Gabby was created by Fleischer Studios in 1939 for the movie "Gulliver's Travels" and released by Paramount Pictures. The Fleischer brothers, Max and Dave, then used Gabby in 8 more short cartoons from 1940-1941. Fleischer Studios became Famous Studios in 1942 and that was it for Gabby. Never the star Popeye the Sailor was. Gabby was simply forgotten by Famous Studios. In this cartoon, my second favorite of the eight, Gabby the know-it-all town crier of Lulliput has a letter for the King. The letter says someone is coming to "shoot" the King. Terrified, the King changes places with Gabby for the day. Get the title now? Gabby finds out his fate and quickly panics! Watch for the sword play in this cartoon. Great cartoon, one of my favorites. Find a good print and enjoy!
Review of King for a Day
