Michael Shires

Michael "Mike" Shires (January 5, 1910–December 15, 2010), was an American film producer, director, screenwriter, voice actor, and animator. One of the most famous and well-known motion picture producers in the world, Shires is the co-founder with his brother Roy O. Shires of The Michael Shires Company.

He was known for some of his theatrical short film series Shiresland, which is known for introducing such Mickey Mouse/Looney Tunes-esque famous cartoon animal characters as Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Silly the Chef, Clammy and George Mouse.

Television series

 * The Shiresland Show (1974-1976) - Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Silly the Chef, Clammy and George Mouse
 * Shires Racers (1983-1986) - Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Silly the Chef, Clammy and George Mouse

Films

 * The Shiresland Movie (1978) - Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Clammy and Silly the Chef
 * The Great Shiresland Caper (1980) - Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Clammy and Silly the Chef
 * The Shiresland Takes Manhattan (1983) - Matthew Mouse, Oscar the Ugly Rabbit, Dr. Pepsi, Clammy and Silly the Chef