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Brian Damage · 05-25-2011, 10:53 PM

Did the masterminds behind Looney Tunes invent the concept of entertainment that appeals equally to children and adults? Maybe not, but they sure perfected it. The exploits of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Tweety Bird, and a menagerie of other beloved characters still achieves what most ''family entertainment'' can only dream of — they're hilarious, inventive, endlessly quotable, and totally iconic. That's all, folks! —Hillary Busis

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Marvo301 · 05-25-2011, 10:59 PM

I agree with everything you said with one caveat. I would put the Hanna Barbera library of cartoons on an equal level with the Looney Tunes cartoons. I grew up watching a lot of both and I find what you said about them appealing to both adults and children to be equally true of both sets of cartoons.

catlover79 · 05-26-2011, 01:34 AM

My five-year-old nephew is just getting into Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, Tom & Jerry, etc. He loves them!!! In fact, I met Bugs Bunny at the Indians/Red Sox game in Cleveland yesterday!

Marvo301 · 05-26-2011, 02:59 AM

I see Bugs has exchanged his usual carrot for a beer! What's up doc?

comedyfreak · 05-26-2011, 05:15 AM

I grew up watching both so to me they are equal.

tv star collector · 05-26-2011, 08:47 AM

I grew up watching the Hanna-Barbera cartoons (Ruff & Reddy, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Yogi Bear) during their original
runs (1957-1961). Later, I had a chance to see the Warner Bros. cartoons on ABC's The Bugs Bunny Show, in 1960). The reason both series are
equally good is that they had the same writers (Michael Maltese and Warren
Foster). They also both had top-notch actors (Mel Blanc and June Foray in
the Looney Tunes and Daws Butler and Don Messick in the H-B toons). The
big difference is that the Looney Tunes, a theatrical product, had beautiful
full animation; and the H-B shows had cheaper, limited animation designed
for television. Aesthetically, the former is more appealing. Still, there's a lot
to be said for the latter--considering the budget restraints Bill Hanna and Joe
Barbera had to work with. And both created great characters whose appeal has stood the test of time.

MrCleveland · 05-26-2011, 06:11 PM

I must agree as well, "Looney Tunes" poked fun at the pop culture during its time before "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons" ever did. This is probably the only cartoons that broght Disney to its knees once. (Though I think "Tom and Jerry" did a little by winning Oscars for their cartoons).

Besides...anyone can outgrow Mickey Mouse but they can't outgrow Bugs Bunny. (Donald Duck on the other hand...is outgrown less than Mickey)!

catlover79 · 05-26-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

I see Bugs has exchanged his usual carrot for a beer! What's up doc?

Probably because they don't sell carrots at the ballpark.

jimpickens · 05-28-2011, 02:21 AM

Loony Tunes, MGM, and Hanna Barbera are timeless classics too bad to the new LTs don't match up to their predecessors.

Regulus · 05-28-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Did the masterminds behind Looney Tunes invent the concept of entertainment that appeals equally to children and adults? Maybe not, but they sure perfected it. The exploits of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Tweety Bird, and a menagerie of other beloved characters still achieves what most ''family entertainment'' can only dream of — they're hilarious, inventive, endlessly quotable, and totally iconic. That's all, folks! —Hillary Busis

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dlemond · 05-28-2011, 07:52 PM

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05-25-2011, 10:53 PM	#1
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	I agree with everything you said with one caveat. I would put the Hanna Barbera library of cartoons on an equal level with the Looney Tunes cartoons. I grew up watching a lot of both and I find what you said about them appealing to both adults and children to be equally true of both sets of cartoons.
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05-26-2011, 08:47 AM	#6
tv star collector I Love Susie Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,486	Q I grew up watching the Hanna-Barbera cartoons (Ruff & Reddy, Huckleberry Hound, Quick Draw McGraw, Yogi Bear) during their original runs (1957-1961). Later, I had a chance to see the Warner Bros. cartoons on ABC's The Bugs Bunny Show, in 1960). The reason both series are equally good is that they had the same writers (Michael Maltese and Warren Foster). They also both had top-notch actors (Mel Blanc and June Foray in the Looney Tunes and Daws Butler and Don Messick in the H-B toons). The big difference is that the Looney Tunes, a theatrical product, had beautiful full animation; and the H-B shows had cheaper, limited animation designed for television. Aesthetically, the former is more appealing. Still, there's a lot to be said for the latter--considering the budget restraints Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera had to work with. And both created great characters whose appeal has stood the test of time.
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	I see Bugs has exchanged his usual carrot for a beer! What's up doc?

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MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I must agree as well, "Looney Tunes" poked fun at the pop culture during its time before "Family Guy" and "The Simpsons" ever did. This is probably the only cartoons that broght Disney to its knees once. (Though I think "Tom and Jerry" did a little by winning Oscars for their cartoons). Besides...anyone can outgrow Mickey Mouse but they can't outgrow Bugs Bunny. (Donald Duck on the other hand...is outgrown less than Mickey)!
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05-28-2011, 02:21 AM	#9
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,389	Loony Tunes, MGM, and Hanna Barbera are timeless classics too bad to the new LTs don't match up to their predecessors.