This is a list of all theatrical animated shorts released by Warner Bros. Pictures under the Looney Tunes (LT) and Merrie Melodies (MM) banners between the years of 1940 and 1949.

A total of 306 shorts were released during the 1940s.

Series overview

YearShortsOriginally released
First releasedLast released
194039January 6, 1940(1940-01-06) (earliest known date)December 21, 1940(1940-12-21)
194141January 4, 1941(1941-01-04)December 27, 1941(1941-12-27)
194239January 3, 1942(1942-01-03)December 12, 1942(1942-12-12)
194328January 16, 1943(1943-01-16)December 11, 1943(1943-12-11)
194427January 4, 1944(1944-01-04)December 30, 1944(1944-12-30)
194518January 6, 1945(1945-01-06)December 18, 1945(1945-12-18)
194625January 5, 1946(1946-01-05)November 23, 1946(1946-11-23)
194722January 18, 1947(1947-01-18)December 13, 1947(1947-12-13)
194833January 3, 1948(1948-01-03)December 18, 1948(1948-12-18)
194934January 1, 1949(1949-01-01)December 31, 1949(1949-12-31)

1940

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
2721The Early Worm Gets the BirdMMTex AveryRobert CannonN/A (one-shot cartoon)January 6, 1940(1940-01-06) (earliest known date)N/A
One of three young birds in the Blackbird family wakes up at five A.M. to catch a worm.Story by Jack Miller Note: Public domain
2732Africa SqueaksLTBob ClampettJohn Carey & Dave HoffmanPorky PigJanuary 27, 1940(1940-01-27)DVD: Porky Pig 101
A "spot gag" cartoon set in continental Africa parodying the movie Stanley and Livingstone, with Porky Pig leading a tribe of Africans.
2743Mighty HuntersMMChuck JonesKen HarrisN/A (one-shot cartoon)January 27, 1940(1940-01-27)N/A
An adaptation of Jimmy Swinnerton's Canyon Kiddies from Good Housekeeping. Story by Dave Monahan
2754Busy BakersMMBen Hardaway & Cal DaltonRichard BickenbachN/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
2765Ali-Baba BoundLTBob 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
2776Elmer's Candid CameraMMChuck JonesRobert McKimsonElmer FuddMarch 2, 1940(1940-03-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 DVD: The 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 HoganNotes: First appearance of Elmer Fudd's redesign. First cartoon where Elmer Fudd is voiced by Arthur Q. Bryan.
2787Pilgrim PorkyLTBob ClampettNorman McCabePorky 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
2798Cross Country DetoursMMTex AveryPaul SmithN/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
2809Confederate HoneyMMFriz FrelengCal DaltonElmer FuddMarch 30, 1940(1940-03-30)DVD: Virginia City (extra, unrestored & censored)
Elmer Fudd plays Ned Cutler, who participates in the American Civil War in 1861. Story by Ben Hardaway
28110The Bear's TaleMMTex AveryRod ScribnerN/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
28211Slap-Happy PappyLTBob ClampettJohn Carey & Izzy EllisPorky Pig Jack BunnyApril 13, 1940(1940-04-13)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Most of Eddie Cackler's children that hatch out of the eggs on Porky Pig's farm are girls, he has no luck of having a son.
28312Porky'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
28413The Hardship of Miles StandishMMFriz FrelengGil TurnerElmer 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
28514Sniffles Takes a TripMMChuck JonesPhil MonroeSnifflesMay 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
28615You Ought to Be in PicturesLTFriz FrelengHerman CohenDaffy Duck Porky PigMay 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. Cartoons, so he tricks Porky Pig into asking Leon Schlesinger to release him from his contract. But Porky finds himself a stranger around the rest of the studio lot. Story by Jack Miller
28716A Gander at Mother GooseMMTex AveryCharles McKimsonN/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
28817Tom 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
28918The Chewin' BruinLTBob ClampettNorman McCabe & Vive RistoPorky 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.
29019Circus TodayMMTex AverySid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 22, 1940(1940-06-22)Blu-Ray: It All Came True (extra, restored)
A "spot gag" cartoon set in a circus. Story by Jack Miller
29120Little BlabbermouseMMFriz FrelengRichard BickenbachLittle Blabbermouse W.C. Field MouseJuly 6, 1940(1940-07-06)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2 (restored)
W.C. Field Mouse leads tours of a drugstore for other mice, including Little Blabbermouse. Story by Ben Hardaway
29221Porky'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
29322The Egg CollectorMMChuck JonesRudy LarrivaSniffles The BookwormJuly 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
29423A Wild HareMMTex AveryVirgil RossBugs Bunny Elmer FuddJuly 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: The 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 (in his debut) evades him from shooting him.Story by Rich Hogan Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1941.
29524Ghost WantedMMChuck 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
29625Patient PorkyLTBob 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
29726Ceiling HeroMMTex AveryRod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 24, 1940(1940-08-24)Blu-Ray: Stranger on the Third Floor (extra, restored)
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring the latest developments of modern flying in science. Story by Dave Monahan
29827Malibu Beach PartyMMFriz FrelengGil TurnerJack Bunny (human form)September 14, 1940(1940-09-14)DVD: Dance, Girl, Dance (extra, unrestored)
A parody of the popular radio comedy series The Jack Benny Program set on the Malibu beach. Story by Jack Miller
29928Calling 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
30029Stage 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
30130Prehistoric 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
30231Holiday 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
30332Good Night ElmerMMChuck 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
30433The Sour PussLTBob ClampettVive Risto & Dave HoffmanPorky 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
30534Wacky WildlifeMMTex AveryVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)November 9, 1940(1940-11-09)Blu-Ray: Stranger on the Third Floor (extra, restored)
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring gags involving animals living in the wild. Story by Dave Monahan
30635Bedtime 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
30736Porky'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
30837Of Fox and HoundsMMTex AveryCharles McKimsonWilloughbyDecember 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
30938The Timid ToreadorLTBob Clampett & Norman McCabeIzzy 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
31039Shop Look & ListenMMFriz FrelengCal DaltonLittle Blabbermouse W.C. Field MouseDecember 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

1941

From this year onward, story credits are fully implemented unless otherwise noted.

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3111Elmer's Pet RabbitMMChuck JonesRich HoganRudy LarrivaBugs Bunny Elmer FuddJanuary 4, 1941(1941-01-04)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
Elmer Fudd gets Bugs Bunny as a pet.
3122Porky's Snooze ReelLTBob Clampett & Norman McCabeWarren FosterJohn CareyPorky PigJanuary 11, 1941(1941-01-11)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig shows a newsreel parody, loaded with spot gags.
3133The Fighting 69½thMMFriz FrelengJack MillerGil TurnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)January 18, 1941(1941-01-18)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 HoganKen HarrisSnifflesFebruary 1, 1941(1941-02-01)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles is volunteered by his friends to bell a troublesome cat.
3155The Haunted MouseLTTex AveryMichael MalteseSid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)February 15, 1941(1941-02-15)N/A
A starving cat enters a house haunted by a ghostly mouse. Note: Public domain
3166The Crackpot QuailMMTex AveryRich HoganRobert McKimsonWilloughbyFebruary 15, 1941(1941-02-15)Blu-Ray/DVD: Tex Avery Screwball Classics: Vol. 3 (extra, restored)
Willoughby the dog goes hunting for quail.
3177The Cat's TaleMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseHerman CohenHector the BulldogMarch 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.
3188Joe Glow, the FireflyLTChuck JonesRich HoganPhil MonroeN/A (one-shot cartoon)March 8, 1941(1941-03-08)Blu-Ray: Manpower (extra, restored)
A fly with a lantern named Joe Glow investigates Chuck Jones' tent. Note: Public domain
3199Tortoise Beats HareMMTex AveryDave MonahanCharles McKimsonBugs Bunny Cecil TurtleMarch 15, 1941(1941-03-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Bugs Bunny competes against Cecil Turtle in a race.
32010Porky's Bear FactsLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel PerezPorky 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: Public domain
32111Goofy GroceriesMMBob 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.
32212Toy TroubleMMChuck JonesRich HoganRobert CannonSniffles The BookwormApril 12, 1941(1941-04-12)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Sniffles and the Bookworm turn on all of the toys in a toy store.
32313Porky's PreviewLTTex AveryDave MonahanVirgil RossPorky 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. Note: Public domain
32414The Trial of Mr. WolfMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseRichard BickenbachN/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 InkiMay 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. Note: Public domain
32616Farm FrolicsMMBob ClampettWarren FosterJohn Carey & Izzy EllisN/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 seven piglets watch an alarm clock. Note: Public domain
32717Hollywood Steps OutMMTex AveryMelvin MillarRod ScribnerN/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.
32818A Coy DecoyLTBob ClampettMelvin MillarNorman McCabeDaffy Duck Porky PigJune 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". Note: Public domain
32919Hiawatha's Rabbit HuntMMFriz 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 in 1942.
33020Porky's Prize PonyLTChuck JonesRich HoganKen HarrisPorky PigJune 21, 1941(1941-06-21)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig prepares for a horse race at the County Fair. Note: Public domain
33121The Wacky WormMMFriz FrelengDave MonahanCal DaltonThe Wacky WormJune 21, 1941(1941-06-21)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
A crow finds a Jerry Colonna-esque singing worm in an apple tree.
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 war-themed "spot gag" newsreel titled "America's Defense Effort". Note: Public domain
33323The Heckling HareMMTex AveryMichael MalteseRobert McKimsonBugs Bunny WilloughbyJuly 5, 1941(1941-07-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2 (restored)
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.
33424Inki and the LionMMChuck JonesRich HoganPhil MonroeInki Minah BirdJuly 19, 1941(1941-07-19)N/A
Inki decides to hunt a lion, but ends up being hunted himself.
33525Aviation VacationMMTex 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.
33626We, the Animals Squeak!LTBob ClampettMelvin MillarIzzy EllisPorky PigAugust 9, 1941(1941-08-09)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig hosts a radio program titled "We, the Animals, Squeak", with Kansas City Kitty telling her story. Note: Public domain
33727Sport ChumpionsMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry ChiniquyN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 16, 1941(1941-08-16)N/A
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring sport-related gags. Note: Public domain
33828The Henpecked DuckLTBob ClampettWarren FosterJohn CareyDaffy Duck Porky PigAugust 30, 1941(1941-08-30)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Daffy Duck tries to save his marriage in a courtroom after losing his wife's egg. Note: Public domain
33929Snowtime for ComedyMMChuck JonesRich HoganRobert CannonThe Two Curious PuppiesAugust 30, 1941(1941-08-30)Blu-Ray: Manpower (extra, restored)
The Two Curious Puppies chase a bone in the winter, but they are soon at odds with beavers and dangerous ice.
34030All This and Rabbit StewMMTex Avery (uncredited)Dave MonahanVirgil RossBugs BunnySeptember 13, 1941(1941-09-13)N/A
Bugs Bunny is hunted by an African American hunter.Notes: One of the Censored Eleven. Public domain
34131Notes to YouLTFriz 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: Public domain
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.
34333The Bug ParadeMMDave MonahanRod ScribnerN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 11, 1941(1941-10-11)N/A
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring gags about insects.
34434Robinson Crusoe, Jr.LTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarVive RistoPorky Pig Cecil TurtleOctober 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: Public domain
34535Rookie RevueMMFriz FrelengDave MonahanRichard BickenbachN/A (one-shot cartoon)October 25, 1941(1941-10-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A war-themed "spot gag" cartoon set at a soldier's campsite, featuring pre-war training gags. Note: Public domain
34636Saddle SillyMMChuck JonesPhil DeLaraN/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.
34737Porky's Midnight MatineeLTChuck JonesRich Hogan (uncredited)Robert CannonPorky PigNovember 22, 1941(1941-11-22)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig chases an African pygmy ant in a film studio. Note: Public domain
34838The Cagey CanaryMMMichael 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.
34939Rhapsody in RivetsMMFriz 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 in 1942.
35040Wabbit TwoubleMMBob ClampettDave MonahanSid SutherlandBugs Bunny Elmer FuddDecember 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 pranks at Elmer's campsite.
35141Porky's PoochLTBob 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. Public domain

1942

This year marks the beginning of production of color Looney Tunes.

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3521Hop, Skip and a ChumpMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseCal DaltonN/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 PiratesLTFriz FrelengDave MonahanGerry ChiniquyPorky PigJanuary 17, 1942(1942-01-17)DVD: Porky Pig 101
Porky Pig owns a "Sanitary Bakery", which a bee and a fly invade. Note: Public domain
3543The Bird Came C.O.D.MMChuck JonesKen HarrisConrad the CatJanuary 17, 1942(1942-01-17)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Conrad the Cat tries to deliver a potted palm tree to a theater.
3554Aloha HooeyMMMichael MalteseVirgil RossN/A (one-shot cartoon)January 30, 1942(1942-01-30)N/A
Cecil Crow from Iowa wants to see a hula dancer.
3565Who's Who in the ZooLTNorman McCabeMelvin 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 involving zookeeper Porky Pig, and a running gag where a lion waits for the arrival of an ice cream truck. Note: Public domain
3576Porky's CafeLTChuck JonesRudy LarrivaPorky Pig Conrad the CatFebruary 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, chef Conrad the Cat has to deal with an African pygmy ant invading the restaurant. Note: Public domain
3587Conrad the SailorMMChuck JonesDave MonahanBen WashamDaffy Duck Conrad the CatFebruary 28, 1942(1942-02-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Conrad the Cat is a sailor of a battleship, but keeps getting pranked by Daffy Duck while performing his duties.
3598Crazy CruiseMMMichael MalteseRod ScribnerBugs 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.
3609The Wabbit Who Came to SupperMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseRichard BickenbachBugs 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, causing Bugs Bunny to play a series of antics in Elmer's house. Note: Public domain
36110Horton Hatches the EggMMBob ClampettMichael Maltese Adapted from the book by: Dr. SeussRobert McKimsonN/A (one-shot cartoon)April 11, 1942(1942-04-11)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
An adaptation of the book of the same name by Dr. Seuss.
36211Saps in ChapsLTFriz FrelengDave MonahanManuel PerezN/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. Note: Public domain
36312Dog TiredMMChuck JonesPhil MonroeThe 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.
36413Daffy's Southern ExposureLTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenVive 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 starving fox and a weasel who want to eat him for dinner. Note: Public domain
36514The Wacky WabbitMMBob ClampettWarren FosterSid SutherlandBugs Bunny Elmer FuddMay 2, 1942(1942-05-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5
Elmer Fudd prospects for gold for the Allied victory effort in the west during World War II, but Bugs Bunny keeps playing pranks on him. Note: Public domain
36615The Draft HorseMMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonN/A (one-shot cartoon)May 9, 1942(1942-05-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A farm horse wants to enlist to help the war effort.
36716Nutty NewsLTBob ClampettWarren FosterVirgil RossElmer Fudd (voice only) WilloughbyMay 23, 1942(1942-05-23)N/A
A "spot gag" newsreel narrated by Elmer Fudd. Note: Public domain
36817Lights FantasticMMFriz FrelengDave MonahanGil TurnerN/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. Note: Public domain
37019Hold the Lion, PleaseMMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs Bunny Leo the LionJune 13, 1942(1942-06-13)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Leo the Lion tries to prove he is still "King of the Jungle", but finds hunting Bugs Bunny not so easy.
37120Gopher GoofyLTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenIzzy EllisN/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. Note: Public domain
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.
37322Wacky BlackoutLTBob ClampettWarren FosterSid SutherlandN/A (one-shot cartoon)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 those related to a blackout. Note: Public domain
37423Bugs Bunny Gets the BoidMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerBugs Bunny Beaky BuzzardJuly 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 a rabbit and happens on Bugs Bunny, but the rabbit evades the 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
37625The DucktatorsLTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarJohn CareyN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 1, 1942(1942-08-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A propaganda short set on a poultry farm satirizing events of World War II, with Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo depicted as barnyard fowl. Note: Public domain
37726The Squawkin' HawkMMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil MonroeHenery HawkAugust 8, 1942(1942-08-08)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Henery Hawk (in his debut cartoon) wants a chicken for dinner. His mother insists he eat a worm, but he refuses.
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 pianist sings and narrates a story about a wiseguy moth preparing for his wedding day with a bee. Note: Public domain
37928Fresh HareMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel PerezBugs Bunny Elmer FuddAugust 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 pranks on him in the snow. Note: Public domain
38029The Impatient PatientLTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenVive RistoDaffy DuckSeptember 5, 1942(1942-09-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
Telegram deliverer Daffy Duck suffers from a severe case of hiccups and goes to see Dr. Jerkyl, who, trying to scare the duck to cure his hiccups, creates and drinks a potion that turns the doctor into a grotesque ogre named "Chloe", the recipient for Daffy's telegram. Note: Public domain
38130Fox PopMMChuck JonesTedd PiercePhil DeLaraN/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
38231The Dover Boys at Pimento UniversityMMChuck 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 where Tom, Dick, and Larry try to rescue Dora Standpipe from Dan Backslide. The running gag involves 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
38332The Hep CatLTBob 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. Note: First color short produced under the Looney Tunes series.
38433The Sheepish WolfMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGil TurnerRalph Wolf and Sam SheepdogOctober 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. Note: Public domain
38534The Daffy DuckarooLTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarCal DaltonDaffy DuckOctober 24, 1942(1942-10-24)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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. Note: Public domain
38635The Hare-Brained HypnotistMMFriz FrelengMichael MaltesePhil MonroeBugs Bunny Elmer FuddOctober 31, 1942(1942-10-31)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Elmer Fudd tries to use hypnotism to catch Bugs Bunny, but it is vice versa instead.
38736A Tale of Two KittiesMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerTweety Babbit and CatstelloNovember 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 Tweety Pie (in his debut cartoon). Note: Public domain
38837My Favorite DuckLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseRudy LarrivaDaffy Duck Porky PigDecember 5, 1942(1942-12-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (restored)
Porky Pig is out camping, but keeps getting heckled by Daffy Duck, who seems protected by environmental laws.
38938Ding Dog DaddyMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry ChiniquyWilloughbyDecember 5, 1942(1942-12-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
A male dog who is hungry for love mistakes an iron dog statue for an actual female dog, especially after being struck by lightning while kissing the statue. Note: Public domain
39039Case of the Missing HareMMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs BunnyDecember 12, 1942(1942-12-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny disrupts Ala Bahma's magic show. Note: Public domain

1943

The Blue Ribbon Merrie Melodies re-release program starts this year.

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
3911Coal Black and de Sebben DwarfsMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerN/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.
3922Confusions of a Nutzy SpyLTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenIzzy EllisPorky PigJanuary 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". Note: Public domain
3933Pigs in a PolkaMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseRichard BickenbachN/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: Public domain Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1943.
3944Tortoise Wins by a HareMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimsonBugs Bunny Cecil TurtleFebruary 20, 1943(1943-02-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Watching how he lost in Tortoise Beats Hare, Bugs Bunny challenges Cecil Turtle to a rematch.
3955To Duck or Not to DuckLTChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonDaffy Duck Elmer FuddMarch 6, 1943(1943-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
After Elmer Fudd tries to hunt Daffy Duck, the two participate in a boxing match against each other. Note: Public domain
3966The Fifth-Column MouseMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseKen ChampinN/A (one-shot cartoon)March 6, 1943(1943-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A gray mouse helps a cat subjugate a community of brown mice, who rebel and go to war against the cat. Note: Public domain
3977Flop Goes the WeaselMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseRudy LarrivaHenery Hawk (as a chick)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.
3988Hop and GoLTNorman McCabeMelvin MillarCal DaltonHenery Hawk (cameo)March 27, 1943(1943-03-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2 (restored)
A kangaroo named Claude Hopper gets help from two Scottish rabbits to jump better. Note: Public domain
3999Super-RabbitMMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen HarrisBugs BunnyApril 3, 1943(1943-04-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
A parody of Superman starring Bugs Bunny.
40010The Unbearable BearMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseRobert CannonSnifflesApril 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.
40111The Wise Quacking DuckLTBob ClampettWarren FosterPhil MonroeDaffy DuckMay 1, 1943(1943-05-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck plays a series of pranks on Mr. Meek, who wants to cook him for dinner.
40212Greetings BaitMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel PerezThe Wacky WormMay 15, 1943(1943-05-15)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
A Jerry Colonna-esque singing worm is used as bait. Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1944.
40313Tokio JokioLTNorman McCabeDon R. ChristensenIzzy EllisN/A (one-shot cartoon)May 15, 1943(1943-05-15)N/A
A newsreel "gag" from Japanese cinema that was captured by American troops during World War II.
40414Jack-Wabbit and the BeanstalkMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseJack BradburyBugs 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 LarrivaClaude Cat Hubie and BertieJune 19, 1943(1943-06-19)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
A pampered and spoiled Claude Cat (in his debut), who has never seen a mouse before, is tricked by Hubie and Bertie (also their debuts) into mistaking Rover the bulldog for a mouse.
40616Yankee Doodle DaffyLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceRichard BickenbachDaffy Duck Porky PigJuly 3, 1943(1943-07-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Porky Pig tries to leave his office of Smeller Productions in a hurry to go golfing, but Daffy Duck wants to secure an audition for his client Sleepy Lagoon. Note: Public domain
40717Wackiki WabbitMMChuck 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 a tropical island who want to eat him. Note: Public domain
40818Porky Pig's FeatLTFrank TashlinMelvin 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, they attempt to escape the Broken Arms Hotel without paying their bill to the hotel manager. Note: Public domain
40919Tin Pan Alley CatsMMBob 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.
41020Scrap Happy DaffyLTFrank TashlinDon R. ChristensenArthur DavisDaffy 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 Nazi goat tries to eat all of the scrap on Hitler's Orders, it is up to Daffy to stop it. Note: Public domain
41121Hiss and Make UpMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry ChiniquyN/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.
41222A Corny ConcertoMMBob ClampettFrank TashlinRobert McKimsonElmer Fudd Porky Pig Bugs Bunny Daffy DuckSeptember 18, 1943(1943-09-18)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3 (restored)
In a parody of 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 MalteseBen WashamClaude CatOctober 23, 1943(1943-10-23)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
Claude Cat, who's scared of water, attempts to catch a fish while staying dry.
41424Falling HareMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod ScribnerBugs BunnyOctober 30, 1943(1943-10-30)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny is heckled by a gremlin who's trying to sabotage an American military aircraft. Note: Public domain
41525Inki and the Minah BirdMMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonInki Minah BirdNovember 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
41626Daffy – The CommandoLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseKen ChampinDaffy DuckNovember 20, 1943(1943-11-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Daffy Duck is a commando behind Nazi lines on a mission to Berlin against Adolf Hitler. Note: Public domain
41727An Itch in TimeMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimsonA. Flea Elmer Fudd Willoughby Claude CatDecember 4, 1943(1943-12-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
A flea takes up residence in Elmer Fudd's pet dog Willoughby's fur.
41828Puss n' BootyLTFrank 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: Final black-and-white Looney Tunes cartoon. Public domain

1944

Leon Schlesinger sells his cartoon studio to Warner Bros. Pictures this year; Eddie Selzer takes over as producer after the release of Buckaroo Bugs.

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4191Little Red Riding RabbitMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel PerezBugs BunnyJanuary 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.
4202What's Cookin' Doc?MMBob ClampettMichael SasanoffRobert McKimsonBugs BunnyJanuary 8, 1944(1944-01-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)
Bugs Bunny competes for the Academy Award for Best Actor.
4213Meatless FlydayMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseJack BradburyN/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".
4224Tom Turk and DaffyLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceKen HarrisDaffy Duck Porky Pig Tom TurkFebruary 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.
4235Bugs Bunny and the Three BearsMMChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonBugs Bunny The Three BearsFebruary 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.
4246I Got Plenty of MuttonLTFrank TashlinMelvin MillarIzzy EllisN/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.
4257The Weakly ReporterMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen WashamN/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.
4268Tick Tock TuckeredLTBob ClampettWarren FosterThomas McKimsonDaffy Duck Porky PigApril 8, 1944(1944-04-08)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck
A color remake of Porky's Badtime Story, but with Gabby Goat swapped for Daffy Duck.
4279Bugs Bunny Nips the NipsMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry ChiniquyBugs BunnyApril 22, 1944(1944-04-22)N/A
Bugs Bunny fights against the Imperial Japanese Army in the Pacific War.
42810Swooner CroonerLTFrank 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 in 1945.
42911Russian RhapsodyMMBob ClampettLou LillyRod ScribnerN/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".
43012Duck Soup to NutsLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceRichard BickenbachDaffy Duck Porky PigMay 27, 1944(1944-05-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck outsmarts Porky Pig after his gunshots disturb Daffy's friends.
43113Angel PussLTChuck JonesLou LillyKen HarrisN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 3, 1944(1944-06-03)N/A
A young African-American boy named Sambo is paid to drown a cat, but doesn't go through with it. The cat disguises him as a ghost to scare him as revenge for Sambo nearly doing so. Note: One of the Censored Eleven.
43214Slightly DaffyMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseVirgil RossDaffy Duck Porky PigJune 17, 1944(1944-06-17)N/A
Color remake of Scalp Trouble.
43315Hare 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.
43416Brother BratLTFrank TashlinMelvin MillarArthur DavisPorky 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.
43517Hare ForceMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel PerezBugs Bunny WilloughbyJuly 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 PatinLeo the LionAugust 5, 1944(1944-08-05)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 2
Leo the Lion has to deal with a fast-talking mouse.
43719Birdy and the BeastMMBob ClampettWarren FosterThomas McKimsonTweetyAugust 19, 1944(1944-08-19)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Tweety tries to outsmart a cat wanting to catch him.
43820Buckaroo BugsLTBob ClampettLou LillyManny GouldBugs 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. Note: Final cartoon produced by Leon Schlesinger.[citation needed]
43921Goldilocks and the Jivin' BearsMMFriz 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: One of the Censored Eleven and the latest of them. First cartoon produced by Eddie Selzer (credited as Warner Bros. Cartoons Inc.).
44022Plane DaffyLTFrank TashlinWarren FosterCal DaltonDaffy DuckSeptember 16, 1944(1944-09-16)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 DVD: The 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.
44123Lost and FoundlingMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBen WashamSnifflesSeptember 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.
44325The Old Grey HareMMBob ClampettMichael SasanoffRobert McKimsonBugs Bunny Elmer FuddOctober 28, 1944(1944-10-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 (restored) DVD: The 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.
44426The Stupid CupidLTFrank TashlinWarren FosterGeorge CannataDaffy Duck Elmer FuddNovember 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.
44527Stage Door CartoonMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseJack BradburyBugs Bunny Elmer FuddDecember 30, 1944(1944-12-30)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2
Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny into a theater, where the rabbit tricks Elmer into doing various acts.

1945

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4461Odor-able KittyLTChuck JonesTedd PierceRobert CannonClaude Cat Pepé Le PewJanuary 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 after suffering abuse from animals and humans alike, and becomes the object of unrequited love for Pepé Le Pew (in his debut cartoon).
4472Herr Meets HareMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry ChiniquyBugs BunnyJanuary 13, 1945(1945-01-13)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
Bugs Bunny faces off against Hermann Göring in Germany.
4483Draftee DaffyLTBob ClampettLou LillyRod ScribnerDaffy DuckJanuary 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.
4494The Unruly HareMMFrank TashlinMelvin MillarCal DaltonBugs Bunny Elmer FuddFebruary 10, 1945(1945-02-10)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
Bugs Bunny plays a series of pranks on Elmer Fudd while working at a railroad site.
4505Trap Happy PorkyLTChuck JonesTedd PierceBen WashamPorky Pig Claude Cat Hubie and Bertie Hector the BulldogFebruary 24, 1945(1945-02-24)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Hubie and Bertie invade Uncle Tom's Cabin while Porky Pig is sleeping.
4516Life with FeathersMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceVirgil RossSylvesterMarch 24, 1945(1945-03-24)Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
A lovebird, recently separated from his wife, wants to end his life. He tries to get Sylvester the Cat (in his debut) to eat him, who refuses as he worries the bird is poisonous. Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1946.
4527Behind the Meat-BallLTUncreditedMelvin MillarIzzy EllisN/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 two other dogs fight over it.
4538Hare TriggerMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyBugs Bunny Yosemite SamMay 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 (in his debut), who is robbing a train of mail. Bugs plays a series of pranks on Sam to capture him.Notes: From this point on, almost all Bugs Bunny cartoons have a "Bugs Bunny" title card. First Warner Bros. cartoon to fully credit all the main animators.
4549Ain't That DuckyLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry ChiniquyDaffy DuckMay 19, 1945(1945-05-19)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck encounters a yellow duck with a briefcase, who tells him to shut up when he tries to help. This eventually leads to Daffy having to also face off with a hunter caricature modeled after (and voiced by) Victor Moore.
45510A Gruesome TwosomeMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimson, Manny Gould, Rod Scribner, & Basil Davidovich A.C. Gamer (effects)TweetyJune 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.
45611Tale of Two MiceLTUncreditedWarren FosterRichard 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.
45712Wagon HeelsMMBob ClampettWarren FosterRod Scribner, Izzy Ellis, Manny Gould & Bill MelendezPorky Pig Injun Joe Sloppy MoeJuly 28, 1945(1945-07-28)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Color remake of Injun Trouble (1938).
45813Hare ConditionedLTChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris, Ben Washam, Basil Davidovich & Lloyd VaughanBugs 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, who wants to use him for taxidermy.
45914Fresh AiredaleMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Ken Harris & Lloyd VaughanN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 25, 1945(1945-08-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A very selfish, greedy dog named Shep gets all the love from his owner, while the much kinder cat gets kicked and misblamed for things Shep does. When Shep sees an article about a Scottish terrier being the "number one dog in the nation" and tries to get rid of him, it's up to the cat to save the day.
46015The Bashful BuzzardLTBob ClampettMichael SasanoffRobert McKimsonBeaky BuzzardSeptember 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.
46116Peck Up Your TroublesMMFriz FrelengMichael MalteseVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinSylvester Hector the BulldogOctober 20, 1945(1945-10-20)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 4
Sylvester attempts to get a woodpecker who just moved into a tree.
46217Hare TonicLTChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Ben Washam & Basil DavidovichBugs Bunny Elmer FuddNovember 10, 1945(1945-11-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
Elmer Fudd buys Bugs Bunny for the purpose of making him into "rabbit stew". To save his hide, Bugs tricks Elmer into thinking his house is full of "rabbititis" by disguising himself as a doctor.
46318Nasty QuacksMMUncreditedWarren FosterArthur Davis, Izzy Ellis & Richard BickenbachDaffy Duck Melissa DuckDecember 1, 1945(1945-12-01)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck DVD: The Essential Daffy Duck Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Daffy Duck is an obnoxious pet duck owned by a human girl named Agnes. Her father, who has grown tired of Daffy's antics, tries to get rid of him.

1946

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4641Book RevueLTBob ClampettWarren FosterRobert McKimson, Rod Scribner, Manny Gould & Bill MelendezDaffy DuckJanuary 5, 1946(1946-01-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 DVD: The Essential Daffy Duck Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Various books come to life at midnight, mainly Daffy Duck from a comic book.
4652Baseball BugsLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyBugs BunnyFebruary 2, 1946(1946-02-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 DVD: The Essential Bugs Bunny Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
After belittling the Gas-House Gorillas during a baseball game, the team forces Bugs Bunny to play against them all by himself.
4663Holiday for ShoestringsMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossN/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.
4674Quentin QuailMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBen Washam, Ken Harris, Basil Davidovich & Lloyd VaughanN/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.
4685Baby BottleneckLTBob ClampettWarren FosterRod Scribner, Manny Gould, Bill Melendez & Izzy EllisDaffy Duck Porky Pig The Drunk Stork 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, where Daffy Duck is tasked to answer phone calls.
4696Hare RemoverMMFrank Tashlin & Robert McKimson (uncredited)Warren FosterRichard Bickenbach, Arthur Davis, Cal Dalton & Izzy Ellis A.C. Gamer (effects)Bugs Bunny Elmer FuddMarch 23, 1946(1946-03-23)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
4707Daffy DoodlesLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach, Arthur Davis, Cal Dalton & Izzy EllisDaffy Duck Porky PigApril 6, 1946(1946-04-06)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
Daffy Duck keeps painting every countenance with a mustache, leading to police officer Porky Pig to try to arrest him.
4718Hollywood Canine CanteenMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCal Dalton, Don Williams & Richard BickenbachBabbit and Catstello (dog versions)April 20, 1946(1946-04-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6
A series of vignettes involving dog-styled caricatures of Hollywood celebrities at a nightclub.
4729Hush My MouseLTChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan & Basil DavidovichSnifflesMay 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 pranks on him.
47310Hair-Raising HareMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBen Washam, Ken Harris, Basil Davidovich & Lloyd VaughanBugs Bunny GossamerMay 25, 1946(1946-05-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) DVD: The Essential Bugs Bunny (restored) Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3 (restored) Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection (restored)
A mad scientist plans to catch Bugs Bunny to provide dinner for his large, hairy, orange, sneaker-wearing monster.
47411Kitty KorneredLTBob ClampettUncreditedManny Gould, Rod Scribner & Bill MelendezPorky Pig SylvesterJune 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.
47512Hollywood DaffyMMHawley Pratt (uncredited)Michael MalteseKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy & Manuel PerezDaffy 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, while trying to dodge a security guard.
47613Acrobatty BunnyLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterArthur Davis, Cal Dalton & Richard BickenbachBugs 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.
47714The Eager BeaverMMChuck JonesTedd PierceBasil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris & Lloyd VaughanN/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.
47815The Great Piggy Bank RobberyLTBob ClampettWarren FosterRod Scribner, Manny Gould, Bill Melendez, Izzy EllisDaffy DuckPorky Pig (cameo)July 20, 1946(1946-07-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 DVD: The 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.
47916Bacall to ArmsMMBob Clampett & Arthur Davis (uncredited)UncreditedManny Gould, Rod Scribner, Don Williams & Izzy EllisN/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.
48017Of Thee I StingLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinN/A (one-shot cartoon)August 17, 1946(1946-08-17)N/A
Mosquitos attack a hapless man enjoying a day on a screened porch.
48118Walky Talky HawkyMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach, Arthur Davis, Cal Dalton & Don WilliamsFoghorn Leghorn Henery Hawk Barnyard DawgAugust 31, 1946(1946-08-31)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3 (restored)
Henery Hawk meets Foghorn Leghorn (in his debut cartoon), 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. Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1947.
48219Racketeer RabbitLTFriz FrelengMichael MalteseGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossBugs Bunny Rocky (prototype)September 14, 1946(1946-09-14)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Bugs Bunny plays a series of pranks on gangsters Rocky (in his debut cartoon) and Hugo.
48320Fair and Worm-erMMChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceBasil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris & Lloyd VaughanClaude Cat Pepé Le PewSeptember 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.
48421The Big SnoozeLTBob Clampett (uncredited)UncreditedRod Scribner, Izzy Ellis, Manny Gould & Bill MelendezBugs Bunny Elmer FuddOctober 5, 1946(1946-10-05)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 (extra, unrestored) 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.
48522The Mouse-Merized CatMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Arthur Davis & Don WilliamsBabbit 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.
48623Mouse MenaceLTArthur DavisGeorge HillManny Gould, Don Williams & Cal Dalton A.C. Gamer (effects)Porky PigNovember 2, 1946(1946-11-02)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Porky Pig attempts to catch a mouse invading his house.
48724Rhapsody RabbitMMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce & Michael MalteseManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyBugs BunnyNovember 9, 1946(1946-11-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 (restored) DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1 (restored)
Bugs Bunny plays Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2" on his piano, but a mouse keeps interrupting.
48825Roughly SqueakingLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceBasil Davidovich, Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd VaughanClaude Cat Hubie and BertieNovember 23, 1946(1946-11-23)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Hubie and Bertie shave Claude Cat to convince him that he is a lion.

1947

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
4891One Meat BrawlMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCal Dalton, Richard Bickenbach, Izzy Ellis & Rod ScribnerPorky Pig Barnyard DawgJanuary 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.
4902The Goofy GophersLTUncreditedWarren FosterManny Gould, Don Williams, Cal Dalton & Bill MelendezGoofy Gophers Bugs Bunny (cameo)January 25, 1947(1947-01-25)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
The Goofy Gophers Mac and Tosh (in their debut cartoon) attempt to steal carrots.
4913The Gay AntiesMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy & Manuel PerezN/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.
4924Scent-imental Over YouLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PiercePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris & Lloyd VaughanPepé Le PewMarch 8, 1947(1947-03-08)DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
4935A Hare Grows in ManhattanMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinBugs Bunny Hector the BulldogMarch 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, including Hector the Bulldog.
4946Birth of a NotionLTUncreditedWarren FosterRichard Bickenbach, Cal Dalton, Izzy Ellis & Rod ScribnerDaffy DuckApril 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.
4957Tweetie PieMMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce & Michael MalteseGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossTweety SylvesterMay 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
Thomas the Cat persistently endeavors to capture Tweety, a canary he discovers outside seeking warmth from a smoldering cigar stub amidst wintry conditions. However, Thomas' owner tells him to not disturb Tweety in his cage in her house.Notes: First pairing of Sylvester and Tweety. Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1948.
4968Rabbit TransitLTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry Chiniquy A.C. Gamer (effects)Bugs Bunny Cecil TurtleMay 10, 1947(1947-05-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
Bugs Bunny confronts Cecil Turtle to race him. Both try to use tactics to outwit the other.
4979Hobo BoboMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterRod Scribner, Richard Bickenbach & Izzy EllisBobo the Elephant Minah BirdMay 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.
49810Along Came DaffyLTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyDaffy Duck Yosemite SamJune 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. When Daffy Duck arrives, they try to eat him.
49911Inki at the CircusMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe, Lloyd VaughanInki Minah BirdJune 21, 1947(1947-06-21)N/A
Inki is chased by two dogs at a circus.
50012Easter YeggsLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Richard Bickenbach & Izzy EllisBugs Bunny Elmer FuddJune 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".
50113Crowing PainsLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould, Charles McKimson, John Carey & Izzy EllisFoghorn Leghorn Barnyard Dawg Henery Hawk SylvesterJuly 12, 1947(1947-07-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
50214A Pest in the HouseMMChuck JonesTedd Pierce & Michael MalteseBen Washam, Ken Harris, Basil Davidovich & Lloyd VaughanDaffy Duck Elmer FuddAugust 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", where a tired guest warns manager Elmer not to wake him up...or else.
50315The Foxy DucklingMMArthur DavisGeorge HillManny Gould, Don Williams & Bill MelendezN/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.
50416House Hunting MiceLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PiercePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan & Ken HarrisHubie and BertieSeptember 6, 1947(1947-09-06)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles
Hubie and Bertie explore the "Super House - The House of Tomorrow".
50517Little Orphan AiredaleLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PiercePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Ken Harris & Lloyd VaughanCharlie Dog Porky PigOctober 4, 1947(1947-10-04)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
Rags McMutt escapes from a dog pound and meets Charlie Dog, who tells Rags about the troubles he had with Porky Pig.
50618Doggone CatsMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottBasil Davidovich, Bill Melendez, Don Williams & Emery HawkinsSylvester WellingtonOctober 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.
50719Slick HareMMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce & Michael MalteseVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinBugs Bunny Elmer FuddNovember 1, 1947(1947-11-01)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2Blu-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.
50820Mexican JoyrideLTArthur DavisDave MonahanDon Williams, Basil Davidovich, Bill Melendez & Herman CohenDaffy DuckNovember 29, 1947(1947-11-29)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3
Daffy Duck drives to Mexico for a vacation.
50921Catch as Cats CanMMArthur DavisDave MonahanBasil Davidovich, Bill Melendez, Don Williams & 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 bulk consistently stops Sylvester.
51022A Horse Fly FleasLTRobert 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.

1948

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
5111Gorilla My DreamsLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Manny Gould & John CareyBugs Bunny Gruesome GorillaJanuary 3, 1948(1948-01-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Mama Gorilla adopts Bugs Bunny as her child, much to the displeasure of her husband Gruesome.
5122Two Gophers from TexasMMArthur DavisBill Scott & Lloyd TurnerBasil Davidovich, Don Williams, Bill Melendez & Emery HawkinsGoofy GophersJanuary 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, but despite all attempts is outsmarted.
5133A Feather in His HareLTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanBugs BunnyFebruary 7, 1948(1948-02-07)N/A
Bugs Bunny outsmarts an Ed Wynn-esque Indian.
5144What Makes Daffy DuckLTArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottBasil Davidovich, Bill Melendez, Don Williams & Emery HawkinsDaffy Duck Elmer FuddFebruary 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.
5155What's Brewin', Bruin?LTChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceLloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monro & Ben WashamThe Three BearsFebruary 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, but Henry gets annoyed by various things.
5166Daffy Duck Slept HereMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould, Charles McKimson & Izzy EllisDaffy Duck Porky PigMarch 6, 1948(1948-03-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
With a convention taking up every room in town, Porky Pig has to share a hotel room with Daffy Duck, who, throughout the night, frustrates him.
5177A Hick, a Slick, and a ChickMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottBill Melendez, Don Williams, Emery Hawkins & Basil DavidovichN/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 the affection of Daisy Lou (the Chick).
5188Back Alley OproarMMFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossElmer Fudd SylvesterMarch 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.
5199I Taw a Putty TatMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinTweety Sylvester Hector the BulldogApril 2, 1948(1948-04-02)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4 (extra, unrestored & uncensored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2 (restored & uncensored)
Sylvester has already devoured five canaries and his owner orders a new one, but Tweety is determined not to be number six.
52010Rabbit PunchMMChuck JonesMichael Maltese & Tedd PiercePhil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan & Ben WashamBugs Bunny The CrusherApril 10, 1948(1948-04-10)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
In a World Championship boxing match, Bugs Bunny's loud booing displeases the champion The Crusher, so Bugs is thrown into the boxing ring and must use strategy against The Crusher's brute strength.
52111Hop, Look and ListenLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Manny Gould & Izzy EllisHippety Hopper Sylvester The Talking BulldogApril 17, 1948(1948-04-17)DVD: Super Stars' Sylvester & Hippety Hopper
Hippety Hopper (in his debut cartoon) escapes from a zoo and is mistaken by Sylvester as a mouse.
52212Nothing But the ToothMMArthur DavisDave MonahanBill Melendez, Don Williams, John Carey & Basil DavidovichPorky 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.
52313Buccaneer BunnyLTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyBugs Bunny Yosemite SamMay 8, 1948(1948-05-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
When pirate Sea-Goin' Sam tries to bury his treasure in Bugs Bunny's rabbit hole, the two end up chasing each other aboard Sam's ship.
52414Bone Sweet BoneMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottDon Williams, Emery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich & Bill MelendezN/A (one-shot cartoon)May 22, 1948(1948-05-22)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Silent dog Shep steals a dinosaur bone and goes on a quest to retrieve his soup bone from a bulldog.
52515Bugs Bunny Rides AgainMMFriz FrelengTedd Pierce & Michael MalteseKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy & Manuel PerezBugs Bunny Yosemite SamJune 12, 1948(1948-06-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 2 Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
After Yosemite Sam chases everyone out of a saloon, he battles Bugs Bunny in various different ways in the Old West.
52616The Rattled RoosterLTArthur DavisDave MonahanDon Williams, John Carey, Basil Davidovich & Bill MelendezN/A (one-shot cartoon)June 26, 1948(1948-06-26)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
52717The Up-Standing SitterLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara, Manny Gould, John Carey & Charles McKimsonDaffy Duck The Talking BulldogJuly 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. But after the egg hatches, the new hatchling doesn't like the idea of being looked after by a "stranger".
52818The Shell Shocked EggMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Manny Gould, Izzy Ellis & John CareyN/A (one-shot cartoon)July 10, 1948(1948-07-10)Blu-Ray: Act of Violence (extra, restored)
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.
52919Haredevil HareLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris & Phil Monroe A.C. Gamer (effects)Bugs Bunny Marvin the Martian K-9July 24, 1948(1948-07-24)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 DVD: The Essential Bugs Bunny Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
Reluctant astro-rabbit Bugs Bunny is sent to the Moon and meets Marvin (in his debut cartoon), a Martian who intends to blow up the Earth.
53020You Were Never DuckierMMChuck JonesTedd PierceKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanDaffy Duck Henery HawkAugust 7, 1948(1948-08-07)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
53121Dough Ray Me-owMMArthur DavisLloyd TurnerBasil Davidovich, Bill Melendez, Don Williams & Emery HawkinsN/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, constantly looks after a very dumb cat named named Heathcliff. When Louie finds out that Heathcliff's owner left him a million dollars in their will, and that Louie will inherit the money should Heathcliff disappear, Louie tries to kill him to inherit his money.
53222Hot Cross BunnyMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould, Charles McKimson & Phil DeLaraBugs 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, where a scientist plans to switch his brain with that of a chicken.
53323The Pest That Came to DinnerLTArthur DavisGeorge HillJohn Carey, Basil Davidovich, Bill Melendez & Don WilliamsPorky PigSeptember 11, 1948(1948-09-11)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Pierre, the biggest and hungriest termite in the world, invades Porky Pig's house by eating everything inside of it.
53424Hare SplitterMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossBugs 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.
53525Odor of the DayLTArthur DavisLloyd TurnerBill Melendez, Don Williams, Emery Hawkins & Basil DavidovichPepé Le Pew WellingtonOctober 2, 1948(1948-10-02)DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Wellington the Dog, desperate to find shelter to warm himself up, enters Pepé Le Pew's house, and tries to get rid of him.
53626The Foghorn LeghornMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Manny Gould, Phil DeLara, John Carey & Pete BurnessFoghorn Leghorn Henery Hawk Barnyard DawgOctober 9, 1948(1948-10-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
After his father fails to catch any chickens due to Foghorn Leghorn stopping him, Henery Hawk tries to catch a chicken for himself. He refuses to catch Foghorn, due to his father calling him earlier a "loud mouthed schnook", so Henery sets his sights on Barnyard Dawg, despite him protesting that he is not a chicken.
53727A-Lad-In His LampLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara, Manny Gould, John Carey & Charles McKimson A.C. Gamer (effects)Bugs BunnyOctober 23, 1948(1948-10-23)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Bugs Bunny finds Aladdin's lamp in his rabbit hole, summoning a lazy genie caricature modeled after (and voiced by) Jim Backus.
53828Daffy DillyMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris & Phil Monroe 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. However, Cubish's butler proves an obstacle to Daffy's gaining entry to the mansion.
53929Kit for CatLTFriz FrelengMichael Maltese & Tedd PierceVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinElmer Fudd SylvesterNovember 6, 1948(1948-11-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Elmer Fudd adopts Sylvester and an unnamed kitten on a cold, snowy night.
54030The Stupor SalesmanLTArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottBill Melendez, Don Williams, Emery Hawkins & Basil DavidovichDaffy DuckNovember 20, 1948(1948-11-20)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 5 Blu-Ray: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
Salesman Daffy Duck attempts to sell items to Slug McSlug, a cunning canine criminal who has successfully robbed a bank.
54131Riff Raffy DaffyLTArthur DavisBill Scott & Lloyd TurnerDon Williams, Emery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich & Bill MelendezDaffy Duck Porky PigNovember 27, 1948(1948-11-27)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends (unrestored) Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 3 (restored)
Daffy Duck faces arrest from patrol officer Porky Pig for violating vagrancy laws.
54232My Bunny Lies over the SeaMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanBugs BunnyDecember 4, 1948(1948-12-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
While traveling to the La Brea Tar Pits, Bugs Bunny takes a wrong turn and encounters Angus MacRory in Loch Lomond, Scotland, where they play golf.
54333Scaredy CatMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseLloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe & Ben WashamPorky Pig SylvesterDecember 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.

1949

No. overallNo. in yearTitleSeriesDirected byStory byAnimated byRecurring charactersOriginal release dateOfficial DVD/Blu-Ray Availability
5441Wise QuackersLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel Perez, Pete Burness, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Gerry ChiniquyDaffy Duck Elmer FuddJanuary 1, 1949(1949-01-01)DVD: Super Stars' Daffy Duck Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Daffy Duck, struggling to keep up with migrating birds, crash-lands in Elmer Fudd's farmyard, where Daffy works for him in exchange for his life.
5452Hare DoMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy & Manuel PerezBugs Bunny Elmer FuddJanuary 15, 1949(1949-01-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Elmer Fudd chases Bugs Bunny in various theaters.
5463Holiday for DrumsticksMMArthur DavisLloyd TurnerEmery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich, Bill Melendez & Don WilliamsDaffy Duck Tom TurkJanuary 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 the upcoming Thanksgiving. Daffy Duck tries to "help" Tom Turk by thinning him before Thanksgiving.
5474Awful OrphanMMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan & Ken HarrisCharlie Dog Porky PigJanuary 29, 1949(1949-01-29)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Charlie Dog arrives in Porky Pig's hotel room via a pet shop truck.
5485Porky ChopsLTArthur DavisBill Scott & Lloyd TurnerDon Williams, Emery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich & Bill MelendezPorky 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.
5496Mississippi HareLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris & Phil MonroeBugs Bunny Colonel ShuffleFebruary 26, 1949(1949-02-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Accidentally loaded onto a Mississippi riverboat, Bugs Bunny encounters riverboat gambler Colonel Shuffle.
5507Paying the PiperLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould, John Carey, Charles McKimson & Phil DeLaraPorky Pig The Supreme CatMarch 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 will not be paid until all of the rats are gone, so The Supreme Cat disguises himself as a giant rat to prevent Porky from being paid.
5518Daffy Duck HuntLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterJohn Carey, Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara & Manny GouldDaffy Duck Porky Pig Barnyard DawgMarch 26, 1949(1949-03-26)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Daffy Duck evades Porky Pig and the Barnyard Dawg from catching or shooting him.
5529Rebel RabbitMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould & John CareyBugs BunnyApril 9, 1949(1949-04-09)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny finds the 10-cent bounty on rabbits to be offensive. After being informed that rabbits are considered harmless, he sets out to prove how dangerous he can be, vandalizing monuments and landmarks throughout the United States.
55310Mouse WreckersLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseLloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe & Ben WashamClaude Cat Hubie and BertieApril 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. Note: Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1949.
55411High Diving HareLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Pete BurnessBugs Bunny Yosemite SamApril 30, 1949(1949-04-30)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 3
In a Wild West vaudeville theater, Bugs Bunny tricks Yosemite Sam into repeatedly doing the high diving act.
55512The Bee-Deviled BruinMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanThe Three BearsMay 14, 1949(1949-05-14)Blu-Ray: Collector's Choice: Vol. 1
Thinking the family's out of honey, Henry Bear attempts to get honey from a beehive.
55613Curtain RazorLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceManuel Perez, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Pete BurnessPorky PigMay 21, 1949(1949-05-21)DVD: Super Stars' Porky & Friends
A "spot gag" cartoon featuring acts on a stage by various performers, most of which are rejected by judge Porky Pig.
55714Bowery BugsMMArthur DavisLloyd Turner & Bill ScottEmery Hawkins, Basil Davidovich, Bill Melendez & Don WilliamsBugs BunnyJune 4, 1949(1949-06-04)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Bugs Bunny tells an old man the true story about how and why Steve Brodie jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge in 1886.
55815Mouse MazurkaMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Ken Champin, Virgil Ross & Manuel PerezSylvesterJune 11, 1949(1949-06-11)Blu-Ray/DVD: Mouse Chronicles (extra, unrestored)
Sylvester chases a mouse in the Slobovian Mountains.
55916Long-Haired HareLTChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan & Ken HarrisBugs BunnyJune 25, 1949(1949-06-25)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 2
After opera singer Giovanni Jones takes serious offence at Bugs Bunny's inadvertently disrupting his rehearsals, Bugs retaliates during the maestro's performance.
56017Henhouse HeneryLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterManny Gould, John Carey, Charles McKimson, Pete Burness & Phil DeLaraFoghorn Leghorn Henery Hawk Barnyard DawgJuly 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.
56118Knights Must FallMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Manuel Perez & Gerry ChiniquyBugs BunnyJuly 16, 1949(1949-07-16)Blu-Ray: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection
In a spoof of the King Arthur mythology, Bugs Bunny faces off against "Sir Pantsalot of Drop Seat Manor" in a tournament.
56219Bad Ol' Putty TatMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceGerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez, Ken Champin & Virgil RossTweety SylvesterJuly 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.
56320The Grey Hounded HareLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterJohn Carey, Charles McKimson, Phil DeLara & Manny GouldBugs BunnyAugust 6, 1949(1949-08-06)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
Bugs Bunny winds up at a dog-racing track and becomes enamored with the mechanical female hare being chased by the greyhounds.
56421Often an OrphanMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseLloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris, Phil Monroe & Ben WashamCharlie Dog Porky PigAugust 13, 1949(1949-08-13)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 6 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
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.
56522The Windblown HareLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterCharles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Manny Gould & John CareyBugs BunnyAugust 27, 1949(1949-08-27)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3
Bugs Bunny is conned by the Three Little Pigs (presented here as obnoxious jerks) into buying their straw and wooden houses, which get destroyed by the Big Bad Wolf. When Bugs learns the Big Bad Wolf was only doing what the book told him to do, the two team up against the pigs.
56623Dough for the Do-DoMMUncreditedUncreditedUncreditedPorky Pig Yoyo DodoSeptember 3, 1949(1949-09-03)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1
Color remake of Porky in Wackyland.
56724Fast and Furry-ousLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanWile E. Coyote and the Road RunnerSeptember 17, 1949(1949-09-17)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1
In their first cartoon, Wile E. Coyote attempts to catch the Road Runner through many traps and products across 12 different plans.
56825Each Dawn I CrowMMFriz FrelengTedd PierceVirgil Ross, Gerry Chiniquy, Manuel Perez & Ken ChampinElmer FuddSeptember 24, 1949(1949-09-24)Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
Elmer Fudd attempts to catch John Rooster for his dinner.
56926Frigid HareMMChuck JonesMichael MaltesePhil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan & Ken HarrisBugs Bunny Playboy PenguinOctober 8, 1949(1949-10-08)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 2
Somehow winding up in the South Pole while trying to go on vacation, Bugs Bunny encounters Playboy Penguin, who is being chased by a hungry Eskimo.
57027Swallow the LeaderLTRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPhil DeLara, Pete Burness, John Carey & Charles McKimsonThe Supreme CatOctober 15, 1949(1949-10-15)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 4
The Supreme Cat attempts to catch a swallow for a meal.
57128Bye, Bye BluebeardMMArthur DavisSid MarcusBasil Davidovich, Bill Melendez, Don Williams & Emery HawkinsPorky PigOctober 22, 1949(1949-10-22)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 3 Blu-Ray: Collector's Vault: Vol. 1
A mouse disguises himself as dangerous serial killer "Bluebeard" to exploit Porky Pig for food, but it doesn't take long for Porky to realize his charade and tries to get him out of his house. But when Porky finds the real Bluebeard, the mouse has to decide whether or not to save him.
57229For Scent-imental ReasonsLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris & Phil MonroePepé Le Pew Penelope PussycatNovember 12, 1949(1949-11-12)DVD: Golden Collection: Vol. 1 DVD: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection Blu-Ray/DVD: Platinum Collection: Vol. 1 DVD: Super Stars' Pepé Le Pew
A Parisian perfume shop owner finds Pepé Le Pew the skunk sampling his fragrances and throws Penelope Pussycat (in her debut) into the store to chase him out. When Penelope gets a white stripe on her back and tail from a spilled bottle of hair dye, she is mistaken by Pepé as a female skunk. Note: Won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1950.
57330Hippety HopperMMRobert McKimsonWarren FosterPete Burness, John Carey, Charles McKimson & Phil DeLaraHippety Hopper Sylvester The Talking BulldogNovember 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, the cause of his suffering.
57431Which Is WitchLTFriz FrelengTedd PierceKen Champin, Virgil Ross, Arthur Davis & Gerry Chiniquy 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.
57532Bear FeatLTChuck JonesMichael MalteseBen Washam, Lloyd Vaughan, Ken Harris & Phil MonroeThe 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.
57633Rabbit HoodMMChuck JonesMichael MalteseKen Harris, Phil Monroe, Ben Washam & Lloyd VaughanBugs 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 pilfer some carrots in the Royal Garden.
57734A Ham in a RoleLTRobert McKimsonSid MarcusCharles McKimson, Phil DeLara, Bill Melendez & Emery HawkinsGoofy GophersDecember 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 and wants to perform Shakespearean roles notices that the Goofy Gophers have invaded his home.

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