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This is a listing of all the animated shorts released by Warner Bros. under the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies banners between 1940 and 1949.

A total of 307 shorts were released during the 1940s.

1940

Title Series Director Characters Production number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Porky's Last Stand LT Bob Clampett Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 9158 January 6, 1940
  • DVD – All This, and Heaven Too (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
The Early Worm Gets the Bird MM Tex Avery 9103, BR 1318 January 13, 1940 Yes
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Africa Squeaks LT Bob Clampett Porky 9160 January 27, 1940 No
Mighty Hunters MM Chuck Jones 9363, BR 1314 January 27, 1940 Yes
  • Based on the 1922–41 Good Housekeeping illustrated stories, Canyon Kiddies, by Jimmy Swinnerton.
Busy Bakers MM Ben Hardaway
Cal Dalton
9153 February 10, 1940 Yes
  • Final cartoon directed by Ben Hardaway and Cal Dalton as Friz Freleng returned to Warner Bros.
Ali-Baba Bound LT Bob Clampett Porky 9364 February 17, 1940 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Elmer's Candid Camera MM Chuck Jones Elmer 9371 March 2, 1940 No
  • First appearance of Elmer Fudd.
Pilgrim Porky LT Bob Clampett Porky 9368 March 16, 1940 No
Cross Country Detours MM Tex Avery 9423 March 16, 1940 Yes
  • A small snippet of this short was cut in the re-release, which was restored in 2020.
Confederate Honey MM Friz Freleng Elmer 9365 March 30, 1940 No
  • First to have the finalized "That's all Folks!" ending.
  • First cartoon directed by Friz Freleng since his return from The Captain and the Kids.
Slap Happy Pappy LT Bob Clampett Porky 9370 April 13, 1940 No
The Bear's Tale MM Tex Avery 9369, BR 2-13 April 13, 1940 Yes
The Hardship of Miles Standish MM Friz Freleng Elmer 9373 April 27, 1940
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 2, Side 9 (unrestored, with the 1947-48 ending card)
  • VHS - Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "An Itch in Time" (unrestored)
No
Porky's Poor Fish LT Bob Clampett Porky 9372 April 27, 1940 No
You Ought to Be in Pictures LT Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 9366 May 18, 1940 No
Sniffles Takes a Trip MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 9367, BR 1315 May 25, 1940 Yes
A Gander at Mother Goose MM Tex Avery 9535 June 1, 1940 No
The Chewin' Bruin LT Bob Clampett Porky 9534 June 8, 1940 No
Tom Thumb in Trouble MM Chuck Jones 9425, BR 1175 June 8, 1940 Yes
Circus Today MM Tex Avery 9593 June 22, 1940 Yes
Porky's Baseball Broadcast LT Friz Freleng Porky 9536 July 6, 1940
  • DVD – Knute Rockne, All American (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
Little Blabbermouse MM Friz Freleng Little Blabbermouse 9159 July 6, 1940 Yes
The Egg Collector MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 9595 July 20, 1940 Yes
A Wild Hare MM Tex Avery Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 9617 July 27, 1940 Yes
  • First appearance of Bugs Bunny.
  • First pairing of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
  • Reissued as The Wild Hare.
  • Original titles restored for LaserDisc.
Ghost Wanted MM Chuck Jones 9537 August 10, 1940 No
Patient Porky LT Bob Clampett Porky 9538 August 24, 1940 No
Ceiling Hero MM Tex Avery 9561 August 24, 1940 No
Malibu Beach Party MM Friz Freleng 9633 September 14, 1940 No
  • Final cartoon with 1939-40 opening rendition of "Merrily We Roll Along".
  • First cartoon in the 1940-41 season.
Calling Dr. Porky LT Friz Freleng Porky 9616 September 21, 1940
  • VHS - Shokus Video Cartoon Collection III (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
Stage Fright MM Chuck Jones The Curious Puppies 9757 September 28, 1940 Yes
Prehistoric Porky LT Bob Clampett Porky 9614 October 12, 1940 No
Holiday Highlights MM Tex Avery 9637 October 12, 1940 No
Good Night Elmer MM Chuck Jones Elmer 9775, October 26, 1940
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 2, Side 10 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Cartoon Movie Stars - Elmer! (unrestored)
  • iTunes/Amazon Video (unrestored)
No
The Sour Puss LT Bob Clampett Porky 9634 November 2, 1940 No
Wacky Wild Life MM Tex Avery 9759, BR 1316 November 9, 1940 Yes
Bedtime for Sniffles MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 9635 November 23, 1940 Yes
Porky's Hired Hand LT Friz Freleng Porky 9636 November 30, 1940 No
Of Fox and Hounds MM Tex Avery Willoughby 9771, BR 1362 December 7, 1940
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 2, Side 9 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 10 - Canine Corps (unrestored)
Yes
  • First appearance of Willoughby.
The Timid Toreador LT Bob Clampett
Norman McCabe
Porky 9638 December 21, 1940
  • LaserDisc - Longitude and Looneytude: Globetrotting Looney Tunes Favorites (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Shop, Look and Listen MM Friz Freleng Little Blabbermouse 9639 December 21, 1940 No

1941

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Elmer's Pet Rabbit MM Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 9769 January 4, 1941 No
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Chuck Jones.
  • First and only cartoon where Bugs had a different voice, although he is still voiced by Mel Blanc.
Porky's Snooze Reel LT Bob Clampett
Norm McCabe
Porky 9772 January 11, 1941 No
  • Bob Clampett and Norm McCabe both directed this cartoon.
  • Only McCabe cartoon still under copyright.
The Fighting 69½th MM Friz Freleng 9773, BR 1319 January 18, 1941 Yes
Sniffles Bells the Cat MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 9855 February 1, 1941 Yes
The Haunted Mouse LT Tex Avery 9774 February 15, 1941
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 8 - Tex-Book Looney (unrestored)
No
  • First cartoon written by Michael Maltese.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Crackpot Quail MM Tex Avery Willoughby 9853 February 15, 1941 No
The Cat's Tale MM Friz Freleng 9859 March 1, 1941 Yes
Joe Glow, the Firefly LT Chuck Jones 9784 March 8, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Tortoise Beats Hare MM Tex Avery Bugs Bunny, Cecil Turtle 9937 March 15, 1941 No
Porky's Bear Facts LT Friz Freleng Porky 9866 March 29, 1941 No
Goofy Groceries MM Bob Clampett 9851 March 29, 1941 Yes
Toy Trouble MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 9949, BR 1176 April 12, 1941 Yes
Porky's Preview LT Tex Avery Porky 9808 April 19, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Trial of Mr. Wolf MM Friz Freleng 9939, BR 1364 April 26, 1941 Yes
  • This short was re-released twice in 1946 and 1954 under the Blue Ribbon program.
Porky's Ant LT Chuck Jones Porky 9888 May 10, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Farm Frolics MM Bob Clampett 9857, BR 1178 May 10, 1941 Yes
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • The Blue Ribbon reissue has a cut scene, which is present on the original version discovered in 2022.
Hollywood Steps Out MM Tex Avery 9951 May 24, 1941 Yes
A Coy Decoy LT Bob Clampett Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 9938 June 7, 1941 No
Hiawatha's Rabbit Hunt MM Friz Freleng Bugs, Elmer-like character 9953 June 7, 1941 Yes
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Friz Freleng.
  • First solo Bugs Bunny cartoon.
  • Blue Ribbon has Bugs on the WB shield,
  • Original opening and credits restored for 1995 dubbed version.
Porky's Prize Pony LT Chuck Jones Porky 9940 June 21, 1941
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 12 - Porky and Daffy (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Wacky Worm MM Friz Freleng 93 June 21, 1941 Yes
Meet John Doughboy LT Bob Clampett Porky 74 July 5, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Heckling Hare MM Tex Avery Bugs Bunny, Willoughby 75 July 5, 1941 No
  • Avery's departure happened shortly after when this cartoon was released.
Inki and the Lion MM Chuck Jones Inki, Mynah bird 79 July 19, 1941
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 3, Side 10 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 12 - Porky and Daffy (unrestored)
Yes
Aviation Vacation MM Tex Avery 91 August 2, 1941 No
We, the Animals - Squeak! LT Bob Clampett Porky 76 August 9, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Sport Chumpions MM Friz Freleng 77 August 16, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Henpecked Duck LT Bob Clampett Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 78 August 30, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Snowtime for Comedy MM Chuck Jones Two Curious Puppies 95, BR 1254 August 30, 1941 Yes
All This and Rabbit Stew MM Tex Avery (uncredited) Bugs 173 September 13, 1941 No
  • One of the "Censored Eleven"; the only one starring Bugs Bunny.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Notes to You LT Friz Freleng Porky Pig 174 September 20, 1941
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 5 - Musical Masterpieces (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
The Brave Little Bat MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 177, BR 1252 September 27, 1941 Yes
The Bug Parade MM Tex Avery 211, BR 1262 October 11, 1941 Yes
Robinson Crusoe Jr. LT Norm McCabe Porky 172 October 25, 1941 No
  • First cartoon directed by Norman McCabe alone.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Rookie Revue MM Friz Freleng 353 October 25, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Saddle Silly MM Chuck Jones 213 November 8, 1941 No
The Cagey Canary MM Tex Avery
Bob Clampett
225 November 22, 1941
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 3, Side 5 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 8 - Tex-book Looney (unrestored)
Yes
  • Planned by Tex Avery and finished by Bob Clampett.
Porky's Midnight Matinee LT Chuck Jones Porky 192 November 22, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Rhapsody in Rivets MM Friz Freleng 175, BR 1365 December 6, 1941 Yes
  • This cartoon was re-released twice in 1947 and 1954 under the Blue Ribbon program.
  • Nominated for an Oscar.
Wabbit Twouble MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 413 December 20, 1941 No
  • First use of the 'fat' Elmer Fudd, and the only 'fat' Elmer Fudd cartoon still under copyright.
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
Porky's Pooch LT Bob Clampett Porky 176 December 27, 1941 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.

1942

This year marks the beginning of production of color Looney Tunes. For this year and next, most would still be in black and white.

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Hop, Skip and a Chump MM Friz Freleng 223 January 3, 1942 Yes
Porky's Pastry Pirates LT Friz Freleng Porky 226 January 17, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Bird Came C.O.D. MM Chuck Jones Conrad 351 January 17, 1942 No
Aloha Hooey MM Tex Avery
Bob Clampett
227 January 31, 1942 No
  • Planned by Tex Avery and finished by Bob Clampett.
Who's Who in the Zoo LT Norm McCabe Porky 224 February 14, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Porky's Cafe LT Chuck Jones Porky Pig, Conrad 444 February 21, 1942
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 12 - Porky and Daffy (unrestored)
  • DVD - Porky Pig 101
No
  • Only cartoon to co-star Conrad and Porky.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Conrad the Sailor MM Chuck Jones Conrad, Daffy 415 February 28, 1942 No
Crazy Cruise MM Tex Avery
Bob Clampett
Bugs (cameo) 445 March 14, 1942 No
  • Planned by Tex Avery and finished by Bob Clampett.
The Wabbit Who Came to Supper MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 573 March 28, 1942 No
  • Features the 'fat' Elmer.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Saps in Chaps LT Friz Freleng 446 April 11, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Horton Hatches the Egg MM Bob Clampett 441 April 11, 1942 Yes
  • Based on the Dr. Seuss book of the same name.
Dog Tired MM Chuck Jones Two Curious Puppies 417 April 25, 1942 No
Daffy's Southern Exposure LT Norm McCabe Daffy 442 May 2, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Wacky Wabbit MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 603 May 2, 1942 No
  • Features the 'fat' Elmer.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Draft Horse MM Chuck Jones 575 May 9, 1942 No
Nutty News LT Bob Clampett Elmer Fudd (cameo) 772 May 23, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Lights Fantastic MM Friz Freleng 443 May 23, 1942 No
Hobby Horse Laffs LT Norm McCabe 768 June 6, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Hold the Lion, Please MM Chuck Jones Bugs 609 June 13, 1942 No
  • Bugs Bunny does not zoom in appearing on the Warner Bros. shield eating a carrot for reasons unknown.
Gopher Goofy LT Norm McCabe 440 June 27, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Double Chaser MM Friz Freleng Hector 607, BR 1181 June 27, 1942 Yes
Wacky Blackout LT Bob Clampett 778 July 11, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid MM Bob Clampett Beaky, Bugs 605 July 11, 1942 No
Foney Fables MM Friz Freleng 625 August 1, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Ducktators LT Norm McCabe 770 August 1, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Squawkin' Hawk MM Chuck Jones Henery 627 August 8, 1942
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 3, Side 3 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Looney Tunes - The Collector's Edition - Volume 14 - Cartoon Superstars (unrestored)
Yes
Eatin' on the Cuff or The Moth Who Came to Dinner LT Bob Clampett 798 August 22, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Fresh Hare MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 629 August 22, 1942
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 2, Side 2 (unrestored)
  • DVD - Captains of the Clouds (dubbed version)
  • VHS - Bugs Vs. Elmer (unrestored)
  • VHS - Here Comes Bugs (unrestored)
No
  • Final use of the 'fat' Elmer.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Impatient Patient LT Norm McCabe Daffy 774 September 5, 1942
  • VHS - Daffy Duck: Tales from the Duckside (unrestored)
No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Fox Pop MM Chuck Jones 721 September 5, 1942 Yes
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Dover Boys MM Chuck Jones Dover Boys 631 September 12, 1942 No
  • A.K.A.: The Dover Boys at Pimento University, or The Rivals of Roquefort Hall.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Hep Cat LT Bob Clampett Willoughby (Rosebud name) 776, BR 1177 October 3, 1942 Yes
  • First Looney Tunes short in color.
The Sheepish Wolf MM Friz Freleng 719, BR 1180 October 17, 1942 Yes
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Daffy Duckaroo LT Norm McCabe Daffy 802 October 24, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Hare-Brained Hypnotist MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 723 October 31, 1942 No
A Tale of Two Kitties MM Bob Clampett Babbit and Catstello, Tweety 725 November 21, 1942 Yes
My Favorite Duck LT Chuck Jones Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 1085, BR 1179 December 5, 1942 Yes
  • First pairing of Porky and Daffy in color.
Ding Dog Daddy MM Friz Freleng Willoughby 825 December 5, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Case of the Missing Hare MM Chuck Jones Bugs 829 December 12, 1942 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.

1943

  • Blue Ribbon re-releases start this year, cartoons from 1936-41 reissued in the 1943-44 and the first half of the 1944-45 season had their original credits cut, but the closing was kept. After the first half of the 1944-45 season, closings may have been kept depending on the year reissued.
  • All Looney Tunes are in black and white except where noted.
Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs MM Bob Clampett 827 January 16, 1943 No
  • Parody of Walt Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
  • One of the Censored Eleven.
Confusions of a Nutzy Spy LT Norm McCabe Porky 804 January 23, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Pigs in a Polka MM Friz Freleng 1100 February 6, 1943 Yes
  • Nominated for an Oscar.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Tortoise Wins by a Hare MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Cecil Turtle 915 February 20, 1943 No
To Duck .... or Not to Duck LT Chuck Jones Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd 800 March 6, 1943
  • DVD – TCM Spotlight Collection, Errol Flynn Adventures, Edge of Darkness, dubbed version
  • DVD – LTGC Volume 6, Disc 1
No
  • First cartoon to pair Daffy and Elmer.
  • Produced in color.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
The Fifth-Column Mouse MM Friz Freleng 913, BR 1182 March 6, 1943 Yes
  • Reissued as Fifth Column Mouse.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Flop Goes the Weasel MM Chuck Jones 1112 March 20, 1943 Yes
Hop and Go LT Norm McCabe 1054 March 27, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Super-Rabbit MM Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny 1029 April 3, 1943 No

The Unbearable Bear

MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 995, BR 1228 April 17, 1943 Yes
The Wise Quacking Duck LT Bob Clampett Daffy 1056 May 1, 1943 No
  • Produced in color.
Tokio Jokio LT Norm McCabe 1058 May 15, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • Final cartoon to be directed by Norm McCabe, as he was drafted into the Armed Forces.
  • No longer shown on television due to racial stereotyping.
Greetings Bait MM Friz Freleng 973 May 15, 1943 Yes
Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk MM Friz Freleng Bugs 993 June 12, 1943 No
The Aristo-cat MM Chuck Jones Hector, Claude, Hubie and Bertie 1031, BR 1229 June 19, 1943 Yes
  • First appearances of Hubie, Bertie and Claude Cat.
Yankee Doodle Daffy LT Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 1048 July 3, 1943 No
  • Produced in color.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Wackiki Wabbit MM Chuck Jones Bugs 1051 July 3, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Porky Pig's Feat LT Frank Tashlin Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny (cameo) 11-13 July 17, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • Final Porky Pig cartoon in black-and-white.
Tin Pan Alley Cats MM Bob Clampett 975 July 17, 1943 No
Scrap Happy Daffy LT Frank Tashlin Daffy 10-13 August 21, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • Final Daffy Duck cartoon in black-and-white.
Hiss and Make Up MM Friz Freleng 3-13 September 11, 1943 Yes
A Corny Concerto MM Bob Clampett Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 19-12 September 18, 1943 No
  • Parody of Walt Disney's Fantasia.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Fin 'n' Catty MM Chuck Jones Claude 21-12 October 23, 1943 Yes
Falling Hare MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, The Gremlin 8-13 October 30, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Inki and the Minah Bird MM Chuck Jones Inki, Mynah bird 23-12 November 13, 1943 Yes
  • In the public domain in the United States.
Daffy - The Commando LT Friz Freleng Daffy, Adolf Hitler 12-13 November 27, 1943 No
  • Produced in color.
  • In the public domain in the United States.
An Itch in Time MM Bob Clampett Elmer, Willoughby, A. Flea 24-12 December 4, 1943 Yes
Puss n' Booty LT Frank Tashlin 13-13 December 11, 1943 No
  • In the public domain in the United States.
  • Final Warner Bros. cartoon in black-and-white.

1944

Leon Schlesinger sold his cartoon studio to Warner Bros. in 1944, and Eddie Selzer took over as producer after Buckaroo Bugs was released.

Beginning this year, all cartoons are in color and all cartoons are under copyright.

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Little Red Riding Rabbit MM Friz Freleng Bugs 25-12 January 1, 1944 No
  • First cartoon in which Mel Blanc gets on-screen credit.
What's Cookin' Doc? MM Bob Clampett Bugs 22-12 January 8, 1944 No
Meatless Flyday MM Friz Freleng 1-13 January 29, 1944 No
Tom Turk and Daffy LT Chuck Jones Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tom Turk 1-14 February 12, 1944 No
Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears MM Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, Three Bears 2-13 February 26, 1944 No
  • First appearance of The Three Bears.
I Got Plenty of Mutton LT Frank Tashlin 2-14 March 11, 1944 No
The Weakly Reporter MM Chuck Jones 6-13 March 25, 1944 No
Tick Tock Tuckered LT Bob Clampett Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 3-13, BR 1184 April 8, 1944 Yes
Bugs Bunny Nips the Nips MM Friz Freleng Bugs 4-13 April 22, 1944 No
  • The inclusion of this short on the aforementioned VHS caused a media controversy when the Japanese American Citizens League objected to it, leading to the VHS and the Golden Age of Looney Tunes LaserDisc set being replaced with "Racketeer Rabbit". Already sold copies at the time were not affected.
  • No longer shown on television due to racial stereotyping.
Swooner Crooner LT Frank Tashlin Porky Pig 5-13 May 6, 1944 Yes
  • Nominated for an Oscar.
  • First Looney Tunes short to be reissued under the Blue Ribbon program.
Russian Rhapsody MM Bob Clampett 26-12 May 20, 1944 No
Duck Soup to Nuts LT Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 5-14, BR 1227 May 27, 1944 Yes
Angel Puss LT Chuck Jones 4-14 June 3, 1944 No
  • One of the Censored Eleven, and the only Looney Tunes short on the list.
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon with the "Direction" byline.
Slightly Daffy MM Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 20-12, BR 1224 June 17, 1944 Yes
Hare Ribbin' MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, 10-13 June 24, 1944 No
  • This film has 2 alternate endings, one shown as a feature on Volume 5 of the Golden Collection.
  • First cartoon to have Bugs Bunny's head appear after the WB shield.
Brother Brat LT Frank Tashlin Porky 6-14 July 15, 1944 No
  • First cartoon with Porky's face in the opening without Daffy.
  • Final Porky cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin.
Hare Force MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Willoughby (Sylvester name) 9-13 July 22, 1944 No
From Hand to Mouse LT Chuck Jones 3-14, BR 1255 August 5, 1944 Yes
Birdy and the Beast MM Bob Clampett Tweety, Hector, Prototype Sylvester 5-13 August 19, 1944 No
  • Final Merrie Melodies short to be produced by Leon Schlesinger.
  • Final appearance of the Sylvester prototype.
Buckaroo Bugs LT Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Red Hot Ryder 7-14 August 26, 1944 No
  • Final Warner Bros. cartoon to be produced by Leon Schlesinger.
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon in the Looney Tunes series.
Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears MM Friz Freleng 13-13, BR 1253 September 2, 1944 Yes
  • One of the "Censored Eleven", the only short to be produced by Eddie Selzer on this list.
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon to be produced by Eddie Selzer.
  • Only Censored Eleven short to not have its original titles survive.
Plane Daffy LT Frank Tashlin Daffy Duck, Hatta Mari 8-14 September 16, 1944 No
  • First cartoon with Daffy's face in the opening without Porky.
  • First Looney Tunes short to be produced by Eddie Selzer.
Lost and Foundling MM Chuck Jones Sniffles 1-14, BR 1187 September 30, 1944 Yes
Booby Hatched LT Frank Tashlin 9-14, BR 1185 October 14, 1944 Yes
The Old Grey Hare MM Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 11-13 October 28, 1944 No
The Stupid Cupid LT Frank Tashlin Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd 10-14, BR 1232 November 25, 1944 Yes
  • There is an ending for this short that is missing on all known copies.
Stage Door Cartoon MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 12-13 December 16, 1944 No
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon with the bylines "WARNER BROS. PICTURES INC." and "A WARNER BROS. CARTOON".

1945

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Odor-able Kitty LT Chuck Jones Pepé 8-13, BR 1230 January 6, 1945 Yes
Herr Meets Hare MM Friz Freleng Bugs, Adolf Hitler 7-13 January 13, 1945 No
  • First to credit "A WARNER BROS. CARTOON" on closing credits.
Draftee Daffy LT Bob Clampett Daffy 1-15 January 27, 1945 No
The Unruly Hare MM Frank Tashlin Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 4-14 February 10, 1945 No
Trap Happy Porky LT Chuck Jones Claude Cat, Hubie & Bertie, Hector, Porky Pig 9-15, BR 1186 February 24, 1945 Yes
Life with Feathers MM Friz Freleng Sylvester 2-14, BR 1231 March 24, 1945 Yes
Behind the Meat-Ball LT Frank Tashlin (uncredited) Hector, Fido 13-14 April 7, 1945 No
  • Final Looney Tunes cartoon with the 1941-45 opening rendition of "The Merry-Go Round Broke Down".
  • Final non-Bugs Bunny cartoon to have the bylines "WARNER BROS. PICTURES INC." and "Present" fade in.
Hare Trigger MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam 9-14 May 5, 1945 No
  • First appearance of Yosemite Sam.
  • First pairing of Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam.
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon with extended credits.
  • First Merrie Melodies cartoon with the 1945-55 opening rendition of "Merrily We Roll Along".
Ain't That Ducky LT Friz Freleng Daffy 14-14. BR 1313 May 19, 1945
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 3, Side 9 (unrestored)
  • VHS - Daffy Duck Cartoon Festival Featuring "Ain't that Ducky" (unrestored)
Yes
  • First Looney Tunes cartoon with the 1945-46 opening rendition of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down".
A Gruesome Twosome MM Bob Clampett Tweety, Captain and Schnooks, Hector 3-14 June 9, 1945 No
  • Final appearance of Tweety without feathers.
Tale of Two Mice LT Frank Tashlin Babbit and Catstello (mice versions) 7-15, BR 1309 June 30, 1945 Yes
  • Reissued as A Tale of Two Mice.
Wagon Heels MM Bob Clampett Porky Pig 6-14 July 28, 1945 No
Hare Conditioned LT Chuck Jones Bugs 5-14 August 11, 1945 No
Fresh Airedale MM Chuck Jones 12-15, BR 1259 August 25, 1945 Yes
Bashful Buzzard LT Bob Clampett Beaky 4-14, BR 1310 September 8, 1945 Yes
Peck Up Your Troubles MM Friz Freleng Sylvester, Hector 15-15, BR 1233 October 20, 1945 Yes
Hare Tonic LT Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd L-8-14 November 10, 1945 No
Nasty Quacks MM Frank Tashlin Daffy Duck, Melissa Duck 11-15 December 1, 1945 No
  • First appearance of Melissa Duck.

1946

Starting with "Hair-Raising Hare", the 1946-47 rings are used.

Starting with "Kitty Kornered", the writing "That's all Folks!" is featured on Looney Tunes shorts like the Merrie Melodies shorts.

Starting with "Rhapsody Rabbit", "Directed By" is used instead of "Direction" to credit directors.

Starting with "The Great Piggy Bank Robbery", new opening and ending renditions of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" are used until 1955.

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Book Revue LT Bob Clampett Daffy 8-15, BR 1234 January 5, 1946 Yes
  • Reissued as Book Review.
Baseball Bugs LT Friz Freleng Bugs 12-14 February 2, 1946 No
Holiday for Shoestrings MM Friz Freleng 7-14 February 23, 1946 Yes
Quentin Quail MM Chuck Jones Quentin Quail 6-15 March 2, 1946 No
Baby Bottleneck LT Bob Clampett Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Drunked stork 12-15, BR 1256 March 16, 1946 Yes
Hare Remover MM Frank Tashlin (uncredited) Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 10-14 March 23, 1946 No
  • Final Warner Bros. cartoon directed by Frank Tashlin.
Daffy Doodles LT Robert McKimson Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 13-15, BR 1307 April 6, 1946 Yes
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
Hollywood Canine Canteen MM Robert McKimson 11-14 April 20, 1946 No
Hush My Mouse LT Chuck Jones Sniffles 13-14, BR 1258 May 4, 1946 Yes
  • Final Looney Tunes cartoon with the 1939-46 Porky "drum" ending.
  • Final cartoon with the red rings, black background (1945-46 season).
Hair-Raising Hare MM Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, Gossamer 1-15 May 25, 1946 No
  • First appearance of Gossamer.
  • First cartoon to have red background, blue rings (1946-47 season).
Kitty Kornered LT Bob Clampett Porky Pig, Sylvester 1-16 June 8, 1946 No
  • First cartoon to co-star Porky and Sylvester.
  • Only Sylvester cartoon directed by Bob Clampett.
Hollywood Daffy MM Friz Freleng (uncredited) Daffy 2-15 June 22, 1946 No
Acrobatty Bunny LT Robert McKimson Bugs 3-15 June 29, 1946 No
  • First Bugs Bunny cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
The Eager Beaver MM Chuck Jones Eager Beaver 2-16, BR 1354 July 13, 1946 Yes
The Great Piggy Bank Robbery LT Bob Clampett Daffy, Porky (cameo) M-4-15 July 20, 1946 No
Bacall to Arms MM Bob Clampett(uncredited)(planned), Arthur Davis(uncredited)(finished) 1017 August 3, 1946 No
  • First cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
Of Thee I Sting LT Friz Freleng 3-16, BR 1260 August 17, 1946 Yes
Walky Talky Hawky MM Robert McKimson Foghorn Leghorn, Henery, Barnyard Dawg 4-16, BR 1353 August 31, 1946 Yes
Racketeer Rabbit LT Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny M-5-15 September 14, 1946 No
Fair and Worm-er MM Chuck Jones Pepe le Pew (cameo) 5-16, BR 1401 September 28, 1946 Yes
The Big Snooze LT Bob Clampett (uncredited) Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd L-6-16 October 5, 1946 No
  • Final Warner Bros. cartoon to be directed by Bob Clampett.
The Mouse-Merized Cat MM Robert McKimson Babbit and Catstello (mice versions) 7-15, BR 1404 October 19, 1946 Yes
Mouse Menace LT Arthur Davis Porky 1028, BR 1358 November 2, 1946 Yes
Rhapsody Rabbit MM Friz Freleng Bugs 1040 November 9, 1946 No
Roughly Squeaking LT Chuck Jones Claude, Hubie and Bertie, Hector 7-16, BR 1357 November 23, 1946 Yes

1947

Starting this year, some cartoons would be produced in Cinecolor instead of Technicolor due to a strike at the Technicolor studio[1]. By late 1949, all cartoons will be produced in 3-hue Technicolor.

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
One Meat Brawl MM Robert McKimson Barnyard, Porky 1015, BR 1360 January 18, 1947 Yes
The Goofy Gophers LT Arthur Davis Goofy Gophers,
Bugs Bunny (cameo)
1021, BR 1375 January 25, 1947 Yes
  • First appearance of the Goofy Gophers.
  • Planned by Bob Clampett and finished by Arthur Davis.
The Gay Anties MM Friz Freleng 8-15, BR 1351 February 15, 1947 Yes
Scent-imental over You LT Chuck Jones Pepé 1016, BR 1356 March 8, 1947 Yes
A Hare Grows in Manhattan MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Hector 1020 March 22, 1947 No
  • Only cartoon to co-star of Bugs and Hector.
Birth of a Notion LT Robert McKimson Daffy Duck 1018, BR 1352 April 12, 1947 Yes
  • Planned by Bob Clampett, finished by Robert McKimson.
Tweetie Pie MM Friz Freleng Sylvester, Tweety 1026, BR 1374 May 3, 1947 Yes
  • First pairing of Sylvester and Tweety.
  • Planned by Bob Clampett, finished by Friz Freleng.
  • First Warner Bros. cartoon to win an Oscar
  • First Tweety cartoon directed by Friz Freleng.
Rabbit Transit LT Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Cecil Turtle 1025 May 10, 1947 No
Hobo Bobo MM Robert McKimson Bobo Elephant, Mynah Bird 1022, BR 1359 May 17, 1947 Yes
Along Came Daffy LT Friz Freleng Daffy Duck, Yosemite Sam 1019, BR 1355 June 7, 1947 Yes
Inki at the Circus MM Chuck Jones Inki, Mynah bird 1029, BR 1376 June 21, 1947 Yes
Easter Yeggs LT Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 1027 June 28, 1947 No
  • First Elmer Fudd cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
Crowing Pains LT Robert McKimson Foghorn, Barnyard Dawg. Henery, Sylvester 1030, BR 1371 July 12, 1947 Yes
  • First Sylvester cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
  • Only pairing of Foghorn Leghorn and Sylvester in the Golden Age.
A Pest in the House MM Chuck Jones Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd 1024 August 2, 1947 No
The Foxy Duckling MM Arthur Davis 1031, BR 1366 August 23, 1947 Yes
House Hunting Mice LT Chuck Jones Hubie and Bertie 1049, BR 1370 September 6, 1947 Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, the first Looney Tunes short to be in Cinecolor, and re-released in Technicolor.
Little Orphan Airedale LT Chuck Jones Charlie, Porky Pig, Rags McMutt 1032, 1411 October 4, 1947 Yes
Doggone Cats MM Arthur Davis Sylvester, Wellington 1054, BR 1401 October 25, 1947 Yes
  • Reissued as Dog Gone Cats.
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
Slick Hare MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 1033 November 1, 1947 No
Mexican Joyride LT Arthur Davis Daffy 1034 November 29, 1947 No
Catch as Cats Can MM Arthur Davis Sylvester 1038 December 6, 1947 No
A Horse Fly Fleas LT Robert McKimson A. Flea 1060, BR 1410 December 13, 1947 Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.

1948

"Haredevil Hare" marks the final color Warner Bros. cartoon to be part of the Associated Artists Productions package. Warner Bros. would keep the rest of the color cartoons for their own television packages (known as the "post-1948" package).

The byline "Color by Technicolor" starts being used in "Bugs Bunny Rides Again".

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Gorilla My Dreams LT Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny, Gruesome Gorilla 1036 January 3, 1948 No
  • First appearance of Gruesome Gorilla.
Two Gophers from Texas MM Arthur Davis Goofy Gophers 1066, BR 1403 January 17, 1948 Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
A Feather in His Hare LT Chuck Jones Bugs 1023 February 7, 1948 No
What Makes Daffy Duck LT Arthur Davis Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd 1069 February 14, 1948 No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
What's Brewin', Bruin? LT Chuck Jones Three Bears 1035, BR 1372 February 26, 1948 Yes
Daffy Duck Slept Here MM Robert McKimson Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 1039 March 6, 1948 No
A Hick a Slick and a Chick MM Arthur Davis 1073 March 13, 1948 No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
Back Alley Oproar MM Friz Freleng Elmer, Sylvester 1037, BR 1377 March 27, 1948 Yes
  • Color remake of Notes to You (1941).
  • First pairing of Elmer Fudd & Sylvester.
I Taw a Putty Tat MM Friz Freleng Sylvester, Tweety, Hector 1072, BR 1407 April 3, 1948[2] Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
  • The Turner "dubbed" versions of this short are censored.
Rabbit Punch MM Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, The Crusher 1043 April 10, 1948 No
  • First appearance of the Crusher.
Hop, Look and Listen LT Robert McKimson Hippety Hopper, Sylvester, Hector 1042, BR 1373 April 17, 1948
  • LaserDisc - GALT Volume 2, Side 9 (unrestored)
  • DVD – LTSS Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem
Yes
  • First appearance of Hippety Hopper.
  • Original titles restored for 1995 Turner "dubbed" version.
Nothing but the Tooth MM Arthur Davis Porky 1041 May 1, 1948 No
Buccaneer Bunny LT Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam 1047 May 8, 1948 No
Bone Sweet Bone MM Arthur Davis 1082, BR 1404 May 22, 1948 Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
Bugs Bunny Rides Again MM Friz Freleng Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam 1050 June 12, 1948 No
The Rattled Rooster LT Arthur Davis 1048, BR 1402 June 26, 1948 Yes
The Up-Standing Sitter LT Robert McKimson Daffy, Hector 1087 July 3, 1948 No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
The Shell Shocked Egg MM Robert McKimson 1045, BR 1368 July 10, 1948 Yes
Haredevil Hare LT Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny, Marvin the Martian 1052 July 24, 1948 No
  • First appearance of Marvin the Martian.
  • Last short in the Associated Artists Productions library of Warner Bros. Cartoons.
You Were Never Duckier MM Charles M. Jones Daffy Duck, Henery Hawk 1046, BR 1369 August 7, 1948 Yes
  • First short in the "post-1948 library" of Warner Bros. Cartoons.
Dough Ray Me-ow MM Arthur Davis Heathcliff and Louie 1088 August 14, 1948 No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
Hot Cross Bunny MM Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny 1053 August 21, 1948 Yes
The Pest That Came to Dinner LT Arthur Davis Porky Pig 1051, BR 1506 September 11, 1948 Yes
Hare Splitter MM I. Freleng Bugs Bunny 1059, BR 1501 September 25, 1948 Yes
Odor of the Day LT Arthur Davis Pepé, Wellington 1093 October 2, 1948 No
  • Only Pepé Le Pew cartoon to be directed by Arthur Davis.
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
The Foghorn Leghorn MM Robert McKimson Foghorn, Henery 1057, BR 1405 October 9, 1948 Yes
A-Lad-In His Lamp LT Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny 1065 October 23, 1948
  • VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition - Volume 4: Daffy Doodles (unrestored)
No
Daffy Dilly MM Charles M. Jones Daffy Duck 1064, BR 1413 October 30, 1948 Yes
  • Produced in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
Kit for Cat LT I. Freleng Elmer Fudd, Sylvester 1055, BR 1407 November 6, 1948
  • VHS - Wideo Wabbit (1998 dubbed version, with original titles and end card)
  • DVD – LTGC Volume 1, Disc 4 (blue ribbon ending)
Yes
The Stupor Salesman LT Arthur Davis Daffy Duck 1058 November 20, 1948 No
Riff Raffy Daffy LT Arthur Davis Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 1079 November 27, 1948 No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
My Bunny Lies over the Sea MM Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny 1062 December 4, 1948 Yes
Scaredy Cat MM Charles M. Jones Porky Pig, Sylvester 1056, BR 1412 December 18, 1948 Yes

1949

Title Series Director Characters Production Number Release date Availability Blue Ribbon Notes
Wise Quackers LT I. Freleng Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd 1063 January 1, 1949 Yes
Hare Do MM I. Freleng Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd 1068 January 15, 1949 No
  • Final cartoon where Bugs sits on the WB shield.
Holiday for Drumsticks MM Arthur Davis Daffy Duck, Tom Turk 1096 January 22, 1949
  • VHS - The Stars of Space Jam: Daffy Duck (unrestored)
No
  • Produced in Cinecolor.
Awful Orphan MM Charles M. Jones Charlie, Porky Pig 1067, BR 1516 January 29, 1949 Yes
Porky Chops LT Arthur Davis Porky Pig 1061 February 12, 1949 No
Mississippi Hare LT Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny, Colonel Shuffle 1071, BR 1508 February 26, 1949 Yes
  • First appearance of Colonel Shuffle.
Paying the Piper LT Robert McKimson Porky Pig 1070, BR 1451 March 12, 1949 Yes
Daffy Duck Hunt LT Robert McKimson Barnyard Dawg, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig 1078, BR 1458 March 26, 1949 Yes
Rebel Rabbit MM Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny 1074, BR 1517 April 9, 1949 Yes
Mouse Wreckers LT Charles M. Jones Claude, Hubie and Bertie, Hector 1076, BR 1452 April 23, 1949 Yes
  • Nominated for an Oscar.
High Diving Hare LT I. Freleng Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam 1077 April 30, 1949 Yes
The Bee-Deviled Bruin MM Charles M. Jones The Three Bears 1084 May 14, 1949 *Blu-ray - LTCC Volume 1 Yes
Curtain Razor LT I. Freleng Porky Pig 1081 May 21, 1949 No
  • Retitled Show Stopper on some television airings.
Bowery Bugs MM Arthur Davis Bugs Bunny 1085 June 4, 1949 Yes
  • Only Bugs Bunny cartoon to be directed by Arthur Davis.
Mouse Mazurka MM I. Freleng Sylvester 1075, BR 1460 June 11, 1949 Yes
Long-Haired Hare LT Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny 1080 June 25, 1949 No
Henhouse Henery LT Robert McKimson Foghorn, Henery 1090, BR 1454 July 2, 1949 Yes
Knights Must Fall MM I. Freleng Bugs Bunny 1086 July 16, 1949 Yes
Bad Ol' Putty Tat MM I. Freleng Sylvester, Tweety 1095., BR 1462 July 23, 1949 Yes
The Grey Hounded Hare LT Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny 1083 August 6, 1949 Yes
Often an Orphan MM Charles M. Jones Charlie, Porky Pig 1098 August 13, 1949 Yes
The Windblown Hare LT Robert McKimson Bugs Bunny 1094 August 27, 1949 No
Dough for the Do-Do MM I. Freleng (uncredited) Porky Pig 1044, BR 1453 September 3, 1949 Yes
  • Color remake of Porky in Wackyland (1938).
  • Produced in Cinecolor, final Warner Bros. cartoon in Cinecolor, re-released in Technicolor.
Fast and Furry-ous LT Charles M. Jones Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner 1091, BR 1455 September 17, 1949 Yes
Each Dawn I Crow MM I. Freleng Elmer Fudd 1092, BR 1461 September 24, 1949
  • DVD – Each Dawn I Die (unrestored)
  • iTunes/Amazon Video (unrestored)
Yes
Frigid Hare MM Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny, Playboy 1089 October 8, 1949 No
Swallow the Leader LT Robert McKimson 1100, BR 1456 October 15, 1949 Yes
Bye, Bye Bluebeard MM Arthur Davis Porky Pig 1101 October 22, 1949 Yes
  • Final Warner Bros. cartoon until 1962 to be directed by Arthur Davis, as the studio dissolved his unit due to a budget problem.
For Scent-imental Reasons LT Charles M. Jones Pepé, Penelope 1104, BR 1457 November 12, 1949 Yes
Hippety Hopper MM Robert McKimson Hippety, Sylvester, Hector the Bulldog 1097, BR 1463 November 19, 1949 Yes
Which Is Witch LT I. Freleng Bugs Bunny 1099 December 3, 1949 No
Bear Feat LT Charles M. Jones The Three Bears 1113, BR 1459 December 10, 1949 Yes
Rabbit Hood MM Charles M. Jones Bugs Bunny 1102 December 24, 1949 Yes
A Ham in a Role LT Robert McKimson Goofy Gophers 1106 December 31, 1949 Yes

Private Snafu shorts

Main article: Private Snafu
Main article: List of Private Snafu shorts

All of these shorts are in the public domain.

Title Director Release date DVD availability Note
Coming!! Snafu Chuck Jones June 1, 1943 LTGC Volume 5, Disc 3
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Gripes Friz Freleng July 1943 LTGC Volume 5, Disc 3
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Spies Chuck Jones August 1943 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4;
Private Snafu Golden Classics
The Goldbrick Frank Tashlin September 1, 1943 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
The Infantry Blues Chuck Jones September 1, 1943 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Fighting Tools Bob Clampett October 1, 1943 Private Snafu Golden Classics

Cameo of Daffy Duck.

The Home Front Frank Tashlin November 1, 1943 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Rumors Friz Freleng December 1, 1943 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Booby Traps Bob Clampett January 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Snafuperman Friz Freleng March 1, 1944 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 4
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Private Snafu vs. Malaria Mike Chuck Jones March 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
A Lecture on Camouflage Chuck Jones April 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Gas Chuck Jones May 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics

Cameo of Bugs Bunny.

Going Home Chuck Jones Unreleased,
(Planned for 1944)
Private Snafu Golden Classics The often-quoted "Coming Home" is a non-existent title. It refers to "Going Home" - "Coming Home" was a result of an old typo.[3]
The Chow Hound Frank Tashlin June 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Censored Frank Tashlin July 1, 1944 LTGC Volume 4, Disc 2
Private Snafu Golden Classics
Outpost Chuck Jones August 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Payday Friz Freleng September 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Three Brothers Friz Freleng September 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics

Cameo of Bugs Bunny.

Target Snafu Friz Freleng October 1, 1944 Private Snafu Golden Classics
In the Aleutians – Isles of Enchantment Chuck Jones February 1, 1945 Private Snafu Golden Classics
It's Murder She Says Chuck Jones February 1, 1945 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Hot Spot Friz Freleng July 1, 1945 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Operation Snafu Friz Freleng October 1, 1945 Private Snafu Golden Classics
No Buddy Atoll Chuck Jones October 1, 1945 Private Snafu Golden Classics
Secrets of the Caribbean Chuck Jones Unreleased
(planned for 1945)
Master given to the Army[3]
Lost cartoon

Note: Private Snafu Cartoons, made by UPA, MGM, and Harman-Ising studio (in 1940's) are not listed.

Seaman Hook shorts (made for the U.S. Navy in 1945)

These titles are in the public domain, and are available at no charge from YouTube and the Internet Archive.

Title Director Release date LTGC availability (all as special features) Notes
The Good Egg Chuck Jones November 15, 1945 Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5
The Return of Mr. Hook Robert McKimson November 15, 1945 Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5
Tokyo Woes Robert Clampett November 15, 1945 Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5

Notes

  • "Take Heed Mr. Tojo" is the first cartoon in the Hook series produced at Walter Lantz studio and released in December 1944.

Miscellaneous shorts

Title Director Release date DVD & Blu-ray availability Notes
Any Bonds Today? Bob Clampett April 2, 1942 LTGC Volume 1, Disc 3 (part of ToonHeads: The Lost Cartoons) (edited) Bugs, Elmer, and Porky all appear
Point Rationing of Foods Chuck Jones February 25, 1943 LTGC Volume 3, Disc 3, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Documentary with limited animation
Dive Bombing Crashes 1945 Only entry in the Navy's Flight Safety Training film series made by Warner Bros.
So Much for So Little Chuck Jones January 1, 1949 LTGC Volume 2, Disc 4, Academy Awards Animation Collection: 15 Winners, Academy Awards Animation Collection, Disc 1, LTPC Volume 1, Disc 3 (special feature) Theatrically screened
  • Jasper Goes Hunting is a George Pal Puppetoon stop-motion animation film with a brief standard animation cameo appearance of Bugs Bunny (animated by Robert McKimson), released by Paramount Pictures in 1944.

References



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