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'''''Half-Fare Hare''''' is the four hundred and fourteenth ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[August 18]], [[1956]]. It was written by [[Tedd Pierce]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]].
'''''Half-Fare Hare''''' is the four hundred and fourteenth ''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[August 18]], [[1956]]. It was written by [[Tedd Pierce]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Robert McKimson]].


When Bugs Bunny learns that the upcoming winter will be leading to failing carrot crops, he decides to board a train heading to Chattanooga, where all the other rabbits have moved to. However, two Hoboken Honeymooners, Ralph and Norton, facing with starvation, decide to have Bugs for dinner.  
When Bugs learns that the upcoming winter will be leading to failing carrot crops, he boards a train heading to Chattanooga, where all the other rabbits have moved to. However, two starving tramps — one fat and the other skinny — decide to have Bugs for dinner.  


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Bugs:''' Well... I didn't make it to  Chattanooga, but I sure did get a bumper crop! (groans)
'''Bugs:''' Well, I didn't make it to  Chattanooga, but I sure did get a bumper crop! Yeeugh!


==Characters==
==Characters==
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|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mel Blanc]]
|style="background-color:#clear"| [[Mel Blanc]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Ralph Kramden
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Ralph Kramden]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Daws Butler]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Daws Butler]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Ed Norton
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Ed Norton]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Daws Butler]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Daws Butler]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Railroad Condcutor
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| Railroad conductor
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Mel Blanc]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Mel Blanc]]
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==Location==
==Location==
*[[Earth]]
*[[Earth]]
**[[United States]]
** [[United States]]
***[[Chattanooga]]
*** [[Tennessee]]
**** [[Chattanooga]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
*Newspaper
* Newspaper
*Cauldron Pot
* Cauldron pot
*Clubs
* Clubs


==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
*Chattanooga Express Train
* Chattanooga Express Train


==Production==
==Production==
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The music was composed by [[Carl Stalling]].  
The music was composed by [[Carl Stalling]].  


The cartoon features the song "[[Carolina in the Morning]]", rather than the more obvious choice of the "[[Chattanooga Choo Choo]]" song. Because the tune of "Carolina in the Morning" is faster melodic rhythm and emphatic downbeats complement the timing of the action in the cartoon.
The cartoon features the song "[[Carolina in the Morning]]", as opposed to the obvious choice of "Chattanooga Choo Choo"; this is due to "Carolina in the Morning" having a faster melodic rhythm and emphatic downbeats, which fit the timing of the action scenes.<ref>Goldmark, Daniel; Taylor, Yuval, eds. ([[2002]]). ''The Cartoon Music Book''. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 9781569764121. Retrieved [[June 19]], [[2024]].</ref>


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* This is one of the few times Bugs and the villains lose.
* It is one of the few times in a theatrical short where Bugs and his enemies both lose.
* This is the last cartoon to use Bugs Bunny's original design in the Bugs Bunny Introduction Card, which first originated from ''[[Hare Trigger]]''. It would be reanimated again starting with ''[[Wideo Wabbit]]''.
* Ralph and Ed are characters originating from the [[1950s]] television sitcom ''[[wikipedia:The Honeymooners|The Honeymooners]]''.
* One scene was recycled from the cartoon ''[[All A Bir-r-r-d]]''. Coincidentally, both this cartoon and ''All A Bir-r-r-d'' are written by [[Tedd Pierce.]]
* This is the last theatrical short to use the original Bugs Bunny introduction card, which first originated from ''[[Hare Trigger]]''. It would be reanimated starting with ''[[Wideo Wabbit]]''.
* [[Robert Gribbroek]]'s initials appear on a boxcar for the 'R.C. & G' Railway, claiming it 'serves outer space'. and his name appears on a boxcar for the 'Gribbroek Pacific Lines'.
* One scene was recycled from the cartoon ''[[All A Bir-r-r-d]]''. Coincidentally, both shorts are written by Tedd Pierce.
* [[Robert Gribbroek]]'s initials appear on a boxcar for the "R.C. & G" railway, claiming it "serves outer space." and his name appears on a boxcar for the "Gribbroek Pacific Lines."
* Animator [[Russ Dyson]]'s name appears on a boxcar.
* Animator [[Russ Dyson]]'s name appears on a boxcar.
* Title card artist [[Don Foster]]'s name appears on a boxcar for the 'Don Foster Fruit Express'. The initials 'D.E.F.E.' also appear on the same boxcar, and 'D.E.F.' on another one.
* Title card artist [[Don Foster]]'s name appears on a boxcar for the "Don Foster Fruit Express." The initials "D.E.F.E." also appear on the same boxcar, and "D.E.F." on another one.
* The car ahead of the R.C.&.G. boxcar is labeled '1414', which is the same number as the production number of this cartoon.
* The car ahead of the R.C.&.G. boxcar is labeled "1414", which is the same number as the production number of this cartoon.


==Home availability==
==Home availability==

Latest revision as of 18:45, 19 June 2024

Half-Fare Hare
Half-Fare Hare Lobby Card.png
Lobby card.
Production company Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date August 18, 1956
Starring Mel Blanc
Daws Butler
Producer(s) Edward Selzer
Music composed by Carl Stalling
Story by Tedd Pierce
Animation George Grandpré
Russ Dyson
Keith Darling
Ted Bonnicksen
Director(s) Robert McKimson
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Half-Fare Hare is the four hundred and fourteenth Merrie Melodies theatrical short. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Vitaphone Corporation on August 18, 1956. It was written by Tedd Pierce, produced by Edward Selzer, and directed by Robert McKimson.

When Bugs learns that the upcoming winter will be leading to failing carrot crops, he boards a train heading to Chattanooga, where all the other rabbits have moved to. However, two starving tramps — one fat and the other skinny — decide to have Bugs for dinner.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Bugs: Well, I didn't make it to Chattanooga, but I sure did get a bumper crop! Yeeugh!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Bugs Bunny Mel Blanc
Ralph Kramden Daws Butler
Ed Norton Daws Butler
Railroad conductor Mel Blanc

Location

Objects

  • Newspaper
  • Cauldron pot
  • Clubs

Vehicles

  • Chattanooga Express Train

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Carl Stalling.

The cartoon features the song "Carolina in the Morning", as opposed to the obvious choice of "Chattanooga Choo Choo"; this is due to "Carolina in the Morning" having a faster melodic rhythm and emphatic downbeats, which fit the timing of the action scenes.[1]

Behind the scenes

  • It is one of the few times in a theatrical short where Bugs and his enemies both lose.
  • Ralph and Ed are characters originating from the 1950s television sitcom The Honeymooners.
  • This is the last theatrical short to use the original Bugs Bunny introduction card, which first originated from Hare Trigger. It would be reanimated starting with Wideo Wabbit.
  • One scene was recycled from the cartoon All A Bir-r-r-d. Coincidentally, both shorts are written by Tedd Pierce.
  • Robert Gribbroek's initials appear on a boxcar for the "R.C. & G" railway, claiming it "serves outer space." and his name appears on a boxcar for the "Gribbroek Pacific Lines."
  • Animator Russ Dyson's name appears on a boxcar.
  • Title card artist Don Foster's name appears on a boxcar for the "Don Foster Fruit Express." The initials "D.E.F.E." also appear on the same boxcar, and "D.E.F." on another one.
  • The car ahead of the R.C.&.G. boxcar is labeled "1414", which is the same number as the production number of this cartoon.

Home availability

References

  1. ↑ Goldmark, Daniel; Taylor, Yuval, eds. (2002). The Cartoon Music Book. Chicago Review Press. ISBN 9781569764121. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
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