Anthony’s Animation Talk

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  Join us as we delve into the 1948 classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'Daffy Dilly,' directed by Chuck Jones. Released on October 30, 1948, and reissued on August 18, 1956, this episode explores Daffy Duck's humorous attempt to make a millionaire tycoon laugh. Alongside co-host @blugene...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review 'A Lad in His Lamp,' a Looney Tunes classic released on October 23, 1948, and directed by Bob McKimson. Joined by guest and fellow 'genie' S. C. McPeter, we delve into the plot where Bugs Bunny encounters a genie and travels to Baghdad, encountering var...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we delve into the classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'The Foghorn Leghorn,' initially released on October 9, 1948, with a reissue on December 24, 1955. Directed by Bob McKimson, it's the 536th in the series. Alongside my friend Manny Cruz, we discuss the character's de...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the classic Looney Tunes short 'Odor of the Day,' directed by Art Davis and released on October 2, 1948. Joined by guest Dave Germain, we discuss the unique elements of the cartoon, including whether the skunk character is indeed Pepe Le Pew and the cle...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the 1948 Looney Tunes cartoon 'Hare Splitter,' directed by Frizz Freeling. Joined by my friend @blugenesi we discuss the quirky plot where Bugs Bunny and Casper vie for Daisy Lou's affection, leading Bugs to disguise himself as Daisy. Here we explore it...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the 1948 Looney Tunes cartoon 'The Pest That Came to Dinner,' reissued in 1959. We discuss the main plot involving Porky Pig and the world's biggest termite, Pierre, as well as the exterminator's futile attempts to get rid of Pierre. Joining me is Manny...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, we delve into 'Hot Cross Bunny', the 532nd cartoon in the series, released on August 21, 1948, and reissued in November 1959. In this short Bugs Bunny finds himself in a mind-swapping experiment orchestrated by a doctor. We explore the historical cont...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format. In this review video, we delve into the Looney Tunes cartoon 'Dough Ray Me-Ow', released on August 14, 1948, and directed by Art Davis. Joined by my friend FoxInAFiX, we discuss why this cartoon is my absolute favourite, highlighting its hilarious plot involving Heathcliff the cat...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the Looney Tunes short 'You Were Never Duckier,' released on August 7, 1948, and directed by Chuck Jones. Joined by my friend Matt Hunter, we discuss its plot, where Daffy Duck disguises himself as a rooster for a poultry show to win a higher prize. We...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review 'Haredevil Hare,' a 1948 Looney Tunes short directed by Chuck Jones. This cartoon marks the first appearance of Marvin the Martian and his sidekick K-9. We delve into its historical context, animation, and notable trivia, with special insights from Jona...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we delve into 'The Shell Shocked Egg,' a Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Bob McKimson, originally released on July 10, 1948, with a reissue on November 27, 1954. Joined by @blugenesi, we provide a brief synopsis of the story, which features a wandering half-hatc...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode of the Looney Tunes review video series, join me and my friend S. C. McPeter as we discuss the 1948 cartoon 'The Upstanding Sitter', directed by Bob McKimpson. We'll provide a synopsis, share intriguing trivia, and give our personal reviews and ratings of this nos...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review episode, I am joined by my friend S.C. McPeter to discuss 'The Rattled Rooster,' a cartoon released on June 26, 1948, and reissued on October 22, 1955 directed by Art Davis. We explore the synopsis which involves a rooster's comical misadventures in tr...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this detailed review, I dive into the 1948 Warner Bros. cartoon 'Bugs Bunny Rides Again,' directed by Friz Freleng. Joined by Manny Cruz @thetooneytenor, we discuss key trivia and background details such as the references to Gary Cooper and the Jack Benny's sketch, animation r...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, we delve into 'Bone Sweet Bone,' released on May 22, 1948, with a reissue on January 21, 1956. Directed by Art Davies, it's the 524th Looney Tunes cartoon. The story revolves around a palaeontologist and his dog Shep's quest to retrieve a misplaced di...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'Buccaneer Bunny' from 1948, directed by Friz Freleng. Joining the discussion is Matt Hunter who shares trivia and favourite scenes, including the root beer parody, reused gags, and Mel Blanc's exceptional voice acting....

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, we review the Looney Tunes cartoon 'Nothing But The Tooth,' released on May 1, 1948. Directed by Art Davis, this is the 523rd cartoon in the series. The plot follows Porky as he ventures into the Wild West and is pursued by a timid Native American looking to scalp...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the Looney Tunes cartoon 'Hop, Look and Listen' released on April 17, 1948, and reissued on June 4, 1955, as part of the Blue Ribbon series. Directed by Bob McKimson, this 521st cartoon in the series features the first appearance of Hippity Hopper. We d...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, we discuss the 1948 cartoon 'Rabbit Punch,' directed by Chuck Jones. We delve into the plot where Bugs Bunny ends up facing the champ in a boxing match, the first appearance of the character Crusher, and the use of various musical pieces like John Phi...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this video, we delve into 'I Taw a Putty Tat,' a 1948 Looney Tunes cartoon directed by Friz Freleing. Joined by my friend Manny Cruz, we discuss the plot, noteworthy trivia, and the changes in Tweety's character from aggressive in Clampett's shorts to more passive in Freleng's...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we delve into a review of the classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'Back Alley Opera,' directed by Frizz Freleng. Released on March 27, 1948, and reissued on February 5, 1955, this cartoon is the 518th in the series. We compare it to its earlier version 'Notes to You,' a...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this Looney Tunes review, we take a look at 'A Hick, A Slick, and A Chick,' directed by Art Davies and released on March 13, 1948. We discuss the plot, which revolves around a hick mouse named Elmo competing with a slick mouse named Blackie for the affections of Daisy Lu. Join...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this episode, we review the classic Looney Tunes cartoon 'Daffy Duck Slept Here,' released on March 6, 1948, and directed by Bob McKimson. The plot revolves around Porky Pig needing a hotel room during convention season and ending up sharing it with Daffy Duck, resulting in co...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  W review the Looney Tunes short 'What's Brewin' Bruin,' released on February 28, 1948, and directed by Chuck Jones. We discuss the plot, where the Three Bears prepare for hibernation but are constantly disturbed. Join us for an in-depth discussion and share your thoughts in the c...

Video version available on YouTube. Please note that certain sections may not translate well to the audio only format.  In this review video, we dive into the classic Looney Tunes short 'What Makes Daffy Duck', released on February 14, 1948, and directed by Art Davis. Join us as we discuss the cartoon's plot involving Daffy Duck outsmarting Elmer Fudd and a hungry fox during duck season. We'll als...