If ever there were champions of the working man it would be Ralph and Sam. Despite his likeness, Ralph is not Wile E. Coyote, nor does he share the Coyote's fanatical devotion to his prey. For Ralph, it's just a job, and likewise for his co worker Sam. They meet the requirements of the job while on the clock, and when quitting time comes, they don't bring their work home with them. Could life be any simpler?
Don't Give Up the Sheep 1.3
1953 directed by Chuck Jones
Featuring Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf
Ralph Wolf tries to steal the sheep that Sam Sheepdog is guarding. Sam punches in on a time clock to start his shift and spend his time thwarting Ralph the Wolf. Future episodes would have Ralph Punching is as well as Sam. The names in this series of shorts are often inconsistent.
Trivia
- The title is a play on the expression Don't Give up the Ship.
- This is the first short featuring Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf.
- Broadcast versions cut the spanking scene
Steal Wool 3.4
1957 directed by Chuck Jones
Featuring Sam Sheepdog and Ralph Wolf
Ralph Wolf tries to steal the sheep that Sam Sheepdog is guarding. Sam and Ralph punch in on a time clock to start the shift. Ralph tries to steal sheep and Sam tries to stop him. Sam is better at his job than Ralph. The names in this series of shorts are often inconsistent.
Trivia
- The title is a play on steel wool.
- The music played during the title sequence is Baa, Baa, Black Sheep.
