Jack Bunny
I Love to Singa
Release date: 1936-07-18
Plot: Owl Jolson born into a family of classical music enthusiasts, while his siblings embrace their parents' musical preferences, OJolson is passionate about jazz. His father disapproves of jazz and, upon discovering his son's inclination, expels him from the household. Undeterred, Owl Jolson enters a radio amateur contest, where his jazz performance captivates the audience. Eventually, his family recognizes his talent and embraces his musical choice, leading to a harmonious reunion.
Name and role: Jack Bunny is the host of the radio amateur contest, who ultimately recognizes Owl Jolson's talent. The character's name is a playful mashup of "Jack Benny" and "jackrabbit" cementing him as a recurring in-universe radio MC and all-purpose showbiz bunny.
Trivia and other appearances: Since he is just a pun, Jack Bunny recurs in other Warner Bros. cartoons, such as The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos (1937), Slap Happy Pappy (1940), and Goofy Groceries (1941).
Release date: 1936-07-18
Plot: Owl Jolson born into a family of classical music enthusiasts, while his siblings embrace their parents' musical preferences, OJolson is passionate about jazz. His father disapproves of jazz and, upon discovering his son's inclination, expels him from the household. Undeterred, Owl Jolson enters a radio amateur contest, where his jazz performance captivates the audience. Eventually, his family recognizes his talent and embraces his musical choice, leading to a harmonious reunion.
Name and role: Jack Bunny is the host of the radio amateur contest, who ultimately recognizes Owl Jolson's talent. The character's name is a playful mashup of "Jack Benny" and "jackrabbit" cementing him as a recurring in-universe radio MC and all-purpose showbiz bunny.
Trivia and other appearances: Since he is just a pun, Jack Bunny recurs in other Warner Bros. cartoons, such as The Woods Are Full of Cuckoos (1937), Slap Happy Pappy (1940), and Goofy Groceries (1941).