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This is an amazing correspondence by a young Wendy from March, 1964. Seems she was a huge fan of Woody Woodpecker but gots his creator mixed up. She thought Walt was behind the mischevious bird when it is in fact Walter Lantz. Lucky for Wendy, Disney knows people in high places and was able to forward the message along.
It’s awesome to see that her letter got to that right person and that he was able to respond.
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Letter One
March 7, 1964
Dear Walt Disney,
I watch Woodywood Pecker every week and see you on it. I like it very much and so do my younger sisters. Would you please send me a picture of you and some of the characters. Thank-you very much. Well, I guess I’ll go and watch Bugs Bunny.
From one of your true fans,
Wendy
Letter Two
WALT DISNEY
April 6, 1964
Dear Wendy –
Even though Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Ludwig Von Drake and the rest of our characters aren’t related to Woody Woodpecker, I’m glad to know you like him because he belongs to my good friend Walter Lantz. And I know Mr. Lantz will appreciate knowing you are a fan of Woody Woodpecker.
I am enclosing the autographed picture of me and a couple of my friends which you asked for….and I’m sending your note on to Woody Woodpecker. Perhaps you will get a picture from him, too.
Many thanks for your letter…and all best wishes.
Sincerely,
(Signed, ‘Walt’)
Letter Three
WALT DISNEY
April 6, 1964
Dear Walter –
As you can see by the enclosed….I get blamed for everything that happens in Hollywood!
However, this time it’s obvious this little girl has her Walters crossed — although I don’t know how the hell Bugs Bunny got in the act.
All best –
(Signed, ‘Walt’)
Mr. Walter Lantz
Walter Lantz Productions Inc
861 Seward
Hollywood, California
Letter Four
Walter Lantz
PRODUCTIONS INC
8 April 1964
DEAR WENDY:
WALT DISNEY, A PERSONAL FRIEND OF MINE, SENT ME YOUR LETTER REQUESTING A PHOTO OF OF WOODY.
IT’S NICE TO KNOW THAT YOU LIKE WOODY WOODPECKER AND YOU ARE ENJOYING OUR TELEVISION SHOW.
SINCERELY,
Walter Lantz
Bonus: Yesterday I was feeling lonely
