1981
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In the opening sequence of the film, Reporter Dog is our host on the red carpet of the Oswald Awards. Armed with a microphone and the enthusiasm of a true entertainment journalist, he interviews Looney Tunes celebrities as they arrive at the ceremony. Among his interviewees are characters like Pepe' Le Pew, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, and even the Big Bad Wolf.
Trivia and other appearances: Although he's not a recurring character and we won't see him again in the classic shorts, the Reporter Dog brings a touch of freshness and modern flair to the film, serving as a bridge between the audience and the Looney Tunes universe.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In the opening sequence of the film, Reporter Dog is our host on the red carpet of the Oswald Awards. Armed with a microphone and the enthusiasm of a true entertainment journalist, he interviews Looney Tunes celebrities as they arrive at the ceremony. Among his interviewees are characters like Pepe' Le Pew, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester, Tweety, and even the Big Bad Wolf.
Trivia and other appearances: Although he's not a recurring character and we won't see him again in the classic shorts, the Reporter Dog brings a touch of freshness and modern flair to the film, serving as a bridge between the audience and the Looney Tunes universe.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Same old story: Daffy just can't handle Bugs winning. After spending hours basking in his imagined triumph, reality crashes the party once more and shatters his dream. It's time for a showdown, yet again. Duck versus rabbit, in a no-holds-barred battle of showbiz flair and rhinestone ego.
Trivia and other appearances: Beyond this occasion, Show Biz Bugs and Bugs and Daffy's Carnival of the Animals remain the most iconic examples of direct stage showdowns between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. However, there's also the TV special Bugs vs. Daffy: Battle of the Music Video Stars (1988), where the rivalry takes a different form: Bugs and Daffy run competing television stations, each broadcasting Looney Tunes music videos. The competition unfolds not on a physical stage, but through musical programming, turning airwaves into their new battleground.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Same old story: Daffy just can't handle Bugs winning. After spending hours basking in his imagined triumph, reality crashes the party once more and shatters his dream. It's time for a showdown, yet again. Duck versus rabbit, in a no-holds-barred battle of showbiz flair and rhinestone ego.
Trivia and other appearances: Beyond this occasion, Show Biz Bugs and Bugs and Daffy's Carnival of the Animals remain the most iconic examples of direct stage showdowns between Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. However, there's also the TV special Bugs vs. Daffy: Battle of the Music Video Stars (1988), where the rivalry takes a different form: Bugs and Daffy run competing television stations, each broadcasting Looney Tunes music videos. The competition unfolds not on a physical stage, but through musical programming, turning airwaves into their new battleground.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Tweety and Sylvester are shown arriving at the red carpet in their personal vehicles. For Tweety, nothing could be more fitting than a simple birdcage on wheels.
Trivia and other appearances: We hadn't seen Tweety driving his little cage since 1962's The Jet Cage.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Tweety and Sylvester are shown arriving at the red carpet in their personal vehicles. For Tweety, nothing could be more fitting than a simple birdcage on wheels.
Trivia and other appearances: We hadn't seen Tweety driving his little cage since 1962's The Jet Cage.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Following Tweety comes Sylvester in his car: a long vehicle decked out in his signature colors. A noteworthy detail: the soft car door that bends under the weight of his paw.
Trivia and other appearances: Although Sylvester has had houses, wives, kids, everything a cat can get in nine lives; this particular car would never be seen again.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Following Tweety comes Sylvester in his car: a long vehicle decked out in his signature colors. A noteworthy detail: the soft car door that bends under the weight of his paw.
Trivia and other appearances: Although Sylvester has had houses, wives, kids, everything a cat can get in nine lives; this particular car would never be seen again.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Foghorn, instead of showing up in a car, arrives with a fine pair of lady chickens. We're used to the usual Looney Tunes hens, so I have to wonder where he found these long-legged gals... did he bring them in from another cartoon?
Trivia and other appearances: These charming ladies must've gone back to whatever cartoon they came from, because we never see them again.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: Foghorn, instead of showing up in a car, arrives with a fine pair of lady chickens. We're used to the usual Looney Tunes hens, so I have to wonder where he found these long-legged gals... did he bring them in from another cartoon?
Trivia and other appearances: These charming ladies must've gone back to whatever cartoon they came from, because we never see them again.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The first act presented in the film is structured like a mini-movie, divided into three consecutive episodes, all centered around Sam and connected by a common theme: his eternal struggle with Bugs... and with Hell. Dandy Sam falls straight into the underworld, and if he doesn't want to stay there forever, he must return to Earth and perform some good deeds.
Trivia and other appearances: Sam quite literally takes Sylvester's place and reenacts the events of the 1954 short Satan's Waitin', where Sylvester repeatedly dies in his attempts to catch Tweety, losing all of his nine lives one by one. Anyway this design is from "Hare Trimmed" (1953)
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The first act presented in the film is structured like a mini-movie, divided into three consecutive episodes, all centered around Sam and connected by a common theme: his eternal struggle with Bugs... and with Hell. Dandy Sam falls straight into the underworld, and if he doesn't want to stay there forever, he must return to Earth and perform some good deeds.
Trivia and other appearances: Sam quite literally takes Sylvester's place and reenacts the events of the 1954 short Satan's Waitin', where Sylvester repeatedly dies in his attempts to catch Tweety, losing all of his nine lives one by one. Anyway this design is from "Hare Trimmed" (1953)
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The devil in these specially animated transitional sequences serves to terrify poor Sam and push him into trying again and again to save himself from eternal damnation.
Trivia and other appearances: His role mirrors exactly the one played by Hector the dog in the 1954 short Satan's Waitin'. Just like a dog was the perfect devilish figure for Sylvester, a real devil is the perfect match for Sam.
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The devil in these specially animated transitional sequences serves to terrify poor Sam and push him into trying again and again to save himself from eternal damnation.
Trivia and other appearances: His role mirrors exactly the one played by Hector the dog in the 1954 short Satan's Waitin'. Just like a dog was the perfect devilish figure for Sylvester, a real devil is the perfect match for Sam.
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: One of Sam's deaths is caused by a lion. Sam starts slapping the lion in the face to make it stop roaring, until Bugs casually lifts the cage door, allowing the lion to get a little sweet, and deadly, revenge.
Trivia and other appearances: This segment is taken from Roman Legion-Hare (1955).
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: One of Sam's deaths is caused by a lion. Sam starts slapping the lion in the face to make it stop roaring, until Bugs casually lifts the cage door, allowing the lion to get a little sweet, and deadly, revenge.
Trivia and other appearances: This segment is taken from Roman Legion-Hare (1955).
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In this sequence, we're in the Sahara. Sam the Bedouin is riding his elephant when Bugs releases a wind-up toy mouse. Terrified, the elephant uses Sam to try and squash it.
Trivia and other appearances: This segment is taken from "Sahara Hare" (1955)
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In this sequence, we're in the Sahara. Sam the Bedouin is riding his elephant when Bugs releases a wind-up toy mouse. Terrified, the elephant uses Sam to try and squash it.
Trivia and other appearances: This segment is taken from "Sahara Hare" (1955)
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In this sequence, Sam tries to rob a moving train; but this time, he ends up being the cause of his own demise. For a supposed top-notch cowboy, he might want to retake a riding course... and learn to look where he's going.
Trivia and other appearances: This sequence is taken from Wild and Woolly Hare (1959).
Release date: 1981-11-20
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: In this sequence, Sam tries to rob a moving train; but this time, he ends up being the cause of his own demise. For a supposed top-notch cowboy, he might want to retake a riding course... and learn to look where he's going.
Trivia and other appearances: This sequence is taken from Wild and Woolly Hare (1959).
The Looney, Looney, Looney Bugs Bunny Movie
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The final sequence of Sam's segment shows him choosing Hell over having to face that darn rabbit ever again. Without hesitation, he throws on a devil costume and starts enjoying his new life in the underworld.
Trivia and other appearances: Once again, this is a clear reprise of the 1954 short Satan's Waitin', where Sylvester made the exact same choice.
Plot: An anthology film hosted by Bugs Bunny, featuring a spoof of the Oscars called the Oswald Awards. It presents three segments built around classic cartoons, with new animation linking the stories. Yosemite Sam, Daffy Duck, Rocky, and Bugs himself all take the spotlight in this chaotic tribute to the Looney Tunes universe.
Name and role: The final sequence of Sam's segment shows him choosing Hell over having to face that darn rabbit ever again. Without hesitation, he throws on a devil costume and starts enjoying his new life in the underworld.
Trivia and other appearances: Once again, this is a clear reprise of the 1954 short Satan's Waitin', where Sylvester made the exact same choice.
Daffy Duck's Thanks-for-Giving Special
Release date: 1981-11-24
Plot: In this TV special, Daffy Duck tries to rename Thanksgiving as "Thanks-For-Giving Day," a celebration of his own contributions to comedy. Hoping to star in a new movie, he pitches the idea to Warner Bros. executive J.L. by showing clips from past classics like Robin Hood Daffy, Drip-Along Daffy, and His Bitter Half. Though skeptical at first, J.L. agrees to screen Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24 1/2th Century only to suggest a remake afterward, much to Daffy's outrage.
Name and role: Daffy is the undisputed star of the special. With his trademark ego and relentless drive, he sets out to prove his artistic worth and cement his place in animation history. By showcasing classic shorts and pitching a new film, Daffy highlights his versatility and hunger for recognition as a true star.
Trivia and other appearances: Thanksgiving-themed Daffy shorts? Absolutely! Check out Holiday for Drumsticks (1949) and Tom Turk and Daffy (1944). But it's worth noting: watching this special is the only way to see the full version of Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24 1/2th Century, which was later trimmed down for TV.
Release date: 1981-11-24
Plot: In this TV special, Daffy Duck tries to rename Thanksgiving as "Thanks-For-Giving Day," a celebration of his own contributions to comedy. Hoping to star in a new movie, he pitches the idea to Warner Bros. executive J.L. by showing clips from past classics like Robin Hood Daffy, Drip-Along Daffy, and His Bitter Half. Though skeptical at first, J.L. agrees to screen Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24 1/2th Century only to suggest a remake afterward, much to Daffy's outrage.
Name and role: Daffy is the undisputed star of the special. With his trademark ego and relentless drive, he sets out to prove his artistic worth and cement his place in animation history. By showcasing classic shorts and pitching a new film, Daffy highlights his versatility and hunger for recognition as a true star.
Trivia and other appearances: Thanksgiving-themed Daffy shorts? Absolutely! Check out Holiday for Drumsticks (1949) and Tom Turk and Daffy (1944). But it's worth noting: watching this special is the only way to see the full version of Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24 1/2th Century, which was later trimmed down for TV.