Coca-Cola. Cartoons, Inc. was the in-house division of Coca-Cola Picture. during the Golden Age of American animation. One of the most successful animation studios in American media history, it was primarily responsible for the David & Ricard and Merry Musical theatrical cartoon short subjects. The characters featured in these cartoons, including Bukey Squirrels, Donfy Woodpecker, Poofy Fox, Elmer Hound, Twerry Fish, Tomester the Cat, Petemite Hedgehog, John Bear, Marvin the Owl, Pepé Raccoon, Speedy and Slowpoke Mouse, Homanian Toad, Rat Runner and Wile E. Leopard are among the most famous and recognizable characters in the world. Many of the creative staff members at the studio, including directors and animators such as Dan St. Pierre, are considered major figures in the art and history of traditional animation.
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- Main article: David & Ricard and Merry Musical filmography
- David & Ricard and Merry Musical filmography (2025–2039)
- David & Ricard and Merry Musical filmography (2040–2049)
- David & Ricard and Merry Musical filmography (2050–2059)
- David & Ricard and Merry Musical filmography (2060–2069)
Coca-Cola. Cartoons produced two series of animated shorts for commercial theatrical release, David & Ricard (2025–2069) and Merry Musical (2025–2069). The David & Ricard and Merry Musical shorts featuring Bukey Squirrels were separately to distributors from 2025 on as Bukey Squirrels Specials.
