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'''''Rabbitson Crusoe''''' is the three hundred and sixty-fourth ''[[Looney Tunes (theatrical shorts)|Looney Tunes]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[April 28]], [[1956]]. It is written by [[Warren Foster]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Friz Freleng]].
'''''Rabbitson Crusoe''''' is the three hundred and sixty-fourth ''[[Looney Tunes (theatrical shorts)|Looney Tunes]]'' theatrical short. It was distributed by [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] and [[The Vitaphone Corporation]] on [[April 28]], [[1956]]. It is written by [[Warren Foster]], produced by [[Edward Selzer]], and directed by [[Friz Freleng]].


Stranded on a Deserted Island, Sam only has a lonely coconut tree which for food supplies. However, it is guarded by a dangerous man-eating shark named Dopey Dick. But Sam's tired of coconuts and wishes to eat something other than coconuts. And when Bugs Bunny washes up on shore, Sam decides to have him for dinner, or rather, as dinner.  
Stranded on a deserted island, Sam only has a lonely coconut tree for food supplies. However, it is guarded by a dangerous man-eating shark named Dopey Dick. When Bugs Bunny washes up on shore, Sam decides to have him as dinner.  


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Sam:''' (reading diary entry) A low tide and a high rock caused my predicament. The Ship's supplies used up, my only food supply was a lonely coconut tree. Gatherin' coconuts was a problem 'cause of a dangerous man-eatin' shark named Dopey Dick.  
'''Sam:''' "A low tide and a high rock caused my predicament. The ship's supplies used up, my only food supply was a lonely coconut tree. Gatherin' coconuts was a problem 'cause of a dangerous man-eatin' shark named Dopey Dick."
 


'''Bugs:''' After all, a deal's a deal.
'''Bugs:''' After all, a deal's a deal.
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==Locations==
==Locations==
*[[Earth]]
*[[Earth]]
**[[Deserted Island]]
** Deserted island
***Sam's hut
*** Sam's hut
***Coconut Tree Island
***Coconut tree island
**[[United States]]
** [[United States]]
**[[San Francisco]] (2,736 Miles)
*** [[San Francisco]]


==Objects==
==Objects==
*Sam's Diary
* Sam's diary
*Mallet
* Mallet
*Coconut  
* Coconut  
*Bat
* Bat
*''[[1,000 Ways to Prepare Coconuts]]'' Cookbook
* ''[[1,000 Ways to Prepare Coconuts]]''
**Tossed Coconut Salad
* Tossed coconut salad (mentioned)
**Fresh Coconut Milk
* Fresh coconut milk (mentioned)
**New England Boiled Coconut
* New England boiled coconut (mentioned)
*Carrots
* Carrots
*Cauldron Pot
* Cauldron pot
*Ladle Spoon
* Ladle spoon
*Matches
* Matches
*Bone
* Bone
*[[Safe]]
* Safe
*Surfboard
* Surfboard
*Balloon
* Balloon
*Rock
* Rock
*Cookbook
* Cookbook
*Pike pole
* Pike pole
*Rowing oar paddle
* Rowing oar paddle
*San Francisco sign


==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
*Sam's Wrecked Ship
* Sam's wrecked ship
*Bugs' raft
* Bugs' raft


==Production==
==Production==
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The music was composed by [[Milt Franklyn]].
The music was composed by [[Milt Franklyn]].


==Songs==
===Songs===
*"[[Where the Tradewinds Play]]"
*"Where the Tradewinds Play" - Mel Blanc


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
* The title is a pun of Robinson Crusoe.  
* The title is a pun of 1719 adventure novel ''[[wikipedia:Robinson Crusoe|Robinson Crusoe]]''.  
* Similar to ''[[Gorilla My Dreams]]'', Bugs sings the song "Where the Tradewinds Play" while lost at sea.
* Similar to ''[[Gorilla My Dreams]]'', Bugs sings the song "Where the Tradewinds Play" while lost at sea.
* Dopey Dick's name is a spoof of [[wikipedia:Moby Dick (whale)|Moby Dick]], the titular sperm whale from the 1851 [[wikipedia:Moby-Dick|novel]] of the same name.


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
* While the cartoon itself was not included in the movie, ''[[Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island]]'', the opening scene from that film homages this cartoon: Daffy, a castaway shipwrecked on a desert island for months with nothing on it but a coconut tree, gets sick and tired of eating coconuts.
* Though not included in the movie ''[[Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island]]'', the opening scene from that film makes an homage to this cartoon; [[Daffy Duck (character)|Daffy]] gets sick and tired of eating coconuts after being on a desert island for months.


==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[December 1]], [[2020]]: [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]] releases ''[[Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection]]'' on Blu-ray.
** [[December 1]], [[2020]]: [[Warner Bros. Home Entertainment]] releases ''[[Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection]]'' on Blu-ray Disc.


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 06:46, 27 July 2024

Rabbitson Crusoe
Production company Warner Bros. Cartoons
Distributor Warner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date April 28, 1956
Starring Mel Blanc
Producer(s) Edward Selzer
Music composed by Milt Franklyn
Story by Warren Foster
Animation Gerry Chiniquy
Virgil Ross
Arthur Davis
Director(s) Friz Freleng
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Rabbitson Crusoe is the three hundred and sixty-fourth Looney Tunes theatrical short. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and The Vitaphone Corporation on April 28, 1956. It is written by Warren Foster, produced by Edward Selzer, and directed by Friz Freleng.

Stranded on a deserted island, Sam only has a lonely coconut tree for food supplies. However, it is guarded by a dangerous man-eating shark named Dopey Dick. When Bugs Bunny washes up on shore, Sam decides to have him as dinner.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Sam: "A low tide and a high rock caused my predicament. The ship's supplies used up, my only food supply was a lonely coconut tree. Gatherin' coconuts was a problem 'cause of a dangerous man-eatin' shark named Dopey Dick."


Bugs: After all, a deal's a deal.

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Yosemite Sam Mel Blanc
Bugs Bunny Mel Blanc
Dopey Dick Mel Blanc

Locations

Objects

  • Sam's diary
  • Mallet
  • Coconut
  • Bat
  • 1,000 Ways to Prepare Coconuts
  • Tossed coconut salad (mentioned)
  • Fresh coconut milk (mentioned)
  • New England boiled coconut (mentioned)
  • Carrots
  • Cauldron pot
  • Ladle spoon
  • Matches
  • Bone
  • Safe
  • Surfboard
  • Balloon
  • Rock
  • Cookbook
  • Pike pole
  • Rowing oar paddle

Vehicles

  • Sam's wrecked ship
  • Bugs' raft

Production

Development

Music

The music was composed by Milt Franklyn.

Songs

  • "Where the Tradewinds Play" - Mel Blanc

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: April 28, 1956 in theatres

Behind the scenes

  • The title is a pun of 1719 adventure novel Robinson Crusoe.
  • Similar to Gorilla My Dreams, Bugs sings the song "Where the Tradewinds Play" while lost at sea.
  • Dopey Dick's name is a spoof of Moby Dick, the titular sperm whale from the 1851 novel of the same name.

Legacy

  • Though not included in the movie Daffy Duck's Fantastic Island, the opening scene from that film makes an homage to this cartoon; Daffy gets sick and tired of eating coconuts after being on a desert island for months.

Home availability

References

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