Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies filmography (1960–1969)

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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 1960 and 1969.A total of 147 shorts were released during the 1960s.

1960

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
856Fastest with the MostestLTChuck JonesKen Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Ben Washam,
Keith Darling
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJanuary 9, 1960
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show, Volume 5
  • VHS - Looney Tunes Classic Collection (WHSmith Exclusive Video) (United Kingdom only)
  • VHS - Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition Volume 14: Cartoon Superstars
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
857West of the PesosMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Mouse SeñoritaJanuary 23, 1960
858Horse HareLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Art Davis
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Commander, Geronimo, Indian Chief, MuleFebruary 13, 1960
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 12
  • Currently not shown on television, due to negative stereotyping.
859Wild Wild WorldMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Cave DarrowayFebruary 27, 1960
860Goldimouse and the Three CatsLTFriz FrelengVirgil Ross,
Art Davis,
Gerry Chiniquy
Sylvester, Sylvester Junior, Mrs. Cat, GoldimouseMarch 19, 1960
861Person to BunnyMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Art Davis,
Virgil Ross
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Cedric R. BurrowsApril 1, 1960
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon pairing Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd.
  • Final WB cartoon to feature Arthur Q. Bryan as Elmer Fudd.
862Who Scent You?LTChuck JonesKeith Darling,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Ben Washam
Pepé Le Pew, Penelope PussycatApril 23, 1960
863Hyde and Go TweetMMFriz FrelengArt Davis,
Gerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross
Sylvester, Tweety, Dr. JekyllMay 14, 1960
  • Laserdisc - Looney Tunes: After Dark: Ghoul, Ghost and Goblin Cartoon Classics
  • VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection: Sylvester and Tweety's Crazy Capers
  • VHS - Looney Tunes Presents: Marvin the Martian & K-9: 50 Years on Earth!
  • VHS - Looney Tunes Presents: Marvin the Martian: Space Tunes (reissue version)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
864Rabbit's FeatLTChuck JonesKen Harris,
Richard Thompson
Bugs Bunny, Wile E. CoyoteJune 4, 1960
  • VHS - The Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote: The Scrapes of Wrath
  • Blu-ray/Digital - Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, Disc 3
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
865Crockett-Doodle-DoMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Foghorn Leghorn, Egghead Jr.June 25, 1960
866Mouse and GardenLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Art Davis,
Virgil Ross
Sylvester, Sam Cat, MouseJuly 16, 1960
867Ready, Woolen and AbleMMChuck JonesKen Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Ben Washam
Ralph Wolf and Sam SheepdogJuly 30, 1960
  • VHS - Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection: Road Runner vs. Wile E. Coyote: The Classic Chase
  • VHS - Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote: Chariots of Fur (and Five Other Cartoons)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (480p)
868Mice FolliesLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Ralph Crumden, Ned Morton, Alice Crumden, Trixie MortonAugust 20, 1960
869From Hare to HeirMMFriz FrelengArt Davis,
Gerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite SamSeptember 3, 1960
870The Dixie FryerMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Foghorn Leghorn, Pappy and ElvisSeptember 24, 1960
  • Digital: Foghorn Leghorn
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
871Hopalong CasualtyLTChuck JonesTom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerOctober 8, 1960
  • VHS - Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote: The Scrapes of Wrath
  • Laserdisc - Road Runner Vs. Wile E. Coyote: If At First You Don'y Succeed...
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
872Trip for TatMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Tom Ray
Sylvester, Tweety, GrannyOctober 29, 1960
  • Laserdisc - Longitude and Looneytude: Globe Trotting Looney Tunes Favorites
873Dog Gone PeopleMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Tom Ray
Elmer Fudd, Rupert the Dog, E.J. CrabtreeNovember 12, 1960
874High NoteLTChuck JonesRichard Thompson,
Ken Harris
Various Musical Notes, Drunken Musical NoteDecember 3, 1960
875Lighter Than HareMMFriz FrelengVirgil Ross,
Art Davis,
Gerry Chiniquy
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite SamDecember 17, 1960

1961

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
876Cannery WoeLTRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
Tom Ray,
Harry Love (effects)
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, José, Manuel, Mayor RatonJanuary 7, 1961
877Zip 'N SnortMMChuck JonesBob Bransford,
Ken Harris,
Tom Ray,
Richard Thompson
Wile E. and Road RunnerJanuary 21, 1961
  • Laserdisc - Stars of Space Jam Disc 2, Side 2
  • VHS, DVD - Stars of Space Jam: Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote
  • VHS – Warner Bros. Cartoons Golden Jubilee 24 Karat Collection: Road Runner Vs. Wile E. Coyote: The Classic Chase
  • DVD - Saturday Morning Cartoons: The 1960s: Volume 2]]
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (480p)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
878Hoppy DazeLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray,
Harry Love (effects)
Hippety Hopper, Sylvester, Gruff CatFebruary 11, 1961
  • DVD – Looney Tunes Super Stars' Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (restored, PAL broadcast master)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
879The Mouse on 57th StreetMMChuck JonesKen Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford
Little Brown Mouse, Police, Spiffany's Man, MuldoonFebruary 25, 1961
880Strangled EggsMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Tom Ray
Foghorn Leghorn, Henery Hawk, Miss PrissyMarch 18, 1961
881Birds of a FatherLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré
Sylvester, Sylvester Junior, Spike the BirdApril 1, 1961
  • VHS - Titi • Grosminet - Speedy Gonzales - Bugs Bunny Et Leurs Amis
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show, Volume 1
  • DVD – Looney Tunes Super Stars' Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
882D' Fightin' OnesMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Art Davis,
Virgil Ross
Sylvester, BulldogApril 22, 1961
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
883The Abominable Snow RabbitLTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Hugo the Abominable SnowmanMay 20, 1961
884Lickety-SplatLTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Abe Levitow

Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Harry Love (effects)
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJune 3, 1961
885A Scent of the MatterhornLTChuck Jones (credited as M. Charl Jones)Tom Ray (credited as M. Tomme Rae),
Ken Harris (credited as M. Cannes Harris),
Richard Thompson (credited as M. Dicque Thompson),
Bob Bransford (credited as M. Robaire Bransford),
Harry Love (credited as M. Harré Amour) (effects)
Pepé Le Pew, Penelope PussycatJune 24, 1961
  • Screen credits appear as French corruptions of actual names.
886The Rebel Without ClawsLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Art Davis,
Virgil Ross,
Tom Ray,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi (assistant animation)
Sylvester, TweetyJuly 15, 1961
887Compressed HareMMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Harry Love (effects)
Bugs, Wile E. CoyoteJuly 29, 1961
  • VHS – Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition - Volume 11 - Wabbit Tales
  • Blu-ray/Digital - Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, Disc 3
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
888The Pied Piper of GuadalupeLTFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Gerry Chiniquy,
Bob Matz,
Virgil Ross
Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterAugust 19, 1961
889Prince ViolentLTFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Gerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Art Davis,
Bob Matz
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite SamSeptember 2, 1961
  • Blu-ray/Digital - Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, Disc 3
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Retitled Prince Varmint for television distribution.
890Daffy's Inn TroubleLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
George Grandpré
Daffy Duck, Porky PigSeptember 23, 1961
891What's My Lion?LTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Keith Darling
Elmer Fudd, Mountain LionOctober 21, 1961
  • Digital - Looney Tunes: Elmer Fudd
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
892Beep PreparedMMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Harry Love (Effects)
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerNovember 11, 1961
893The Last Hungry CatMMFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Gerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern
Tweety, SylvesterDecember 2, 1961
894Nelly's FollyMMChuck Jones

Co-Directors:Abe Levitow
Maurice Noble

Ken Harris,
Tom Ray,
Richard Thompson,
Ben Washam
Nelly the GiraffeDecember 30, 1961

1962

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
895Wet HareLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Keith Darling,
George Grandpré
Bugs Bunny, Blacque Jacque ShellacqueJanuary 20, 1962
896A Sheep in the DeepMMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Ken Harris,
Tom Ray,
Richard Thompson
Ralph Wolf and Sam SheepdogFebruary 10, 1962
  • Laserdisc – Looney Tunes: Assorted Nuts: Memorable Supporting Players and Cult Classics From the Looney Tunes Vault
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
897Fish and SlipsLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré
Sylvester, Sylvester JuniorMarch 10, 1962[1]
  • DVD – Looney Tunes Super Stars' Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem (restored)
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (restored, PAL broadcast master)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
898Quackodile TearsMMArt DavisGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi
Daffy Duck, HoneybunchMarch 31, 1962
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 2
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Last cartoon directed by Arthur Davis.
899Crows' FeatMMFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Gerry Chiniquy,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi,
Bob Matz,
Virgil Ross
Elmer Fudd (silent), Jose & Manuel, Rocket AnnouncerApril 21, 1962
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Elmer Fudd.
  • Mel Blanc voices Jose Rocket Announcer
  • Tom Holland voices Manuel
900Mexican BoardersLTFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Gerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Slowpoke RodriguezMay 12, 1962
901Bill of HareMMRobert McKimsonKeith Darling,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
George Grandpré
Bugs Bunny, Tasmanian DevilJune 9, 1962
902Zoom at the TopMMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJune 30, 1962
  • VHS – Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition Volume 15: A Battle of Wits
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
903The Slick ChickLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Keith Darling
Foghorn LeghornJuly 21, 1962
  • Digital - Foghorn Leghorn
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
904Louvre Come Back to Me!LTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Ken Harris,
Tom Ray,
Richard Thompson
Pepé Le Pew, Felice, PierreAugust 18, 1962
905Honey's MoneyMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi
Yosemite Sam, Honey, The Wealthy Widow, WentworthSeptember 1, 1962
  • Yosemite Sam's only solo cartoon.
906The Jet CageLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Art Leonardi,
Virgil Ross,
Lee Halpern,
Bob Matz
Sylvester, Tweety, GrannySeptember 22, 1962
  • Laserdisc – Bugs and Friends - Disc 1: Side 1
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Presents: Tweety: Home Tweet Home
  • DVD – Saturday Morning Cartoons: The 1960s: Volume 2 (The Road Runner Show episode)
  • DVD – I Love Tweety Vol. 1 (Japanese release - Restored and in English)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
907Mother Was a RoosterMMRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Keith Darling,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder
Foghorn Leghorn, Barnyard Dawg, OstrichOctober 20, 1962
  • Digital - Foghorn Leghorn
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
908Good NooseLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Keith Darling,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Harry Love (effects)
Daffy Duck, Captain, Mr. TristanNovember 10, 1962[4]
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
909ShishkabugsLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite Sam, Spoiled KingDecember 8, 1962
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Blu-ray/Digital - Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, Disc 3
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
910Martian Through GeorgiaLTChuck Jones & Abe Levitow

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford
MartianDecember 29, 1962
  • Only cartoon to be produced by both John Burton, Sr. and David H. DePatie.
  • Final cartoon to be produced by John Burton, Sr.

1963

Warner Bros. Cartoons shuts down

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
911I Was a Teenage ThumbMMChuck Jones (credited as Chuck Jones. Esq.)

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson
George Ebenezer Thumb, Prunhilda, Ralph K. Merlin Jr., King ArthurJanuary 19, 1963
  • N/A
912Devil's Feud CakeMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern,
Arthur Davis (archive)
Bugs Bunny, Yosemite SamFebruary 9, 1963
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show, Volume 18
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
913Fast Buck DuckMMRobert McKimson

Co-Director: Ted Bonnicksen

Warren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Keith Darling,
George Grandpré,
Harry Love (effects animation)
Daffy DuckMarch 9, 1963
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Only cartoon to be co-directed by Ted Bonnicksen, a member of Robert McKimson's team.
914The Million HareLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Keith Darling,
Harry Love (effects animation)
Bugs Bunny, Daffy DuckApril 6, 1963
915Mexican Cat DanceLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi
Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterApril 20, 1963
  • N/A
916Now Hear ThisLTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Ben Washam,
Bob Bransford
April 27, 1963
917Woolen Under WhereMMPhil Monroe and Richard ThompsonRichard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris
Sam Sheepdog, Ralph WolfMay 11, 1963
  • VHS – Looney Tunes: The Collector's Edition Volume 15: A Battle of Wits
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
918Hare-Breadth HurryLTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Harry Love (effects)
Bugs Bunny, Wile E. CoyoteJune 8, 1963
919Banty RaidsMMRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Keith Darling,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder
Foghorn Leghorn, Barnyard DawgJune 29, 1963
920Chili WeatherMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi,
Bob Matz,
Virgil Ross
Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterAugust 17, 1963
921The UnmentionablesMMFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern
Bugs Bunny, Rocky and MugsySeptember 7, 1963
  • Laserdisk – Bugs and Friends - Disc 2: Side 1
  • Blu-ray/Digital - Looney Tunes: Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection, Disc 3
922Aqua DuckMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Keith Darling,
George Grandpré
Daffy Duck, Pack-ratSeptember 28, 1963
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show, Volume 6 (French)
923Mad as a Mars HareMMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Ken Harris,
Tom Ray,
Richard Thompson,
Harry Love (effects)
Bugs Bunny, Marvin the MartianOctober 19, 1963
924Claws in the LeaseMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré
Sylvester, Sylvester JuniorNovember 9, 1963
  • DVD - Looney Tunes Super Stars' Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (restored, PAL broadcast master)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
925Transylvania 6-5000MMChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson
Bugs Bunny, Count BloodcountNovember 30, 1963
926To Beep or Not to BeepMMChuck Jones

Co-Directors: Maurice Noble & Tom Ray

Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Harry Love (effects)
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerDecember 28, 1963

1964

DePatie–Freleng Enterprises takes over after the 10th cartoon

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
927Dumb PatrolLTGerry ChiniquyVirgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Lee Halpern,
Art Leonardi
Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Yosemite SamJanuary 18, 1964
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Yosemite Sam.
928A Message to GraciasLTRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
Keith Darling,
Harry Love (effects animation)
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, El Supremo, General Gracias, Manuel, MiceFebruary 8, 1964
929Bartholomew Versus the WheelMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré
Narrator, Boy, Bartholomew, Cat, Arabians, Arabian DogFebruary 29, 1964
  • Uses the mid-1960s Abstract WB opening and closing credits
930Freudy CatLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Warren Batchelder,
George Grandpré
Hippety Hopper, Sylvester, Sylvester Junior, Dr. Freud E. Katt, PsykiatristMarch 14, 1964
  • DVD – Looney Tunes Super Stars' Sylvester and Hippety Hopper: Marsupial Mayhem
  • Streaming - Boomerang App (restored, PAL broadcast master)
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
931Dr. Devil and Mr. HareMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré
Bugs, Tasmanian DevilMarch 28, 1964
932Nuts and VoltsLTFriz FrelengGerry Chiniquy,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern
Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterApril 25, 1964
933The Iceman DuckethLTPhil Monroe

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray,
Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Matz,
Alex Ignatiev,
Harry Love (effects animation)
Bugs Bunny, Daffy DuckMay 16, 1964
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon pairing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.
934War and PiecesLTChuck Jones

Co-Director: Maurice Noble

Ken Harris,
Richard Thompson,
Bob Bransford,
Tom Ray
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJune 6, 1964
  • The final cartoon featuring the duo to be directed by Chuck Jones, and the last Chuck Jones-directed Warner Bros. cartoon until the 1970s.
935Hawaiian Aye AyeMMGerry ChiniquyVirgil Ross,
Bob Matz,
Art Leonardi,
Lee Halpern
Sylvester, Tweety, Granny, SharkeyJune 27, 1964
  • VHS - Looney Tunes Presents: Tweety: Tweet and Lovely
  • DVD - I Love Tweety Vol. 3 (Japanese release - Restored and in English)
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Tweety.
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon pairing Sylvester and Tweety.
  • Last non-Bugs Bunny cartoon to be produced by the original Warner Bros. studio
  • The only Tweety cartoon to be directed by Gerry Chiniquy
936False HareLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Ted Bonnicksen
Bugs Bunny, Foghorn Leghorn, Big Bad Wolf, Nephew WolfJuly 16, 1964
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Bugs Bunny and Foghorn Leghorn.
  • Last cartoon completed by the original Warner Bros. Cartoons studio
937Señorella and the Glass HuaracheLTHawley PrattGerry Chiniquy,
Lee Halpern,
Bob Matz,
Virgil Ross,
Harry Love (effects)
SeñorellaAugust 1, 1964
  • Final cartoon to be produced solely by David H. DePatie.
  • Final cartoon produced by Warner Bros. Cartoons.
938Pancho's HideawayLTFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe,
Don Williams
Speedy Gonzales, Pancho VanillaOctober 24, 1964
939Road to AndalayMMFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Norm McCabe,
Don Williams,
Bob Matz
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Malcolm FalconDecember 26, 1964
  • N/A

1965

  • All cartoons except Cats and Bruises star either Daffy & Speedy or Wile E. and Road Runner.
  • All cartoons directed by Rudy Larriva are produced by Format Productions.
#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
N/AZip Zip Hooray!LTChuck Jones (uncredited)

Co-director: Maurice Noble (uncredited)

Ken Harris,
Dick Thompson,
Ben Washam,
Tom Ray,
Bob Bransford
Ralph Phillips, Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJanuary 1, 1965
940It's Nice to Have a Mouse Around the HouseLTFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Don Williams,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe
Daffy Duck, Granny, Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterJanuary 16, 1965
  • First cartoon to co-star Daffy & Speedy.
  • Daffy and Granny's final cartoon directed by Friz Freleng
941Cats and BruisesMMFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Warren Batchelder,
Lee Halpern,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe,
Manny Perez,
Don Williams
Speedy Gonzales, SylvesterJanuary 30, 1965
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 2
N/ARoad Runner a Go-GoMMChuck Jones (uncredited)

Co-director: Maurice Noble (uncredited)

Ken Harris,
Dick Thompson,
Ben Washam,
Tom Ray,
Brad Bransford
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerFebruary 1, 1965
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
942The Wild ChaseMMFriz Freleng

Co-Director: Hawley Pratt

Norm McCabe,
Don Williams,
Manny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
LaVerne Harding
Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerFebruary 27, 1965
  • Contains animation from Zoom and Bored, Wild About Hurry and Hopalong Casualty
  • Only Speedy cartoon to also feature Road Runner.
  • Final cartoon in the Depatie-Freleng era to be directed by Friz Freleng.
  • Only pairing of Sylvester and Wile E. Coyote.
943Moby DuckLTRobert McKimsonDon Williams,
Manny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
Bob Matz,
LaVerne Harding,
Norm McCabe
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Robinson CrusoeMarch 27, 1965
  • N/A
  • Essentially a remake of Canned Feud and Rabbitson Crusoe with Daffy and Speedy.
  • First Daffy and Speedy cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
944Assault and PepperedMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Laverne Harding,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe,
Manny Perez,
Don Williams
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesApril 24, 1965
  • Laserdisc - Bugs and Friends: Disc 2 - Side 2
945Well Worn DaffyLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Laverne Harding,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe,
Manny Perez,
Don Williams
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Pedro, Jose, CamelMay 22, 1965
  • N/A
946Suppressed DuckLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez
Daffy DuckJune 18, 1965
947Corn on the CopMMIrv SpectorManny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
Bob Matz
Daffy Duck, Granny, Porky PigJuly 24, 1965
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Granny.
  • The only cartoon directed by Irv Spector
948Rushing RouletteMMRobert McKimsonBob Matz,
Manny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
Norm McCabe,
Don Williams
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJuly 31, 1965
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • First Road Runner cartoon directed by Robert McKimson
949Run, Run, Sweet Road RunnerMMRudy LarrivaHank Smith,
Tom McDonald
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerAugust 21, 1965
  • Laserdisc - Bugs and Friends: Bugs and Road Runner: Runaway Rabbit
950Tease for TwoLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez
Daffy Duck, The Goofy GophersAugust 28, 1965
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
951Tired and FeatheredLTRudy LarrivaHank Smith,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Bransford
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerSeptember 18, 1965
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Produced by Format Productions
952Boulder Wham!MMRudy LarrivaVirgil Ross,
Bob Bransford,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerOctober 9, 1965
  • Produced by Format Productions
953Chili Corn CornyLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Loco CrowOctober 23, 1965
  • N/A
954Just Plane BeepMMRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Virgil Ross,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerOctober 30, 1965
  • Streaming - Boomerang App
  • Streaming - HBO Max (restored)
  • Produced by Format Productions
955Hairied and HurriedMMRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Virgil Ross,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerNovember 13, 1965
  • Produced by Format Productions
956Go Go AmigoMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesNovember 20, 1965
  • N/A
957Highway RunneryLTRudy LarrivaVirgil Ross,
Bob Bransford,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerDecember 11, 1965
  • Produced by Format Productions
958Chaser on the RocksMMRudy LarrivaHank Smith,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Bransford
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerDecember 25, 1965
  • Produced by Format Productions

1966

  • All Daffy and Speedy cartoons are directed by Robert McKimson.
  • All Wile E. and Road Runner cartoons are directed by Rudy Larriva except Sugar and Spies, which is directed by Robert McKimson.
#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
959The AstroduckLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe,
Manny Perez,
Don Williams
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, RealtorJanuary 1, 1966
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 4
960Shot and BotheredLTRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Virgil Ross,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJanuary 8, 1966
  • Produced by Format Productions
961Out and Out RoutMMRudy LarrivaVirgil Ross,
Bob Bransford,
Hank Smith
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerJanuary 29, 1966
  • Produced by Format Productions
962Mucho LocosMMRobert McKimson
Chuck Jones (Robin Hood Daffy and Deduce, You Say sequences)
Friz Freleng (Mexicali Shmoes sequence)
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Porky Pig (archive footage), JoseFebruary 5, 1966
  • N/A
963The Solid Tin CoyoteLTRudy LarrivaHank Smith,
Virgil Ross,
Bob Bransford
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerFebruary 19, 1966
  • Produced by Format Productions
964Mexican MousepieceMMRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Manuel Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesFebruary 26, 1966
  • N/A
965Clippety ClobberedLTRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Hank Smith,
Virgil Ross
Wile E. Coyote, Road RunnerMarch 12, 1966
  • Produced by Format Productions
  • Final Road Runner cartoon directed by Rudy Larriva
966Daffy RentsLTRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Norman McCabe,
Manuel Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Dr. Ben Crazy, Herman the RobotMarch 26, 1966
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 6
967A-Haunting We Will GoLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
George Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez,
Norm McCabe (unc.),
Don Towsley (unc.)
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Witch HazelApr 16, 1966
968Snow ExcuseMMRobert McKimsonGeorge Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Norman McCabe,
Manuel Perez,
Don Williams
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesMay 21, 1966
  • VHS - Christmas Looney Tunes (UK)
  • DVD – 4 Classic Cartoons promotional DVD
969A Squeak in the DeepLTRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Norman McCabe,
Manuel Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesJuly 19, 1966
  • N/A
970Feather FingerMMRobert McKimsonManny Perez,
Norm McCabe,
George Grandpré,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Bob Matz,
Don Williams
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Mayor Phur E. KattAugust 20, 1966
  • N/A
971Swing Ding AmigoLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Manny Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesSeptember 17, 1966
  • N/A
972Sugar and SpiesLTRobert McKimsonBob Matz,
Manny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
Dale Case,
Ted Bonnicksen
Wile E. and Road RunnerNovember 5, 1966
973A Taste of CatnipMMRobert McKimsonWarren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
George Grandpré,
Bob Matz,
Norman McCabe,
Manuel Perez
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Sylvester, ButchDecember 3, 1966
  • N/A
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Sylvester.

1967

  • In 1967, Seven Arts, which had just acquired Warner Bros., brought cartoon production in-house, with William L. Hendricks as producer and Alex Lovy as director.
  • All cartoons, except for Cool Cat and Merlin the Magic Mouse, co-star Daffy and Speedy.
  • All cartoons produced by Format Productions are directed by Rudy Larriva.
  • DFE cartoons are directed by Robert McKimson.
  • All cartoons after the fourth one this year are directed by Alex Lovy at Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Animation.
#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
974Daffy's DinerMMRobert McKimsonManny Perez,
Warren Batchelder,
Ted Bonnicksen,
Art Leonardi,
Don Williams,
Bob Matz,
Norm McCabe
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, El Supremo, Garbage ManJanuary 21, 1967
  • N/A
  • Final cartoon produced by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises.
975Quacker TrackerLTRudy LarrivaVirgil Ross,
Bob Bransford,
Ed Friedman,
Hank Smith
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Mouse, Hunter, Club PresidentApril 29, 1967
  • VHS – Looney Tunes Video Show Volume 3
  • Produced by Format Productions
  • Only cartoon scored by Frank Perkins
976The Music Mice-TroMMRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Ed Friedman,
Virgil Ross
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesMay 27, 1967
  • N/A
  • Produced by Format Productions
977The Spy SwatterLTRudy LarrivaBob Bransford,
Ed Friedman,
Virgil Ross
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, Sam CatJune 24, 1967
  • N/A
  • Final cartoon produced by Format Productions.
978Speedy Ghost to TownMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy Gonzales, MiguelJuly 19, 1967
  • N/A
  • First cartoon directed by Alex Lovy.
  • First cartoon produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Animation.
  • Released in theaters with Up the Down Staircase
979Rodent to StardomLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesSeptember 23, 1967
  • N/A
980Go Away StowawayMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesSeptember 30, 1967
  • N/A
981Cool CatLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Cool Cat, Colonel RimfireOctober 14, 1967
  • First appearance of Cool Cat and Colonel Rimfire
  • First short to feature the redesigned opening and closing titles with the "W7" logo.
982Merlin the Magic MouseMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Merlin the Magic Mouse, Second Banana, Sam CatNovember 18, 1967
  • First appearance of Merlin the Magic Mouse and Second Banana
  • Final appearance of Sam Cat
983Fiesta FiascoLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesDecember 9, 1967
  • VHS - The Looney Tunes Video Show, Volume 8

1968

  • All cartoons directed by Alex Lovy except Bunny and Claude.
  • Blue Ribbon re-releases ended this year.
#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
984Hocus Pocus Pow WowLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
LaVerne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Merlin the Magic Mouse, Second Banana, LoJanuary 13, 1968
  • N/A
  • Beginning with this cartoon, the color scheme on the "Abstract W7" opening and closing logos are changed, so the background is now blue and the W7 shield is yellow.
985Norman NormalN/AAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Norman, Norman's Boss, Norman's FatherFebruary 3, 1968
  • Released as a "Cartoon Special" (neither a Looney Tune nor a Merrie Melody)
  • Used Peter, Paul and Mary's "Norman Normal" as the opening music
986Big Game HauntMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Cool Cat, Colonel Rimfire, SpookyFebruary 10, 1968
987Skyscraper CaperLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesMarch 9, 1968
  • N/A
988Hippydrome TigerLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Cool Cat, Colonel RimfireMarch 30, 1968
989Feud with a DudeMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Merlin the Magic Mouse, Second BananaMay 25, 1968
990See Ya Later GladiatorLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Daffy Duck, Speedy GonzalesJune 29, 1968
  • N/A
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring Daffy Duck & Speedy Gonzales.
  • Final classic-era WB theatrical cartoon featuring any classic Looney Tunes character.
9913 Ring Wing-DingLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Cool Cat, Colonel RimfireAugust 24, 1968
  • Last appearance of Colonel Rimfire
992Flying CircusLTAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Ace, Fritz Von WienerschnitzelSeptember 14, 1968
  • N/A
993Chimp and ZeeMMAlex LovyTed Bonnicksen,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Chimp, Zee, Hunter/ProfessorOctober 12, 1968
  • Last cartoon Alex Lovy directed for Warner Bros.-Seven Arts.
994Bunny and Claude (We Rob Carrot Patches)LTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Ed Solomon
Bunny and Claude, SheriffNovember 9, 1968

1969

#TitleSeriesDirectorAnimatorCharactersRelease dateAvailabilityNotes
995The Great Carrot Train RobberyMMRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Ed Solomon
Bunny and Claude, SheriffJanuary 25, 1969
  • Last appearance of Bunny and Claude
  • Last short to have Mel Blanc voicing a character
996Fistic MysticLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Norman McCabe,
Ed Solomon
Merlin the Magic Mouse, Second BananaMarch 29, 1969
  • Features a different one-time-use version of "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down"
997Rabbit Stew and Rabbits Too!LTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Norman McCabe,
Ed Solomon
Rapid Rabbit, Quick Brown FoxJune 7, 1969
  • Intended to be a series, but it was never made due to the closure of the Warner Bros. cartoon studio weeks after completion.
998Shamrock and RollMMRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Norm McCabe,
Ed Solomon
Merlin the Magic Mouse, Second Banana, O'Reilly the LeprechaunJune 28, 1969
  • Last appearances of Merlin the Magic Mouse and Second Banana
999Bugged by a BeeLTRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Volus Jones,
Ed Solomon
Cool CatJuly 26, 1969
1000Injun TroubleMMRobert McKimsonTed Bonnicksen,
Jim Davis,
Laverne Harding,
Ed Solomon
Cool CatSeptember 20, 1969
  • N/A
  • Last Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies short before 1979.
  • Last appearance of Cool Cat before Tweety's High-Flying Adventure.
  • Last Warner Bros. cartoon to be produced by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts Animation.
  • Last cartoon directed by Robert McKimson.
  • Last cartoon of the original Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies series.
  • Last theatrical short before 1987. However, WB would resume making cartoons in 1979, but as for television.

See also

References

Further reading

  • Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons, by Jerry Beck and Will Friedwald (1989), Henry Holt, ISBN 0-8050-0894-2
  • Chuck Amuck: The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist by Chuck Jones, published by Farrar Straus & Giroux, ISBN 0-374-12348-9
  • That's Not All, Folks! My Life in the Golden Days of Cartoons and Radio by Mel Blanc, Philip Bashe. Warner Books, ISBN 0-446-39089-5 (Softcover) ISBN 0-446-51244-3 (Hardcover)
  • Of Mice and Magic: A History of American Animated Cartoons by Leonard Maltin, revised edition 1987, Plume ISBN 0-452-25993-2 (Softcover) ISBN 0-613-64753-X (Hardcover)

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