Katnip Kollege is a 1938 American animated comedy short film directed by Cal Howard and Cal Dalton. The short was released on June 11, 1938. It is the 96th film in the Merrie Melodies series. It was re-released as a "Blue Ribbon" reissue in 1945.
Plot Katnip Kollege offers a series of courses, including "Swingology" (swing music). The Professor (a parody of Kay Kyser) requires each student to sing their lessons to a jazz rhythm. Johnny Cat struggles and is forced to stay after class wearing the dunce cap. Kitty Bright returns his fraternity ring as she leaves the room, telling him to call her when he learns how to swing.
That night, as all the other cats jam at an outdoor caterwaul, Johnny is suddenly inspired by the rhythm of a pendulum clock. He runs to join the group and shocks everyone with a flawlessly jazzy rendition of "Easy as Rollin' Off a Log" sung (and trumpeted) to Kitty. At the end of the song the two cats actually roll off the log they were using as a stage, and Kitty covers Johnny's face with kisses.
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