Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1940–1949)

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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.

Contents

A total of 307 shorts were released during the 1940s.

1940

All cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [1] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
2711 Porky's Last Stand LT Bob Clampett Izzy Ellis Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
January 6, 1940 (1940-01-06)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck run a diner that sells eggs, coming from chickens. When a costumer asks for a hamburger, Daffy gets his hands on a small bull, but mixes it up with a bigger bull, and hijinks ensue.

Story by: Warren Foster
2722 The Early Worm Gets the Bird MM Tex Avery Robert CannonN/A (one-shot cartoon)January 13, 1940 (1940-01-13)N/A

One of the young birds in the Blackbird family wakes up at five a.m. to catch a worm.

Story by: Jack Miller

Note: Public Domain
2733 Africa Squeaks LTBob ClampettJohn Carey
Dave Hoffman
Porky PigJanuary 27, 1940 (1940-01-27)DVD: Porky Pig 101
A "spot gag" cartoon set in Africa parodying the movie Stanley and Livingstone , with Porky Pig leading a tribe of Africans.
2744Mighty HuntersMM Chuck Jones Ken Harris N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 27, 1940 (1940-01-27)N/A

Native American hunters fail to hunt for animals.

Story by: Dave Monahan
2755 Busy Bakers MM Ben Hardaway
Cal Dalton
Richard Bickenbach N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 10, 1940 (1940-02-10)DVD: Brother Orchid (extra, unrestored)

A local town baker is afraid of going out of business, so he gives a kind deed to an old man to keep his bakery running.

Story by: Jack Miller
2766 Ali-Baba Bound LTBob ClampettVive RistoPorky PigFebruary 10, 1940 (1940-02-10)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig receives a message from Tattle Tale Gray about an attack on a fort in the Sahara Desert.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Public Domain
2777 Elmer's Candid Camera MMChuck Jones Robert McKimson Elmer Fudd March 2, 1940 (1940-03-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Elmer Fudd wants to take a picture of a rabbit with his camera, but the rabbit evades him from doing so.

Story by: Rich Hogan

Notes:

  • First official appearance of Elmer Fudd, and also the first where Elmer Fudd is voiced by Arthur Q. Bryan. [2]
  • The rabbit in this cartoon is referred as "Bugs Bunny", according to its copyright synopsis, but he is not officially named Bugs. [3]
2788Pilgrim PorkyLTBob Clampett Norman McCabe Porky PigMarch 16, 1940 (1940-03-16)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig leads the pilgrims from Plymouth to America.

Story by: Warren Foster
2799Cross Country DetoursMMTex Avery Paul Smith N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 16, 1940 (1940-03-16)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A "spot gag" cartoon involving the wonders of nature in the United States.

Story by: Rich Hogan
28010 Confederate Honey MM Friz Freleng Cal DaltonElmer FuddMarch 30, 1940 (1940-03-30)DVD: Virginia City (extra, unrestored & censored)

Elmer Fudd plays Ned Cutler, who must join his regiment of the American Civil War in 1861.

Story by: Ben Hardaway
28111 The Bear's Tale MMTex Avery Rod Scribner N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 13, 1940 (1940-04-13)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

A comical recreation of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" crossing over with "Little Red Riding Hood".

Story by: Ben Hardaway
28212 Slap-Happy Pappy LTBob ClampettJohn Carey
Izzy Ellis
Porky Pig
Jack Bunny
March 16, 1940 (1940-03-16)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Eddie Cackler's family wants a son, but has no luck.

Note: Only black-and-white appearance of Jack Bunny.
28313Porky's Poor FishLTBob ClampettDave HoffmanPorky PigApril 27, 1940 (1940-04-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

While the fish store's owner Porky Pig is out to lunch, the fish attempt to attack a cat that enters the store.

Story by: Melvin Millar
28414 The Hardship of Miles Standish MMFriz Freleng Gil Turner Elmer FuddApril 27, 1940 (1940-04-27)N/A

Elmer Fudd plays messenger John Alden, who must give a letter to Miles Standish's love interest Priscilla while avoiding Indians that attack her house.

Story by: Jack Miller
28515 Sniffles Takes a Trip MMChuck Jones Phil Monroe Sniffles May 11, 1940 (1940-05-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (restored)

Sniffles goes into the countryside hoping to enjoy nature there and escape city life.

Story by: Dave Monahan
28616 You Ought to Be in Pictures LTFriz FrelengHerman CohenDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
May 18, 1940 (1940-05-18)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Daffy Duck wants to be the top star of Warner Bros. So Porky Pig goes to Leon Schlesinger to resign from the studio.

Story by: Jack Miller
28717 A Gander at Mother Goose MMTex Avery Charles McKimson N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 25, 1940 (1940-05-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

A "spot gag" cartoon involving classic nursery rhymes.

Story by: Dave Monahan
28818Tom Thumb in TroubleMMChuck JonesRobert CannonN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 8, 1940 (1940-06-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

Tom Thumb falls in water while his father is away, and a bird saves him. Tom's father mistakenly believes that the little bird who has just rescued his tiny son from drowning in the dishwater is attacking the boy and drives it away. Tom sets off to find the bird and gets lost in a fierce snowstorm.

Story by: Rich Hogan
28919The Chewin' BruinLTBob ClampettNorman McCabe
Vive Risto
Porky PigJune 8, 1940 (1940-06-08)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig sits on an old dog's lap and listens to the story of the mounted bear head on the wall behind them.
29020 Circus Today MMTex Avery Sid Sutherland N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 22, 1940 (1940-06-22)N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon set in a circus.

Story by: Jack Miller
29121Little BlabbermouseMMFriz FrelengRichard BickenbachLittle Blabbermouse
W.C. Field Mouse
July 6, 1940 (1940-07-06)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)

W.C. Field Mouse leads tours of a drugstore for other mice, including Little Blabbermouse.

Story by: Ben Hardaway

Note: First appearance of Little Blabbermouse.
29222Porky's Baseball BroadcastLTFriz FrelengCal DaltonPorky PigJuly 6, 1940 (1940-07-06)DVD: Porky Pig 101

A "spot gag" cartoon set in a baseball stadium with Porky Pig broadcasting a game between Giants and Red Sox.

Story by: Ben Hardaway
29323 The Egg Collector MMChuck Jones Rudy Larriva Sniffles
The Bookworm
Oliver Owl
July 20, 1940 (1940-07-20)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Sniffles reads a book titled "Egg Collecting For Amateurs" and takes the Bookworm to an old church to steal an owl egg.

Story by: Bob Givens

Note: Final appearance of Oliver Owl.
29424 A Wild Hare MMTex Avery Virgil Ross Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
July 27, 1940 (1940-07-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection (restored)
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny (restored)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2 (restored)
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)

Elmer Fudd goes out into the forest hunting for rabbits, but Bugs Bunny evades him from shooting him.

Story by: Rich Hogan

Notes:

29525 Ghost Wanted MMChuck JonesRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 10, 1940 (1940-08-10)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A little ghost tries out for the house-haunting job at 1313 Dracula Drive, but gets scared by a bigger ghost.

Story by: Dave Monahan
29626 Patient Porky LTBob ClampettNorman McCabePorky PigAugust 24, 1940 (1940-08-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 (restored)
DVD: Porky Pig 101 (unrestored)

Porky Pig visits a hospital with a stomach ache from overeating at his birthday party. A cat poses as "Dr. Chilled-Air" and attempts surgery on Porky.

Story by: Warren Foster
29727Ceiling HeroMMTex AveryRod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 24, 1940 (1940-08-24)N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring the latest developments of modern flying in science.

Story by: Dave Monahan
29828 Malibu Beach Party MMFriz FrelengGil TurnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)September 14, 1940 (1940-09-14)DVD: Dance, Girl, Dance (extra, unrestored)

A parody of the popular radio comedy series The Jack Benny Show set on the Malibu beach.

Story by: Jack Miller
29929Calling Dr. PorkyLTFriz FrelengHerman CohenPorky PigSeptember 21, 1940 (1940-09-21)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is a medical Doctor who cures patients at New Rightus Hospital.

Story by: Jack Miller
30030Stage FrightMMChuck JonesKen HarrisThe Two Curious PuppiesSeptember 28, 1940 (1940-09-28)DVD: City for Conquest (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (extra, restored)

The Two Curious Puppies chase each other into a vaudeville theater after hours.

Story by: Rich Hogan
30131Prehistoric PorkyLTBob ClampettJohn CareyPorky PigOctober 12, 1940 (1940-10-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig attempts to kill a bear in the year "One Billion, Trillion B.C."

Story by: Melvin Millar
30232Holiday HighlightsMMTex AveryCharles McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 12, 1940 (1940-10-12)DVD: Bugs Bunny's Cupid Capers (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (extra, restored)

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring holiday-related gags.

Story by: Dave Monahan
30333 Good Night Elmer MMChuck JonesPhil MonroeElmer FuddOctober 26, 1940 (1940-10-26)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Elmer Fudd attempts to extinguish a candle by his bedside so he can retire for the night.

Story by: Rich Hogan
30434 The Sour Puss LTBob ClampettVive Risto
Dave Hoffman
Porky PigNovember 2, 1940 (1940-11-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig excitedly plans a fishing trip with his pet cat, promising fish for dinner.

Story by: Warren Foster
30535Wacky WildlifeMMTex AveryVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 9, 1940 (1940-11-09)N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring gags involving animals living in the wild.

Story by: Dave Monahan
30636Bedtime for SnifflesMMChuck JonesRobert CannonSnifflesNovember 23, 1940 (1940-11-23)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Sniffles tries to stay awake and wait up to see Santa on Christmas Eve.

Story by: Rich Hogan
30737Porky's Hired HandLTFriz FrelengRichard BickenbachPorky PigNovember 30, 1940 (1940-11-30)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig hires slow-witted assistant Gregory Grunt to help him prevent the marauding Fox from attempting to grab chickens from his ranch on the farm.

Story by: Dave Monahan
30838 Of Fox and Hounds MMTex AveryCharles McKimson Willoughby December 7, 1940 (1940-12-07)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Dim-witted dog Willoughby repeatedly asks sly fox George where the fox went, never suspecting that his "friend" George is the fox.

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: First appearance of Willoughby.
30939 The Timid Toreador LTBob Clampett
Norman McCabe
Izzy EllisPorky PigDecember 21, 1940 (1940-12-21)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig works as a tamale salesman in Mexico, eventually feeding most of the tamales to Slapsie Maxie Rosenbull at a stadium.

Story by: Melvin Millar

Note: Public Domain
31040Shop Look & ListenMMFriz FrelengCal DaltonLittle Blabbermouse
W.C. Field Mouse
December 21, 1940 (1940-12-21)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)

Little Blabbermouse takes a tour of the J.T. Gimlet department store.

Story by: Dave Monahan

Note: Final appearance of Little Blabbermouse and W.C. Field Mouse.

1941

From this year onward, story credits are fully implemented. After Porky's Snooze Reel, all black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoons onwards are in the public domain.

All Merrie Melodies cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [4] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3111 Elmer's Pet Rabbit MM Chuck Jones Rich Hogan Rudy Larriva Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
January 4, 1941 (1941-01-04)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

Elmer Fudd gets Bugs Bunny as a pet.

Note: First use of Bugs Bunny's name on screen.
3122Porky's Snooze Reel LT Bob Clampett
Norman McCabe
Warren Foster John Carey Porky Pig January 11, 1941 (1941-01-11)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig shows a newsreel parody, loaded with spot gags.

Note: Final black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoon under copyright. All black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoons after this are in the public domain.
3133The Fighting 69½thMM Friz Freleng Jack Miller Gil Turner N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 18, 1941 (1941-01-18)DVD: The Fighting 69th (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
A couple has a picnic in a peaceful forest. When they leave, red ants and black ants declare war on each other over the picnic basket.
3144Sniffles Bells the CatMMChuck JonesRich Hogan Ken Harris Sniffles February 1, 1941 (1941-02-01)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles is volunteered by his friends to bell a troublesome cat.
3155 The Haunted Mouse LT Tex Avery Michael Maltese Sid Sutherland N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 15, 1941 (1941-02-15)N/A

A starving cat enters a house haunted by a ghostly mouse.

Note: First one-shot Looney Tunes cartoon.
3166The Crackpot QuailMMTex AveryRich Hogan Robert McKimson Willoughby February 15, 1941 (1941-02-15)Blu-Ray/DVD: Tex Avery Screwball Classics: Vol. 3 (extra, restored)
Willoughby goes hunting for quail.
3177The Cat's TaleMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseHerman CohenN/A (one-shot cartoon)March 1, 1941 (1941-03-01)N/A
A frustrated mouse is sick and tired of being chased, so he orders a cowardly cat to stop. He convinces the cat to tell a bulldog named Spike to quit chasing him as well.
3188 Joe Glow, the Firefly LTChuck JonesRich Hogan Phil Monroe N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 8, 1941 (1941-03-08)N/A
A fly with a lantern named Joe Glow investigates Chuck Jones' tent.
3199 Tortoise Beats Hare MMTex AveryDave Monahan Charles McKimson Bugs Bunny
Cecil Turtle
March 15, 1941 (1941-03-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Bugs Bunny participates in a race with Cecil Turtle.

Notes:

  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon without Elmer Fudd.
  • First appearance of Cecil Turtle.
32010 Porky's Bear Facts LTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Manuel Perez Porky PigMarch 29, 1941 (1941-03-29)DVD: Porky Pig 101

In an adaptation of the Aesop fable "The Ant and the Grasshopper", a bear is starving in the winter, so he tries to find food, eventually ending up being invited by his neighbor Porky Pig.

Note: First cartoon to use the 1941-45 opening rendition of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down".
32111 Goofy Groceries MMBob ClampettMelvin MillarVive RistoJack BunnyMarch 29, 1941 (1941-03-29)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Mascots on the labels of food products come to life in a closed grocery store one winter night.

Note: Final appearance of Jack Bunny.
32212Toy TroubleMMChuck JonesRich HoganRobert CannonSniffles
The Bookworm
April 12, 1941 (1941-04-12)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Sniffles and the Bookworm turn on all of the toys in a toy store.

Note: First cartoon to use the 1941-45 opening rendition of "Merrily We Roll Along".
32313 Porky's Preview LTTex AveryDave Monahan Virgil Ross Porky PigApril 19, 1941 (1941-04-19)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig presents a film he made himself at a movie theater.
32414The Trial of Mr. WolfMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Richard Bickenbach N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 26, 1941 (1941-04-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Mr. Wolf gives his testimony: an adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood".
32515Porky's AntLTChuck JonesRich HoganRudy LarrivaPorky Pig
Inki
May 10, 1941 (1941-05-10)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Accompanied by Inki the native supply carrier, Porky Pig goes on safari to find the rare pygmy ant of Central Africa which is valued at $150,000.

Notes:

  • Only black-and-white appearance of Inki.
  • Only pairing of Porky Pig and Inki.
  • Only cartoon to feature Inki without the Minah Bird.
32616 Farm Frolics MMBob ClampettWarren FosterJohn Carey
Izzy Ellis
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 10, 1941 (1941-05-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

A "spot gag" cartoon set on a farm featuring animal-related gags, including newborn chicks scaring a weasel when he tries to steal them, a pair of birds building a house out of twigs, string and straw, and a running gag where piglets watch an alarm clock.

Note: Public Domain
32717 Hollywood Steps Out MMTex AveryMelvin Millar Rod Scribner N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 24, 1941 (1941-05-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
A group of Hollywood stars have an expensive dinner at Ciro's nightclub in West Hollywood.
32818 A Coy Decoy LTBob ClampettMelvin MillarNorman McCabe Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
June 7, 1941 (1941-06-07)DVD: Porky Pig 101
In a closed bookstore at night, many characters and elements featured within the books come to life, mainly Daffy Duck from "The Ugly Duckling".
32919 Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt MMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGil TurnerBugs BunnyJune 7, 1941 (1941-06-07)DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

An Elmer Fudd-esque Hiawatha hunts Bugs Bunny.

Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
33020Porky's Prize PonyLTChuck JonesRich HoganKen HarrisPorky PigJune 21, 1941 (1941-06-21)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig prepares for a horse race.
33121The Wacky WormMMFriz FrelengDave Monahan Cal Dalton The Wacky WormJune 21, 1941 (1941-06-21)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A crow finds a singing worm in an apple tree.

Note: First appearance of The Wacky Worm.
33222Meet John DoughboyLTBob ClampettWarren FosterVive RistoPorky PigJuly 5, 1941 (1941-07-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig, announced as "Draftee 158 3⁄4", presents a World War II newsreel titled "America's Defense Effort".
33323 The Heckling Hare MMTex AveryMichael MalteseRobert McKimsonBugs Bunny
Willoughby
July 5, 1941 (1941-07-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2

Bugs Bunny is hunted by Willoughby, but the dog falls for every trap Bugs sets for him until they both fall off a cliff at the end.

Notes:

  • First cartoon where Bugs Bunny is seen sitting on the WB shield.
  • First cartoon with the text already present on the bullseye rings in the opening titles.
  • First pairing of Bugs Bunny and Willoughby.
33424Inki and the LionMMChuck JonesRich HoganPhil MonroeInki
Minah Bird
July 19, 1941 (1941-07-19)N/A

Inki decides to hunt a lion, but ends up being hunted himself.

Note: First use of Inki's name.
33525 Aviation Vacation MMTex AveryDave MonahanSid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 2, 1941 (1941-08-02)N/A
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring a small airplane on a world tour.
33626 We, the Animals Squeak! LTBob ClampettMelvin MillarIzzy EllisPorky PigAugust 9, 1941 (1941-08-09)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig hosts "We, the Animals, Squeak", with Kansas City Kitty telling her story.
33727Sport ChumpionsMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Gerry Chiniquy N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 16, 1941 (1941-08-16)N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring sport-related gags.

Note: Public Domain
33828 The Henpecked Duck LTBob ClampettWarren FosterJohn CareyDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
August 30, 1941 (1941-08-30)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Daffy Duck tries to save his marriage after losing his wife's egg.
33929Snowtime for ComedyMMChuck JonesRich HoganRobert CannonThe Two Curious PuppiesAugust 30, 1941 (1941-08-30)N/A
The Two Curious Puppies chase a bone in the winter, but they are soon at odds with beavers and dangerous ice.
34030 All This and Rabbit Stew MMTex Avery [n 1] Dave MonahanVirgil RossBugs BunnySeptember 13, 1941 (1941-09-13)N/A

Bugs Bunny is hunted by an African American hunter.

Notes:

34131 Notes to You LTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel PerezPorky PigSeptember 20, 1941 (1941-09-20)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is ready for bed, but a singing cat interrupts his sleep.

Note: Remade in color as Back Alley Oproar (1948).
34232The Brave Little BatMMChuck JonesRich HoganRudy LarrivaSnifflesSeptember 27, 1941 (1941-09-27)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles' car breaks down, so he takes refuge in an old windmill when it starts raining.
34333Bug ParadeMMTex Avery [n 1] Dave MonahanRod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 11, 1941 (1941-10-11)N/A

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring gags about insects.

Note: Final WB cartoon to be fully directed by Tex Avery.
34434Robinson Crusoe, Jr.LTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarVive RistoPorky Pig
Cecil Turtle
October 25, 1941 (1941-10-25)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig is shipwrecked on an island and lives like Robinson Crusoe and meets a Hottentot which he nicknames Friday.

Note: Only black-and-white appearance of Cecil Turtle.
34535Rookie RevueMMFriz FrelengDave MonahanRichard BickenbachN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 25, 1941 (1941-10-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

A "spot gag" cartoon set during World War II, featuring soldiers training for the war.

Note: Public Domain
34636Saddle SillyMMChuck JonesRich Hogan [n 1] Phil DeLara N/A (one-shot cartoon)November 8, 1941 (1941-11-08)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
A Pony Express rider sends mail in the Old West.
34737 Porky's Midnight Matinee LTChuck JonesRich Hogan [n 1] Robert CannonPorky PigNovember 22, 1941 (1941-11-22)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig chases an African pygmy ant in a film studio.
34838The Cagey CanaryMMTex Avery
Bob Clampett [n 2]
Michael MalteseRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 22, 1941 (1941-11-22)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
A cat tries to catch a canary, but an old woman hates the noise.
34939 Rhapsody in Rivets MMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGil TurnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)December 6, 1941 (1941-12-06)DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

At a busy urban construction site in a world of anthropomorphic animals, the foreman uses building plans as his score and conducts the workmen in Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2", a symphony of riveting, hammering, sawing, and more. Elevators, picks, shovels, and a steam shovel are instruments in music making and construction.

Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
35040 Wabbit Twouble MMBob Clampett [n 3] Dave MonahanSid SutherlandBugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
December 20, 1941 (1941-12-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Elmer Fudd goes on a camping trip at Jellostone National Park. Bugs Bunny plays a series of tricks at Elmer's campsite.

Note: First of "Fat Elmer" cartoons.
35141 Porky's Pooch LTBob ClampettWarren FosterIzzy EllisPorky Pig
Charlie Dog (prototype)
December 27, 1941 (1941-12-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Porky Pig 101

Rover tells a black Scottie dog named Sandy his story about how he got a master.

Notes:

  • According to Chuck Jones one of the dogs in this cartoon, originally named Rover, is actually an early prototype of Charlie Dog. [7]
  • Remade in color as Little Orphan Airedale (1947).

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.

All black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoons from this year are in the public domain. All color cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [8] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3521Hop, Skip and a Chump MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese Cal Dalton N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 3, 1942 (1942-01-03)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
Two blackbirds want to catch a grasshopper named Hopalong Casserole.
3532Porky's Pastry Pirates LT Friz FrelengDave Monahan Gerry Chiniquy Porky Pig January 17, 1942 (1942-01-17)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig owns a "Sanitary Bakery". A bee and a fly invade the bakery.
3543The Bird Came C.O.D.MM Chuck Jones Rich Hogan [n 1] Ken Harris Conrad the Cat January 17, 1942 (1942-01-17)Blu-Ray: Casablanca (extra, unrestored)

Conrad the Cat tries to deliver a potted palm tree to a theater.

Note: First appearance of Conrad the Cat.
3554Aloha HooeyMM Tex Avery
Bob Clampett [n 2]
Michael Maltese Virgil Ross N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 30, 1942 (1942-01-30)N/A
Cecil Crow from Iowa wants to see a hula dancer.
3565 Who's Who in the Zoo LT Norman McCabe Melvin MillarJohn CareyPorky PigFebruary 14, 1942 (1942-02-14)DVD: Porky Pig 101
A "spot gag" cartoon set in the "Azusa Zoo" featuring animal-related gags, including a "missing lynx", "March hares" who march to a drumbeat, an elephant dressed as a Native American, three gags with Porky Pig as the zookeeper, and a running gag involving a lion awaiting the arrival of an ice cream truck.
3576Porky's CafeLTChuck JonesRich Hogan [n 1] Rudy Larriva Porky Pig
Conrad the Cat
February 21, 1942 (1942-02-21)DVD: Porky Pig 101

Porky Pig serves as the waiter of his café, using mechanical gadgets to fix up a meal for his customer. Meanwhile, the cook Conrad the Cat has to deal with an African pygmy ant invading the restaurant.

Note: Only black-and-white appearance of Conrad the Cat.
3587 Conrad the Sailor MMChuck JonesDave Monahan Ben Washam Daffy Duck
Conrad the Cat
February 28, 1942 (1942-02-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

Conrad the Cat is the sailor of a battleship. Daffy Duck plays a series of pranks on Conrad.

Note: Final appearance of Conrad the Cat.
3598 Crazy Cruise MMTex Avery
Bob Clampett [n 2]
Michael Maltese Rod Scribner Bugs Bunny (cameo)March 14, 1942 (1942-03-14)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring a tour of the world, ending with Bugs Bunny and two other gray rabbits shooting a Japanese bird with volleys.
3609 The Wabbit Who Came to Supper MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Richard Bickenbach Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
Willoughby (cameo)
March 28, 1942 (1942-03-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Elmer Fudd receives a telegram from his uncle Louie saying that he must refrain from harming animals, including rabbits, to inherit the promised sum of $3 million. Bugs Bunny plays a series of antics in Elmer's house.

Note: This short has fallen into the public domain in the United States, but its usage is restricted as a derivative work of A Wild Hare (1940).
36110 Horton Hatches the Egg MMBob ClampettMichael Maltese
Adapted from the book by: Dr. Seuss
Robert McKimson N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 11, 1942 (1942-04-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
DVD: Dr. Suess' Horton Hears a Who! Deluxe Edition (extra, restored)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1 (restored)
Mayzie, a lazy, irresponsible duck, asks Horton the Elephant to sit on her egg while she takes a short break.
36211Saps in ChapsLTFriz FrelengDave Monahan Manuel Perez N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 11, 1942 (1942-04-11)N/A
A "spot gag" cartoon set in the Old West during the 1800s featuring a running gag involving a pony express man failing to get onto the saddle of a horse.
36312Dog TiredMMChuck JonesRich Hogan [n 1] Phil Monroe The Two Curious PuppiesApril 25, 1942 (1942-04-25)N/A

The Two Curious Puppies, whilst arguing for a bone, chase each other into the city zoo, where they encounter various animals, including a loud hyena who often laughs at them.

Note: Final appearance of The Two Curious Puppies.
36413 Daffy's Southern Exposure LTNorman McCabe Don R. Christensen Vive RistoDaffy DuckMay 2, 1942 (1942-05-02)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

Daffy Duck decides not to fly south for the winter, as he wants to "check up on this winter business". As winter arrives, Daffy begins to starve. He finds a log cabin owned by a fox and a weasel who want to eat him for dinner.

Note: Remade in color as Along Came Daffy (1947).
36514 The Wacky Wabbit MMBob Clampett Warren Foster Sid Sutherland Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
May 2, 1942 (1942-05-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

Elmer Fudd seeks gold for the Allied victory effort in a desert during World War II. Bugs Bunny plays gold-plated pranks on Elmer.

Note: This short has fallen into the public domain in the United States, but its usage is restricted as a derivative work of A Wild Hare (1940).
36615 The Draft Horse MMChuck Jones Tedd Pierce Robert CannonThe Draft HorseMay 9, 1942 (1942-05-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

A farm horse tries to serve a war effort in as many different ways as possible.

Note: First appearance of the Draft Horse.
36716 Nutty News LTBob ClampettWarren FosterVirgil RossElmer Fudd (voice only)
Willoughby
May 23, 1942 (1942-05-23)N/A

Elmer Fudd narrates a newsreel with several visual gags.

Note: Only black-and-white appearance of Willoughby.
36817Lights FantasticMMFriz FrelengDave Monahan Gil Turner N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 23, 1942 (1942-05-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
New York City and its various bright lights all come to life.
36918Hobby Horse-LaffsLTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarCal DaltonN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 6, 1942 (1942-06-06)Blu-Ray: Gentleman Jim (extra, restored)
A parody of the radio program Hobby Lobby featuring blackout gags showcasing people's various hobbies and/or inventions.
37019 Hold the Lion, Please MMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs Bunny
Leo the Lion
June 13, 1942 (1942-06-13)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Leo the Lion tries to prove his still "King of the Jungle". When he finds Bugs Bunny, the rabbit evades him into hunting him.
37120 Gopher Goofy LTNorman McCabeDon R. Christensen Izzy Ellis N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 27, 1942 (1942-06-27)N/A
Two gophers, one being a slow-paced gopher named Virgil, invade a homeowner's lawn and garden.
37221Double ChaserMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry ChiniquyN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 27, 1942 (1942-06-27)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
A mouse being chased by a cat enlists the help of a sleeping bulldog.
37322 Wacky Blackout LTBob ClampettWarren FosterSid Sutherland Tweety July 11, 1942 (1942-07-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

A "spot gag" cartoon set on a farm during World War II, featuring gags related to the war, including a few blackouts.

Note: First appearance of Tweety (in his only black-and-white appearance).
37423 Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid MMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerBugs Bunny
Beaky Buzzard
July 11, 1942 (1942-07-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Beaky Buzzard is tasked by his mother to catch Bugs Bunny, but the rabbit evades the bird.

Note: First appearance of Beaky Buzzard.
37524Foney FablesMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseRichard BickenbachN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 1, 1942 (1942-08-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

A "spot gag" cartoon featuring gags related to fairy tales, including a running gag related to "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".

Note: Public Domain
37625 The Ducktators LTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarJohn CareyN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 1, 1942 (1942-08-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A propaganda short set on a farm satirizing events of World War II, with Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo depicted as barnyard fowl.
37726 The Squawkin' Hawk MMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe Henery Hawk August 8, 1942 (1942-08-08)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Henery Hawk wants a chicken for dinner. His mother insists he eat a worm, but he refuses.

Note: First appearance of Henery Hawk.
37827Eatin' on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to DinnerLTBob ClampettWarren FosterVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 22, 1942 (1942-08-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
A live-action piano player sings and narrates a story about a wiseguy moth preparing for his wedding day with a bee.
37928 Fresh Hare MMFriz FrelengWarren FosterManuel PerezBugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
August 22, 1942 (1942-08-22)DVD: Captains of the Clouds (extra, unrestored & uncensored)

Elmer Fudd is a Mountie, earnestly attempting to arrest Bugs Bunny, who plays a series of tricks on him in the snow.

Notes:

38029 The Impatient Patient LTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenVive RistoDaffy DuckSeptember 5, 1942 (1942-09-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
Daffy Duck suffers from a severe case of hiccups that cause him to damage or destroy everything around him. Dr. Jerkyl creates and drinks a potion that turns him into a grotesque ogre named "Chloe", the recipient for Daffy's telegram who scares the duck to cure his hiccups.
38130 Fox Pop MMChuck JonesTedd Pierce Phil DeLara N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 5, 1942 (1942-09-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

A red fox overhears an announcement on a radio for the Sterling Silver Fox Farm, so he paints himself silver and gets caged by a trapper.

Note: Public Domain
38231 The Dover Boys at Pimento University MMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonN/A (one-shot cartoon)September 10, 1942 (1942-09-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

A parody of the Rover Boys, featuring a running gag involving an odd gray-bearded man in a nineteenth-century bathing suit and sailor cap interrupting the story by shuffling across the screen to the tune of Ed Haley's "While Strolling Through the Park One Day".

Note: Public Domain
38332 The Hep Cat LTBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimsonWilloughbyOctober 3, 1942 (1942-10-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

A cat stumbles into Willoughby the dog (called Rosebud in this cartoon), who attempts to capture him.

Notes:

  • First color short produced under the Looney Tunes series.
  • First Looney Tunes cartoon to feature the bullseye rings in the opening titles.
  • First cartoon to include Daffy Duck's face on the title card.
38433The Sheepish WolfMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGil Turner Ralph Wolf and Sam Sheepdog October 17, 1942 (1942-10-17)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

A sheepdog watching a flock of sheep attempts to capture a wolf wearing a sheep costume.

Notes:

38534 The Daffy Duckaroo LTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarCal DaltonDaffy DuckOctober 24, 1942 (1942-10-24)N/A
Daffy Duckaroo moves from Hollywood to the American West and finds Daisy June, a New York duck in Native American attire. Daffy later escapes from Little Beaver, a hulking Indian man who is Daisy's boyfriend.
38635 The Hare-Brained Hypnotist MMFriz FrelengMichael MaltesePhil MonroeBugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
October 31, 1942 (1942-10-31)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Elmer Fudd tries to hypnotize Bugs Bunny, but it is vice versa instead.
38736 A Tale of Two Kitties MMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerTweety
Babbit and Catstello
November 21, 1942 (1942-11-21)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Babbit and Catstello are cats who attempt to catch a bird named Orson.

Notes:

  • First official appearance of Tweety.
  • First appearance of Babbit and Catstello.
  • Public Domain
38837 My Favorite Duck LTChuck JonesMichael MalteseRudy LarrivaDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
December 5, 1942 (1942-12-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
Porky Pig comes to Daffy Duck's residence and tries to beat him up so he could relax on his vacation.
38938 Ding Dog Daddy MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry ChiniquyWilloughbyDecember 5, 1942 (1942-12-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A dog kisses a dog statue named "Daisy".

Note: Public Domain
39039 Case of the Missing Hare MMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs BunnyDecember 12, 1942 (1942-12-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny disrupts Ala Bahma's magic show.

Note: This short has fallen into the public domain in the United States, but its usage is restricted as a derivative work of A Wild Hare (1940).

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-strip Technicolor. The series would go into full color the following year.

With the sole exception of The Wise Quacking Duck , all Looney Tunes cartoons released this year are in the public domain. All Merrie Melodies cartoons from this year are under copyright, except where noted.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [9] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3911 Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs MM Bob Clampett Warren Foster Rod Scribner N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 16, 1943 (1943-01-16)N/A

An all-black parody of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Snow White".

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
3922 Confusions of a Nutzy Spy LT Norman McCabe Don R. Christensen Izzy Ellis Porky Pig January 23, 1943 (1943-01-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra)
DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig and his bloodhound Eggbert go on a quest to find the Nazi spy called the "Missing Lynx".
3933 Pigs in a Polka MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese Richard Bickenbach N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 2, 1943 (1943-02-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

An adaptation of the fairy tale "The Three Little Pigs" set to several of Johannes Brahms' "Hungarian Dances".

Notes:

3944 Tortoise Wins by a Hare MMBob ClampettWarren Foster Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny
Cecil Turtle
February 20, 1943 (1943-02-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Bugs Bunny and Cecil Turtle participate in another race in new attire.

Note: Sequel to 1941's Tortoise Beats Hare .
3955 To Duck or Not to Duck LT Chuck Jones Tedd Pierce Robert Cannon Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
March 6, 1943 (1943-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

After Elmer Fudd shoots Daffy Duck, the two participate in a wrestling match against each other. The referee demonstrates the illegal moves to Elmer, and Daffy bashes him with a mallet just before the first round starts.

Note: First pairing of Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd.
3966 The Fifth-Column Mouse MMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseKen ChampinN/A (one-shot cartoon)March 6, 1943 (1943-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

A gray mouse and a group of brown mice engage in a war against a black cat.

Note: Public Domain
3977 Flop Goes the Weasel MMChuck JonesMichael Maltese Rudy Larriva N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 20, 1943 (1943-03-20)N/A
While a hen is out trying to catch a worm for her soon-to-be baby, a weasel steals the egg, which hatches and outsmarts him.
3988 Hop and Go LTNorman McCabeMelvin Millar Cal Dalton N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 27, 1943 (1943-03-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
A kangaroo named Claude Hopper gets help from two Scottish rabbits to jump better.
3999 Super-Rabbit MMChuck JonesTedd Pierce Ken Harris Bugs BunnyApril 3, 1943 (1943-04-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (restored)
Blu-Ray: The Superman Motion Picture Anthology (extra, restored)
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)
A parody of Superman starring Bugs Bunny.
40010The Unbearable BearMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseRobert Cannon Sniffles April 17, 1943 (1943-04-17)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles' communicative manners foil both a burglar and a tipsy Officer Bear, who is trying to sneak past his rolling-pin-toting, sleepwalking wife.
40111 The Wise Quacking Duck LTBob ClampettWarren Foster Phil Monroe Daffy DuckMay 1, 1943 (1943-05-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck plays a series of tricks on Mr. Meek, who wants to cook him for dinner.
40212 Greetings Bait MMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce Manuel Perez The Wacky WormMay 15, 1943 (1943-05-15)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A Jerry Colonna-esque fisherman uses a singing worm as bait.

Notes:

40313 Tokio Jokio LTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenIzzy EllisN/A (one-shot cartoon)May 15, 1943 (1943-05-15)N/A

A newsreel from Japanese cinema that was captured by American troops during World War II.

Note: No longer shown on American television due to World War II ethnic stereotyping of Japanese people.
40414 Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Jack Bradbury Bugs BunnyJune 12, 1943 (1943-06-12)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Bugs Bunny evades a giant in a parody of "Jack and the Beanstalk".
40515The Aristo-CatMMChuck JonesTedd PierceRudy Larriva Hubie and Bertie
Claude Cat
June 19, 1943 (1943-06-19)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Claude Cat attempts to catch Hubie and Bertie, and mistakes Rover the bulldog as a mouse.

Note: First appearance of Hubie and Bertie and Claude Cat.
40616 Yankee Doodle Daffy LTFriz FrelengTedd PierceRichard BickenbachDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
July 3, 1943 (1943-07-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Porky Pig leaves his office of Smeller Productions in a hurry to board an airplane, but Daffy Duck wants to secure an audition for his client Sleepy Lagoon.
40717 Wackiki Wabbit MMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs BunnyJuly 3, 1943 (1943-07-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny plays a series of pranks on two castaways on an island.

Note: This short has fallen into the public domain in the United States, but its usage is restricted as a derivative work of A Wild Hare (1940).
40818 Porky Pig's Feat LT Frank Tashlin Melvin MillarPhil MonroeDaffy Duck
Porky Pig
Bugs Bunny (cameo)
July 17, 1943 (1943-07-17)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Porky Pig 101

After Daffy Duck loses all of his and Porky Pig's money playing craps, both Daffy and Porky attempt to escape the Broken Arms Hotel without paying their bill to the hotel manager. Eventually, they get locked up in their hotel room in shackles for a year as punishment.

Notes:

  • Only black-and-white appearance of Bugs Bunny.
  • Final black-and-white appearance of Porky Pig.
40919 Tin Pan Alley Cats MMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)July 17, 1943 (1943-07-17)N/A

A Fats Waller-esque cat goes to the Kit Kat Club.

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
41020 Scrap Happy Daffy LTFrank TashlinDon R. Christensen Arthur Davis Daffy DuckAugust 21, 1943 (1943-08-21)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Daffy Duck is the guard of a scrap pile during World War II. When a goat eats all of the trash, it is up to Daffy to stop it.

Note: Final black-and-white appearance of Daffy Duck.
41121Hiss and Make UpMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Gerry Chiniquy N/A (one-shot cartoon)September 11, 1943 (1943-09-11)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
A cat named Wellington and a dog named Roscoe make mischief by fighting each other aggressively.
41222 A Corny Concerto MMBob ClampettFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonElmer Fudd
Porky Pig
Bugs Bunny
Daffy Duck
September 18, 1943 (1943-09-18)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Parodying Walt Disney's 1940 film Fantasia , Elmer Fudd parodying Deems Taylor presents two segments with music by Johann Strauss: "Tales from the Vienna Woods" featuring Porky Pig and Bugs Bunny, and "The Blue Danube" featuring Daffy Duck.

Note: Public Domain
41323Fin'n CattyMMChuck JonesMichael Maltese Ben Washam Claude CatOctober 23, 1943 (1943-10-23)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
Claude Cat attempts to catch a fish while staying dry.
41424 Falling Hare MMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerBugs BunnyOctober 30, 1943 (1943-10-30)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny tries to prevent the wrecking of an American military aircraft by a gremlin.

Note: This short has fallen into the public domain in the United States, but its usage is restricted as a derivative work of A Wild Hare (1940).
41525 Inki and the Minah Bird MMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert Cannon Inki
Minah Bird
November 13, 1943 (1943-11-13)N/A

Inki runs into a denture-wearing lion while hunting with a spear. After the lion chases him, the minah bird joins forces with him against the lion, but proceeds to mess everything up for all.

Note: Public Domain
41626 Daffy – The Commando LTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseKen ChampinDaffy DuckNovember 20, 1943 (1943-11-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Daffy Duck is a commando who is on a mission to Berlin against Adolf Hitler.
41727 An Itch in Time MMBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimsonA. Flea
Elmer Fudd
Willoughby
Claude Cat
December 4, 1943 (1943-12-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

A flea eats Elmer Fudd's pet dog Willoughby's fur.

Note: First appearance of A. Flea.
41828 Puss n' Booty LTFrank TashlinWarren FosterCal DaltonN/A (one-shot cartoon)December 11, 1943 (1943-12-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

After a pet owner notices her canary Dicky is gone, she orders another canary whom she names Petey. Her cat Rudolph tries to eat Petey, but the bird repeatedly prevents the cat from doing so by beating him up.

Notes:

1944

From this year onward, all cartoons are under copyright and in color, with most cartoons using 3-strip Technicolor.

Leon Schlesinger sold his cartoon studio to Warner Bros. in 1944; Eddie Selzer took over as producer after Buckaroo Bugs was released.

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [10] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4191 Little Red Riding Rabbit MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese Manuel Perez Bugs Bunny January 4, 1944 (1944-01-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Little Red Riding Hood carries Bugs Bunny in a basket to her grandmother's house.

Note: First cartoon in which Mel Blanc gets on-screen credit, although his on-screen credits for this year are limited to the Bugs Bunny cartoons.
4202 What's Cookin' Doc? MM Bob Clampett Michael Sasanoff Robert McKimson Bugs BunnyJanuary 8, 1944 (1944-01-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection (extra, unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)
Bugs Bunny competes for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
4213 Meatless Flyday MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Jack Bradbury N/A (one-shot cartoon)January 29, 1944 (1944-01-29)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
A spider tries to catch a fly on "Meatless Tuesday".
4224 Tom Turk and Daffy LT Chuck Jones Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce [n 4]
Ken Harris Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
Tom Turk
February 12, 1944 (1944-02-12)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Daffy Duck befriends a turkey named Tom Turk; both must evade being pursued by Porky Pig.

Note: First appearance of Tom Turk.
4235 Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears MMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonBugs Bunny
The Three Bears
February 26, 1944 (1944-02-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Bugs Bunny goes into a home owned by Three Bears and follows a story similar to the "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" fairy tale.

Note: First appearance of The Three Bears.
4246I Got Plenty of MuttonLT Frank Tashlin Melvin Millar Izzy Ellis N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 11, 1944 (1944-03-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
A wolf, deprived of meat by war rationing and starving from the mice in his cave eating his meager scraps, fails to know that a flock of sheep is guarded by a ram named "Killer Diller". The wolf attempts to catch a sheep, but the ram repeatedly prevents him from doing so.
4257 The Weakly Reporter MMChuck JonesMichael Maltese Ben Washam N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 25, 1944 (1944-03-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A spoof of sacrifices made by people on the homefront during World War II.
4268 Tick Tock Tuckered LTBob Clampett Warren Foster Thomas McKimson Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
April 8, 1944 (1944-04-08)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck and Porky Pig are warned by their boss that if they oversleep and be late two times, they would be fired from their job.

Note: Color remake of Porky's Badtime Story (1937).
4279 Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips MMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce Gerry Chiniquy Bugs BunnyApril 22, 1944 (1944-04-22)N/A

Bugs Bunny fights against the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific War.

Note: No longer shown on American television due to World War II ethnic stereotyping of Japanese people.
42810 Swooner Crooner LTFrank TashlinWarren FosterGeorge CannataPorky PigMay 6, 1944 (1944-05-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Porky Pig's wartime egg farm production is disrupted by his hens going crazy over a crooning Frank Sinatra rooster, so a crooning Bing Crosby rooster steps in to help get production going again.

Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
42911 Russian Rhapsody MMBob Clampett Lou Lilly Rod Scribner N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 20, 1944 (1944-05-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Adolf Hitler in his bomber takes on the "Gremlins from the Kremlin".
43012 Duck Soup to Nuts LTFriz FrelengTedd Pierce Richard Bickenbach Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
May 27, 1944 (1944-05-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck outsmarts Porky Pig after his gunshots disturb Daffy's friends.
43113 Angel Puss LTChuck JonesLou LillyKen HarrisN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 3, 1944 (1944-06-03)N/A

A young African-American boy named Sambo gets tricked by a cat.

Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
43214Slightly DaffyMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Virgil Ross Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
June 17, 1944 (1944-06-17)N/A

Daffy Duck tries to stop a tribe of Indians from disturbing General Porky Pig.

Note: Color remake of Scalp Trouble (1939).
43315 Hare Ribbin' MMBob ClampettLou LillyRobert McKimsonBugs BunnyJune 24, 1944 (1944-06-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Bugs Bunny foils a Russian dog's plans to hunt him.

Note: First cartoon where the WB shield fades to a character's face immediately after it zooms in.
43416 Brother Brat LTFrank TashlinMelvin Millar Arthur Davis Porky PigJuly 15, 1944 (1944-07-15)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

When a human mother goes to work in a factory during World War II, Porky Pig is tasked to watch her bratty infant son Percy.

Note: First cartoon where the WB shield fades to Porky Pig's face immediately after it zooms in.
43517 Hare Force MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel PerezBugs Bunny
Willoughby
July 22, 1944 (1944-07-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny swings his way into an old lady's house. The owner's dog Willoughby (called Sylvester in this cartoon) takes an instant dislike to Bugs, and the two trick each other into going outside the house and getting locked out.
43618From Hand to MouseLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseRay PatinN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 5, 1944 (1944-08-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A dim-witted lion has to deal with a fast-talking mouse.

Note: First Looney Tunes cartoon to not feature any characters on the series' title card. Instead, the WB shield just fades out.
43719 Birdy and the Beast MMBob ClampettWarren FosterThomas McKimson Tweety August 19, 1944 (1944-08-19)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Tweety tries to outsmart a cat wanting to catch him.
43820 Buckaroo Bugs LTBob ClampettLou Lilly Manny Gould Bugs BunnyAugust 26, 1944 (1944-08-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Bugs Bunny assumes the role of the Masked Marauder, a notorious carrot thief in San Fernando Alley who outsmarts Red Hot Ryder.

Notes:

  • Final cartoon produced by Leon Schlesinger.
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon in the Looney Tunes series.
  • First Looney Tunes cartoon to have a character's face fade out in the transition to series's title card.
43921 Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceKen ChampinThe Three BearsSeptember 2, 1944 (1944-09-02)N/A

A crossover between "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" and "Little Red Riding Hood", with all the characters in blackface style.

Notes:

44022 Plane Daffy LTFrank TashlinWarren Foster Cal Dalton Daffy DuckSeptember 16, 1944 (1944-09-16)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Daffy Duck is a messenger who battles a female Nazi spy and is eventually confronted with Adolf Hitler, Joseph Goebbels and Hermann Göring.

Note: First Daffy Duck cartoon where the shield fades to only Daffy's face.
44123Lost and FoundlingMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBen Washam Sniffles September 30, 1944 (1944-09-30)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles hatches an egg that belonged to a mother hawk. He names the chick Orville and raises him as his own.
44224Booby HatchedLTFrank TashlinWarren FosterIzzy EllisN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 14, 1944 (1944-10-14)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
A mother duck hatches her eggs in a snowstorm. One duckling named Robespierre, who hatched prematurely, tries to get warm in a shelter.
44325 The Old Grey Hare MMBob ClampettMichael SasanoffRobert McKimsonBugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
October 28, 1944 (1944-10-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 (restored)
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny (restored)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1 (restored)
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)
Elmer Fudd tries to kill Bugs Bunny in the year 2000 while both are old and wrinkled.
44426 The Stupid Cupid LTFrank TashlinWarren FosterIzzy EllisDaffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
November 25, 1944 (1944-11-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Elmer Fudd plays Cupid, a mischievous god who shoots arrows at male animals to make them fall in love with the nearest female animals regardless of their species. When he tries to shoot Daffy Duck, the duck evades Elmer with various tricks.
44527 Stage Door Cartoon MMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseJack BradburyBugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
December 30, 1944 (1944-12-30) [11] DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2

Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny into a theater, where the rabbit tricks Elmer into doing various acts.

Note: First cartoon to feature the credit "A Warner Bros. Cartoon" in the opening titles.

1945

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [12] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4461 Odor-able Kitty LT Chuck Jones Tedd Pierce Robert Cannon Claude Cat
Pepé Le Pew
January 6, 1945 (1945-01-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Claude Cat disguises himself as a skunk, and becomes the object of unrequited love for Pepé Le Pew. Claude eventually discovers that Pepé is a married father of two, who is physically abused by his jealous wife.

Notes:

4472 Herr Meets Hare MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese Gerry Chiniquy Bugs Bunny January 13, 1945 (1945-01-13)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

Bugs Bunny faces off against "Fatso" Göring in Germany.

Note: First cartoon to feature the credit "A Warner Bros. Cartoon" in the ending titles.
4483 Draftee Daffy LT Bob Clampett Lou Lilly Rod Scribner Daffy Duck January 27, 1945 (1945-01-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Daffy Duck desperately tries to avoid an agent of the draft board, especially in Hell.
4494 The Unruly Hare MM Frank Tashlin Melvin Millar Cal Dalton Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
February 10, 1945 (1945-02-10)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

Bugs Bunny plays a series of tricks on Elmer Fudd while working at a railroad site.

Notes:

  • One of two Bugs Bunny cartoons directed by Frank Tashlin.
  • Final Bugs Bunny cartoon to use the 1941-45 opening rendition of "Merrily We Roll Along".
  • Final Bugs Bunny cartoon not to have expanded credits.
4505 Trap Happy Porky LTChuck JonesTedd Pierce Ben Washam Porky Pig
Claude Cat
Hubie and Bertie
February 24, 1945 (1945-02-24)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Hubie and Bertie invade Uncle Tom's Cabin while Porky Pig is sleeping.

Note: Only pairing of Hubie and Bertie and Porky Pig.
4516 Life with Feathers MMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce Virgil Ross Sylvester March 24, 1945 (1945-03-24)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Sylvester the Cat tries to catch a lovebird named Sweetypuss.

Notes:

4527Behind the Meat-BallLTFrank Tashlin [n 1] Melvin Millar Izzy Ellis N/A (one-shot cartoon)April 7, 1945 (1945-04-07)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

A dog named Fido hates having food with no meat. When a steak is dropped by a meat delivery truck, Fido and an unnamed terrier dog fight over for it.

Notes:

  • Final cartoon overall to use the 1941-45 opening rendition of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down".
  • Final non-Bugs Bunny cartoon to have the text fade in after the WB shield zooms in.
4538 Hare Trigger MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny
Yosemite Sam
May 5, 1945 (1945-05-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1 (restored)

Bugs Bunny is confronted by Western outlaw Yosemite Sam, who is robbing a train of mail. Bugs plays a series of tricks on Sam to capture him.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Yosemite Sam.
  • First cartoon with expanded credits.
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon with the "Bugs Bunny in" title card.
4549 Ain't That Ducky LTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy DuckMay 19, 1945 (1945-05-19)N/A
Daffy Duck encounters a yellow duckling while taking his bath.
45510 A Gruesome Twosome MMBob Clampett Warren Foster Robert McKimson
Manny Gould
Rod Scribner
Basil Davidovich
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Tweety June 9, 1945 (1945-06-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

A female cat attempts to end a love triangle involving her and her two suitors, by proclaiming that she will choose the male who can bring her a bird as an offering. The two rival males choose Tweety as their prey, who persistently outwits them.

Notes:

  • Final Tweety cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
  • Final Tweety cartoon before he is permanently paired with Sylvester.
  • Final appearance of Tweety without feathers.
45611 Tale of Two Mice LTFrank Tashlin [n 1] Warren Foster Richard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Arthur Davis
Izzy Ellis
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Babbit and Catstello (mice versions)June 30, 1945 (1945-06-30)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

Babbit and Catstello are mice who attempt to steal cheese guarded by a cat.

Notes:

  • First cartoon where Babbit and Catstello are depicted as mice.
  • Reissued as A Tale of Two Mice.
45712 Wagon Heels MMBob ClampettWarren FosterIzzy Ellis
Manny Gould
J.C. Melendez
Rod Scribner
Porky Pig
Injun Joe
Sloppy Moe
July 28, 1945 (1945-07-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends

Porky Pig comes across Injun Joe and Sloppy Moe.

Notes:

  • Color remake of Injun Trouble (1938).
  • First non-Bugs Bunny cartoon in which Mel Blanc receives on-screen credit.
45813 Hare Conditioned LTChuck JonesTedd PierceBen Washam
Basil Davidovich
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs BunnyAugust 11, 1945 (1945-08-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny is chased by a department store manager.
45914Fresh AiredaleMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 25, 1945 (1945-08-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A dog named Shep faces of against a Scottish terrier.
46015 The Bashful Buzzard LTBob ClampettMichael SasanoffRobert McKimson Beaky Buzzard September 5, 1945 (1945-09-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Mama Buzzard kicks her son Beaky off the ledge after initially refusing to catch food for dinner.

Note: Follow-up to 1942's Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid .
46116 Peck Up Your Troubles MMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseVirgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Sylvester
Hector the Bulldog
October 20, 1945 (1945-10-20)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

Sylvester attempts to get a woodpecker who just moved into a tree.

Note: First appearance of Hector the Bulldog.
46217 Hare Tonic LTChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Ben Washam
Basil Davidovich
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
November 10, 1945 (1945-11-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Bugs Bunny tricks Elmer Fudd into thinking his house is full of "rabbititis".

Note: One of two cartoons with the special Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes drum ending card where Bugs says "And that's the end!".
46318 Nasty Quacks MMFrank Tashlin [n 1] Warren FosterArthur Davis
Izzy Ellis
Richard Bickenbach
Daffy Duck
Melissa Duck
December 1, 1945 (1945-12-01)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Daffy Duck is a pet owned by a human girl named Agnes.

Notes:

1946

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [10] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4641 Book Revue LT Bob Clampett Warren Foster Robert McKimson
Rod Scribner
Manny Gould
J.C. Melendez
Daffy Duck January 5, 1946 (1946-01-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Various books come to life at midnight, mainly Daffy Duck from a comic book.
4652 Baseball Bugs LT Friz Freleng Michael Maltese Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Virgil Ross
Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny February 2, 1946 (1946-02-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Bugs Bunny plays a baseball game with the Gas-House Gorillas against the Tea Tollers.

Note: Second and final cartoon to feature the special Bugs Bunny drum ending.
4663 Holiday for Shoestrings MM Friz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Virgil Ross
Ken Champin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 23, 1946 (1946-02-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
A parody of the classic fairy tale "The Elves and the Shoemaker" where Elmer Fudd-esque elves help a shoemaker named Jake.
4674 Quentin Quail MM Chuck Jones Tedd Pierce Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Basil Davidovich
Lloyd Vaughan
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 2, 1946 (1946-03-02)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
A quail goes through various trials and tribulations to try to get a worm for his baby daughter Toots.
4685 Baby Bottleneck LTBob ClampettWarren FosterRod Scribner
J.C. Melendez
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
Tweety (cameo)
March 16, 1946 (1946-03-16)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Porky Pig runs an animal baby factory, while Daffy Duck is tasked to answer phone calls. When Porky finds an egg without an address, Daffy Duck refuses to sit on it and hatch it. Eventually, both go through the assembly line together and are sent to Africa.
4696 Hare Remover MM Frank Tashlin [n 1] Warren Foster Richard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Arthur Davis
Izzy Ellis
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
March 23, 1946 (1946-03-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Elmer Fudd is a mad scientist who tries to make a "Jekyll and Hyde potion", but his experiments always fail. After trapping Bugs Bunny, Elmer gives the potion to the rabbit, making him think a bear is Bugs.

Note: Final WB cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin.
4707 Daffy Doodles LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Don Williams
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
April 6, 1946 (1946-04-06)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

Daffy Duck is to adorn every countenance with a mustache. Meanwhile, police officer Porky Pig is to arrest Daffy.

Note: First cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
4718 Hollywood Canine Canteen MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Don Williams
Babbit and Catstello (dog versions)April 20, 1946 (1946-04-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

A "spot gag" cartoon set at a nightclub featuring a series of vignettes with dog-styled caricatures of Hollywood celebrities.

Note: Only cartoon where Babbit and Catstello are depicted as dogs.
4729Hush My MouseLTChuck JonesTedd PierceBasil Davidovich
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Sniffles May 4, 1946 (1946-05-04)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

When a customer at Tuffy's Tavern asks for "mouse knuckles", the owner Tuffy sends his assistant Filligan to catch a mouse, but Sniffles plays a series of tricks on him.

Notes:

  • Final appearance of Sniffles (his only appearance in a Looney Tunes cartoon).
  • Final cartoon to feature the Porky Pig drum ending.
47310 Hair-Raising Hare MMChuck JonesTedd PierceBasil Davidovich
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny
Gossamer
May 25, 1946 (1946-05-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra)
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

A mad scientist plans to catch Bugs Bunny to provide dinner for his large, hairy, orange, sneaker-wearing monster Gossamer.

Note: First appearance of Gossamer.
47411 Kitty Kornered LTBob ClampettBob Clampett [n 1] Rod Scribner
J.C. Melendez
Manny Gould
Porky Pig
Sylvester
June 8, 1946 (1946-06-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Porky Pig tries to get his four cats out of his house on a cold, snowy night.

Notes:

  • First pairing of Porky Pig and Sylvester.
  • Only Sylvester cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
  • First Looney Tunes cartoon to feature the bullseye rings in the closing titles.
47512 Hollywood Daffy MM Hawley Pratt [n 1] [n 5] Michael MalteseVirgil Ross
Manuel Perez
Gerry Chiniquy
Ken Champin
Daffy DuckJune 22, 1946 (1946-06-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

Daffy Duck attempts to get into the "Warmer Bros." studio to see movie stars. However, a security guard would not allow him to enter because Daffy is not a studio employee.

Note: Follow up to 1938's Daffy Duck in Hollywood .
47613 Acrobatty Bunny LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Arthur Davis
Bugs BunnyJune 29, 1946 (1946-06-29)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny encounters Nero, a lion residing above his rabbit hole amidst the setup of a circus. Bugs evades Nero from capturing him, especially in circus performances.

Note: First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
47714The Eager BeaverMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBasil Davidovich
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
N/A (one-shot cartoon)July 13, 1946 (1946-07-13)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
Eager Beaver attempts to chop down a tree on a mountain.
47815 The Great Piggy Bank Robbery LTBob ClampettWarren FosterRod Scribner
J.C. Melendez
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig (cameo)
July 20, 1946 (1946-07-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Essential Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

While reading a new Dick Tracy book, Daffy Duck imagines himself as "Duck Twacy", a detective who outfits villains and recovers stolen piggy banks.

Note: Final Daffy Duck and Porky Pig cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
47916 Bacall to Arms MMBob Clampett (started)
Arthur Davis (finished) [n 2]
Warren Foster
Michael Sasanoff [n 2]
Rod Scribner
Don Williams
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 3, 1946 (1946-08-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

A newsreel and the main feature "To Have- To Have- To Have-" are shown at a movie theater.

Notes:

48017 Of Thee I Sting LTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseVirgil Ross
Manuel Perez
Gerry Chiniquy
Ken Champin
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 17, 1946 (1946-08-17)N/A
Mosquitos attack a hapless man enjoying a day on a screened porch.
48118 Walky Talky Hawky MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Don Williams
Foghorn Leghorn
Henery Hawk
Barnyard Dawg
August 31, 1946 (1946-08-31)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Henery Hawk meets Foghorn Leghorn, who, seeing the hawk as a potential pawn against the Barnyard Dawg, convinces Henery that he is a horse, while the Dawg is a chicken.

Notes:

48219 Racketeer Rabbit LTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Bugs Bunny
Rocky (prototype)
September 14, 1946 (1946-09-14)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Bugs Bunny plays a series of tricks on gangsters Rocky and Hugo.

Note: First appearance of Rocky.
48320 Fair and Worm-er MMChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Basil Davidovich
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Claude Cat
Pepé Le Pew
September 28, 1946 (1946-09-28)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
A worm prepares to eat an apple with a knife and fork, but is chased by a crow, who is chased by a cat, who is chased by a bulldog, who is chased by a dog catcher, who is chased by his wife, who is chased by a mouse, who is chased by Pepé Le Pew.
48421 The Big Snooze LTBob ClampettBob Clampett [n 1] Rod Scribner
J.C. Melendez
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
October 5, 1946 (1946-10-05)DVD: Night and Day (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (restored)
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, restored)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3 (restored)

Elmer Fudd falls asleep during his fishing trip. Bugs Bunny takes a sleeping pill to join Elmer in his dream.

Note: Final cartoon to be fully directed by Bob Clampett.
48522 The Mouse-Merized Cat MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Arthur Davis
Don Williams
Babbit and Catstello (mice versions)October 19, 1946 (1946-10-19)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

Babbit and Catstello hypnotize each other to chase a cat away.

Note: Final appearance of Babbit and Catstello.
48623 Mouse Menace LTArthur DavisGeorge HillManny Gould
Don Williams
Cal Dalton
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Porky PigNovember 2, 1946 (1946-11-02)DVD: Deception (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends (restored)

Porky Pig attempts to catch a mouse invading his house.

Note: First cartoon to be fully directed by Arthur Davis.
48724 Rhapsody Rabbit MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Virgil Ross
Ken Champin
Bugs BunnyNovember 9, 1946 (1946-11-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny plays Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" on his piano.
48825Roughly SqueakingLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Basil Davidovich
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Claude Cat
Hubie and Bertie
Hector the Bulldog
November 23, 1946 (1946-11-23)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Hubie and Bertie shave Claude Cat to convince him that he is a lion.

Note: Final appearance of Claude Cat before his official redesign in Mouse Wreckers (1949).

1947

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [15] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4891 One Meat Brawl MM Robert McKimson Warren Foster Cal Dalton
Richard Bickenbach
Izzy Ellis
Rod Scribner
Porky Pig
Barnyard Dawg
January 18, 1947 (1947-01-18)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2 (restored)

Porky Pig and the Barnyard Dawg encounter Grover Groundhog.

Notes:

  • First Barnyard Dawg cartoon without Foghorn Leghorn.
  • First pairing of Porky Pig and the Barnyard Dawg.
  • In this cartoon, the Barnyard Dawg is called "Mandrake".
4902 The Goofy Gophers LT Bob Clampett (started)
Arthur Davis (finished) [n 2]
Warren FosterManny Gould
Don Williams
Cal Dalton
J.C. Melendez
Goofy Gophers
Bugs Bunny (cameo)
January 25, 1947 (1947-01-25)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

The Goofy Gophers Mac and Tosh attempt to steal carrots.

Note: First appearance of the Goofy Gophers.
4913 The Gay Anties MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
N/A (one-shot cartoon)February 15, 1947 (1947-02-15)Blu-Ray: The Beast with Five Fingers (extra, restored)
A colony of ants surreptitiously invade a young couple's park picnic in the 1890s and contrive to steal their food.
4924 Scent-imental Over You LT Chuck Jones Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Pepé Le Pew March 8, 1947 (1947-03-08)DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew

A Mexican hairless dog, who wants to be friends with other dogs, borrows a skunk pelt, frightens all of the other dogs, and attracts the unwanted attention of the actual skunk Pepé Le Pew.

Note: Although the Blue Ribbon title card mentions Pepé Le Pew's name, he is referred to as "Stinky" on his mailbox next to his treehouse in this cartoon.
4935 A Hare Grows in Manhattan MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny
Hector the Bulldog
March 22, 1947 (1947-03-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny talks to Lola Beverly about his recurrent encounters with a street gang of stray dogs.
4946 Birth of a Notion LTBob Clampett (started)
Robert McKimson (finished) [n 2]
Warren Foster Richard Bickenbach
Cal Dalton
Izzy Ellis
Rod Scribner
Daffy Duck April 12, 1947 (1947-04-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Daffy Duck stays with Leopold the dog for the winter, but is confronted by a scientist who wants to take his wishbone.
4957 Tweetie Pie MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Tweety
Sylvester
May 3, 1947 (1947-05-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
DVD: Super Stars' Tweety & Sylvester
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Sylvester the Cat persistently endeavors to capture Tweety, a canary he discovers outside seeking warmth from a smoldering cigar stub amidst wintry conditions. However, Sylvester's owner tells him to not disturb Tweety in his cage in her house.

Notes:

4968 Rabbit Transit LTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Virgil Ross
Ken Champin
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny
Cecil Turtle
May 10, 1947 (1947-05-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

When Bugs Bunny and Cecil Turtle participate in a race, Cecil reveals his rocket-powered shell. Bugs employs various tactics to counter Cecil's newfound speed.

Note: Final named appearance of Cecil Turtle (and his only Looney Tunes cartoon appearance where he is called Cecil Turtle), although he is featured in The Shell Shocked Egg and Odor of the Day (both 1948), Curtain Razor (1949), and Devil May Hare (1954).
4979 Hobo Bobo MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRod Scribner
Richard Bickenbach
Izzy Ellis
Bobo the Elephant
Minah Bird
May 17, 1947 (1947-05-17)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

Bobo, a baby Indian elephant, moves to America to join a circus baseball team.

Notes:

  • First appearance of Bobo the Elephant.
  • Only cartoon to feature the Minah Bird without Inki.
49810 Along Came Daffy LTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy Duck
Yosemite Sam
June 14, 1947 (1947-06-14)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

Yosemite Sam and his black-haired twin are snowbound in a cabin with no food. Daffy Duck arrives and is intended by the brothers as their meal.

Notes:

  • Color remake of Daffy's Southern Exposure (1942).
  • First pairing of Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam.
  • First of two cartoons to not pair Yosemite Sam with Bugs Bunny.
49911Inki at the CircusMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Lloyd Vaughan
Inki
Minah Bird
June 21, 1947 (1947-06-21)N/A
Inki is chased by two dogs at a circus.
50012 Easter Yeggs LTRobert McKimsonWarren Foster Charles McKimson
Richard Bickenbach
Izzy Ellis
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
June 28, 1947 (1947-06-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny overhears the depressed Easter Bunny, who tricks Bugs into filling in for him. Meanwhile, Elmer Fudd prepares a trap to cook the Easter Bunny for "Easter rabbit stew".

Note: First Elmer Fudd cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
50113 Crowing Pains LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Izzy Ellis
Foghorn Leghorn
Barnyard Dawg
Henery Hawk
Sylvester
July 12, 1947 (1947-07-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

Sylvester goes on a series of misadventures with Henery Hawk, Foghorn Leghorn, and the Barnyard Dawg after he starts attempting to steal a bone from the doghouse.

Notes:

  • First Sylvester cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
  • Only pairing of Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester in the original shorts era.
50214 A Pest in the House MMChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Ben Washam
Ken Harris,
Lloyd Vaughan
Basil Davidovich
Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
August 2, 1947 (1947-08-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Daffy Duck and Elmer Fudd work at the "Gland Hotel".
50315 The Foxy Duckling MMArthur DavisGeorge HillManny Gould
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 23, 1947 (1947-08-23)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
An insomniac fox attempts to catch a duck to put its feathers in a pillow for a good night's sleep. However, the duck is too much for the fox to handle, and the fox is eventually killed after being outsmarted by the duck.
50416 House Hunting Mice LTChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Hubie and Bertie September 6, 1947 (1947-09-06)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Hubie and Bertie explore the "Super House - The House of Tomorrow".

Notes:

50517 Little Orphan Airedale LTChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Charlie Dog
Porky Pig
October 4, 1947 (1947-10-04)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

Rags McMutt escapes from a dog pound and meets Charlie Dog. Charlie tells Rags about the troubles he had when he found Porky Pig.

Notes:

  • First official appearance of Charlie Dog.
  • Color remake of Porky's Pooch (1941).
50618 Doggone Cats MMArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
Bill Melendez
Herman Cohen
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Sylvester
Wellington
October 25, 1947 (1947-10-25)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

A dog named Wellington is given a package to deliver to Uncle Louie. Wellington outsmarts Sylvester and an orange cat along the way to Uncle Louie's house.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Reissued as Dog Gone Cats.
  • First appearance of Wellington the Dog.
  • First Sylvester cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
50719 Slick Hare MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
November 1, 1947 (1947-11-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Dark Passage (extra)
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Elmer Fudd serves as a waiter at the Mocrumbo club. When Humphrey Bogart asks for "fried rabbit", Elmer finds Bugs Bunny, who outsmarts him.
50820 Mexican Joyride LTArthur DavisDave MonahanDon Williams
Basil Davidovich
J.C. Melendez
Herman Cohen
Daffy DuckNovember 29, 1947 (1947-11-29)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3

Daffy Duck drives to Mexico for a vacation.

Note: First Daffy Duck cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
50921 Catch as Cats Can MMArthur DavisDave MonahanBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Herman Cohen
A.C. Gamer (effects)
SylvesterDecember 6, 1947 (1947-12-06)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
A pipe-puffing parrot tells Sylvester that he needs more vitamins. However, the canary who has been eating the vitamins in a bulk tricks Sylvester.
51022 A Horse Fly Fleas LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Phil DeLara
Manny Gould
John Carey
A.C. Gamer (effects)
A. FleaDecember 13, 1947 (1947-12-13)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

A. Flea, accompanied by a horse fly, tries to find a good home. They settle on a dog, not knowing that it is the house of an Indian flea.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Final appearance of A. Flea.

1948

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [16] Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
5111 Gorilla My Dreams LT Robert McKimson Warren Foster Charles McKimson
Manny Gould
John Carey
Bugs Bunny
Gruesome Gorilla
January 3, 1948 (1948-01-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

The Gruesome Gorillas adopt Bugs Bunny as their child.

Note: First appearance of Gruesome Gorilla.
5122 Two Gophers from Texas MM Arthur Davis Bill Scott
Lloyd Turner
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Goofy Gophers January 17, 1948 (1948-01-17)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1

A dog reading a book finds four ways to get the Goofy Gophers. Despite the four attempts, the Goofy Gophers outsmart the dog.

Note: Originally released in Cinecolor.
5133 A Feather in His Hare LT Chuck Jones Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Bugs BunnyFebruary 7, 1948 (1948-02-07)N/A

Bugs Bunny outsmarts an Ed Wynn-esque Indian.

Note: No longer shown on American television due to ethnic stereotyping of Native Americans.
5144 What Makes Daffy Duck LTArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
February 14, 1948 (1948-02-14)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Daffy Duck finds himself in a perilous situation during duck hunting season and employs his cunning to outsmart both Elmer Fudd and a fox named Fortescue.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Only Elmer Fudd cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
5155What's Brewin', Bruin?LTChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
The Three Bears February 28, 1948 (1948-02-28)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
The Three Bears (Henry, Mama and Junyer) get ready to hibernate for winter. They get ready to go to sleep, but Henry gets annoyed by various things.
5166 Daffy Duck Slept Here MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould
Charles McKimson
Izzy Ellis
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
March 6, 1948 (1948-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Porky Pig shares a hotel room with Daffy Duck, who, throughout the night, frustrates him.
5177A Hick, a Slick, and a ChickMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
N/A (one-shot cartoon)March 13, 1948 (1948-03-13)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2

Elmo (the Hick) and Blackie (the Slick) compete for affection from Daisy Lou (the Chick).

Note: Originally released in Cinecolor.
5188 Back Alley Oproar MM Friz Freleng Michael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Elmer Fudd
Sylvester
March 27, 1948 (1948-03-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Elmer Fudd is ready for bed, but Sylvester's singing interrupts his sleep.

Notes:

  • Color remake of Notes to You (1941).
  • First pairing of Elmer Fudd and Sylvester.
5199 I Taw a Putty Tat MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Tweety
Sylvester
Hector the Bulldog
April 2, 1948 (1948-04-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored, censored)
DVD: Bugs Bunny: Superstar (unrestored, uncensored)

Tweety attempts to kill Sylvester after his arrival to the owner who lost five canaries.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Color remake of Puss n' Booty (1943).
  • The American and European Turner "dubbed" prints cut out all blackface scenes.
52010 Rabbit Punch MMChuck JonesMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Phil Monroe
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Ben Washam
Bugs Bunny
The Crusher
April 10, 1948 (1948-04-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Bugs Bunny is displeased with the Crusher for picking up the Challenger instead of letting the match end. So Bugs is thrown into the boxing ring and uses his strategy to win.

Note: First appearance of the Crusher.
52111 Hop, Look and Listen LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
Hippety Hopper
Sylvester
Hector the Bulldog
April 17, 1948 (1948-04-17)DVD: Super Stars' Sylvester & Hippety Hopper

Hippety Hopper escapes from a zoo and is mistaken by Sylvester as a mouse.

Note: First appearance of Hippety Hopper.
52212Nothing But the ToothMMArthur DavisDave MonahanBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Porky PigMay 1, 1948 (1948-05-01)N/A
Porky Pig travels by horse-pulled, covered wagon to California to join in the 1848 Gold Rush. Along the way, he outsmarts an Indian by ducking at appropriate times.
52313 Buccaneer Bunny LTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny
Yosemite Sam
May 8, 1948 (1948-05-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny is confronted by Sea-Goin' Sam, a pirate who wants to bury his treasure in Bugs' rabbit hole. The two chase each other on a ship.
52414Bone Sweet BoneMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Manuel Perez,
Ken Champin,
Virgil Ross,
Gerry Chiniquy
N/A (one-shot cartoon)May 22, 1948 (1948-05-22)N/A

Silent dog Shep steals a dinosaur bone and goes on a quest to retrieve his soup bone from a bulldog.

Note: Originally released in Cinecolor.
52515 Bugs Bunny Rides Again MMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Bugs Bunny
Yosemite Sam
June 12, 1948 (1948-06-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

After Yosemite Sam orders everyone out of a saloon, he battles Bugs Bunny in various different ways in the Old West.

Note: Sequel to 1945's Hare Trigger .
52616 The Rattled Rooster LTArthur DavisDave MonahanBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
N/A (one-shot cartoon)June 26, 1948 (1948-06-26)N/A
A frustrated rooster attempts to catch a precocious worm. However, the tables turn when the rooster finds himself being chased by an amorous female rattlesnake.
52717 The Up-Standing Sitter LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Phil DeLara
Manny Gould
John Carey
Daffy Duck
Hector the Bulldog
July 3, 1948 (1948-07-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

Daffy Duck, employed by a baby-sitting agency, is tasked with watching over a hen's egg on a farm.

Notes:

52818 The Shell Shocked Egg MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Manny Gould
Izzy Ellis
John Carey
N/A (one-shot cartoon)July 10, 1948 (1948-07-10)N/A
A baby turtle named Clem is only partly hatched and looks for a place to finish hatching while running into a dog and rooster who break out into a feud over ownership of the egg. Meanwhile, Clem's family looks for him at the beach.
52919 Haredevil Hare LTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs Bunny
Marvin the Martian
K-9
July 24, 1948 (1948-07-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Essential Bugs Bunny
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection

Bugs Bunny flies to the Moon and meets Marvin, a Martian who intends to blow up the Earth.

Note: First appearance of Marvin the Martian and K-9.
53020 You Were Never Duckier MMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Daffy Duck
Henery Hawk
August 7, 1948 (1948-08-07)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

Daffy Duck, outraged by the low prize for ducks at the National Poultry Show, disguises himself as a rooster to win the $5,000 prize. However, his plan goes awry when he is mistaken for a chicken and taken home by Henery Hawk.

Note: Only pairing of Daffy Duck and Henery Hawk.
53121Dough Ray Me-owMMArthur DavisLloyd TurnerBasil Davidovich
Don William
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
N/A (one-shot cartoon)August 14, 1948 (1948-08-14)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2

Louie, a green pet parrot, helps a dumb cat named Heathcliff. When Louie reads a newspaper that is a last will and testament from Heathcliff's owner, Louie attempts to get Heathcliff out of his house, eventually killing him.

Note: Originally released in Cinecolor.
53222 Hot Cross Bunny MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould
Charles McKimson
Phil DeLara
Bugs BunnyAugust 21, 1948 (1948-08-21)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Bugs Bunny is "Experimental Rabbit #46" in the Eureka Hospital Experimental Laboratory, Paul Revere Foundation. A scientist plans to switch his brain with that of a chicken.
53323The Pest That Came to DinnerLTArthur DavisGeorge HillBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
John Carey
Porky PigSeptember 11, 1948 (1948-09-11)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends
Pierre, the biggest and hungriest termite in the world, invades Porky Pig's house by eating everything inside of it. Porky unsuccessfully attempts to get rid of Pierre, and ultimately teams up with him to eat up all the furniture in Sureshot Exterminating Co., leading to their eventual friendship.
53424 Hare Splitter MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Bugs BunnySeptember 25, 1948 (1948-09-25)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Bugs Bunny and his next door neighbor Casbah compete for affection from Daisy Lou.
53525 Odor of the Day LTArthur DavisLloyd TurnerBasil Davidovich
Don William
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Pepé Le Pew
Wellington
October 2, 1948 (1948-10-02)DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew

Wellington the Dog, desperate to find shelter to warm himself up, enters Pepé Le Pew's house. Wellington attempts to get rid of Pepé, but they eventually fall into icy water separately and agree to live together with their colds.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • First Pepé Le Pew cartoon not to be directed by Chuck Jones.
  • Final appearance of Wellington the Dog.
53626 The Foghorn Leghorn MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Manny Gould
Phil DeLara
John Carey
Pete Burness
Foghorn Leghorn
Henery Hawk
Barnyard Dawg
October 9, 1948 (1948-10-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Henery Hawk secretly follows his father to a chicken coop, but is chased by Foghorn Leghorn and the Barnyard Dawg.
53727 A-Lad-In His Lamp LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson
Phil DeLara
Manny Gould
John Carey
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs BunnyOctober 23, 1948 (1948-10-23)N/A
An adaptation of "Aladdin" starring Bugs Bunny.
53828 Daffy Dilly MMChuck JonesMichael MalteseLloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Daffy DuckOctober 30, 1948 (1948-10-30)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

Daffy Duck, a struggling novelty salesman, learns that tycoon J.B. Cubish will pay $1 million to anyone who can make him laugh before he dies. The butler of Cubish's mansion, wanting Cubish to remain ill, prevents Daffy from going inside, but the duck tells a story of attempted murder to scare him away.

Note: Originally released in Cinecolor.
53929 Kit for Cat LTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese
Tedd Pierce
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Elmer Fudd
Sylvester
November 6, 1948 (1948-11-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Elmer Fudd adopts Sylvester and an unnamed kitten on a cold, snowy night.
54030 The Stupor Salesman LTArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Daffy DuckNovember 20, 1948 (1948-11-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Blu-Ray: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Daffy Duck attempts to arrest Slug McSlug, a cunning canine criminal who has successfully robbed a bank.
54131 Riff Raffy Daffy LTArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Don Williams
Emery Hawkins
Basil Davidovich
J.C. Melendez
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
November 27, 1948 (1948-11-27)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends (unrestored)
Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3 (restored)

Daffy Duck faces eviction from patrol officer Porky Pig for violating vagrancy laws.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Only Arthur Davis cartoon to pair Daffy Duck and Porky Pig.
54232 My Bunny Lies over the Sea MMChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs BunnyDecember 4, 1948 (1948-12-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny encounters Angus MacRory in Loch Lomond, Scotland.
54333 Scaredy Cat MMChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Porky Pig
Sylvester
December 18, 1948 (1948-12-18)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Porky Pig and Sylvester move into an old Gothic-style house. While Porky goes to bed, Sylvester explores the house, which is full of things that frighten him.

Notes:

  • First use of Sylvester's name.
  • First Sylvester cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.

1949

No.
overall
No. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring CharactersOriginal release date [10] [11] :430 [17] :204 [18] :246Official DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
5441 Wise Quackers LT Friz Freleng Tedd Pierce Manuel Perez
Pete Burness
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
January 1, 1949 (1949-01-01)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck
Daffy Duck, struggling to keep up with migrating birds, crash-lands in Elmer Fudd's farmyard, where Daffy is mistaken for game.
5452 Hare Do MM Friz FrelengTedd PierceKen Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Bugs Bunny
Elmer Fudd
January 15, 1949 (1949-01-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny in various theaters.
5463Holiday for DrumsticksMM Arthur Davis Lloyd TurnerBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Daffy Duck
Tom Turk
January 22, 1949 (1949-01-22)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4

A hillbilly husband brings home Tom Turk and his wife prepares some food to fatten him up for Thanksgiving. Daffy Duck, jealous of all of the food that Tom is eating, tells him to stop.

Notes:

  • Originally released in Cinecolor.
  • Final appearance of Tom Turk.
5474 Awful Orphan MM Chuck Jones Michael Maltese Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Charlie Dog
Porky Pig
January 29, 1949 (1949-01-29)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Charlie Dog arrives in Porky Pig's hotel room via a pet shop truck.
5485 Porky Chops LTArthur Davis Bill Scott
Lloyd Turner
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Porky PigFebruary 12, 1949 (1949-02-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
The Hipster Squirrel, spending his vacation in the North Woods, notices Porky Pig attempting to chop down the tree he is sleeping in.
5496 Mississippi Hare LTChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny
Colonel Shuffle
February 26, 1949 (1949-02-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4

Bugs Bunny embarks on a journey down the Mississippi River and encounters Colonel Shuffle.

Note: First appearance of Colonel Shuffle.
5507 Paying the Piper LT Robert McKimson Warren Foster Phil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Manny Gould
Porky Pig
The Supreme Cat
March 12, 1949 (1949-03-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5

The people of Hamelin celebrate the high rat population being driven from the town. The cats, learning that they lost their main food source, go to the Supreme Cat for a solution. Meanwhile, Pied Piper Porky Pig is told by the mayor that he would not be paid until all of the rats are gone.

Note: First appearance of The Supreme Cat.
5518 Daffy Duck Hunt LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Manny Gould
Daffy Duck
Porky Pig
Barnyard Dawg
March 26, 1949 (1949-03-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1

Daffy Duck evades Porky Pig and the Barnyard Dawg into catching him or shooting him.

Note: First pairing of Daffy Duck and the Barnyard Dawg.
5529 Rebel Rabbit MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Manny Gould
Bugs BunnyApril 9, 1949 (1949-04-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny finds the insignificant bounty on rabbits to be offensive. He is informed that rabbits are considered harmless. He sets out to prove how dangerous he can be, by vandalizing monuments and landmarks throughout the United States. He is soon targeted by the entire War Department. He starts serving a prison sentence in Alcatraz Island, while trying to figure out whether he overdid it.
55310 Mouse Wreckers LTChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Claude Cat
Hubie and Bertie
April 23, 1949 (1949-04-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection
Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles

Hubie and Bertie attempt to move into a new home by chasing Claude Cat out of the house.

Notes:

55411 High Diving Hare LTFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Pete Burness
Bugs Bunny
Yosemite Sam
April 30, 1949 (1949-04-30)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny tricks Yosemite Sam into doing the high diving act of a vaudeville show.

Note: Final cartoon where Bugs Bunny is seen sitting on the WB shield in the original release.
55512The Bee-Deviled BruinMMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
The Three Bears May 14, 1949 (1949-05-14)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
Papa Bear of the Three Bears attempts to get honey from a beehive.
55613 Curtain Razor LTFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Pete Burness
Porky PigMay 21, 1949 (1949-05-21)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends
Blu-Ray: Cats Don't Dance (extra)
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring acts on a stage by various performers, most of which are rejected by Porky Pig.
55714 Bowery Bugs MMArthur DavisLloyd Turner
Bill Scott
Basil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Bugs BunnyJune 4, 1949 (1949-06-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3

Bugs Bunny tells an old man the true story about how and why Steve Brodie jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886.

Notes:

  • Only Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
  • Final cartoon fully completed by Arthur Davis prior to his unit closing down.
55815Mouse MazurkaMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Pete Burness
Sylvester June 11, 1949 (1949-06-11)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)
Sylvester chases a mouse in the Slobovian Mountains.
55916 Long-Haired Hare LTChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs BunnyJune 25, 1949 (1949-06-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Bugs Bunny and Giovanni Jones disrupt each other's singing rehearsals.
56017 Henhouse Henery LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Manny Gould
Foghorn Leghorn
Henery Hawk
Barnyard Dawg
July 2, 1949 (1949-07-02)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
Henery Hawk goes on a quest to catch a chicken, but is repeatedly stopped by Foghorn Leghorn.
56118 Knights Must Fall MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs BunnyJuly 16, 1949 (1949-07-16)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
In a spoof of the King Arthur mythology, Bugs Bunny attempts to defeat an army of knights led by "Sir Pantsalot of Drop Seat Manor".
56219 Bad Ol' Putty Tat MMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross
Tweety
Sylvester
July 23, 1949 (1949-07-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
DVD: Super Stars' Tweety & Sylvester
Tweety attempts to evade Sylvester with a series of various tricks from outside of his birdhouse.
56320 The Grey Hounded Hare LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterJohn Carey
Charles McKimson
Phil DeLara
Manny Gould
Bugs BunnyAugust 6, 1949 (1949-08-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Bugs Bunny befriends a big greyhound named Gnawbone.
56421 Often an Orphan MMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Charlie Dog
Porky Pig
August 13, 1949 (1949-08-13)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6

Charlie Dog attempts to get Porky Pig to adopt him after his old owner dumps him at Porky's farm on a trip disguised as a picnic. Charlie instead irritates Porky, who tries to get rid of the dog in various ways, but fails each time.

Note: Final pairing of Charlie Dog and Porky Pig.
56522 The Windblown Hare LTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Manny Gould
Bugs BunnyAugust 27, 1949 (1949-08-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny falls for the Three Little Pigs' scheme of buying the straw and wooden houses. The Big Bad Wolf following the Pigs' story and Bugs trick each other into following the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" and eventually destroy the Pigs' brick house.
56623 Dough for the Do-Do MMFriz Freleng [n 1] Warren Foster
Tedd Pierce [n 2]
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Virgil Ross [n 6]
Porky Pig
Yoyo Dodo
September 3, 1949 (1949-09-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1

Porky Pig attempts to catch Yoyo Dodo in Darkest Africa.

Notes:

56724 Fast and Furry-ous LTChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris
Phil Monroe
Ben Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner September 17, 1949 (1949-09-17)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

Wile E. Coyote attempts to catch the Road Runner through many traps and products in twelve different plans. Not all of the products are yet made by the Acme Corporation.

Note: First appearance of Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.
56825Each Dawn I CrowMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceVirgil Ross
Gerry Chiniquy
Manuel Perez
Ken Champin
Elmer FuddSeptember 24, 1949 (1949-09-24)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Elmer Fudd attempts to catch John Rooster for his dinner.
56926 Frigid Hare MMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs Bunny
Playboy Penguin
October 8, 1949 (1949-10-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1

Bugs Bunny encounters Playboy Penguin in the South Pole.

Note: First appearance of Playboy Penguin.
57027Swallow the LeaderLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Pete Burness
The Supreme CatOctober 15, 1949 (1949-10-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
The Supreme Cat attempts to catch a swallow for a meal.
57128 Bye, Bye Bluebeard MMArthur DavisSid MarcusBasil Davidovich
Don Williams
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Porky PigOctober 22, 1949 (1949-10-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1

While eating large amounts of food to the rhythm of an exercise radio broadcast, Porky Pig listens to a radio announcement about "Bluebeard". When Porky finds the real Bluebeard under his table, a mouse helps him defeat him.

Note: Final cartoon (in release order) directed by Arthur Davis until 1962's Quackodile Tears .
57229 For Scent-imental Reasons LTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam
Lloyd Vaughan
Ken Harris
Phil Monroe
Pepé Le Pew
Penelope Pussycat
November 12, 1949 (1949-11-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1

A Parisian perfume shop owner finds Pepé Le Pew the skunk sampling his fragrances. When Penelope Pussycat enters the perfume shop and gets a white stripe on her back and tail from the hair dye, she is mistaken by Pepé as a female skunk.

Notes:

57330 Hippety Hopper MMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara
Charles McKimson
John Carey
Pete Burness
Hippety Hopper
Sylvester
November 19, 1949 (1949-11-19)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored)
DVD: Super Stars' Sylvester & Hippety Hopper (restored)

After Hippety Hopper saves a discouraged mouse from suicide at the waterfront, the mouse promises that the kangaroo would be freed from his cage if he helps the mouse terrorize Sylvester.

Note: First use of Hippety Hopper's name.
57431 Which Is Witch LTFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy
Virgil Ross
Arthur Davis
Ken Champin
A.C. Gamer (effects)
Bugs BunnyDecember 3, 1949 (1949-12-03)N/A

Bugs Bunny runs afoul of Dr. I.C. Spots, the diminutive witch doctor of a nearby tribe who wants to use him in a potion.

Note: No longer shown on American television due to ethnic stereotyping of Indigenous Africans.
57532 Bear Feat LTChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
The Three BearsDecember 10, 1949 (1949-12-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Henry Bear, determined to turn his family into a circus act, subjects Mama Bear and Junyer Bear to a series of mishaps in their backyard.
57633 Rabbit Hood MMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe
Ben Washam
Ken Harris
Lloyd Vaughan
Bugs BunnyDecember 24, 1949 (1949-12-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny encounters the Sheriff of Nottingham while attempting to silence an alarm triggered by his pilfering of carrots in the King's domain.
57734 A Ham in a Role LTRobert McKimson [n 7] Sid MarcusCharles McKimson
Phil DeLara
J.C. Melendez
Emery Hawkins
Goofy Gophers December 31, 1949 (1949-12-31)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
A dog who is tired of appearing in cartoons notices that the Goofy Gophers have invaded his home. The Gophers get back at the dog by reiterating lines from works by William Shakespeare.

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Uncredited
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Both uncredited
  3. Planned by Tex Avery but was uncredited. [5] [6]
  4. Both credited as "The Staff"
  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. [13] [14]
  6. All uncredited
  7. Planned by Arthur Davis but was uncredited.

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