Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1970–present and miscellaneous)

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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 1970 and today, plus a listing of feature films, television programs, television specials, and various other animated shorts and productions distributed and/or produced by WB.

Contents

A total of 39 regular shorts have been released since 1970.

1970–present

Theatrical cartoons

General theatrical releases

TitleDirectorCharactersIdentification NumberRelease dateRelease locationFilm shown withDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
The Duxorcist Greg Ford,
Terry Lennon
Daffy, Melissa 255-111November 20, 1987 Los Angeles,
New York
First screened independent, with any feature film of exhibitor's choice. But was also edited into Daffy Duck's Quackbusters [1] Space Jam two-disc DVD,
The Essential Daffy Duck ,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
  • First cartoon of the modern-day Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies series.
  • First cartoon that the Greg Ford/Terry lennon team worked on.
The Night of the Living Duck Daffy255-112September 23, 1988Los Angeles.
New York
First given limited run at New York Film Festival then tackled onto and shown at the beginning of Daffy Duck's Quackbusters [2] Space Jam two-disc DVD,
The Essential Daffy Duck
Mel Blanc's final short; Branded as a Merrie Melodies short
Box-Office Bunny Darrell Van Citters Bugs, Daffy, Elmer 255-164February 11, 1991 US, Canada , Mexico The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie First Bugs Bunny cartoon since 1964 and first Elmer Fudd cartoon since 1962.
Chariots of Fur Chuck JonesWile E. and Road RunnerNo NumberDecember 21, 1994 Richie Rich Supergenius Hijinks,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
  • First LT/MM short directed by Chuck Jones since 1964.
  • First LT/MM short produced by Chuck Jones Film Productions.
Carrotblanca Douglas McCarthyBugs, The Crusher, Daffy, Foghorn, Barnyard, Giovanni Jones, Gossamer, Granny, Miss Prissy, Mugsy, Penelope, Pepé, Pete Puma, Porky, Sam, Sam Sheepdog, Sylvester, Tweety, & Beaky August 25, 1995 The Amazing Panda Adventure Casablanca two-disc special edition,
The Essential Bugs Bunny ,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
Features more characters than any other cartoon
Superior DuckChuck JonesDaffy, Foghorn, Marvin, Porky, Taz, Tweety, Road Runner & Wile E. CoyoteNo NumberAugust 23, 1996 US and its territories Carpool Daffy Duck's Quackbusters ,
The Essential Daffy Duck ,
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
Pullet Surprise Darrell Van CittersFoghorn, Pete No NumberMarch 26, 1997 Cats Don't Dance The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie ,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
Coyote Falls Matthew O'Callaghan Wile E. and Road Runner345-180July 30, 2010Worldwide Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore ,
Supergenius Hijinks,
Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run
Computer animated; directed by Matthew O'Callaghan and produced by Reel FX Creative Studios
Fur of Flying Wile E. and Road Runner345-181September 24, 2010 Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole ,
Supergenius Hijinks,
Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run
Rabid Rider Wile E. and Road Runner345-182December 17, 2010 Yogi Bear Yogi Bear ,
Supergenius Hijinks,
Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run
I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat Sylvester, Tweety, Granny345-193November 18, 2011 US and its territories Happy Feet Two Happy Feet Two ,
Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run
Daffy's Rhapsody Daffy, Elmer, Bugs (cameo), Taz (cameo), Tweety (cameo), Wile E. Coyote & Road Runner (cameo)342-194February 10, 2012Worldwide Journey 2: The Mysterious Island N/A
Flash in the PainWile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Tweety (cameo), Sylvester (cameo), Granny (cameo)June 10, 2014WorldwideN/A

Limited releases

TitleDirectorCharactersIdentification NumberRelease dateRelease locationFilm shown withDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Another Froggy Evening Chuck Jones Marvin, Michigan No NumberOctober 6, 1995Los AngelesLimited release Space Jam two-disc DVD,
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
From Hare to Eternity Bugs, Michigan (cameo), Sam November 4, 1997 The Looney Looney Looney Bugs Bunny Movie ,
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 (1998 dubbed version),
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
Last cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.
Father of the Bird Stephen Fossatti Sylvester November 14, 1997 Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
  • First Sylvester cartoon since 1966
  • Last cartoon to use cels
  • Last cartoon produced by Chuck Jones and the last cartoon to have Chuck Jones involved.
  • Last cartoon produced by Chuck Jones Film Productions.
Little Go Beep Spike Brandt Wile E. and Road Runner 255-283November 6, 2000 Daffy Duck's Quackbusters ,
Supergenius Hijinks,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
2000 Worldfest Houston International Film Festival [3]

Originally planned for theatrical release

Premiered on Television

TitleDirectorCharactersIdentification NumberRelease dateRelease locationFilm shown withDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24½th Century Chuck JonesDaffy, Gossamer, Marvin, PorkyNo NumberNovember 20, 1980On Television or Home MediaN/A Daffy Duck's Quackbusters ,
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1 ,
The Essential Daffy Duck (special feature)
  • Planned for theatrical release, then changed into a TV format cartoon, edited into the NBC-TV special Daffy Duck's Thanks-for-Giving Special
  • Re-branded as a Merrie Melodies short
Invasion of the Bunny Snatchers Greg Ford,
Terry Lennon
Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, Sam, Porky ("Porky drum" ending)255-178August 25, 1992 Space Jam two-disc DVD (edited),
The Essential Bugs Bunny (uncut version),
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection (uncut version)
  • Planned for theatrical release
  • Edited into the television special Bugs Bunny's Creature Features
(Blooper) Bunny Bugs, Daffy, Elmer, Sam255-???June 13, 1997 LTGC Volume 1, Disc 1 (special feature)
  • Planned for theatrical release, first shown on Cartoon Network
  • Final cartoon that the Greg Ford/Terry Lennon team worked on.
  • Produced in 1991

Premiered on Home Video

All cartoons were produced by Sander Schwartz and Larry Doyle, and produced in widescreen (but cropped to fullscreen), with the expectation of Daffy Duck for President, which as produced by Spike Brandt. There were several shorts planned and storyboarded in 2004 but all of them were canceled due to the box-office failure of Looney Tunes: Back in Action.[ citation needed ]

TitleDirectorCharactersIdentification NumberRelease dateRelease locationFilm shown withDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
The Whizzard of Ow Bret Haaland Wile E. and Road RunnerNo NumberNovember 1, 2003On Home MediaN/A Looney Tunes: Back in Action ,
Supergenius Hijinks
Premiered at Wal-Mart stores.
Museum ScreamDan PovenmireSylvester, Tweety, GrannyMarch 31, 2004Looney Tunes: Back in Action (Blu-ray and Australian DVD edition),
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
Hare and Loathing in Las Vegas Bill Kopp,
Peter Shin
Bugs, Sam, Wile E. Coyote (cameo), Road Runner (cameo)Looney Tunes: Back in Action (Blu-ray and Australian DVD edition),
The Essential Bugs Bunny ,
Looney Tunes Parodies Collection
Attack of the Drones Rich Moore Daffy (as Duck Dodgers),
Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama (cameo),
The Great Gazoo from The Flintstones (cameo)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action (Blu-ray and Australian DVD edition),
The Essential Daffy Duck
Cock-A-Doodle DuelPeter ShinFoghorn LeghornLooney Tunes: Back in Action (Blu-ray and Australian DVD edition)Only cartoon to feature a country music version of the ending theme and after the "That's all Folks!" script writes itself, the ending theme was re-orchestrated.
My Generation G-G-GapDan PovenmirePorkyOnly cartoon to feature a rock and roll version of the ending theme and after the "That's all Folks!" script writes itself, the ending theme was re-orchestrated.
Daffy Duck for President Spike Brandt,
Tony Cervone
Daffy, BugsNovember 2, 2004 LTGC Volume 2, Disc 3 (special feature),
The Essential Daffy Duck (special feature)
  • Direct-to-DVD short, planned for theatrical release
  • Based on the book of the same name by Chuck Jones

Feature films

Miscellaneous Looney Tunes shorts

Made-for-TV cartoons

TitleDirectorCharactersRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol Friz Freleng Bugs, Elmer, Foghorn, Pepé, Petunia, Porky, Sam, Sylvester, TweetyNovember 27, 1979 LTGC Volume 5, Disc 4 (special feature)
  • Edited from the CBS-TV special Bugs Bunny's Looney Christmas Tales
  • Bugs Bunny's Christmas Carol and Freeze Frame were re-branded as Merrie Melodies shorts
Freeze Frame Chuck Jones Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner
Fright Before Christmas Friz FrelengBugs, Taz, Clyde, Speedy LTGC Volume 5, Disc 4 (special feature),
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
The Yolk's on You Tony Benedict
Gerry Chiniquy
Art Davis
Dave Detiege
Daffy, Foghorn, Prissy, SylvesterApril 1, 1980 LTGC Volume 6, Disc 1 (special feature),
The Essential Daffy Duck (special feature)
  • Edited from the NBC-TV special Daffy Duck's Easter Special
  • The Yolk's on You and Daffy Flies North were re-branded as Merrie Melodies shorts
The Chocolate ChaseFriz FrelengDaffy, Speedy LTGC Volume 6, Disc 1 (special feature),
4 Classic Cartoons promotional DVD,
The Essential Daffy Duck (special feature)
Daffy Flies North Tony Benedict
Gerry Chiniquy
Art Davis
Dave Detiege
Daffy LTGC Volume 6, Disc 1 (special feature),
The Essential Daffy Duck (special feature)
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Bunny Chuck JonesBugs, Elmer, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner (cameo)May 21, 1980 LTGC Volume 5, Disc 4 (special feature)
The Essential Bugs Bunny (special feature)
  • Edited from the CBS-TV special Bugs Bunny's Bustin' Out All Over
  • Soup or Sonic was re-branded as a Merrie Melodies short
Spaced Out Bunny Bugs, Marvin, Hugo LTGC Volume 5, Disc 4 (special feature),
The Essential Bugs Bunny (special feature)
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1
Soup or Sonic Wile E. and Road Runner LTGC Volume 5, Disc 4 (special feature)
The Essential Bugs Bunny (special feature)
Daffy & Porky in the William Tell Overture Dan Haskett Daffy, Porky2006 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2 (special feature)
  • Edited from the 1991 television special Bugs Bunny's Overtures to Disaster
  • Branded as a Merrie Melodies short on the end card

Other shorts

In addition to the shorts listed below is the 1994 short I'm Mad, shown with the film Thumbelina , considered more a part of the Animaniacs TV series.

TitleDirectorCharactersRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Bosko and Honey Hugh HarmanBosko, Bruno, Honey, Wilbur1999 (made in 1932)N/A
  • Planned for theatrical release
  • Release on VHS in 1999 but was made in 1932 and reworked into Bosko's Dizzy Date
  • First Bosko, Honey, Bruno, and Wilbur cartoon since 1933.
Breakdowns of 1939Unknown Porky Pig January 1, 1939 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 4

Porky Pig 101

  • Annual Warner Bros. blooper reel in which included several sequences of Porky Pig swearing. Porky's sequences were edited together and released as Bonus on DVD.
Any Bonds Today? Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Porky PigApril 2, 1942 LTGC Volume 1, Disc 3 (part of ToonHeads: The Lost Cartoons) (edited)
Jasper Goes Hunting George Pal Bugs Bunny, Jasper, Professor Scarecrow, and BlackbirdJuly 28, 1944The Puppetoon Movie volume 2 - Blu-ray
Adventures of the Road Runner Chuck Jones Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Ralph PhillipsJune 2, 1962 LTGC Volume 2, Disc 2
Marvin the Martian in the Third Dimension Douglas McCarthyDaffy, Marvin, K-9October 23, 1996 Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 1

Web shorts

The following shorts were released onto the web around 2001-2005. However, there is little information about who made them or who voiced the characters. Two collections were released on DVD in 2003, Stranger than Fiction and Reality Check (parodies of films and TV shows).

TitleRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityVoice CastNotes
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: Sufferin' Sasquatch 2001Looney Tunes: Stranger Than FictionN/AN/A
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: Who Wants to Be a Martian-aire?
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: Loch Ness Mess
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: Cropsy Curvy
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: The Bermuda Short
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: The Taming of the Screwball
Mysterious Phenomena of the Unexplained: ¡El Chupacabra!
Junkyard Run: Part 1 Looney Tunes: Reality CheckN/A The Cannonball Run parody
Junkyard Run: Part 2
Junkyard Run: Part 3
Survival of the Dimmest N/AToon Marooned ( Survivor parody)
Beach, Blanket, Bang-O
Helter Shelter
Finder's Eaters
Sandcastle Hassle July 31, 2001
I've Misplaced My Piano! August 7, 2001
Speared, Seared and Feared August 14, 2001
Oh My Darlin' Serpentine August 21, 2001
Obstacles, of Course August 28, 2001
Fowl Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain September 4, 2001
Judge Granny: Case 1: Tweety vs. Sylvester Fall 2001Looney Tunes: Reality CheckJune Foray as Granny, Joe Alaskey as Sylvester and Tweety Judge Judy parody
Judge Granny: Case 2: Coyote vs. Roadrunner June Foray as Granny, Joe Alaskey as Wile E. Coyote, Greg Burson as Foghorn Loghorn, Paul Julian as Road Runner (uncredited)
Judge Granny: Case 3: Fudd vs. Duck June Foray as Granny, Joe Alaskey as Daffy Duck, Billy West as Elmer Fudd
The Matwix September 2001N/ABilly West as Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and the Top Salesman The Matrix parody
Planet of the Taz 2001Looney Tunes: Stranger Than FictionN/A Planet of the Apes parody
Beneath the Planet of the Taz
Enough With the Planet of the Taz
Tech Suppork 2002Looney Tunes: Stranger Than FictionN/AN/A
Satellite Sam
The Royal Mallard: Gone in 30 Minutes The Royal Mallard series
The Royal Mallard: Window Pains
The Royal Mallard: Daffy's Meet Market
The Royal Mallard: Cube Wars
Sports Blab#1 Looney Tunes: Reality CheckN/AN/A
Sports Blab#2
The Island of Dr. Moron Looney Tunes: Stranger Than Fiction
Twick or Tweety October 2002
The Royal Mallard: Hogs & Kisses 2003N/AThe Royal Mallard series
Tear Factor Looney Tunes: Reality CheckN/A Fear Factor parody
Aluminum Chef: Elmer Fudd vs. Yosemite Sam N/A Iron Chef parody
Aluminum Chef: Sylvester Cat vs. Tweety Bird
Cat Stays in the Picture August 2004N/AN/AN/A
H2Uh-Oh!
Bunk Bedlam
Yosemite Slam
Parallel Porked September 2004
Full Metal Racket
Daffy Dentist D.D.S. October 2004
Wile E. Coyote Ugly November 2004
Oh Taz, You Devil!
Multiplex Mallard December 2004
Snow BusinessJanuary 2005
Maximum Tazocity
Noie Da Topo Mouse Trouble in English
Dating Do's and Don'ts: How to Be a "Mr. Good-Date" February 2005N/A
Fast Feud April 2005
Stunt Duck
Psycho Kitty May 2005
Wild KingDumb
Malltown and Tazboy June 2005
Little Pet Shop of Horrors
Grand Master Rabbit
Dux's Tux's July 2005

Commercials

Miscellaneous shorts

Following is list of various shorts that generally don't fit elsewere as they don't feature any characters from Looney Tunes.

Spooney Melodies

TitleDirectorRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Cryin' for the Carolines UnknownDecember 1930 LTGC Volume 1, Disc 3 (part of ToonHeads: The Lost Cartoons)
LTGC Volume 6, Disc 3
A live basic animation 5 minute short featuring Milton Charles, "The Singing Organist." The only known surviving short in the "Spooney Melodies" series.
Just a Gigolo June 6, 1931N/ALost films.
Say a Little Prayer for Me July 1931
When your Lover has gone September 1931
For You December 1931

Buster Bear theatrical shorts

TitleDirectorRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
The Life and Adventures of Buster BearUnknown1930Only exist as silent print
Part of Vitaphone Varieties
Buster Bear in the Spring CarnivalUnknownJanuary 1931Part of Vitaphone Varieties

Commericals

TitleDirectorCharactersRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Graduation Day In BuglandUnknownUnknownFebruary 18, 1931N/ALost commercial cartoon produced for Listerine.
Neath The Bababa TreeJune 1, 1931Animated By Dr. Seuss. Produced in New York but distributed by Warner Bros. Thought to be lost.
Put On The Spout

Other theatrical shorts

TitleDirectorRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
Orange Blossoms for VioletChuck Jones and Friz Freleng.May 24, 1952 LTGC Volume 2, Disc 4, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Live-action film featuring footage animals.
Philbert: Three's a Crowd Richard Donner (live action)
Friz Freleng (animation)
April 1, 1963 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4 Unsold TV pilot, screened in theaters.
The Door [4] Ken MundieJune 1, 1968 LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Produced by "Campbell-Silver-Cosby Corporation," a studio co-owned by Bill Cosby, who was then a popular recording artist with Warner Bros. Records. Cosby and Mundie would later team up to create Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids .

Government films

One Shots

TitleDirectorCharactersRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotesVideo if in the public domain
Point Rationing of Foods Chuck Jones UnknownFebruary 25, 1943 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 3, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Documentary with limited animation
Produced for Office of War Information of Bureau of Motion Pictures
Point Rationing of Foods 190613 LTPC
Dive Bombing Crashes1945N/AOnly entry in the Flight Safety training film series produced by Warner Bros, all other films were produced by UPA
Produced for United States Navy.
So Much for So Little Chuck JonesJanuary 1, 1949 LTGC Volume 2, Disc 4, Academy Awards Animation Collection: 15 Winners, Academy Awards Animation Collection, Disc 1, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Theatrically screened
Produced for Federal Security Agency Public Health Service
So Much for So Little 190613 LTPC
90 Day WonderingRalph Phillips (as adult)December 1956 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 3, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Produced for United States Army.
90 Days Wondering 190613 LTPC
Drafty, Isn't It?1957
Drafty Isn't It? 190613 LTPC

Private Snafu series

Note: All shorts in the main Private SNAFU series were created for the U.S. War Department and were created by Warner Bros., and written by Dr. Seuss. Cartoons unless otherwise noted. The films, being produced for the U.S. government, are in the public domain. Private Snafu was also featured in Few Quick Facts series but none of these shorts were produced by Warner Bros or Harman-Ising thus they are not included here.

TitleDirectorRelease dateNoteDVD & Blu-ray availabilityVideo
Coming!! Snafu Chuck Jones June 28, 1943Pilot for Private Snafu LTGC Volume 5, Disc 3
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Gripes Friz Freleng July 5, 1943 LTGC Volume 5, Disc 3
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Spies Chuck JonesAugust 9, 1943Was seen (with parts cut for content) on the Cartoon Network special ToonHeads: The Lost Cartoons. LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4;
Private Snafu Golden Classics
The Goldbrick Frank Tashlin September 13, 1943 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
The Infantry Blues Chuck JonesSeptember 20, 1943Private Snafu Golden Classics
Fighting Tools Bob Clampett October 18, 1943Cameo of Daffy Duck as Father Duck.
A briefly seen newspaper sub-headline reads "Adolph Hitler Commits Suicide"; this would not actually happen for another 18 months.
The Home Front Frank TashlinNovember 15, 1943 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Rumors Friz FrelengDecember 13, 1943 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Booby Traps Bob ClampettJanuary 10, 1944First appearance of the 'Endearing Young Charms' musical bomb gag, which would be reused in two Bugs Bunny shorts, and two Wile E.Coyote/Road Runner shortsPrivate Snafu Golden Classics
Snafuperman Friz FrelengMarch 6, 1944 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Private Snafu vs. Malaria Mike Chuck JonesMarch 27, 1944Private Snafu Golden Classic
A Lecture on Camouflage Chuck JonesApril 24, 1944
Gas Chuck JonesMay 29, 1944Bugs Bunny makes a cameo appearance, having been pulled from Snafu's gas mask bag.
Going Home Chuck JonesUnreleased,
(Planned for 1944)
The often-quoted "Coming Home" is a non-existent title. It refers to "Going Home" - "Coming Home" was a result of an old typo. [5] Snafu-Going Home.gif
The Chow Hound Frank TashlinJune 19, 1944
Censored Frank TashlinJuly 17, 1944 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Outpost Chuck JonesAugust 1, 1944Private Snafu Golden Classics
Pay Day Friz FrelengSeptember 25, 1944
Target: Snafu Friz FrelengOctober 23, 1944
Three Brothers Friz FrelengDecember 4, 1944Bugs Bunny makes a cameo appearance in the scene where Fubar tries to escape from the dogs.
In the Aleutians – Isles of Enchantment Chuck JonesFebruary 12, 1945
It's Murder She Says Chuck JonesFebruary 26, 1945
Hot Spot Friz FrelengJuly 2, 1945
No Buddy Atoll Chuck JonesOctober 8, 1945
Operation Snafu Friz FrelengDecember 22, 1945
Secrets of the Caribbean Chuck JonesUnreleased
(planned for 1945)
Master given to the Army [5]
Lost cartoon
Private Snafu Presents Seaman Tarfu in the Navy George Gordon 1946Only Private Snafu entry not produced by Warner Bros; Produced by Harman and Ising.Private Snafu Golden Classics
A Hitch in Time Chuck JonesJanuary 1, 1955Produced in color; uses redesigned and renamed Snafu as "John McRogers" and Technical Fairy First Class as "Grogan, Technical Gremlin First Class" Miscellaneous shorts LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature)

Mr. Hook series

Not listed below is Take Heed Mr. Tojo , released in December 1944. It was the first cartoon in the Hook series, but was produced at the Walter Lantz studio.

TitleDirectorCharactersRelease dateDVD & Blu-ray availabilityNotes
The Good EggChuck JonesMr. HookNovember 15, 1945 Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5 Made for the U.S. Navy in 1945. In the public domain and available at no charge on YouTube and the Internet Archive.
The Return of Mr. HookRobert McKimson
Tokyo WoesRobert Clampett

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