The Rookie Bear [SEP] nominated for
out popcorn. The whole thing turns out to be a dream when a spit from Barney's fireplace wakes him up by burning his rear. Before Barney can go back to sleep, he receives a telegram telling him to enlist in the army, along with a P.S., saying "And this time, buddy, it ain't no dream!", much to Barney's dismay.
Reception.
"The Rookie Bear" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, but lost to Disney's
Short Subject 1941: "The Rookie Bear" – producer
- Nominated for Best Animated Short Subject 1942: "The Blitz Wolf" – producer
- Winner Best Animated Short Subject 1943: "The Yankee Doodle Mouse" – producer
- Winner Best Animated Short Subject 1944: "Mouse Trouble" – producer
- Winner Best Animated Short Subject 1945: "Quiet Please!" – producer
- Winner Best Animated Short Subject 1946: "The Cat Concerto" – producer
- Nominated for Best Animated Short Subject