The Bosko cartoons may not be animation masterpieces, but they are fascinating as examples of Looney Tunes in their early days before the creation of more compelling characters and funnier and more creative cartoons. There are some good cartoons, as well as some average or less ones.
'Hey-Hey Fever' is a slightly above average but not particularly memorable cartoon, that is not one of Bosko's best but not one of his worst. Unusually the sound quality is not as clear as it usually is, some of the cartoon having a muffled quality. The story is pretty much non-existent, based on a very familiar premise that has been done with much more imagination in other cartoons, and there is some tired and not particularly funny material.
Bosko is pretty limited and like a supporting character, the nursery rhyme characters which were immensely fun to spot made much more of an impression.
As always for a Bosko cartoon the animation is good. Not exactly refined but fluid and crisp enough with some nice detail, it is especially good in the meticulous backgrounds and some remarkably flexible yet natural movements for Bosko. The music doesn't disappoint either, its infectious energy, rousing merriment, lush orchestration and how well it fits with the animation is just a joy.
Gags are hit and miss but there are some amusing ones, one just wishes that that standard was reached more consistently.
In summary, just slightly above average if unmemorable. 6/10 Bethany Cox