Wally Gator is a swinging alligator in the swamp
He’s the greatest percolator when he really starts to romp
There has never been a greater operator in the swamp
See ya later, Wally Gator!
Voiced by the legendary Daws Butler (who famously used an Ed Wynn-inspired voice for the character), Wally Gator represented the classic “escape artist” trope. His constant attempts to leave the city zoo for the swampâonly to realize the zoo offered a much more comfortable lifestyleâprovided the comedic backbone for all 52 episodes. Today, the theme remains a beloved earworm for fans of the golden age of television animation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Wally Gator’s primary antagonist?
Wally’s “keeper” and foil was Mr. Twiddle, the zoo attendant who spent most of his time trying to keep Wally from escaping his enclosure and dealing with the alligator’s various schemes.
Did Wally Gator appear in other shows?
Yes! Like many Hanna-Barbera characters, Wally made numerous crossover appearances in later series like Yogi’s Gang, Laff-A-Lympics, and more recently, the HBO Max series Jellystone!.
The music was composed by the legendary team of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera themselves, along with musical director Hoyt Curtin, who was responsible for nearly all the iconic Hanna-Barbera themes of that era.
