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'''''The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special''''' is an animated television special | '''''The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special''''' is an animated television special starring [[Bugs Bunny]] and characters from the ''[[Looney Tunes (theatrical shorts)|Looney Tunes]]''/''[[Merrie Melodies (theatrical shorts)|Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical shorts. It was broadcast on [[October 26]], [[1980]] on CBS. It was written by [[Jack Enyart]] and [[Hal Geer]], and directed by [[Gerry Chiniquy]]. | ||
Presented as an [[wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock|Alfred Hitchcock]]-style whodunit, the program focuses on Inspector [[Elmer Fudd]], who is mistakenly arrested by | Presented as an [[wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock|Alfred Hitchcock]]-style whodunit, the program focuses on Inspector [[Elmer Fudd]], who is mistakenly arrested by Bugs for the bank robber known as "the tall, dark, stranger". | ||
Like most '' | Like most ''Looney Tunes'' specials of the time, it consists of clips from classic cartoons linked with new original animation. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
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==Memorable quotes== | ==Memorable quotes== | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
* Porky's introduction is a parallel to Alfred Hitchcock's signature entrance in | * Porky's introduction is a parallel to Alfred Hitchcock's signature entrance in the anthology TV series, ''[[wikipedia:Alfred Hitchcock Presents|Alfred Hitchcock Presents]]'' | ||
==Home availability== | ==Home availability== | ||
* In the United States: | * In the United States: | ||
** [[1993]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special'' on VHS. | ** [[1993]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special (VHS)|The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special]]'' on VHS. | ||
[[Category:1980]] | [[Category:1980]] | ||
[[Category:DePatie-Freleng Enterprises]] | [[Category:DePatie-Freleng Enterprises]] | ||
[[Category:TV specials]] | [[Category:TV specials]] |
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Production company | DePatie-Freleng Enterprises |
Release date | February 23, 1978 |
Run time | 24 minutes |
Starring | Mel Blanc |
Executive producer(s) | Hal Geer |
Producer(s) | Jean MacCurdy (associate producer) |
Music composed by | Harper MacKay |
Story by | Jack Enyart Hal Geer |
Director(s) | Gerry Chiniquy |
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The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special is an animated television special starring Bugs Bunny and characters from the Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies theatrical shorts. It was broadcast on October 26, 1980 on CBS. It was written by Jack Enyart and Hal Geer, and directed by Gerry Chiniquy.
Presented as an Alfred Hitchcock-style whodunit, the program focuses on Inspector Elmer Fudd, who is mistakenly arrested by Bugs for the bank robber known as "the tall, dark, stranger".
Like most Looney Tunes specials of the time, it consists of clips from classic cartoons linked with new original animation.
Summary
Cartoons featured
- "Bugs and Thugs"
- "Baby Buggy Bunny"
- "Big House Bunny"
- "Operation: RABBIT"
- "COMpressed Hare"
- "All A Bir-r-r-d"
- "Catty Cornered"
- "Hare Lift"
Memorable quotes
Characters
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Organizations
Locations
Objects
Vehicles
Behind the scenes
- Porky's introduction is a parallel to Alfred Hitchcock's signature entrance in the anthology TV series, Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Home availability
- In the United States:
- 1993: Warner Home Video releases The Bugs Bunny Mystery Special on VHS.