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Nelly's Folly is a Merrie Melodies cartoon short, released in 1961, which was written and directed by Chuck Jones. A singing giraffe leaves the jungle to pursue a singing career, but finds herself lonely and out of work following an affair.
Original Release
12/30/1961
US Release
12/30/1961
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mel Blanc | Tortoise / Married Giraffe / Little Bird / Voices |
| Gloria Wood | Nelly |
| Ed Prentiss | Narrator |
Directors
Abe Levitow, Maurice Noble, Chuck Jones
Writers
Chuck Jones, David Detiege, Michael Maltese
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Mel Blanc | Tortoise / Married Giraffe / Little Bird / Voices |
| Gloria Wood | Nelly |
| Ed Prentiss | Narrator |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Chuck Jones | Producer |
| David H. DePatie | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1962 | Oscar | Best Short Subject, Cartoons | Nominated |
