Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1940–1949)
This is a listing of all the animated shorts released by Warner Bros. under the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies banners between 1940 and 1949.
A total of 307 shorts were released during the 1940s.
1940
A total of 40 shorts were released that year.
1941
From this year onward, story credits are fully implemented. 41 shorts were released for this year.
1942
This year marks the beginning of production of color Looney Tunes. For this year and the next, most would still be in black and white. 39 shorts were released for this year.
1943
The Blue Ribbon Merrie Melodies re-release program starts this year. Previous color Merrie Melodies shorts would be re-released with the original credits cut. In addition, four more Looney Tunes shorts were produced in 3-hue Technicolor. The series would go into full color the following year. 28 shorts were released for this year.
#
Title
Series
Director(s)
Story
Animation
Recurring Characters
Release Date[ 8]
Availability
Notes
391
Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Rod Scribner
January 16 (16-01 )
392
Confusions of a Nutzy Spy
LT
Norman McCabe
Don Christensen
I. Ellis
Porky Pig
January 23 (23-01 )
393
Pigs in a Polka
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Ken Champin
February 2 (2-02 )
394
Tortoise Wins by a Hare
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Robert McKimson
Bugs Bunny Cecil Turtle
February 20 (20-02 )
395
To Duck or Not to Duck
LT
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Robert Cannon
Daffy Duck Elmer Fudd
March 6 (6-03 )
396
The Fifth-Column Mouse
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Richard Bickenbach, Ken Champin, Gerry Chiniquy, Phil Monroe & Manuel Perez
March 6 (6-03 )
397
Flop Goes the Weasel
MM
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Ken Harris
March 20 (20-03 )
398
Hop and Go
LT
Norman McCabe
Melvin Millar
Cal Dalton, Arthur Davis (unc.)
March 27 (27-03 )
399
Super-Rabbit
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Ken Harris, Robert Cannon, Ben Washam & Rudy Larriva
Bugs Bunny
April 3 (3-04 )
400
The Unbearable Bear
MM
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Ken Harris, Ben Washam & Robert Cannon
Sniffles
April 17 (17-04 )
401
The Wise Quacking Duck
LT
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Phil Monroe
Daffy Duck
May 1 (1-05 )
402
Greetings Bait
MM
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Manuel Perez
Wacky Worm
May 15 (15-05 )
403
Tokio Jokio
LT
Norman McCabe
Don Christensen
I. Ellis
May 15 (15-05 )
404
Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Jack Bradbury
Bugs Bunny
June 12 (12-06 )
405
The Aristo-Cat
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Rudy Larriva
Claude Cat Hubie and Bertie
June 19 (19-06 )
406
Yankee Doodle Daffy
LT
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Richard Bickenbach
Daffy Duck Porky Pig
July 3 (3-07 )
407
Wackiki Wabbit
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Ken Harris
Bugs Bunny
July 3 (3-07 )
408
Porky Pig's Feat
LT
Frank Tashlin
Melvin Millar
Phil Monroe, Arthur Davis & Cal Dalton
Porky Pig Daffy Duck Bugs Bunny (cameo)
July 17 (17-07 )
409
Tin Pan Alley Cats
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Rod Scribner
July 17 (17-07 )
410
Scrap Happy Daffy
LT
Frank Tashlin
Don Christensen
Art Davis
Daffy Duck
August 21 (21-08 )
411
Hiss and Make Up
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Gerry Chiniquy
September 11 (11-09 )
412
A Corny Concerto
MM
Bob Clampett
Frank Tashlin
Robert McKimson
Elmer Fudd Bugs Bunny Daffy Duck Porky Pig
September 18 (18-09 )
413
Fin'n Catty
MM
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Ben Washam
Claude Cat
October 23 (23-10 )
414
Falling Hare
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Rod Scribner
Bugs Bunny
October 30 (30-10 )
415
Inki and the Minah Bird
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Robert Cannon
Inki
November 13 (13-11 )
416
Daffy – The Commando
LT
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Ken Champin
Daffy Duck
November 28 (28-11 )
417
An Itch in Time
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Bob McKimson, I. Ellis, Phil Monroe, Rod Scribner & Manny Gould
A. Flea Elmer Fudd Willoughby
December 4 (4-12 )
418
Puss n' Booty
LT
Frank Tashlin
Warren Foster
Cal Dalton, Shamus Culhane, Arthur Davis, Izzy Ellis & Don Williams
December 11 (11-12 )
Public Domain , and the latest Warner Bros. cartoon to have fallen into it in the United States.
Final black-and-white cartoon for the series overall.
1944
From this year onward, all cartoons are under copyright and in 3-hue Technicolor .
Leon Schlesinger sold his cartoon studio to Warner Bros. in 1944; Eddie Selzer took over as producer after Buckaroo Bugs was released.
#
Title
Series
Director(s)
Story
Animation
Recurring Characters
Release Date[ 9]
Availability
Notes
419
Little Red Riding Rabbit
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Manuel Perez, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Jack Bradbury (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.), Gil Turner (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
January 4 (4-01 )
First cartoon in which Mel Blanc gets on-screen credit.
420
What's Cookin' Doc?
MM
Bob Clampett
Michael Sasanoff
Bob McKimson, Rod Scribner (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Gil Turner (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
January 8 (8-01 )
421
Meatless Flyday
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Jack Bradbury, Manuel Perez (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.)
January 29 (29-01 )
422
Tom Turk and Daffy
LT
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese Tedd Pierce (both credited as "The Saff")
Ken Harris, Robert Cannon (unc.), Ben Washam (unc.)
Daffy Duck Porky Pig
February 12 (12-02 )
423
Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Robert Cannon, Shamus Culhane (unc.), Ken Harris (unc.), Ben Washam (unc.)
Bugs Bunny The Three Bears
February 26 (26-02 )
424
I Got Plenty of Mutton
LT
Frank Tashlin
Melvin Millar
I. Ellis, Arthur Davis (unc.)
March 11 (11-03 )
425
The Weakly Reporter
MM
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Ben Washam
March 25 (25-03 )
426
Tick Tock Tuckered
LT
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Tom McKimson, Rod Scribner (unc.), Phil Monroe (unc.)
Daffy Duck Porky Pig
April 8 (8-04 )
427
Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips
MM
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
April 22 (22-04 )
No longer shown on American television due to World War II ethnic stereotyping of Japanese people.
428
Swooner Crooner
LT
Frank Tashlin
Warren Foster
George Cannata, I. Ellis (unc.), Arthur Davis (unc.)
Porky Pig
May 6 (6-05 )
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film
429
Russian Rhapsody
MM
Bob Clampett
Lou Lilly
Rod Scribner, Arthur Davis (unc.), Manny Gould (unc.), Robert McKimson (unc.)
May 20 (20-05 )
430
Duck Soup to Nuts
LT
Friz Freleng
Richard Bickenbach, Jack Bradbury (unc.), Gil Turner (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.)
Daffy Duck Porky Pig
May 27 (27-05 )
431
Angel Puss
LT
Chuck Jones
Lou Lilly
Ken Harris, Shamus Culhane (unc.), Phil Monroe (unc.), Ben Washam (unc.)
June 3 (3-06 )
432
Slightly Daffy
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Gerry Chiniquy, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.), Norman McCabe (unc.), Vrigil Ross (unc.)
Daffy Duck Porky Pig
June 17 (17-06 )
Color remake of Scalp Trouble (1939).
433
Hare Ribbin'
MM
Bob Clampett
Lou Lilly
Bob McKimson, Manny Gould (unc.), Jack Bradbury (unc.), Rod Scribner (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
June 24 (24-06 )
This film has two alternate endings. One is shown as a feature on Volume 5 of the Golden Collection : In From the Vaults.
434
Brother Brat
LT
Frank Tashlin
Melvin Millar
Art Davis, Cal Dalton (unc.), Izzy Ellis (unc.)
Porky Pig
July 15 (15-07 )
Last Porky Pig cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin.
435
Hare Force
MM
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Manuel Perez, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Jack Bradbury (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.)
Bugs Bunny Willoughby (as Sylvester the Dog)
July 22 (22-07 )
436
From Hand to Mouse
LT
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Robert Cannon, Ken Harris (unc.), Ben Washam (unc.)
August 5 (5-08 )
437
Birdy and the Beast
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Tom McKimson, Robert McKimson (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.), Rod Scribner (unc.), Manny Gould (unc.)
Tweety
August 19 (19-08 )
Final Merrie Melodies release to credit Leon Schlesinger.
Only Tweety short animated by Tom McKimson.
First short that Tweety was given his official name.
First Tweety cartoon to star Tweety.
438
Buckaroo Bugs
LT
Bob Clampett
Lou Lilly
M. Gould, Jack Bradbury (unc.), Robert McKimson (unc.), Rod Scribner (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
August 26 (26-08 )
439
Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears
MM
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Ken Champin, Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.)
September 2 (2-09 )
One of the Censored Eleven .
First Merrie Melodies cartoon produced by Eddie Selzer.
440
Plane Daffy
LT
Frank Tashlin
Warren Foster
Cal Dalton, Arthur Davis (unc.), Izzy Ellis (unc.)
Daffy Duck
September 16 (16-09 )
First Looney Tunes cartoon produced by Eddie Selzer.
441
Lost and Foundling
MM
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Ben Washam, Robert Cannon (unc.), Ken Harris (unc.)
Sniffles
September 30 (30-09 )
442
Booby Hatched
LT
Frank Tashlin
Warren Foster
I. Ellis, Arthur Davis (unc.)
October 14 (14-10 )
443
The Old Grey Hare
MM
Bob Clampett
Michael Sasanoff
Robert McKimson, Jack Bradbury (unc.), Basil Davidovich (unc.), Manny Gould (unc.), Rod Scribner (unc.), A.C. Games (effects) (unc.)
Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd
October 28 (28-10 )
Final cartoon to bear only WARNER BROS..
Final cartoon to use Produced by WARNER BROS. CARTOONS on opening titles.
444
The Stupid Cupid
LT
Frank Tashlin
Warren Foster
I. Ellis, Cal Dalton (unc.), Art Davis (unc.)
Daffy Duck Elmer Fudd
November 25 (25-11 )
445
Stage Door Cartoon
MM
Friz Freleng
Warren Foster
Jack Bradbury, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.), Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.)
Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd
December 30 (30-12 ) [ 10]
1945
#
Title
Series
Director(s)
Story
Animation
Recurring Characters
Release Date[ 11]
Availability
Notes
446
Odor-able Kitty
LT
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Robert Cannon, Ken Harris (unc.), Ben Washam (unc.)
Pepé Le Pew
January 6 (6-01 )
447
Herr Meets Hare
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Gerry Chiniquy, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Jack Bradbury (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
January 13 (13-01 )
448
Draftee Daffy
LT
Bob Clampett
Lou Lilly
Rod Scribner, Robert McKimson (unc.), Manny Gould (unc.), Basil Davidovich (unc.), A.C. Gamer (effects) (unc.)
Daffy Duck
January 27 (27-01 )
449
The Unruly Hare
MM
Frank Tashlin
Melvin Millar
Cal Dalton, Art Davis (unc.), I. Ellis (unc.)
Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd
February 10 (10-02 )
450
Trap Happy Porky
LT
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Ben Washam, Ken Harris (unc.)
Porky Pig Claude Cat Hubie & Bertie
February 24 (24-02 )
451
Life with Feathers
MM
Friz Freleng
Tedd Pierce
Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.)
Sylvester
March 24 (24-03 )
452
Behind the Meat-Ball
LT
Frank Tashlin (uncredited)
Melvin Millar
I. Ellis, Richard Bickenbach (unc.), Cal Dalton (unc.), Arthur Davis (unc.)
April 7 (7-04 )
453
Hare Trigger
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny Yosemite Sam
May 5 (5-05 )
First appearance of Yosemite Sam .
First pairing of Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam.
454
Ain't That Ducky
LT
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy Duck
May 19 (19-05 )
455
A Gruesome Twosome
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
Robert McKimson, Manny Gould, Rod Scribner, Basil Davidovich, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Tweety
June 9 (9-06 )
Last Tweety cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
Last Tweety cartoon before he is permanently paired with Sylvester.
Final appearance of Tweety without feathers.
456
Tale of Two Mice
LT
Frank Tashlin (uncredited)
Warren Foster
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Art Davis, I. Ellis, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Babbit and Catstello (mice versions)
June 30 (30-06 )
Reissued as A Tale of Two Mice
457
Wagon Heels
MM
Bob Clampett
Warren Foster
I. Ellis, Manny Gould, C. Melendez, Rod Scribner, Robert McKimson (unc.)
Porky Pig
July 28 (28-07 )
Color remake of Injun Trouble (1938)
458
Hare Conditioned
LT
Chuck Jones
Tedd Pierce
Ben Washam, Basil Davidovich, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Robert Cannon (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
August 11 (11-08 )
459
Fresh Airedale
MM
Chuck Jones
Michael Maltese
Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
August 25 (25-08 )
460
The Bashful Buzzard
MM
Bob Clampett
Michael Sasanoff
Robert McKimson, Manny Gould (unc.), Rod Scribner (unc.)
Beaky Buzzard
September 5 (5-09 )
Followup to 1942's Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid
461
Peck Up Your Troubles
MM
Friz Freleng
Michael Maltese
Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Ken Champin, Manuel Perez (unc.)
Sylvester
October 20 (20-10 )
462
Hare Tonic
LT
Chuck Jones
Ted Pierce
Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam, Basil Davidovich
Bugs Bunny Elmer Fudd
November 10 (10-11 )
One of two cartoons with the special Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes drum ending.
463
Nasty Quacks
MM
Frank Tashlin (uncredited)
Warren Foster
Art Davis, I. Ellis, Richard Bickenbach
Daffy Duck Melissa Duck
December 1 (1-12 )
1946
#
Title
Series
Director
Animator
Characters
Release date
Availability
Reissue release date
Notes
464
Book Revue
LT
Robert Clampett
Rod Scribner, C. Melendez, Manny Gould, Robert McKimson
Daffy Duck, Little Red Riding Hood, Big Bad Wolf
Jan. 5, 1946
465
Baseball Bugs
LT
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Virgil Ross, Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny, The Tea Totallers, The Gashouse Gorillas
Feb. 2, 1946
Second and final cartoon to feature the special Bugs Bunny drum ending.
466
Holiday for Shoestrings
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Virgil Ross, Ken Champin
Shoemaker Jake, Elves
Feb. 23, 1946
September 15, 1951
467
Quentin Quail
MM
Charles M. Jones
Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Basil Davidovich, Lloyd Vaughan
Quentin Quail, Baby Toots, Worm, Crow
Mar. 2, 1946
468
Baby Bottleneck
LT
Robert Clampett
Rod Scribner, C. Melendez, Manny Gould, I. Ellis, Robert McKimson (unc.)
Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , Narrator, Jimmy Durante Stork, Stork, Dog Inventor, Goose, Duck, Kangaroo, Scotty Dog, Baby Alligator, Baby Factory Worker, Mother Gorilla, Tweety
Mar. 16, 1946
469
Hare Remover
MM
Frank Tashlin (uncredited)
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Art Davis, I. Ellis, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny , Elmer Fudd , Rover, Bear
Mar. 23, 1946
Last Warner Bros. cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin.
One of two Bugs Bunny cartoons directed by Frank Tashlin.
470
Daffy Doodles
LT
Robert McKimson
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Don Williams
Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , Judge, Jerry Colonna Jury
Apr. 6, 1946
October 11, 1952
First cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
471
Hollywood Canine Canteen
MM
Robert McKimson
Cal Dalton, Don Williams, Richard Bickenbach
Bing Crosby Dog, Colonna Dog, Costello Dog, Besser Dog, Servicedog, Sailor
Apr. 20, 1946
472
Hush My Mouse
LT
Charles M. Jones
Basil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Sniffles
May 4, 1946
Final appearance of Sniffles (his only appearance in a Looney Tunes cartoon).
473
Hair-Raising Hare
MM
Charles M. Jones
Basil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , Gossamer , Peter Lorre Mad Scientist
May 25, 1946
VHS, DVD - Bugs Bunny: Superstar
VHS - Bugs Bunny Collection : Bugs Bunny: Hollywood Legend
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes Vol. 1, Side 8: 1940s Zanies
VHS - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes Vol. 8: 1940s Zanies
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 2: Running Amuck
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 , disc 3: Looney Tunes All Stars Part 1
DVD - Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection Volume 1, Disc 1
DVD - Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , Disc 3: Porky and the Pigs (special feature, From the Vaults, through What's Up Doc? A Salute to Bugs Bunny part 2)
DVD - Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 4 , Disc 2: A Dash of Tashlin (special feature, From the Vault, through Bugs Bunny Superstar part 2)
DVD - The Essential Bugs Bunny , Disc 1
DVD – Bugs Bunny's Howl-oween Special
Blu-ray, DVD – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3 , disc 1
Blu-ray - Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection , disc 1
First appearance of Gossamer.
474
Kitty Kornered
LT
Robert Clampett
Rod Scribner, J.C. Melendez, Manny Gould
Porky Pig , Sylvester
Jun. 8, 1946
First cartoon to co-star Porky and Sylvester.
Only Sylvester cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
475
Hollywood Daffy
MM
Hawley Pratt (uncredited)[ n 3]
Virgil Ross, Manuel Perez, Gerry Chiniquy, Ken Champin
Daffy Duck, Studio Guard, Jack Benny, Jimmy Durante, Johnny Weissmuller, Bette Davis
Jun. 22, 1946
476
Acrobatty Bunny
LT
Robert McKimson
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Arthur Davis, Don Williams (unc.), Anatole Kirsanoff (unc.), Robert McKimson (unc.)
Bugs Bunny, Nero the Lion
Jun. 29, 1946
First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
477
The Eager Beaver
MM
Charles M. Jones
Basil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Narrator (voiced by Frank Graham)
Jul. 13, 1946
478
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery
LT
Robert Clampett
Rod Scribner, C. Melendez, Manny Gould, I. Ellis
Daffy Duck, Porky Pig (cameo)
Jul. 20, 1946
Final Porky Pig and Daffy Duck cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
479
Bacall to Arms
MM
Robert Clampett (uncredited, planned),Arthur Davis (uncredited, finished), Friz Freleng (animation from She Was an Acrobat's Daughter , uncredited)
Rod Scribner, Don Wiliams, Manny Gould, I. Ellis
Bogey Gocart, Laurie Be-Cool, Mother in Law, Wolf, Fat Theater Patron, Henpecked Husband, Lion, Duckling, Rochester Soundalike, Newsreel Narrator
Aug. 3, 1946
480
Of Thee I Sting
LT
I. Freleng
Virgil Ross, Manuel Perez, Gerry Chiniquy, Ken Champin
Mosquitoes
Aug. 17, 1946
January 12, 1952
481
Walky Talky Hawky
MM
Robert McKimson
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Don Williams, Arthur Davis (unc.)
Foghorn Leghorn, Henery Hawk, Barnyard Dawg
Aug. 31, 1946
First appearances of Foghorn Leghorn and the Barnyard Dawg .[ 14]
First Henery Hawk cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
482
Racketeer Rabbit
LT
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Bugs Bunny , Rocky, Hugo
Sep. 14, 1946
First appearance of Rocky .
483
Fair and Worm-er
MM
Charles M. Jones
Basil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Worm, Crow, Cat, Dog, Dogcatcher, Dogcatcher's Wife, Mouse, Skunk, Narrator
Sep. 28, 1946
October 22, 1955
484
The Big Snooze
LT
Robert Clampett (uncredited)
Rod Scribner, J.C. Melendez, Manny Gould, I. Ellis
Bugs Bunny , Elmer Fudd , Hollywood Wolf
Oct. 5, 1946
VHS - Viddy-Oh! For Kids Cartoon Festivals : Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "Wabbit Twouble"
VHS - Cartoon Moviestars : Bugs vs. Elmer
VHS, Laserdisc - Cartoon Moviestars : Cartoons for Big Kids
VHS - Bugs Bunny Collection : Bugs Bunny's Greatest Hits
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Vol. 1, Side 4: Bob Clampett
VHS - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Vol. 4: Bob Clampett
DVD - Night and Day
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 2 , disc 1: Bugs Bunny Masterpieces (restored with DVNR)
DVD - Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , Disc 2: Hollywood Caricatures and Parodies (special feature, From the Vaults, through What’s Up Doc: A Salute To Bugs Bunny Part 1, restored with DVNR)
Blu-ray, DVD – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3 , disc 1 (restored without DVNR)
Last cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
485
The Mouse-Merized Cat
MM
Robert McKimson
Richard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Arthur Davis, Don Williams
Babbit and Catstello (mice versions)
Oct. 19, 1946
November 26, 1955
486
Mouse Menace
LT
Arthur Davis
Manny Gould, Don Williams, Cal Dalton,<b
Porky Pig
Nov. 2, 1946
487
Rhapsody Rabbit
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Virgil Ross, Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny, Mouse
Nov. 9, 1946
488
Roughly Squeaking
LT
Charles M. Jones
Basil Davidovich, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam
Claude Cat, Hubie and Bertie, Hector the Bulldog
Nov. 23, 1946
Final appearance of Claude Cat before his official redesign in Mouse Wreckers (1949).
1947
With the exceptions of A Pest in the House , Mexican Joyride and Catch as Cats Can , every non-Bugs Bunny cartoon released this year was ultimately reissued as a Blue Ribbon Merrie Melodies cartoon.
#
Title
Series
Director
Animator
Characters
Release date
Availability
Reissue release date
Notes
489
One Meat Brawl
MM
Robert McKimson
Cal Dalton, Manny Gould, Rod Scribner, John Carey (unc.), Arthur Davis (unc.), Robert McKimson (unc.), Don Williams (unc.)
Porky Pig, Barnyard Dawg (called Mandrake), Grover Groundhog
Jan. 18, 1947
July 10, 1954
First Barnyard Dawg cartoon without Foghorn Leghorn . In his shorts with Porky Pig, he is called "George P. Dog".
490
The Goofy Gophers
LT
Bob Clampett (uncredited, planned)Arthur Davis (uncredited, finished)
Manny Gould, Don Williams, Cal Dalton, J.C. Melendez
Mac and Tosh (Goofy Gophers), Watchdog, Bugs Bunny (cameo)
Jan. 25, 1947
July 23, 1955
First appearance of the Goofy Gophers .
Planned by Bob Clampett and finished by Arthur Davis.
491
The Gay Anties
MM
I. Freleng
Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez
Ants, Couple
Feb. 15, 1947
492
Scent-imental Over You
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Abe Levitow (unc.)
Pepé Le Pew, Narrator, Chihuahua
Mar. 8, 1947
December 26, 1953
Pepé's name is changed from Henry to Stinky.
493
A Hare Grows in Manhattan
MM
I. Freleng
Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny, Spike, Dogs, Lola Beverly
Mar. 22, 1947[ 10] : 429
494
Birth of a Notion
LT
Bob Clampett (planned, uncredited),Robert McKimson (finished)
John Carey, Manny Gould, I. Ellis, Thomas McKimson
Daffy Duck , Leopold the Dog, Mad Scientist, Joe Besser Duck
Apr. 12, 1947
November 7, 1953
495
Tweetie Pie
MM
Bob Clampett (planned)I. Freleng (finished)
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Sylvester , Tweety , Owner
May 3, 1947
June 25, 1955
First pairing of Sylvester and Tweety .
First time that Tweety has yellow feathers.
First Warner Bros. cartoon to win an Oscar.
First Tweety cartoon directed by Friz Freleng.
In this cartoon, Sylvester is called "Thomas".
496
Rabbit Transit
LT
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Virgil Ross, Ken Champin, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny , Cecil Turtle
May 10, 1947
497
Hobo Bobo
MM
Robert McKimson
Rod Scribner, Richard Bickenbach, Izzy Ellis
Bobo the Elephant, Mynah Bird, Narrator, New Yorkers, Baby
May 17, 1947
April 3, 1954
498
Along Came Daffy
LT
I. Freleng
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy Duck , Two Starving Hermits
Jun. 14, 1947
July 24, 1954
Followup to 1943's Wackiki Wabbit
Color remake of Daffy's Southern Exposure (1942)
499
Inki at the Circus
MM
Charles M. Jones
Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Lloyd Vaughan, Abe Levitow (unc.)
Inki , Mynah Bird, Two Dogs
Jun. 21, 1947
October 16, 1954
500
Easter Yeggs
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Richard Bickenbach, I. Ellis, Fred Abranz (unc.), Anatolle Kirsanoff (unc.)
Bugs Bunny , Elmer Fudd , Easter Rabbit, Bratty Kid
Jun. 28, 1947
VHS - Cartoon Moviestars : Starring Bugs Bunny!
Laserdisc - Cartoon Moviestars : Bugs Bunny Classics: Special Collector's Edition
VHS - Bugs Bunny Collection : Bugs Bunny's Comedy Classics
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Vol. 3, Side 2: Bugs Bunny
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 4: Daffy Doodles
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , disc 1: Bugs Bunny Classics
Blu-ray – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 3 , disc 1
First Elmer Fudd cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
501
Crowing Pains
LT
Robert McKimson
Manny Gould, Charles McKimson, John Carey, I. Ellis
Foghorn Leghorn, Barnyard Dawg. Henery Hawk, Sylvester
Jul. 12, 1947
April 23, 1955
First Sylvester cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
Only pairing of Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester in the original shorts era.
502
A Pest in the House
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monror, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Basil Davidovich (unc.), Abe Levitow (unc.)
Daffy Duck , Elmer Fudd
Aug. 2, 1947[ 10] : 429
503
The Foxy Duckling
MM
Arthur Davis
Manny Gould, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez
A. Fox, Duckling, Fish
Aug. 23, 1947
November 6, 1954
504
House Hunting Mice
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris
Hubie and Bertie
Sep. 6, 1947
April 2, 1955
505
Little Orphan Airedale
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Charlie Dog, Porky Pig , Rags McMutt
Oct. 4, 1947
August 4, 1956
506
Doggone Cats
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, Bill Melendez, Herman Cohen, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Sylvester, Wellington, Orange Cat
Oct. 25, 1947
Reissued as Dog Gone Cats .
First Sylvester cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
Cinecolor
507
Slick Hare
MM
I. Freleng
Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny , Elmer Fudd , Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, Gregory Peck, Frank Sinatra, Sidney Greenstreet, Carmen Miranda, Ray Milland
Nov. 1, 1947
508
Mexican Joyride
LT
Arthur Davis
Don Williams, Basil Davidovich, J.C. Melendez, Herman Cohen
Daffy Duck, Bull, Burro
Nov. 29, 1947
First of two cartoons directed by Arthur Davis.
509
Catch as Cats Can
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Herman Cohen, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Sylvester, Frankie Sinatra canary, Bing Crosby parrot
Dec. 6, 1947
510
A Horse Fly Fleas
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould John Carey, A.C. Gamer (effects)
A. Flea
Dec. 13, 1947
1948
#
Title
Series
Director
Animator
Characters
Release date
Availability
Reissue release date
Notes
511
Gorilla My Dreams
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Manny Gould, I. Ellis, John Carey
Bugs Bunny , Gruesome Gorilla , Mrs. Gruesome Gorilla, Tarzan, Gorillas
Jan. 3, 1948
First appearance of Gruesome Gorilla.
512
Two Gophers from Texas
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Mac and Tosh (Goofy Gophers), The Dog
Jan. 17, 1948
March 31, 1956
513
A Feather in His Hare
LT
Charles M. Jones
Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam
Bugs Bunny, Indian
Feb. 7, 1948
VHS - Cartoon Moviestars: Starring Bugs Bunny!
Laserdisc - Cartoon Moviestars: Bugs Bunny Classics: Special Collector's Edition
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes volume 3, side 10: Politically Incorrect
VHS - Bugs Bunny Collection: Here Comes Bugs
Chuck Jones' first Bugs Bunny cartoon to feature the modern design of Bugs.
514
What Makes Daffy Duck
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins, Herman Cohen (unc.)
Daffy Duck , Elmer Fudd , Fox
Feb. 14, 1948
Cinecolor
The only Elmer Fudd short to be directed by Arthur Davis.
515
What's Brewin', Bruin?
LT
Charles M. Jones
Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam
Three Bears
Feb. 28, 1948[ 10] : 429 [ 15] : 182
August 20, 1955
516
Daffy Duck Slept Here
MM
Robert McKimson
Manny Gould, Charles McKimson, I. Ellis, Jean Blanchard (character design)
Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , Hotel Clerks, Manager, Elevator Boy, Bellboy
Mar. 6, 1948
VHS - Viddy-Oh! For Kids Cartoon Festivals: Daffy Duck Cartoon Festival Featuring “Ain’t That Ducky”
VHS - Cartoon Moviestars: Just Plain Daffy
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 4: Daffy Doodles
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , disc 3: Porky and the Pigs
DVD - Stars of Space Jam: Daffy Duck
DVD - Stars of Space Jam Collection Volume 1
Digital – Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck (paired with Drip-Along Daffy )
517
A Hick, a Slick, and a Chick
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins, Herman Cohen (unc.)
Elmo the Mouse, Herman, Blackie, Daisy Lou
Mar. 13, 1948
518
Back Alley Oproar
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Tabby Singer
Mar. 27, 1948
VHS - Viddy-Oh! For Kids Cartoon Festivals: Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "An Itch in Time"
VHS - Cartoon Moviestars: Tweety and Sylvester
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Volume 1, Side 6, Friz Freleng
VHS - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Volume 6, Friz Freleng
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 9: A Looney Life
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 2 , disc 4: Looney Tunes All-Stars: On Stage and Screen
DVD - Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection : Volume 2, Disc 2
Blu-ray – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 2 , disc 1
Digital - Looney Tunes: Elmer Fudd
DVD - Looney Tunes Musical Masterpieces
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
February 5, 1955
Color remake of Notes to You (1941)
First pairing of Elmer Fudd and Sylvester.
519
I Taw a Putty Tat
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Pete Burness (unc.)
Sylvester , Tweety , Hector the Bulldog
Apr. 2, 1948
February 25, 1956
The American and European Turner "dubbed" prints cut out all blackface scenes.
Cinecolor
Based on a similar plot to the 1943 black and white film Puss n' Booty
520
Rabbit Punch
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam
Bugs Bunny , the Crusher, Ring Announcer
Apr. 10, 1948
First appearance of the Crusher.
521
Hop, Look and Listen
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Manny Gould, I. Ellis
Hippety Hopper , Sylvester , Hector the Bulldog
Apr. 17, 1948
June 4, 1955
First appearance of Hippety Hopper.
522
Nothing But the Tooth
MM
Arthur Davis
J.C. Melendez, Don Williams, John Carey, Basil Davidovich
Porky Pig, Native American, Horse, Pony Express Package Man, Old Prospecto
May 1, 1948
523
Buccaneer Bunny
LT
I. Freleng
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny , Yosemite Sam , Polly Parrot
May 8, 1948
524
Bone Sweet Bone
MM
Arthur Davis
Don Williams, Emery Hawkins Basil Davidovich, J.C. Melendez
Shep, Professor, Bulldog, Curator
May 22, 1948
January 21, 1956
525
Bugs Bunny Rides Again
MM
I. Freleng
Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez
Bugs Bunny , Yosemite Sam
Jun. 12, 1948
526
The Rattled Rooster
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Rooster, Worm, Rattlesnake
Jun. 26, 1948
October 22, 1955
527
The Up-Standing Sitter
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould, John Carey
Daffy Duck, Hector the Bulldog , I. Squeel
Jul. 3, 1948
Cinecolor
Despite having been released in the 1947–1948 season, the cartoon uses 1948-1949 opening and closing sequences because the cartoon was originally released in Cinecolor.
528
The Shell Shocked Egg
MM
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Manny Gould, I. Ellis, John Carey
Clem, Mama Turtle, Tom, Dick, Harry
Jul. 10, 1948
November 27, 1954
Last Merrie Melodies cartoon in the a.a.p. package.
529
Haredevil Hare
LT
Charles M. Jones
Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny , Marvin the Martian , K-9
Jul. 24, 1948
VHS, Laserdisc - Cartoon Moviestars: Bugs Bunny Classics - Special Collector's Edition
VHS - Bugs Bunny Collection: Bugs Bunny's Comedy Classics
Laserdisc - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Vol. 1, Side 10: The Art of Bugs
VHS - The Golden Age of Looney Tunes , Vol. 10: The Art of Bugs
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition , Vol. 14: Cartoon Superstars
VHS - Looney Tunes Presents Marvin the Martian & K-9: 50 Years on Earth!
VHS - Looney Tunes Presents Marvin the Martian: Space Tunes (reissued version)
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 , disc 3: Looney Tunes All Stars Part 1
DVD - Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection : Volume 1, Disc 1
DVD - The Essential Bugs Bunny , Disc 1
Blu-ray, DVD – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 , disc 2
Blu-ray - Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
First appearance of Marvin the Martian .
Last cartoon in the a.a.p. package to be produced.
530
You Were Never Duckier
MM
Charles M. Jones
Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan
Daffy Duck , Henery Hawk , Rooster, George K. Chickenhawk
Aug. 7, 1948
VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoon Cavalcade: Daffy Duck's Madcap Mania
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 12: Porky and Daffy
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5 , disc 1: Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck
Digital - Looney Tunes: Daffy Duck (paired with The Stupor Salesman )
Streaming - Boomerang App
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
February 26, 1955
Oldest released post-1948 cartoon to be reissued.
531
Dough Ray Me-ow
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Louie the Parrot, Heathcliff, Dog
Aug. 14, 1948
532
Hot Cross Bunny
MM
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Anatolle Kirsanoff (unc.), Fred Abranz (unc.), Izzy Ellis (unc.), John Carey (unc.)
Bugs Bunny
Aug. 21, 1948
November 21, 1959
533
The Pest That Came to Dinner
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, John Carey
Porky Pig , Pierre the Termite, I.M.A. Sureshot
Sep. 11, 1948
December 7, 1957[ 17]
534
Hare Splitter
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Bugs Bunny , Casbah Rabbit, Daisy Lou
Sep. 25, 1948
September 7, 1957
535
Odor of the Day
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Pepé Le Pew , Wellington
Oct. 2, 1948
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 5
VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection: Pepe Le Pew's Skunk Tales
VHS - Looney Tunes Classic Collection (WHSmith Exclusive Video) (United Kingdom only)
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 14: Cartoon Superstars
DVD – Looney Tunes Super Stars' Pepe Le Pew: Zee Best of Zee Best
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
Cinecolor
First Pepé Le Pew short to not be directed by Chuck Jones.
536
The Foghorn Leghorn
MM
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Manny Gould, Phil DeLara, John Carey, Pete Burness
Foghorn Leghorn , Henery Hawk , Barnyard Dawg
Oct. 9, 1948
December 24, 1955
537
A-Lad-In His Lamp
LT
Robert McKimson
Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould, John Carey, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny , Caliph Hassan Pheffer, Smokey the Genie
Oct. 23, 1948
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 7 (U.K.)
VHS - Looney Tunes Special Bumper Collection Volume 1 (U.K.)
VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoon Cavalcade: Bugs Bunny's Hare-Raising Tales
Laserdisc - Wince Upon a Time: Foolhardy Fairy Tales and Looney Legends
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition - Volume 4: Daffy Doodles
538
Daffy Dilly
MM
Charles M. Jones
Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Daffy Duck , J.P. Cubish, Reporter, Butler
Oct. 30, 1948
August 18, 1956
539
Kit for Cat
LT
I. Freleng
Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin
Elmer Fudd , Sylvester
Nov. 6, 1948
April 21, 1956
540
The Stupor Salesman
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Daffy Duck , Slug McSlug
Nov. 20, 1948
541
Riff Raffy Daffy
LT
Arthur Davis
Don Williams, Emery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich, J.C. Melendez
Daffy Duck , Porky Pig
Nov. 27, 1948
Cinecolor
The only Arthur Davis cartoon to pair Daffy and Porky.
542
My Bunny Lies over the Sea
MM
Charles M. Jones
Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , Angus MacRory
Dec. 4, 1948
Laserdisc - Bugs Bunny: Winner by a Hare: 14 of Bugs Bunny's Best
VHS - Authentic and Original Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Cartoons: Bugs Bunny's Hare-Brained Hits
VHS - From Hare to Eternity
VHS - Looney Tunes Presents: Bugs Bunny - Big Top Bunny
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 2: Running Amuck
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 , disc 1, starring Bugs Bunny
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
February 21, 1959[ 18]
543
Scaredy Cat
MM
Charles M. Jones
Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam
Porky Pig , Sylvester
Dec. 18, 1948
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 3
VHS - Porky Pig
Laserdisc - Looney Tunes After Dark: Ghoul, Ghost and Goblin Cartoon Classics
VHS - Looney Tunes Special Bumper Collection Volume 4
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 2: "Running Amuck"
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 , disc 2, starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig
DVD - Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1960s Volume 2, Disc 1, first cartoon in The Porky Pig Show episode 3
Blu-ray, DVD – Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 , disc 1
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
June 2, 1956
First use of Sylvester 's name.
First appearance of Sylvester in a Chuck Jones cartoon.
1949
#
Title
Series
Director
Animator
Characters
Release date
Availability
Reissue release date
Notes
544
Wise Quackers
LT
I. Freleng
Manuel Perez, Pete Burness, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy Duck , Elmer Fudd
Jan. 1, 1949
October 25, 1958
545
Hare Do
MM
I. Freleng
Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez
Bugs Bunny , Elmer Fudd
Jan. 15, 1949
Laserdisc - Bugs Bunny: Winner by a Hare: 14 of Bugs Bunny's Best
VHS - Carrotblanca
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 9: A Looney Life
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , disc 1: Bugs Bunny Classics
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
546
Holiday for Drumsticks
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Daffy Duck , Tom Turk, Ma, Pa, Hillbilly Neighbor
Jan. 22, 1949
547
Awful Orphan
MM
Charles M. Jones
Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam
Charlie Dog , Porky Pig
Jan. 29, 1949
July 12, 1958
548
Porky Chops
LT
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Porky Pig , Squirrel, Bear
Feb. 12, 1949
549
Mississippi Hare
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , Colonel Shuffle , Southern Gentleman, Purser
Feb. 26, 1949
February 15, 1958
550
Paying the Piper
LT
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Manny Gould
Porky Pig , the Supreme Cat, Mayor
Mar. 12, 1949
October 20, 1956
551
Daffy Duck Hunt
LT
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles, McKimson, John Carey, Manny Gould
Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , Barnyard Dawg
Mar. 26, 1949
November 17, 1956
552
Rebel Rabbit
MM
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Manny Gould
Bugs Bunny , Postal Employee, Game Commissioner, Guard, Southern Senator
Apr. 9, 1949
August 9, 1958
553
Mouse Wreckers
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Hubie and Bertie , Claude Cat
Apr. 23, 1949
March 9, 1957
First cartoon featuring Claude Cat's redesign.
Nominated for an Academy Award in 1949.
554
High Diving Hare
LT
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Pete Burness
Bugs Bunny , Yosemite Sam
Apr. 30, 1949
July 25, 1959
555
The Bee-Deviled Bruin
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
The Three Bears
May 14, 1949
July 11, 1959
556
Curtain Razor
LT
I. Freleng
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Pete Burness
Porky Pig
May 21, 1949
557
Bowery Bugs
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Bugs Bunny , Steve Brody
Jun. 4, 1949
September 16, 1958
Only Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
558
Mouse Mazurka
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Pete Burness
Sylvester , Mouse, Narrator
Jun. 11, 1949
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 10
Laserdisc - Longitude and Looneytude: Globetrotting Looney Tunes Favorites
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Volume 5: Musical Masterpieces
DVD/Blu-ray – Looney Tunes Mouse Chronicles: The Chuck Jones Collection Disc II, starring Hubie and Bertie (special feature, More Mice)
September 15, 1956
559
Long-Haired Hare
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , Giovanni Jones
Jun. 25, 1949
560
Henhouse Henery
LT
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Manny Gould
Foghorn Leghorn , Henery Hawk , Barnyard Dawg
Jul. 2, 1949
December 1, 1956
561
Knights Must Fall
MM
I. Freleng
Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny , Sir Pantsalot of Dropseat Manor
Jul. 16, 1949
Between 1959 and 1960 October 28, 1967
562
Bad Ol' Putty Tat
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Sylvester , Tweety
Jul. 23, 1949
June 29, 1957
563
The Grey Hounded Hare
LT
Robert McKimson
John Carey, Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould
Bugs Bunny , Gnawbone - #7 Dog
Aug. 6, 1949
October 28, 1961[ 19]
564
Often an Orphan
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Charlie Dog , Porky Pig , Charlie Dog's Master
Aug. 13, 1949
October 3, 1959[ 20]
565
The Windblown Hare
LT
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Manny Gould
Bugs Bunny , Three Little Pigs, Big Bad Wolf, Proto-Granny
Aug. 27, 1949
Laserdisc - Wince Upon A Time: Foolhardy Fairy Tales and Looney Legends
VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collectors Edition Vol. 4: Daffy Doodles
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 3 , disc 3: Porky and the Pigs
Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
566
Dough for the Do-Do
MM
I. Freleng (uncredited)
Gerry Chiniquy (unc.), Manuel Perez (unc.), Ken Champin (unc.), Virgil Ross (unc.)
Porky Pig , Yoyo Dodo
Sep. 3, 1949
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 6
VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection: Porky Pig's Screwball Comedies
Laserdisc - Longitude and Looneytude: Globetrotting Looney Tunes Favorites
VHS - Looney Tunes Presents Taz's Jungle Jams
DVD – Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 1 , disc 2, starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig
April 6, 1957
Color remake of Porky in Wackyland (1938)
Final Warner Bros. short to be produced in Cinecolor.
567
Fast and Furry-ous
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Abe Levitow, Al Pabian (assistant animation), Paul Marron (animation checking), Auril Thompson (ink and paint special effects), Jan Cornell (ink and paint), Peggy Drumm (ink and paint), Shirley Thomas (ink and paint), Wilma Guenot (ink and paint), Pernella Butler (ink and paint), Raynell Day (ink and paint), Peggy Matz (ink and paint)
Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner
Sep. 17, 1949
568
Each Dawn I Crow
MM
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross
Elmer Fudd , Mystery Voice, John Rooster
Sep. 24, 1949
VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show - Volume 15 (U.K.)
VHS - Elmer Fudd (U.K.)
VHS - Authentic and Original Warner Bros. Looney Tunes Cartoons: Elmer Fudd's School of Hard Knocks
VHS - Looney Tunes Special Bumper Collection: Volume 3
DVD – Each Dawn I Die
Digital - Looney Tunes: Elmer Fudd
June 15, 1957
569
Frigid Hare
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , Playboy Penguin , Eskimo
Oct. 8, 1949
570
Swallow the Leader
LT
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Pete Burness
The Supreme Cat, Narrator
Oct. 15, 1949
January 19, 1957
571
Bye, Bye Bluebeard
MM
Arthur Davis
Basil Davidovich, Don Williams, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Porky Pig , Mouse, Bluebeard
Oct. 22, 1949
May 19, 1962
572
For Scent-imental Reasons
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Pepé Le Pew , Penelope Pussycat
Nov. 12, 1949
February 2, 1957
573
Hippety Hopper
MM
Robert McKimson
Phil DeLara, Charles McKimson, John Carey, Pete Burness
Hippety Hopper , Sylvester , Bulldog, Mouse
Nov. 19, 1949
August 24, 1957
First short in which Hippety Hopper is named.
574
Which Is Witch
LT
I. Freleng
Gerry Chiniquy, Virgil Ross, Arthur Davis, Ken Champin, A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny , Witch Doctor I.C. Spots
Dec. 3, 1949
N/A
575
Bear Feat
LT
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
The Three Bears , Narrator, Bugs Bunny (cameo)
Dec. 10, 1949
May 18, 1957
576
Rabbit Hood
MM
Charles M. Jones
Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny , the Sheriff of Nottingham, Little John, Robin Hood
Dec. 24, 1949
March 17, 1962
577
A Ham in a Role
LT
Arthur Davis (planned, uncredited)Robert McKimson (finished)
Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara, J.C. Melendez, Emery Hawkins
Mac and Tosh (Goofy Gophers ), the Dog, Director
Dec. 31, 1949[ 10] : 430 [ 15] : 204
August 27, 1960
Some sources list the release date as Dec. 31, 1949.[ 21] : 246
See also
Notes
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Uncredited
^ Planned by Tex Avery but was uncredited.[ 5]
^ Friz Freleng was originally intended to direct the short, but refused to work on it as he was unsatisfied with the story. Though no director was officially credited, Hawley Pratt , Freleng's layout artist, would direct the short in his place.[ 12] [ 13]
References
^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons . New York: Henry Holt and Company. pp. 97–111. Retrieved 17 November 2024 .
^ "Evolution of ELMER FUDD - 84 Years Explained ( + History of EGGHEAD) | CARTOON EVOLUTION" . YouTube .
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^ Komorowski, Thad; Jaques, Bob. "Myth-Guided History - The Early Days of Bugs and Elmer (Wabbit Twouble)" . Cartoon Logic . Retrieved 19 November 2024 .
^ Learn All about Charlie Dog! on ChuckJones.com
^ Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons . New York: Henry Holt and Company. pp. 124–136. Retrieved 17 November 2024 .
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^ "Cartoon Logic: Cartoon Logic Episode 08: Friz Freleng (Rabbit Every Monday)" . cartoonlogic.libsyn.com . Retrieved 2023-12-23 .
^ Baxter, Devon. "Comics by Hawley Pratt" . Cartoon Research . Retrieved April 20, 2024 .
^ As the Barnyard Dawg usually appears alongside Foghorn, only those cartoons in which the Dawg appears without him will list the Barnyard Dawg in the "Characters" column.
^ a b Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons . New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2 .
^ Appears in Bugs Bunny: Superstar , Part 1
^ "Boxoffice Barometer (1959)" . New York, Boxoffice. 1959.
^ "Boxoffice Barometer (1960)" . New York, Boxoffice. 1960.
^ "Boxoffice Barometer (April 15, 1963)" . 15 April 1963.
^ "Boxoffice Barometer (March 6, 1961)" . 6 March 1962.
^ Schneider, Steve (1988). That's All Folks!: The Art of Warner Bros. Animation . New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company. ISBN 978-0805008890 .
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