Jeckill n Hyde
Three's a Crowd
Release date: 1932-12-10
Plot: An elderly man dozes off while reading Alice in Wonderland by the fireplace. Once asleep, Alice emerges from the book and activates the radio, prompting various literary characters to come to life and join in a musical celebration.
Name and role: In the history of the Looney Tunes, this marks the very first appearance of Mr. Hyde. Sure, he's very, very different from the version that would later join the classic, more family-friendly Looney roster. Here, he's grotesque and truly evil, not the comedic menace we'd come to expect. Still, like it or not, it's the same character.
Trivia and other appearances: For some examples of the more "modern" Hyde: Hyde and Hare (1955), Hyde and Go Tweet (1960), London Broiled (1995), and yes, I'll throw in Brain Meets Brawn (1994) too.
Release date: 1932-12-10
Plot: An elderly man dozes off while reading Alice in Wonderland by the fireplace. Once asleep, Alice emerges from the book and activates the radio, prompting various literary characters to come to life and join in a musical celebration.
Name and role: In the history of the Looney Tunes, this marks the very first appearance of Mr. Hyde. Sure, he's very, very different from the version that would later join the classic, more family-friendly Looney roster. Here, he's grotesque and truly evil, not the comedic menace we'd come to expect. Still, like it or not, it's the same character.
Trivia and other appearances: For some examples of the more "modern" Hyde: Hyde and Hare (1955), Hyde and Go Tweet (1960), London Broiled (1995), and yes, I'll throw in Brain Meets Brawn (1994) too.
Bugs Bunny's Howl-oween Special
Release date: 1977-10-26
Plot: Bugs, Daffy, Sylvester, and the rest of the Looney gang face off against Witch Hazel on a night filled with potions, disguises, and spooky surprises. Between Dr. Jekyll-style transformations and wild chases through a haunted castle, Bugs manages to trick Hazel into drinking the Hyde formula turning her into... a rabbit! All of it stitched together with scenes from nine classic shorts, remixed into a chilling and chuckle-worthy tale.
Name and role: Bugs Bunny serves as the central figure in this Halloween escapade, showcasing his signature wit and charm. From outsmarting Witch Hazel to navigating transformations and haunted locales, Bugs remains unflappable. His encounters with classic horror tropes, like Dr. Jekyll and Count Bloodcount highlight his adaptability and cleverness, making him the linchpin of this spooky special.
Trivia and other appearances: A spooky special featuring scenes from A-Haunting We Will Go, Broom-Stick Bunny, Hyde and Hare, Hyde and Go Tweet, A Witch's Tangled Hare, Claws for Alarm, Scaredy Cat, Transylvania 6-5000, and Bewitched Bunny.
Release date: 1977-10-26
Plot: Bugs, Daffy, Sylvester, and the rest of the Looney gang face off against Witch Hazel on a night filled with potions, disguises, and spooky surprises. Between Dr. Jekyll-style transformations and wild chases through a haunted castle, Bugs manages to trick Hazel into drinking the Hyde formula turning her into... a rabbit! All of it stitched together with scenes from nine classic shorts, remixed into a chilling and chuckle-worthy tale.
Name and role: Bugs Bunny serves as the central figure in this Halloween escapade, showcasing his signature wit and charm. From outsmarting Witch Hazel to navigating transformations and haunted locales, Bugs remains unflappable. His encounters with classic horror tropes, like Dr. Jekyll and Count Bloodcount highlight his adaptability and cleverness, making him the linchpin of this spooky special.
Trivia and other appearances: A spooky special featuring scenes from A-Haunting We Will Go, Broom-Stick Bunny, Hyde and Hare, Hyde and Go Tweet, A Witch's Tangled Hare, Claws for Alarm, Scaredy Cat, Transylvania 6-5000, and Bewitched Bunny.
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters
Release date: 1988-09-24
Plot: Daffy Duck inherits a fortune from the reclusive millionaire J.P. Cubish, who dies laughing at Daffy's antics. The inheritance comes with a stipulation: Daffy must use the money for a public service and conduct honest business practices, or else Cubish's ghost will reclaim the fortune. To fulfill this condition, Daffy establishes a paranormal investigation agency, enlisting the help of Porky Pig, Sylvester, and Bugs Bunny.
Name and role: Mr. Hyde appears exactly as he did in Hyde and Go Tweet (1960), just to remind the audience what his potion does, in case anyone's spent the last few decades living under a rock with both ears plugged and eyes shut.
Release date: 1988-09-24
Plot: Daffy Duck inherits a fortune from the reclusive millionaire J.P. Cubish, who dies laughing at Daffy's antics. The inheritance comes with a stipulation: Daffy must use the money for a public service and conduct honest business practices, or else Cubish's ghost will reclaim the fortune. To fulfill this condition, Daffy establishes a paranormal investigation agency, enlisting the help of Porky Pig, Sylvester, and Bugs Bunny.
Name and role: Mr. Hyde appears exactly as he did in Hyde and Go Tweet (1960), just to remind the audience what his potion does, in case anyone's spent the last few decades living under a rock with both ears plugged and eyes shut.