An Adventure in Art / Mars and Beyond / To the South Pole for Science / Alice in Wonderland / From Aesop to Hans Christian Anderson / Man and the Moon / Our Friend the Atom
Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color - An Adventure in Color / The Hunting Instinct / Inside Donald Duck / Kids is Kids / Carnival Time / Man is His Own Worst Enemy / Three Tall Tales / Inside Outer Space / A Square Peg in a Round Holl / Fly with Von Drake / The Truth About Mother Goose / Mediterranean Cruise / In Shape with Von Drake / A Rag, A Bone, A Box of Junk / Music for Everybody
Wonderful World of Disney - Nature’s Strangest Oddballs / Donald Duck’s 50th Birthday Special
Walt Disney Sunday Movie - Walt Disney World 15th Birthday Celebration
A Symposium on Popular Music
Ludwig Von Drake and Goofy Gulf Oil Commercials
Disney’s DTV ValentineDTV Doggone Valentine
Mickey’s Happy Valentine Special
Down and Out with Donald Duck
Ludwig’s Think Tank
DuckTales (1987)
Disney’s Cartoon Arcade
Disney Sing-A-Long Songs
The Spirit of Mickey
Lifestyles of the Rich and AnimatedRaw Toonage
Bonkers
Quack Pack
Mickey Mouse Works (House of Genius, Relaxing with Von Drake Futuremania, Hydrosquirter)
Mickey’s House of Mouse
Mickey’s Magical Christmas Snowed in at the House of Mouse
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Walt Disney World in 3D on Google Earth (2008 Promo Commercial)
Mickey and the Roadster Racers / Super-Charged
Mickey’s Mixed-Up Adventures
Chip ’n’ Dale’s Nutty Tales
DuckTales (2017)
Minnie’s Bow-Toons
Mickey Mouse Funhouse
Once Upon a Studio
How to Vote (Disney Shareholder Election 2024)
OTHER DISNEY MEDIA
Walt Disney Presents
Davy Crocket: King of the Wild Frontier (Indian Fighter)
101 Dalmatians
Mickey Mouse - Thru the Mirror / Lonesome Ghosts /
Donald Duck - The New Neighbor / Donald in Mathematic Land
Goofy - How to Play Golf
The Sword in the Stone
Victory Through Airpower
Education For Death
Fun and Fancy Free
OTHER MEDIA
Your Show of Shows (Sid Cesar)
The Hole - John & Faith Hubley
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The bit from the Ducktales reboot where he says he got so busy he just forgot to die is one of my all time favorite jokes.
Wait what episode was that
@@EdalgmWasTaken final episode
That's such a Professor Von Drake response. You just can't help but love the cooky old duck.
In Kingdom Hearts 3, Ludwig Von Drake is the producer behind the Disney cartoons shown at Twilight Town as a neat homage to his early days during the Walt Disney era.
While he doesn't make any physical appearances (yet), it's nice to know he does exist in the series.
He's a character I always forget exists, but I'm happy whenever he appears
Same here
The big return of Mickey and Friends evolution videos
I'm glad to see Mickey and Friends evolutions return, and with one of my favorites. His eccentric kookiness is just so much fun to watch, I especially love him in the sing-along songs collections and in the recent Mickey Mouse shorts.
Ludwig von drake is my favorite disney character and his inventions are great!
Didn’t think you would do Ludwig Von Drake considering you were pretty much done covering most of the Mickey and Friends characters for your Explaining Disney Evolution videos.
Got to love Ludwig Von Drake for his intellectual zany persona and acts as the eccentric professor and Uncle you want to hang out with. My introduction and familiarity with Ludwig Von Drake was him being another host for the _Disney Sing-Along Songs_ VHS tapes along with the Mickey Mouse Works shorts and _House of Mouse_ where in one of the episodes, he recognizes the names of most of the Disney characters that are present in the club except himself. Not to mention also making appearances in _Mickey Mouse Clubhouse_ and the Ducktales cartoon (both the 1987 and the 2017 iteration).
Thanks for the video Dave.
I love von drake in the house of mouse.
Ludwig Von Drake feels like an UNDERRATED Mickey Mouse character.
I wish there was a Mr. Magoo evolution, that would be cool
I like to see a evoution of mr. Magoo!
Ronald McDonald evolution would be awesome.
I remember seeing Ludwig Von Drake in some episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Paul Frees was iconic as Ludwig Von Drake Corey Burton has done an great job picking up where Paul left off.
Corey Burton does a spot on version of what Paul frees did
I love him for his appearances in the Disney sing-along songs collection 😊
Same that was my introduction and familiarity of the character along with Professor Owl who was the primary host of the Disney Sing-Along Songs.
Me too
So did I. He was a great host in many of the Disney singalong videos.
Same!! I loved the promo that ended on my Christmas Sing-Along tapes at the end back in my childhood!! The 1993-1994 promos are so nostalgic!!
OMG - this takes me back to the sing along tapes I watched so often as a child!
I was really hoping Toodles would get a mention.
Really hope there’s a Disney Junior video later down the line.
And I thought that we have exhausted all the Disney cartoon characters and it turns out that I completely forgot about Ludwig Von Drake.
I actually had the version of Mickey and the Beanstalk with Ludwig Von Drake on VHS. That was my introduction to Ludwig (and Herman), so I have some sentimental nostalgia for the character.
This video is certainly a surprise. I always thought, for a character that was utilized so often in the 80's and 90's, Ludwig was somehow underrated. I didn't know he had any merchandise back when he first appeared, as I haven't seen much with him on it until a Disney Store produced plush toy during the Clubhouse era. I like the idea of him having a hosting role for Sing-a-Longs and specials, but I'm glad they used him in more of an ensemble. I've always loved Disney's Ducks, and he's one of my favorites. Great to see him featured in a video.
Fun fact: In Germany his name is Primus von Quack.
In Italy his name is Pico de Paperis
In Brazil (and i think all portuguese speaking countries) his name is Ludovico Von Pato (pato being duck)
The Ludwig hosted version of Mickey and the Beanstalk was also released on volume 6 of the DVD series Disney Fables in 2004, which also had The Reluctant Dragon segment from said titled feature.
My memories of him are mainly from the comics and Disney Sing-Along Songs tapes. Didn't know he had such rich history, but that's what your channel is for.
5:21 I used to love Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land when I was a kid! I haven't thought of that in years.
Finally you did Von Drake, now we wait for Mortimer Mouse Evolution in 2026.
Some people also theorised that the Name Ludwig von and von Drake being austrian might also be a reference to the economist Ludwig von mises (whose ideas played a huge role in the 1950s)
Thank You For The Video Now Do Ludwig Von Drake's Voice Evolution Please From Benny Mufabiro.
I never knew that Ludwig Von Drake was related to the duck family, i one knew that because when I went onto the Disney Wikipedia it said he was the Uncle to Donald Duck like Scrooge Mcduck is the uncle of Donald as well.
I am not currently sure which side of the family he belongs to, but I do know that Scrooge Mcduck is Hortense, which is Donald and Della’s mother is his Younger Sister to Scrooge Mcduck.
Do Garfield next please 🙏
I’m so happy Ludwig Von Drake got a Cartoon Evolution, this intelligent yet humorous duck has been very forgotten over the years and you helped educate about him to the modern generation.
4:16 just noticed how Arthur's eyes widened when he touches the sword. Probaly seen the film dozens of time.
Gosh I love Ludwig!
He's my favorite character to Donald Duck
So do I, & I didn’t know that he’s from Austria.
Well duh
me too!
Are you guys crazy?
I would've said you got all Mickey Mouse characters, but that was before Mortimer Mouse got popular, thanks in part to his Mickey Mouse Clubhouse appearance recently getting turned into a meme.
Good to have you back, Dave! ✌️
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He still has not appear in kingdom hearts yet tho his named did appeared in KH 3 hopefully he might show up in KH 4 if that happens
I know him mostly from the european comics.
I didn't know he debuted on TV first.
22:43 This is actually incorrect. Scrooge and Von Drake both appeared together on Mickey Mouse Works back in 1999 in the MouseTales segment A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Finally, after ages! I've been hoping to see this since 2019.
The reference to the colors in Ducktales reboot was awesome.
Von Drake was always a fun character, and it still amazes me that he was the first one made for television. I guess it's not that surprising he appeared in various TV shows like "Bonkers," "House of Mouse," and both versions of "Ducktales."
Can you do the evolution (and voice evolution) of Humphrey the Bear next please!
Sorry, I don't really see much of a story there to tell, so it's unlikely. Possibly one day - but certainly not next.
So cool
Excited to check this out, Dave! Exciting when you cover stuff related to Mickey and his pals!
I remember seeing him on mickey mouse clubhouse, oh, the memories 😊
I kept on thinking this was the scrooge
I could swear I saw an orange glowing Ludwig von Drake on top of an orange glowing EPCOT on the television once. Am I remembering correctly?
And too, Ludwig von Drake mentioned in Mickey & Sora poster Kingdom Hearts III.
You know, I'm surprised Professor von Drake hasn't made an appearance in Kingdom Hearts yep.
The SMARTEST Disney Cartoon Universe Character Of ALL TIME -- Professor Ludwig Von Drake, One Of The Relatives Of Donald Duck!!
I Wonder who’ s the next Disney character this series is going to cover next since the only other prominent Mickey and Friends character I can see having an evolution is Clara Cluck, Mickey's nephews, Max Goof, or Mortimer Mouse. But if any of them are not next it wouldn't be a suprise if another Disney franchise got an evolution since you already covered Pooh, Buzz lightyear, and the little mermaid. My bets are Timon & Pumbaa, Elsa, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, Stitch, Jiminy Cricket, & Tinkerbell. If including Acquired Properties Kermit the Frog, Iron Man, The X men, Hulk, Captain America, Darth Vader, Indiana Jones, and the Griffins from Family Guy
Please cover more Disney characters like obscure character Clara Cluck, the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf (from the Silly Symphony shorts), Dumbo, Peter Pan’s Tinker Bell, Max Goof, Jiminy Cricket, Professor Owl, and other characters!
The problem with most of these obscure characters is that they simply don’t have an important or interesting story to tell. Some of these were created simply because a story necessitated it - and there’s no story there. These videos have to be more than just rattling off appearances of a character in different media.
That said, I do plan on doing more Disney characters very soon 😊
I’m so happy when you cover Mickey Mouse & friends related stuff! Want to see more about Mickey and friends
Ludwig Von Drake was voiced by Paul Frees, who would also go on to voice villains such as the Green Goose (The Man Called Flintstone) and Burgermeister Meisterburger (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town).
Anything he did with Ducktales or the Duck family.
I've always liked to imagine Ludwig is married to Scrooge McDuck 's sister Matilda, that's why Donald always called him "Uncle Ludwig". Obviously Ducktales 2017 didn't go with this, but I still like to imagine it's true for the classic versions
I wrote this before finishing the video, I never knew Barks almost made it official! That made my day XD
OK, so what do you think would happen if we put Ludwig, egon spengler, the doctor, Emmitt L Brown, and autobot preceptor all together into a laboratory and had full raign to do whatever they wanted.
How come this guy never appeared in Kingdom Hearts ? this is one of those things I can't understand.
Braun in Wernher Von Braun is pronounced almost as "brown". If you're skeptical of my claim, then check out the Defunctland's video The History of Tomorrowland 1955, as well as Disney's own TV special Man in Space for proof.
I also watched A Symposium On Popular Songs on TH-cam during my college years, I watched it along with the This Is America Charlie Brown video The Music & Heroes Of America.
I never knew whats this duck name was. ;) I catch glimpses of him, here and there. :)
You forgot the other Christmas special that was in 3D where they did the story of the Nutcracker and he was the Uncle to Minnie who gave her the nutcracker.
Ludwig von drake is wonderful and I like him in the sing-along songs and in mickey mouse clubhouse!
How ironic it is that Disney first started broadcasting at ABC to shift to NBC to decades later buying up ABC, becoming the owner of said channel.
On a funny side note, ABC broadcast Disney's rival Warner Bros. cartoon series The Bugs Bunny Show from 1960.
I’ve heard of Von Braun, he designed the V2 rocket, & went on to become the head of NASA & designed the Saturn V rocket, which took Neil Armstrong & Buzz Aldrin to the moon.
I first saw him on the Disney singalong video I Love To Laugh, & the second time I saw him was when he was captain in Under The Sea, & he hosted You Can Fly & he appeared in Fun With Music & hosted Mickey & The Beanstalk.
I do hope Ludwig continues to make appearances,
I love it but if you watch house of mouse season 3 episode 8 scrooge and lugwig are screen together frist but in Shakespearean outfits thanks bringing up the sing-along parts that's how I learned about Lugwig
Yay there back
I've always loved Ludwig Von Drake! He's one of the funniest members of the Duck Family!
Paul Frees was perfect voicing the character, and Corey Burton does an excellent job today!
Used to think Von Drake and Uncle Scrooge were the same character for some reason
If you watch Disneyland 10th anniversary, you will see Von Drake with the rest of the characters
This October can you do Godzilla next?
The VHSs in the style of "The spirit of Mickey" contain no new animation, it's all recycled by digitally extracting the character and replacing the background, but they are all extracted from already existing material.
Would love to see the history of Dick Dastardly and Muttley. Need more Villain Cartoon Evolutions.
The Big Comeback of Mickey and Friends Evolution ❤
The first time I saw Ludig Von Drake was during the Disney Sing-a-Long song videos. Other hosts besides Ludwig included Professor Owl and his students (reused footage from the special "Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom") and Jiminy Cricket.
HELL YES!!!! One of my favorite Disney TV Hosts ever (2nd is Gemini)!!!! Absolutely love Ludwig! I actually enjoy his retelling Mickey and the Beanstalk also!!❤ Look forward to seeing the voice evolution too!!
My Goodness Scrooge and Von Drake look so Familiar
Wow tha amazing!! Those for Cartoon Evolution!!!❤❤❤
He's one of my favorite characters. XD
I do like Ludwig Von Drake and he's one of my favourite Disney characters
He may have been designed as a one shot character but he fit really well in Donald Duck's family tree especially as Scrooge McDuck continued to be phased in as Ludwig Von Drake was as obsessed with knowledge as Uncle Scrooge was obsessed with treasure hunting and earning wealth which made it a natural fit to eventually have Donald's motivation be an obsession with protecting and supporting his family as of the latest incarnation of DuckTales
My favorite appearance of him was on an episode of HOM when Mickey tried to prove he wasn't as a know it all. Let's see the mouse try that on Bugs Bunny 😂
First off, Thank You for another one Dave!😊
Not sure if they did this in Australia, but the Disney Channel had a late night "Disney Vault" block that ran from around 9pm to 6am between 1997-2002. I've always been a night owl, so this is where I saw most of the classic Disney media as a kid. I would always get a little happier whenever Ludwig Von Drake would show up😁
He's been my "deep cut" favorite Disney character since 7 years old😅😅🐒🐒
Another evolution, let's go
When I was a young kid I used to think Scrooge and Ludwig were the same character. My reason being they look similar, both have been said to be Donald’s Uncle, and you never see them in the same room at the same time. And because old cartoons used to dress recurring characters in different outfits and then call then new characters. So it didn’t seem far fetched of an idea at the time.
He is essentially built from the same model as Scrooge. Bonus fact - the Ludwig costume at Disneyland is the same costume used for Scrooge. Even the head is the same (but it has grey sideburns added!)
Paul frees really made him
so lovable
Paul frees really gave a lot of personality von drake, especially his ad-libs
This was unexpected
My mom says LUDWIG VON DRAKE is Loodvig VON DRAKE and what day did Ludwig debut and is the same age my one of uncles
LOVE Von Drake, and love this installment! Is this the final Disney evolution? I'm trying to think of any last names considered within Mickey's circle of characters.. The Three Little Pigs (and Big Bad Wolf)? Clara Cluck? Humphrey Bear? Roger Rabbit? I don't think there's any others outside of that...
Thank you! 😊 There may be a couple more!
Funny Sunny😂
5:06 wait… does that mean Ludwig von Drake is an ex-nazi?
cooool
14:35 The AI up-res on Eisner's face is HORRIFYING.
AI up-res? What's that?
@@Mattcai2004 Basically, the video editor has taken a grainy, low resolution TV image and utilized artificial intelligence to make it appear higher resolution. What happens is the program examines the image and tries to recreate it at a higher resolution. To see what that did to Michael Eisner's face, go to the timestamp in my original comment.
26:19
Comics.
I will my birthday it anniversary 25th
On November 2024 late 2025 !!
That Disney board voting video was shameful. A perfect representation of everything wrong with the company today.
The 2017 DuckTales feels like all the characters were given personality overhauls.
I honestly used to confuse him with Uncle Scrooge when I was very small.
I loved watching his first appearance on The Wonderful World of Color, and I loved watching him bring the house down at the end of A Symposium of Popular Music!
I like how his backstory is usually being another Uncle of Donald, but for that I personally prefer the unreleased Duck family tree explanation of him being married to Scrooge’s sister Matilda as it allows him to still be Donald’s uncle but explaining the different last name as we know Donald’s mother Hortense is the older of Scrooge’s sisters (both of them are usually depicted as Scrooge’s younger sisters) meaning her maiden name would have been McDuck not Duck meaning unless Donald’s father changed his last name from Von Drake to Duck the explanation of Donald taking his mother’s maiden name in show business doesn’t make sense as we would at that point be calling him Donald McDuck.
On the Official Disney Junior Facebook page a week or two ago confirmed Don Rosa's assertion the Ludwig was married to Scrooge's sister Matilda.
Ludwig is what happens if Scrooge ventures the world of science than money.
I remember him from the game Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers