Bugs Bunny in Space

Bugs Bunny in Space
Directed byChuck Jones
Friz Freleng
StarringMel Blanc
Music byCarl Stalling, Milt Franklyn
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerHal Geer
Running time30 minutes
Production companyWarner Bros. Television
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseSeptember 6, 1977 (1977-09-06)

Bugs Bunny in Space is a Looney Tunes television special that originally aired on CBS September 6, 1977.[1] Assembled to capitalize on the enormous success of the original Star Wars film in summer 1977, the special is a compilation of clips from science fiction themed Warner Bros. Cartoons, including Duck Dodgers in the 24½th Century.[2]

This is the only Bugs Bunny special not to include any new animation.[3]

Cast

Plot

Bugs Bunny in Space is a parody of Star Wars (1977) that features a compilation of science-fiction themed clips from Warner Brothers cartoons starring Bugs Bunny and other characters.[7]

Credits

Haredevil Hare (Released Prior to August 1948) is not included. Due to being sold to a.a.p. in 1956.

References

  1. ^ a b Woolery, George W. (1989). Animated TV Specials: The Complete Directory to the First Twenty-Five Years, 1962-1987. Scarecrow Press. pp. 43–44. ISBN 0-8108-2198-2. Retrieved 27 March 2020.
  2. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. p. 231. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 369. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
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