Purely History on Instagram: "Jerky Turkey (1945) brought a fast, chaotic, and very Tex Avery style twist to the classic Thanksgiving cartoon setup. It was released by MGM and directed by Tex Avery, who was known for turning simple stories into wild, exaggerated comedy with nonstop visual gags. The short takes place during the first Thanksgiving and follows a pilgrim hunter trying to catch a smug, wisecracking turkey who stays several steps ahead of him. The cartoon moves at a quick pace, with e