Why 'The Old Grey Hare (1944)' is a Bob Clampett Masterpiece!

'The Old Grey Hare' (1944) is the 444th Looney Tunes short, directed by Bob Clampett. Join me and my friend Austin Kelly as we delve into this classic cartoon where Elmer Fudd is transported to the year 2000 in an attempt to catch Bugs Bunny. We discuss various aspects of the short, including its animation, notable scenes, and interesting trivia, such as Mel Blanc's contractual credit limitations and the clever historical references embedded in the cartoon. Enjoy our breakdown of one of Clampett's most memorable works, filled with humour and brilliant animation!


00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:33 Availability and Popularity
01:10 Plot Summary
01:34 Audio Commentary Highlights
02:00 Opening Credits Insight
02:39 Animation and Design
03:00 Death Scene Analysis
03:26 Young Looney Tunes
04:08 Personal Reflections and Critique
05:19 Trivia and References
07:47 Futuristic Elements and Backgrounds
09:46 Newspaper Gags and References
12:12 Bugs and Elmer's Rivalry
16:54 Baby Versions and Cute Moments
22:14 Final Gag and Conclusion
25:10 Final Thoughts

You can find this on the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Vol 5 DVD set found here: https://amzn.to/3g965HJ
The Looney Tunes Platinum Collection Vol 3 found here: https://amzn.to/3fy2kfP
And the Bugs Bunny 80th Collection found here: https://amzn.to/3fBjkSt

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