Behind the Tunes: Once Upon A Looney Tune

Oct 30, 2007

0h 10m

★ 6.3

Overview

A look at the fairy tale-based Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, starring characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and more.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

New Wave Entertainment

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Cast

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Jerry Beck

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Paul Dini

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Mark Evanier

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Eric Goldberg

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Ray Harryhausen

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Mark Kausler

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Keith Scott

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