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{{short description|American animated sitcom (2011–2013)}}
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| show_name = The Looney Tunes Show
| image = The Looney Tunes Show logo.svg
| image = The Looney Tunes Show logo.svg
| genre = [[Animated sitcom]]
| genre = [[Comedy]]<br>[[Adventure]]
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Looney Tunes]]'' and ''[[Merrie Melodies]]''|[[Warner Bros.]]}}
| creator = [[Sam Register]]
| developer = {{ubl|[[Sam Register]]|[[Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone|Spike Brandt]]|[[Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone|Tony Cervone]]}}
| voices = {{ubl|[[Jeff Bergman]]|[[Bob Bergen]]|[[Maurice LaMarche]]|[[Jim Cummings]]|[[Fred Armisen]]|[[Kristen Wiig]]|[[Jennifer Esposito]]|[[Annie Mumolo]]|[[Billy West]]|[[Rob Paulsen]]|[[Jess Harnell]]|[[Eric Bauza]]|[[Grey DeLisle]]}}
| based_on = {{based on|''[[Looney Tunes]]''|[[Warner Bros.]]}}
| theme_music_composer = [[Cliff Friend]] and [[Dave Franklin]] (adaptation by [[Andy Sturmer]])
| developer = [[Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone|Spike Brandt<br>Tony Cervone]]
| opentheme = "[[The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down]]"
| voices = [[Jeff Bergman]]<br>[[Bob Bergen]]<br>[[Kristen Wiig]]<br>[[Fred Armisen]]<br>[[Maurice LaMarche]]<br>[[Jennifer Esposito]]</small><br>[[Annie Mumolo]]<br>[[June Foray]]
| endtheme = "What's Up, Doc?" by [[Carl W. Stalling]] (instrumental)
| theme_music_composer = [[Cliff Friend]] & [[Dave Franklin]] (adaptation by [[Andy Sturmer]])
| opentheme = "[[The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down]]"
| composer = [[Andy Sturmer]]
| endtheme = "What's Up, Doc?"
| country = United States
| composer = [[Andy Sturmer]]
| language = English
| country = United States
| num_seasons = 2
| language = English
| num_episodes = 52
| num_seasons = 2
| list_episodes = List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes
| executive_producer = Sam Register
| num_episodes = 52
| list_episodes = List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes
| producer = {{plainlist |
* [[Matt Danner]] <small>(season 1)</small>
| executive_producer = [[Sam Register]]
| producer = Spike Brandt<br>Tony Cervone<br>Matt Danner<br><small>(season 1)</small><br>[[Hugh Davidson (actor)|Hugh Davidson]] <br><small>(season 2)</small><br>[[Rachel Ramras]] <br><small>(season 2)
* [[Hugh Davidson (actor)|Hugh Davidson]] <small>(season 2)</small>
* [[Rachel Ramras]] <small>(season 2)</small>
| runtime = 22 minutes
| company = [[Warner Bros. Animation]]<br>[[Toon City Animation]] (Season 1)<br>[[Yearim|Yearim Production]]<br>[[Rough Draft Studios|Rough Draft Korea]]<br>[[Crew972]] (Road Runner CGI cartoon)
| network = [[Cartoon Network]]
| picture_format = [[1080i]] ([[HDTV]])
| audio_format = [[Stereo]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2011|5|3}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2014|8|31}}
| preceded_by = ''[[Loonatics Unleashed]]'' (2005–2007)
| followed_by = ''[[Wabbit (TV series)|wabbit. - A Looney Tunes Production]]'' (2015–present)
| website = http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/tv_shows/looneytunesshow/index.html
| image_size = 220
}}
}}
| runtime = 22 minutes
'''''The Looney Tunes Show''''' is an American [[cartoon series|animated]] [[sitcom]] that ran from May 3, 2011 through August 31, 2014 on [[Cartoon Network]]. The show features characters from the ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' and ''[[Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical cartoons updated for the 21st century. It is produced by [[Warner Bros. Animation]]. On July 29, 2014, producer [[Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone|Tony Cervone]] confirmed that the series would not be renewed for a third season in light of ''[[Wabbit (TV series)|Wabbit]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FrantzEdCharles/status/493806183195504641|title=Frantz on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]'' is an animated direct-to-video spin-off film released on August 4, 2015.<ref name="Collider">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/looney-runes-rabbits-run-trailer-teases-new-animated-movie/|title=Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run Trailer Teases New Animated Movie|work=Collider|accessdate=3 May 2015}}</ref>
| company = [[Warner Bros. Animation]]
| network = [[Cartoon Network]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2011|5|3}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2013|11|2}}{{efn|The final episode first aired in overseas territories. It did not air in the US until August 31, 2014.}}
| related = ''[[Loonatics Unleashed]]'' {{small|(2005–2007)}}<br/>''[[New Looney Tunes]]'' {{small|(2015–2020)}}
| image_size = 220
}}
'''''The Looney Tunes Show''''' is an American [[animated sitcom]] produced by [[Warner Bros. Animation]], and aired on [[Cartoon Network]] for two seasons from May 3, 2011, to November 2, 2013. The series featured characters from the ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' and ''[[Merrie Melodies]]'' theatrical cartoon shorts in a [[sitcom]] format with [[Bugs Bunny]] and [[Daffy Duck]], who live a suburban life together within a neighborhood of fellow cartoon neighbors, dealing with various issues in their own way.<ref name=Perlmutter>{{cite book |last1=Perlmutter |first1=David |title=The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows |date=2018 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield |isbn=978-1538103739 |pages=371–372}}</ref> Many episodes also include a musical short under the Merrie Melodies name, and the first season also includes [[computer-animated]] shorts involving new antics between [[Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner]].


The series received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the visual style and voice acting, but criticized its departures from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons.<ref name="toonzone.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202132356/http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|archive-date=2012-02-02}}</ref><ref name=CBCBorutskiInterview>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-animator-bashed-for-looney-tunes-changes-1.916930|title=Ottawa animator bashed for Looney Tunes changes | work=CBC News}}</ref>
==Synopsis==
The concept of the show revolves around roommates [[Bugs Bunny|Bugs]] and [[Daffy Duck|Daffy]] living in Los Angeles with "colorful neighbors" and other characters including [[Lola Bunny]], [[Melissa Duck|Tina Russo]], [[Porky Pig]], [[Foghorn Leghorn]], [[Elmer Fudd]], [[Sylvester (Looney Tunes)|Sylvester]], [[Tweety]], [[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Granny]], [[Gossamer (Looney Tunes)|Gossamer]], [[Yosemite Sam]], [[Speedy Gonzales]], [[Marvin the Martian]], [[List of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters|Pete Puma]], and more. The show's plots contain less visual gags, and are more adult-oriented and dialogue-driven than has been seen in past Looney Tunes shows such as [[love triangle]]s, [[employment]], and [[roommate|rooming]].<ref name=overview>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-Season-1-Volume-1/15616 |title=The Looney Tunes Show: Season 1 Volume 1 |publisher=tvshowsondvd.com}}</ref>


==Premise==
===Wraparound segments===
''The Looney Tunes Show'' revolves around the lives of [[Bugs Bunny]], who owns a suburban home after inventing carrot peelers that pay him royalties, and [[Daffy Duck]], who is Bugs' roommate, as they deal with different issues and problems that they encounter, some of the time caused by Daffy's rather bad lifestyle. The pair reside within a neighbourhood inhabited by a number of notable ''Looney Tunes'' characters including [[Yosemite Sam]], [[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Granny]], [[Gossamer (Looney Tunes)|Gossamer]], and [[Speedy Gonzales]], with both Bugs and Daffy having girlfriends in the form of [[Lola Bunny]] and [[Melissa Duck|Tina Russo]], and a regular friendship with [[Porky Pig]]. Other ''Looney Tunes'' characters, like [[Elmer Fudd]], [[Foghorn Leghorn]], and [[Sylvester the Cat|Sylvester]] and [[Tweety]], have less prominent roles but still partake in stories in their own way.
The show also features two other segments which wrap around the main plot. These consist of:


Unlike other ''Looney Tunes'' productions, the series focused less on [[slapstick]] and fewer [[visual gag]]s, in favor of sitcom elements including [[love triangle]]s, employment and [[Roommate|rooming]].<ref name=overview>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-Season-1-Volume-1/15616 |title=The Looney Tunes Show: Season 1 Volume 1 |publisher=TV Shows On DVD|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717165550/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-Season-1-Volume-1/15616 |archive-date=2011-07-17 }}</ref> Episodes often contained at least two stories featuring Bugs and Daffy, and sometimes led by others in the show.
* '''[[Merrie Melodies]]''' – Two-minute music videos (with the exception of "Daffy Duck the Wizard", which runs for twice as long) showcasing classic characters singing brand new original songs. They appear midway through most of the episodes in Season 1 and at the end of most episodes in Season 2 in place of the Road Runner shorts.
* '''[[Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner|Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote]]''' – A series of [[Computer animation|CGI]] shorts depicting Wile E. Coyote's attempts to catch the Road Runner. These segments stopped production after season one.


Alongside the main plots of the episode, the story would often include a ''[[Merrie Melodies]]'' – a two-to-four-minute music videos showcasing classic characters singing brand new original songs. For the first season only, the show also included new computer-animated shorts involving [[Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner]], and a new spate of antics between them.
==Characters==


==Episodes==
===Main characters===
{{main|List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes}}
* '''[[Bugs Bunny]]''' (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – Bugs Bunny lives a life of upper-middle-class suburban leisure, based off income from a popular Carrot Peeler that he invented. He lives in a well-appointed house, drives a compact car, and provides room and board for his friend, Daffy Duck. He spends his time watching sports on TV, hanging out with his friends and neighbors (mostly drawn from the classic Looney Tunes roster), and dating Lola Bunny (the latter under some protest). He generally plays the straight man to Daffy and Lola's various bouts of insanity, although he is not without his own quirks. He has exhibited somewhat compulsive/addictive tendencies, like having a high caffeine intake with coffee, becoming addicted to an energy drink that had dangerous chemicals in it, nearly leveled his own house in an increasingly deranged attempt to put up a shelf, and getting hooked on foods that contain butter. Despite being intelligent, he has shown some level of tomfoolery, such as when he found jail "a smart aleck's paradise" and mistook the Tasmanian Devil for a dog.
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* '''[[Daffy Duck]]''' (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – Daffy Duck is the roommate of Bugs Bunny. Unlike Bugs and their neighbors, Daffy has no way of earning money and relies on Bugs for food and shelter. He has tried on numerous occasions to get rich quick, but ended up failing repeatedly. While Daffy's greed and jealousy of Bugs remains, it appears less antagonistic in the show. In the first episode, Bugs openly admits that Daffy is his best friend, despite his faults. Daffy has worked, and been fired from, numerous jobs due to negligence and/or incompetence. Despite this, however, Daffy has shown to be a very skilled hair dresser and successfully graduated beauty school. Daffy's three possessions that he is proud of are his blue recliner, his white collar (which he always wears), and his [[Papier-mâché]] [[Float (parade)|parade float]], constructed on top of a pickup truck, which is his main means of transport.
* '''[[Porky Pig]]''' (voiced by [[Bob Bergen]]) – Porky Pig is one of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck's friends. Despite being bright and bookish, Porky has an innocent, naïve quality that Daffy frequently uses to his advantage, tricking Porky into parting with large sums of money or accompanying him in bizarre schemes. Porky originally worked a boring office job, but got fired following Bugs' example. He started his own [[catering]] company afterwards. In "Dear John," Porky was shown to have served on the [[city council]]. He starts a relationship with [[Petunia Pig|Petunia]] in the end of "Here Comes The Pig". In "Best Friends Redux", Daffy meets Porky's young self and ensures that he becomes good friends with Bugs & Rodney in their cabin, finally showing Porky an act of kindness.
* '''[[Speedy Gonzales]]''' (voiced by [[Fred Armisen]]) – Speedy Gonzales is an extremely fast [[mouse]] who lives with Bugs and Daffy as their "mouse in the wall" and runs a [[pizza]] parlor called Pizzarriba. He is occasionally shown to act as Daffy's [[conscience]]. The episode "Sunday Night Slice" showed that Bugs bought his favorite restaurant Girardi's to prevent it from being closed and hired Speedy to help him. When Bugs decides he doesn't want to own a restaurant anymore, he hands ownership of it to Speedy who renames it "Pizzarriba".
* '''[[Yosemite Sam]]''' (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]]) – Yosemite Sam is one of Bugs and Daffy's neighbors. He is a liar, a thief, and a cheat, amongst other things. He tends to annoy Bugs and Daffy.
* '''[[Lola Bunny]]''' (voiced by [[Kristen Wiig]]) – Lola is Bugs' scatter-brained, bubbly, obsessive girlfriend, who has a habit of speaking rapidly, whether anyone else is listening or not. When they first meet, Bugs falls in love with her, but after learning how crazy and ditsy she is, he loses interest and often tries to escape her company. Lola develops a huge obsession with Bugs Bunny that the latter finds creepy; Lola is never put off by Bugs' responses to behavior, that include taking photos of him in the shower, spying on him late at night, and often stalking him. Later in the series, however, Bugs eventually falls in love with Lola again which started when they went to Paris in the episode "Eligible Bachelors" and Bugs manages to stop her talking for a while.
* '''[[Tina Russo]]''' (voiced by [[Jennifer Esposito]] in season one, [[Annie Mumolo]] in season two) – A new character original to the show, Tina Russo is a female [[duck]] who is Daffy's girlfriend. She works at a copy store called "Copy Place". Tina is another straight character of the show, with a no-nonsense personality. She first starts dating Daffy because "she likes a project"; she tolerates his selfish and arrogant behavior as she has a keen astuteness which allows her to read between the lines when they first meet; she works out that Daffy he is actually insecure and jealous, and that his vain attitude is really a front. Daffy is amazed she works this out so quickly, and later reveals Tina, through email, that he can't believe someone "so kind, beautiful, generous, and intelligent" would ever want to be with someone like him. After reading this, Tina is touched, and tells Daffy she loves him.
* '''[[Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)|Tasmanian Devil]]''' (voiced by [[Jim Cummings]]) – In this show, the Tasmanian Devil is portrayed as walking on four legs like a real [[Tasmanian devil|Tasmanian Devil]] and his eyes are bloodshot red (later turned yellow when Bugs uses a taming trick that Speedy Gonzales taught him). Initially, Bugs believed Taz to be a [[dog]] and kept him as a house pet much to Daffy's discomfort. Eventually, Bugs learned the truth and tried to return him to his home in Tasmania only to find out that Taz would rather live with him. When Taz is not causing trouble for Daffy, he has occasionally tried to eat Sylvester. In the episode "Ridiculous Journey," Taz spoke for the first time in the series and had bonded with Sylvester and Tweety while they evaded Blacque Jacques Shellacque.


==Characters==
===Recurring characters===
===Main===
* '''[[Goofy Gophers|Mac]]''' (voiced by [[Rob Paulsen]]) and '''[[Goofy Gophers|Tosh]]''' (voiced by [[Jess Harnell]]) – Two goofy [[gopher]]s who run an antique store.
* [[Bugs Bunny]] (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – lives a life of upper-middle-class suburban leisure, based on income from a popular Carrot Peeler that he invented; instead of an underground borrow from the theatrical shorts, Bugs lives in a well-appointed house, drives a compact car, and provides room and board for Daffy Duck. Bugs spends his time watching sports or sitcoms on TV, hanging out with his friends and neighbors, and dating Lola Bunny.
* '''[[Pete Puma]]''' (voiced by [[John Kassir]]) – A dimwitted [[Cougar|puma]] who is one of Daffy Duck's friends and does various jobs around town.
* [[Daffy Duck]] (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is the best friend of Bugs Bunny. Unlike Bugs, Daffy is an incompetent, loudmouth, unproductive moocher and an ungrateful user that has no way of earning money and relies on Bugs for food and shelter. He also has a high maintenance streak as he demands far more from his friends than he deserves and takes high advantage of gullible Porky, his other "best friend".
* '''[[Marvin the Martian]]''' (voiced by [[Eric Bauza]]) – A [[Martian]] who is one of Daffy Duck's friends.
* [[Porky Pig]] (voiced by [[Bob Bergen]]) – is Bugs and Daffy's second best friend. Despite being bright and bookish, Porky has an innocent, naïve quality that Daffy frequently uses to his advantage, tricking Porky into parting with large sums of money or accompanying him in bizarre schemes. Porky originally worked a boring office job as an accountant, but got fired following Bugs' example. Porky started his own catering company afterwards. In "Dear John", Porky was shown to have served on the [[city council]]. Towards the end of the series, Porky starts a relationship with Petunia in the end of the Season 2 episode "Here Comes The Pig". In "Best Friends Redux", Daffy meets Porky's young self and ensures that Porky becomes good friends with Bugs and Rodney in their cabin, finally showing Porky an act of kindness.
* '''[[Witch Hazel (Looney Tunes)|Witch Lezah]]''' (voiced by [[Roz Ryan]]) – A [[Witchcraft|witch]] who lives next door to Bugs Bunny and is often annoyed at the antics of Daffy Duck. Witch Lezah is also a [[hypnotherapy|hypnotherapist]] by trade. The character is based on Witch Hazel, with 'Lezah' being 'Hazel' spelled backwards.
* [[Speedy Gonzales]] (voiced by [[Fred Armisen]]) – is an extremely fast Mexican mouse who lives with Bugs and Daffy as their "mouse in the wall" and runs a pizza parlor called Pizzarriba. Speedy is one of the brighter, more level-headed characters as he is not afraid to speak his mind (even standing up to Bugs at times, despite living rent free in a mouse hole in Bugs house) and has occasionally shown to act as Daffy's conscience.
* '''[[Gossamer (Looney Tunes)|Gossamer]]''' (voiced by [[Kwesi Boakye]]) – A large red furry [[monster]] who is Witch Lezah's son. In stark contrast to previous characterizations, Gossamer is portrayed as timid and kindhearted.
* '''[[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Emma''' "'''Granny'''" '''Webster]]''' (voiced by [[June Foray]] as an adult, [[Stephanie Courtney]] as young Granny) – An old lady who is one of Bugs Bunny's neighbors. Granny is revealed to have been a spy for the [[Allies of World War II|Allies]] in [[WWII]]. In "The Grand Old Duck of York," it is revealed that Granny teaches piano lessons.
* [[Yosemite Sam]] (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]]) – a quick-tempered cowboy who is one of Bugs and Daffy's neighbors. Sam claims to be a liar, a thief and a cheat, amongst other things, like in the original cartoons, albeit the show portrays him as far less ruthless and more moral and mild-mannered with a heart of gold. His full name was revealed as Samuel Rosenbaum.
* [[Lola Bunny]] (voiced by [[Kristen Wiig]]) – is Bugs Bunny's obsessive girlfriend, who has a habit of speaking rapidly, whether anyone else is listening or not. When they first meet, Bugs falls in love with her, but after learning how crazy and ditsy Lola is, Bugs loses interest and often tries to escape her company. Lola develops a huge obsession with Bugs Bunny that Daffy initially finds creepy, however in later episodes Daffy and Lola become friends as neither one is very bright.
** '''[[Sylvester (Looney Tunes)|Sylvester]]''' (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – Granny's [[Tuxedo cat]] who is always trying to eat Tweety, but fails when Granny catches on and spanks him to spit Tweety out.
* Tina Russo (voiced by Jennifer Esposito in Season 1, [[Annie Mumolo]] in Season 2) – is a new character original to the show. She is a yellow duck and Daffy's girlfriend. Tina works at a copy store called "Copy Place". Tina is another straight character of the show, with a no-nonsense personality. The character was originally called Marisol Mallard in the ''Laff Riot'' pilot.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1302076897497550848|user=MattyDanner|title=@ManiacalToast @ZakaZ96 That ain't Della, it's Marisol Mallard.|date=September 5, 2020}}</ref>
** '''[[Tweety]]''' (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – Granny's [[Yellow canary]] who is harassed by Sylvester. Tweety is revealed to have also been a spy for the Allies in WWII during Granny's youth.
* '''[[Foghorn Leghorn]]''' (voiced by [[Jeff Bergman]]) – Foghorn Leghorn is a rich [[Chicken|rooster]] who has worked under various jobs. He and Daffy often get involved in various schemes.
* '''[[Pepé Le Pew]]''' (voiced by [[René Auberjonois]] in season one, [[Jeff Bergman]] in season two) – Pepé Le Pew is a [[skunk]] who is the local Casanova.
* '''[[Elmer Fudd]]''' (voiced by [[Billy West]]) – Elmer Fudd is the resident [[News presenter|newsman]].
* '''[[Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner]]''' – Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner are shown in short computer-animated segments in season one.


===Other characters===
===Recurring===
* [[Tasmanian Devil (Looney Tunes)|Tasmanian Devil/Taz/Poochie]] (voiced by [[Jim Cummings]]) – is a [[Tasmanian devil]] who is Bugs' pet. In this show, Taz is portrayed as walking on four legs like a real Tasmanian devil and his eyes are bloodshot red (later turned back to yellow after Bugs uses a taming trick he learned from Speedy Gonzales). Initially, Bugs believed Taz to be a dog and kept him as a house pet named Poochie much to Daffy's discomfort. Eventually, Bugs learned the truth and tried to return him to his home in Tasmania only to find out that Taz would rather live with him. When Taz is not causing trouble for Daffy, Taz has occasionally tried to eat Sylvester. In the episode "Ridiculous Journey", Taz spoke for the first time in the series and had bonded with [[Sylvester the Cat|Sylvester]] and [[Tweety]] while they evaded Blacque Jacques Shellacque.
* '''Dr. Weisberg''' (voiced by [[Garry Marshall]]) – Dr. Weisberg is a [[physician]] who Bugs and the other characters often visit.
* [[Goofy Gophers|Mac]] (voiced by [[Rob Paulsen]]) and [[Goofy Gophers|Tosh]] (voiced by [[Jess Harnell]]) – are two [[Goofy Gophers|goofy]] [[gopher]]s who run an antique store. They are shown to hate being away from each other.
* '''Walter Bunny''' (voiced by [[John O'Hurley]]) – Lola Bunny's father who idolizes Bugs.
* '''Patricia Bunny''' (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]] in season one, [[Wendi McLendon-Covey]] in season two) – Lola Bunny's mother.
* [[Pete Puma]] (voiced by [[John Kassir]]) – is a dimwitted [[Cougar|puma]] who is one of Daffy Duck's friends and does various jobs around town.
* '''Carol''' (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]]) - A beautiful blonde who is Foghorn Leghorn's assistant and limo [[chauffeur]] who tries (and fails) to bring reason to Foghorn Leghorn.
* [[Marvin the Martian]] (voiced by [[Eric Bauza]]) – is a [[Martian]] who is one of Daffy Duck's friends.
* [[Witch Hazel (Looney Tunes)|Witch Lezah]] (voiced by [[Roz Ryan]]) – is a witch who is Gossamer's mother and lives next door to Bugs Bunny. She is often annoyed by Daffy Duck's antics. Witch Lezah is also a [[hypnotherapy|hypnotherapist]] by trade. The character is based on Witch Hazel, with 'Lezah' being 'Hazel' spelled backwards.
* '''[[Henery Hawk]]''' (voiced by [[Ben Falcone]]) – A [[Chickenhawk (bird)|Chickenhawk]] that likes to target chickens.
* [[Gossamer (Looney Tunes)|Gossamer]] (voiced by [[Kwesi Boakye]]) – is a large orange furry monster who is Witch Lezah's son. In stark contrast to previous characterizations, Gossamer is portrayed as a timid and kind-hearted young boy with a voice to match.
* '''[[Cecil Turtle]]''' (voiced by [[Jim Rash]]) – A [[turtle]] who formerly worked as a [[customer service]] representative at the Trans-Visitron cable company. He later becomes a scammer and an enemy of Bugs Bunny.
* [[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Emma "Granny" Webster]] (voiced by [[June Foray]] at her regular age, [[Stephanie Courtney]] as a young adult) – is a practical and old fashioned 90-year-old lady who is one of Bugs Bunny's neighbors. Granny is revealed to have been a spy for the [[Allies of World War II|Allies]] in [[World War II]]. In "The Grand Old Duck of York", it is revealed that Granny also teaches piano lessons. This series marks the final time Foray provided the voice of Granny before her death in 2017.
* '''Frank Russo''' (voiced by [[Dennis Farina]]) – Tina Russo's dad.
* [[Sylvester the Cat|Sylvester]] (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is Granny's [[tuxedo cat]] who is always trying to devour Tweety, but always fails when Granny catches him and spanks him hard enough to spit Tweety out.
* '''[[Slowpoke Rodriguez]]''' (voiced by [[Hugh Davidson (actor)|Hugh Davidson]]) – Speedy Gonzales' cousin who is the [[Sheriff]] of Tacapulco, [[Mexico]].
* [[Tweety]] (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is Granny's cute [[yellow canary]] who is frequently targeted by Sylvester. Tweety is revealed to have also been a spy for the Allies in World War II during Granny's youth.
* '''[[Hugo the Abominable Snowman]]''' (voiced by [[John DiMaggio]]) – A [[Yeti]] that lives in Alaska.
* [[Foghorn Leghorn]] (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is a rich and gullible rooster who has worked under various jobs. Foghorn and Daffy get on very well, and are often involved in various schemes. He is a successful entrepreneur who never gets angry with Daffy and forgives him immediately, as he considers Daffy a son to him.
* '''[[Blacque Jacque Shellacque]]''' (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]]) – A [[Tracking (hunting)|tracker]] who is the [[Canadian]] cousin of Yosemite Sam.
* [[Pepé Le Pew]] (voiced by [[René Auberjonois]] in season one, Jeff Bergman in season two) – is a French striped skunk. He's the local [[casanova]]. In the episode "Members Only", he works as a [[wedding planner]] when he planned Bugs and Lola's wedding at the [[country club]].
* '''[[The Three Bears (Looney Tunes)|The Three Bears]]''' (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]], [[Grey DeLisle]], and [[John DiMaggio]]) – A family of [[bear]]s consisting of Henry Bear, Mama Bear, and Junior Bear.
* '''[[Beaky Buzzard]]''' (voiced by [[Jim Cummings]]) – A [[buzzard]] that rescues anyone in the desert in a hot-air balloon.
* [[Elmer Fudd]] (voiced by [[Billy West]]) – his role here isn't as prominent as it was in the Looney Tunes shorts, as he only makes occasional cameo appearances in this show.
* [[Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner]] (Road Runner is voiced by [[Paul Julian (artist)|Paul Julian]] via archive recordings, Wile E. is mute) – are shown in short computer-animated segments in season one. They also make [[Cameo appearance|cameos]] throughout the show, most notably in "Here Comes the Pig", when Bugs gets lost in the desert, he witnesses the Road Runner and Wile E.'s chases, then asks Wile E. for directions to the highway once he fails. Bugs then decides to use Wile E.'s catapult to get back.
* '''[[Petunia Pig]]''' (voiced by [[Katy Mixon]]) – A female [[pig]] that Porky develops a relationship with starting in "Here Comes the Pig".
* '''Rodney Rabbit''' (voiced by [[Chuck Deezy]]) – A [[rabbit]] who is Bugs Bunny's old childhood best friend since summer camp.


==Episodes==
===Others===
* Dr. Weisberg (voiced by [[Garry Marshall]]) – is a physician who Bugs and the other characters often visit. His appearance resembles that of Dr. I.Q. Hi from ''[[Duck Dodgers (TV series)|Duck Dodgers]]''.
{{main article|List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes}}
* Walter Bunny (voiced by [[John O'Hurley]]) – Lola Bunny's father who idolizes Bugs. He then appears when they play in the father son tennis tournament. Like most of the characters, he dislikes Daffy.
* Patricia Bunny (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]] in season one, [[Wendi McLendon-Covey]] in season two) – is Lola Bunny's mother.
* Carol (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]]) – is a beautiful blonde woman who is Foghorn Leghorn's assistant and limo [[chauffeur]] who tries to bring reason to Foghorn Leghorn, especially in regards to his respect and loyalty to Daffy whom she see as trouble and despises.
* [[Henery Hawk]] (voiced by [[Ben Falcone]]) – is a [[Chickenhawk (bird)|chickenhawk]] that likes to target chickens.
* [[Cecil Turtle]] (voiced by [[Jim Rash]]) – is an antagonistic turtle who formerly worked as a customer service representative at the Trans-Visitron cable company until he got fired by Daffy. Cecil became a con artist but ended up getting defeated by Bugs and Porky.
* Frank Russo (voiced by [[Dennis Farina]]) – is Tina Russo's dad.
* [[Slowpoke Rodriguez]] (voiced by [[Hugh Davidson (actor)|Hugh Davidson]]) – is Speedy's cousin who is the [[sheriff]] of Tacapulco, Mexico.
* [[Hugo the Abominable Snowman]] (voiced by [[John DiMaggio]]) – is a [[Yeti]] who lives in [[Alaska]].
* [[Blacque Jacque Shellacque]] (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]]) – is a [[Tracking (hunting)|tracker]] who is the Canadian cousin of Yosemite Sam.
* [[The Three Bears (Looney Tunes)|The Three Bears]] (voiced by [[Maurice LaMarche]], [[Grey DeLisle]], and [[John DiMaggio]]) – are a family of bears consisting of Henry Bear (a short, cruel, dyspeptic father bear), Mama Bear (a deadpan mother bear), and Junior Bear (a huge, good-natured, oafish 7-year-old "child" bear). They were based on the story ''[[Goldilocks and the Three Bears]]''.
* [[Beaky Buzzard]] (voiced by [[Jim Cummings]]) – is a [[buzzard]] that rescues anyone in the desert in a [[hot air balloon]].
* [[Petunia Pig]] (voiced by [[Katy Mixon]]) – is a pig that Porky develops a relationship with starting in "Here Comes the Pig".
* Rodney Rabbit (voiced by Chuck Deezy) – is a rabbit who is Bugs Bunny's old childhood best friend since summer camp.


===Season 1===
==Production==
''The Looney Tunes Show'' was originally envisioned as ''Looney Tunes Laff Riot'', a "true-to-the-classics" show emulating the original run of ''Looney Tunes'' shorts announced in July 2009 by [[Warner Bros. Animation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animationguildblog.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/at-toon-factory-of-brothers-warner.html|title=TAG Blog: At the 'Toon Factory of the Brothers Warner|work=animationguildblog.blogspot.co.uk|date=July 7, 2009|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> However, it was scrapped because the executives were not impressed, and it was later retooled into the sitcom-inspired ''The Looney Tunes Show'' which premiered on May 3, 2011, on [[Cartoon Network]].<ref name="layoffs">{{Cite web|url=https://animationguildblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/layoffs-and-hirings.html|title=Layoffs and Hirings|date=November 6, 2009}}</ref> The show features new character designs by [[Ottawa]]-based artist Jessica Borutski which were first created for ''Looney Tunes Laff Riot'' and also later retooled for the final series.<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-animator-bashed-for-looney-tunes-changes-1.916930 | work=CBC News|title=Ottawa animator bashed for Looney Tunes changes}}</ref><ref name="layoffs" /> The Laff Riot pilot would surface on September 4, 2020.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK2KHRIXW0w When Was the Last Time Elmer Fired His Gun? | Looney Tunes Critic Quckie (go to 17:42)]</ref>
A total of 26 episodes have been produced and aired.


As is standard for most modern animated sitcoms like ''[[The Simpsons]]'' and ''[[Family Guy]]'', the series does not use a [[laugh track]].
===Season 2===
A total of 26 episodes have been produced and aired.<ref name="cartoonbrew">{{cite web |url= http://www.cartoonbrew.com/biz/the-looney-tunes-show-season-two-premieres-oct-3-on-cartoon-network-70132.html |title= The Looney Tunes Show Season Two Premieres Oct. 3 on Cartoon Network |date= 2012-09-19 |accessdate= 2012-09-20 |publisher= [[Cartoon Brew]]}}</ref>


The animation was produced by [[Yearim]] and [[Rough Draft Studios|Rough Draft Korea]], along with [[Toon City|Toon City Animation]] in the first season. The ''[[Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner]]'' shorts were produced by [[Crew972]].
==Production==
''The Looney Tunes Show'' was first announced in July 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://animationguildblog.blogspot.co.uk/2009/07/at-toon-factory-of-brothers-warner.html|title=TAG Blog: At the 'Toon Factory of the Brothers Warner|work=animationguildblog.blogspot.co.uk|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref> However, it was delayed several times before finally premiering on May 3, 2011.
The characters feature new designs created by [[Ottawa]] artist Jessica Borutski over the course of two years.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/artdesign/story/2010/05/26/ottawa-looney-tunes-new-design-bortuski.html | work=CBC News}}</ref>


===Cancelation===
The animation is produced by [[Yearim]], and [[Rough Draft Studios|Rough Draft Korea]] (along with [[Toon City|Toon City Animation]] in the first season.) The [[Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner]] [[Computer-generated imagery|CGI]] shorts are produced by [[Crew972]].
On July 29, 2014, it was announced that the series would not be renewed for a third season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frantz on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/FrantzEdCharles/status/493806183195504641 |access-date=March 11, 2015 |work=Twitter |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150608094900/https://twitter.com/FrantzEdCharles/status/493806183195504641 |archive-date=June 8, 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Broadcast==
On July 29, 2014, producer [[Spike Brandt and Tony Cervone|Tony Cervone]] announced via [[Twitter]] that it was not renewed for a third season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/FrantzEdCharles/status/493806183195504641|title=No Season 3 for the Looney Tunes Show|author=FrantzEdCharles|date=July 29, 2014|work=Twitter|accessdate=December 30, 2014}}</ref> Warner Bros. is now concentrating on production of the spin-off series ''[[Wabbit (TV series)|Wabbit]]'' for the ''Looney Tunes'' franchise.
''The Looney Tunes Show'' premiered in the United States on May 3, 2011, through August 31, 2014, on [[Cartoon Network]]. In Australia, the series began airing on [[9Go!]] and [[Cartoon Network (Australia)|Cartoon Network Australia]].


''The Looney Tunes Show'' premiered in Africa on Boomerang Africa on May 17, 2011, in France on Boomerang France, in the UK on Boomerang UK and on different Boomerang feeds throughout Europe.
==Home media release==


''The Looney Tunes Show'' premiered in Canada on [[Teletoon]] on September 5, 2011.
===Season 1===

{| class="wikitable"
==Home media==
''The Looney Tunes Show'' has received home video releases for season 1. The season 2 episode "Super Rabbit" was released as part of the ''Looney Tunes: Parodies Collection'' on February 4, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dohtem.com/bugs/news/|title = Looney Tunes DVD News}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
|-
|-
! colspan=2|Season !! Title !! Episode<br />count !! Disc(s) !! Release date
!DVD Name
!Ep #
!Release Date
|-
|-
| rowspan=4 style="background:#A68AC5|
|3-Pack Fun: The Looney Tunes Show
| rowspan=4|[[List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes#Season 1 (2011–12)|1]]
|style="text-align:center;"|12
|May 8, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amazon.com/Looney-Tunes-Show-Jeff-Bergman/dp/B006WZIF7W/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_y|title=Amazon.com: Looney Tunes Show 3 Pack Fun S1-V1,V2,V3: Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Armisen, Kristin Wiig, Jennifer Esposito, Maurice LaMarche, June Foray, Jim Cummings, Billy West, Roz Ryan, John Kassir, Eric Bauza, Jess Harnell, Rob Paulsen, Rene Auberjonis, Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Sam Register: Movies & TV|work=amazon.com|accessdate=11 March 2015}}</ref>
| ''3-Pack Fun: The Looney Tunes Show'' || 12 || 3 || May 8, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Looney-Tunes-Show-Jeff-Bergman/dp/B006WZIF7W/ref=pd_bxgy_mov_img_y|title=Amazon.com: Looney Tunes Show 3 Pack Fun S1-V1, V2, V3: Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Armisen, Kristin Wiig, Jennifer Esposito, Maurice LaMarche, June Foray, Jim Cummings, Billy West, Roz Ryan, John Kassir, Eric Bauza, Jess Harnell, Rob Paulsen, Rene Auberjonis, Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Sam Register: Movies & TV|work=amazon.com|date=May 8, 2012|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref>
|-
|-
| colspan=4|This three-disc reissue for the first three volumes contained the first twelve episodes from the first season.
|There Goes the Neighborhood
|-
|style="text-align:center;"|14
|August 7, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-There-Goes-The-Neighborhood/16689 |title=The Looney Tunes Show: There Goes The Neighborhood |publisher=tvshowsondvd.com}}</ref>
| ''There Goes the Neighborhood'' || 14 || 2 || August 7, 2012<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-There-Goes-The-Neighborhood/16689 |title=The Looney Tunes Show: There Goes The Neighborhood |publisher=TV Shows On DVD|url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324064613/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Looney-Tunes-There-Goes-The-Neighborhood/16689 |archive-date=2012-03-24 }}</ref>
|-
| colspan=4|This two-disc release contained the final fourteen episodes from the first season.
|}
|}
The first episode was also released on ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]'' as a special feature.


==Reception==
The first episode was released as a bonus feature on ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]''.
===Critical response===
''The Looney Tunes Show'' received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the voice acting and animation, but criticized its lack of originality and differences from previous ''Looney Tunes'' incarnations (including its redesigns and portrayals of the characters and lack of slapstick).<ref name="toonzone.net" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show|date=July 23, 2011}}</ref><ref name="CBCBorutskiInterview" />


[[Common Sense Media]] gave the series 4 out of 5 stars, saying: "Fun remake of classic toon has a more grown-up feel."<ref>{{cite web |title=The Looney Tunes Show |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-looney-tunes-show |publisher=Common Sense Media}}</ref> Robert Lloyd of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' wrote that "while it doesn’t improve on the originals […] taken on its own merits, ignoring the cognitive dissonance, the show can be pretty amusing."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lloyd |first=Robert |date=May 3, 2011 |title=Bugs and Daffy get a makeover. |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-may-03-la-et-0503-looney-tunes-20110503-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419154717/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2011-may-03-la-et-0503-looney-tunes-20110503-story.html |archive-date=April 19, 2024 |access-date=August 14, 2024 |website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> Reviewing the first volume of season one on DVD, [[Wired (magazine)|''Wired'']] wrote, "''The Looney Tunes Show'' does understand what it is. It's a new series for a new generation, and it doesn't seem overly concerned with the sacred nostalgia of us oldsters. It takes strides to modernize the characters while at the same staying more or less true to their original spirit."<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Z |title=The Looney Tunes Show Comes to DVD |url=https://www.wired.com/2011/10/the-looney-tunes-show/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |magazine=Wired |language=en-US |issn=1059-1028}}</ref>
==Music==
{{main article|Songs from The Looney Tunes Show}}
Two albums compiling songs from the show have been released digitally by [[WaterTower Music]]:
* ''Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season One'' (2012)<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.amazon.com/Songs-Looney-Tunes-Show-Season/dp/B008FBLF3C
|title= Songs from the Looney Tunes Show - Season One
|publisher= [[Amazon.com]]}}
</ref>
* ''Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season Two'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web
|url= http://www.watertower-music.com/releases_spotlight.php?search=WTM39469_LooneyTunes2 |publisher= [[WaterTower Music]]
|title= Songs From The Looney Tunes Show - Season Two
}}</ref>


Conversely, Brian Lowry of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' called the first season "a disappointment," and was critical of its "short[age] on sight-gags and action […] despite the odd amusing moment," believing that it "represent[ed] a miscalculation – and a basic misunderstanding of the franchise."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowry |first=Brian |date=2011-05-03 |title=The Looney Tunes Show |url=https://variety.com/2011/tv/reviews/the-looney-tunes-show-1117945144/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The A.V. Club]]'', Brandon Nowalk wrote, "''The Looney Tunes Show'' is the most off-putting version of ''Looney Tunes'' I’ve ever seen. Instead of a universe where anything could happen, here the plots are standard sitcom tropes. […] [the show] exists happily inside the lines."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nowalk |first=Brandon |date=October 2, 2012 |title=The Looney Tunes Show |url=http://tv.avclub.com/the-looney-tunes-show-1798174412 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191114231823/http://tv.avclub.com/the-looney-tunes-show-1798174412 |archive-date=November 14, 2019 |access-date=August 14, 2024 |website=The A.V. Club}}</ref>
==Reception==
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Reaction to ''The Looney Tunes Show'' have been mixed. Though the voice acting has received praise, the series has been criticized for its infrequent use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, character designs, personality changes and the "[[sitcom]]-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show}}</ref><ref name=CBCBorutskiInterview>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-animator-bashed-for-looney-tunes-changes-1.916930|title=Ottawa animator bashed for Looney Tunes changes | work=CBC News}}</ref> The show, however, remained consistently popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: TNT Rides NBA Doubleheader|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2011/05/04/tuesdays-cable-ratings-tnt-rides-nba-doubleheader-154112/cable_20110503/|work=The Futon Critic}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Tuesday's Cable Ratings: MLB Playoffs, BET Hip Hop Awards No Match for "Anarchy"|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/ratings/2012/10/10/tuesdays-cable-ratings-mlb-playoffs-bet-hip-hop-awards-no-match-for-anarchy-63513/cable_20121009/|work=The Futon Critic|accessdate=10 November 2012}}</ref>


Ian Lueck of ''Toon Zone'' panned the series, calling it "bland and recycled" and writing: "Parents, if you want to start your kids on something good, show them the original ''Looney Tunes'' theatrical shorts. They're better made, funnier, have more energy, and more of a personal touch than the assembly line ''The Looney Tunes Show''."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lueck |first1=Ian |date=May 3, 2011 |title="The Looney Tunes Show": A Misleading Show Name |url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37409/the-looney-tunes-show--a-misleading-show-name |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110803015047/http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37409/the-looney-tunes-show--a-misleading-show-name |archive-date=August 3, 2011 |access-date=May 6, 2024 |publisher=Toon Zone}}</ref> In another negative review, Maxie Zeus of ''Toon Zone'' called the show "bland" and "no worse than dull," while writing: "So who thought it would be a good idea to put the ''Looney Tunes'' characters—who even in domestic settings tend to reduce the house and furniture to matchsticks—into a sitcom? Say what you will about ''[[Loonatics Unleashed]]'', but at least it had the courage of its psychopathic convictions."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Zeus |first1=Maxie |date=May 3, 2011 |title="The Looney Tunes Show": The Merry-Go-Round Is Still Broken Down |url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37407/the-looney-tunes-show-the-merry-go-round-is-still-broken-down |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110509025442/http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37407/the-looney-tunes-show-the-merry-go-round-is-still-broken-down |archive-date=May 9, 2011 |access-date=May 6, 2024 |publisher=Toon Zone}}</ref>
In a 2010 interview with [[CBC News]], series animator Jessica Borutski said in response to fan criticism of the series' new character designs, that the original designs were intended for adults and that "[it is] time for a new generation to meet the characters."<ref name=CBCBorutskiInterview /> Borutski said, "a fresh, new design is the only way to keep characters alive."<ref name=CBCBorutskiInterview /> Cartoon historian Chris Robinson noted also that the mark the original characters have on fans is indelible, and that fans are not receptive to change. "[Fans] just really become attached to these things," Robinson said. "It's just so strongly rooted in their childhood that they're unable to separate themselves."<ref name=CBCBorutskiInterview />

==== Online response ====
In 2010, [[CBC News]] reported that upon revealing the redesigned ''Looney Tunes'' characters, some fans "lashed out by posting nasty [online] comments" directed toward animator Jessica Borutski, who was tasked with redesigning the characters for ''The Looney Tunes Show''. Borutski admitted that "it was hard to see such hatred," but defended the redesigns, feeling that "[it is] time for a new generation to meet the characters."<ref name="CBCBorutskiInterview" /> Cartoon historian Chris Robinson attributed the response to "a sense of ownership," arguing that "[fans] just really become attached to these things […] It's just so strongly rooted in their childhood that they're unable to separate themselves."<ref name="CBCBorutskiInterview" />


===Awards and nominations===
===Awards and nominations===
''The Looney Tunes Show'' has been nominated for three [[Primetime Emmy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/looney-tunes-show | title= Outstanding Voice-Over Performance&nbsp;– 2011|work=Emmys.com}}</ref>
''The Looney Tunes Show'' was nominated for three [[Primetime Emmy Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emmys.com/shows/looney-tunes-show | title= Outstanding Voice-Over Performance&nbsp;– 2011|work=Emmys.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominee !! Outcome
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Nominee
! Outcome
!
|-
|-
|2011
| rowspan="3" |2011
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Bob Bergen]] {{small|
|[[Bob Bergen]] {{smalldiv|
* For the voice of Porky Pig
* For the voice of [[Porky Pig]]
* Episode "Jailbird and Jailbunny"}}
* Episode: "Jailbird and Jailbunny"}}
|{{Nom}}
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
|BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
|Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role
|[[Kristen Wiig]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Lola Bunny]]}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="2011BTVA">{{Cite web|title=2011 BTVA Voice Acting Awards|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/btva-awards/2011/television/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
|Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role
|[[June Foray]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Granny]]}}
|{{Nom}}
|<ref name="2011BTVA" />
|-
|-
|2012
|2012
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Kristen Wiig]] {{small|
|[[Kristen Wiig]] {{smalldiv|
* For the voice of Lola Bunny
* For the voice of [[Lola Bunny]]
* Episode "Double Date"}}
* Episode: "Double Date"}}
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
| rowspan="6" |2013
|BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
|Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical
|[[Kristen Wiig]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Lola Bunny]]}}
|{{Nom}}
|{{Nom}}
|<ref name="2013BTVA">{{Cite web|title=2013 BTVA Voice Acting Awards|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/btva-awards/2013/television/|access-date=2020-10-12|website=Behind The Voice Actors|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|-
|2013
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance|Outstanding Voice-Over Performance]]
|[[Bob Bergen]] {{small|
|[[Bob Bergen]] {{smalldiv|
* For the voice of Porky Pig
* For the voice of [[Porky Pig]]
* Episode "We're in Big Truffle"}}
* Episode: "We're in Big Truffle"}}
|{{Nom}}
|{{Nom}}
|
|-
|BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
|Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical
|[[Eric Bauza]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Marvin the Martian]]}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="2013BTVA" />
|-
|BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award
|Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical
|[[Eric Bauza]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Marvin the Martian]]}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="2013BTVA" />
|-
|BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
|Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Comedy/Musical
|[[June Foray]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Granny (Looney Tunes)|Granny]]}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="2013BTVA" />
|-
|BTVA Television Voice Acting Award
|Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Comedy/Musical
|[[Maurice LaMarche]]{{smalldiv|
* For the voice of [[Yosemite Sam]]}}
|{{Won}}
|<ref name="2013BTVA" />
|}
|}


==Music==
==Direct-to-video film==
Two albums compiling songs from the show have been released digitally by [[WaterTower Music]]:
A direct-to-video film, ''[[Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run]]'', was announced on April 30, 2015, with an accompanying trailer. It was released on August 4, 2015 though it was released earlier on July 7, 2015 through [[Walmart]] and [[Vudu]].<ref name="Collider"/><ref>{{cite web|last1=King|first1=Darryn|title=Bugs Bunny to Return in Direct-to-Video 'Rabbits Run'|url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/dvd/bugs-bunny-to-return-in-direct-to-video-rabbits-run-112739.html|publisher=Cartoon Brew|accessdate=May 5, 2015|date=May 5, 2015}}</ref>
* ''Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season One'' (2012)<ref>{{cite web
|url= https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Looney-Tunes-Show-Season/dp/B008FBLF3C
|title= Songs from the Looney Tunes Show – Season One
|website= Amazon
}}
</ref>
* ''Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season Two'' (2013)<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.watertower-music.com/releases_spotlight.php?search=WTM39469_LooneyTunes2
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130805105600/http://www.watertower-music.com/releases_spotlight.php?search=WTM39469_LooneyTunes2
|url-status = dead
|archive-date = August 5, 2013
|publisher = [[WaterTower Music]]
|title = Songs From The Looney Tunes Show – Season Two
}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
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The Looney Tunes Show
GenreAnimated sitcom
Based onLooney Tunes and Merrie Melodies
by Warner Bros.
Developed by
Voices of
Theme music composerCliff Friend and Dave Franklin (adaptation by Andy Sturmer)
Opening theme"The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down"
Ending theme"What's Up, Doc?" by Carl W. Stalling (instrumental)
ComposerAndy Sturmer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes52 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerSam Register
Producers
Running time22 minutes
Production companyWarner Bros. Animation
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseMay 3, 2011 (2011-05-03) –
November 2, 2013 (2013-11-02)[a]
Related
Loonatics Unleashed (2005–2007)
New Looney Tunes (2015–2020)

The Looney Tunes Show is an American animated sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Animation, and aired on Cartoon Network for two seasons from May 3, 2011, to November 2, 2013. The series featured characters from the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies theatrical cartoon shorts in a sitcom format with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, who live a suburban life together within a neighborhood of fellow cartoon neighbors, dealing with various issues in their own way.[1] Many episodes also include a musical short under the Merrie Melodies name, and the first season also includes computer-animated shorts involving new antics between Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner.

The series received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the visual style and voice acting, but criticized its departures from the classic Looney Tunes cartoons.[2][3]

Premise

The Looney Tunes Show revolves around the lives of Bugs Bunny, who owns a suburban home after inventing carrot peelers that pay him royalties, and Daffy Duck, who is Bugs' roommate, as they deal with different issues and problems that they encounter, some of the time caused by Daffy's rather bad lifestyle. The pair reside within a neighbourhood inhabited by a number of notable Looney Tunes characters including Yosemite Sam, Granny, Gossamer, and Speedy Gonzales, with both Bugs and Daffy having girlfriends in the form of Lola Bunny and Tina Russo, and a regular friendship with Porky Pig. Other Looney Tunes characters, like Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, and Sylvester and Tweety, have less prominent roles but still partake in stories in their own way.

Unlike other Looney Tunes productions, the series focused less on slapstick and fewer visual gags, in favor of sitcom elements including love triangles, employment and rooming.[4] Episodes often contained at least two stories featuring Bugs and Daffy, and sometimes led by others in the show.

Alongside the main plots of the episode, the story would often include a Merrie Melodies – a two-to-four-minute music videos showcasing classic characters singing brand new original songs. For the first season only, the show also included new computer-animated shorts involving Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, and a new spate of antics between them.

Episodes

Main article: List of The Looney Tunes Show episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
126May 3, 2011 (2011-05-03)February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07)
226October 2, 2012 (2012-10-02)November 2, 2013 (2013-11-02)

Characters

Main

  • Bugs Bunny (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – lives a life of upper-middle-class suburban leisure, based on income from a popular Carrot Peeler that he invented; instead of an underground borrow from the theatrical shorts, Bugs lives in a well-appointed house, drives a compact car, and provides room and board for Daffy Duck. Bugs spends his time watching sports or sitcoms on TV, hanging out with his friends and neighbors, and dating Lola Bunny.
  • Daffy Duck (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is the best friend of Bugs Bunny. Unlike Bugs, Daffy is an incompetent, loudmouth, unproductive moocher and an ungrateful user that has no way of earning money and relies on Bugs for food and shelter. He also has a high maintenance streak as he demands far more from his friends than he deserves and takes high advantage of gullible Porky, his other "best friend".
  • Porky Pig (voiced by Bob Bergen) – is Bugs and Daffy's second best friend. Despite being bright and bookish, Porky has an innocent, naïve quality that Daffy frequently uses to his advantage, tricking Porky into parting with large sums of money or accompanying him in bizarre schemes. Porky originally worked a boring office job as an accountant, but got fired following Bugs' example. Porky started his own catering company afterwards. In "Dear John", Porky was shown to have served on the city council. Towards the end of the series, Porky starts a relationship with Petunia in the end of the Season 2 episode "Here Comes The Pig". In "Best Friends Redux", Daffy meets Porky's young self and ensures that Porky becomes good friends with Bugs and Rodney in their cabin, finally showing Porky an act of kindness.
  • Speedy Gonzales (voiced by Fred Armisen) – is an extremely fast Mexican mouse who lives with Bugs and Daffy as their "mouse in the wall" and runs a pizza parlor called Pizzarriba. Speedy is one of the brighter, more level-headed characters as he is not afraid to speak his mind (even standing up to Bugs at times, despite living rent free in a mouse hole in Bugs house) and has occasionally shown to act as Daffy's conscience.
  • Yosemite Sam (voiced by Maurice LaMarche) – a quick-tempered cowboy who is one of Bugs and Daffy's neighbors. Sam claims to be a liar, a thief and a cheat, amongst other things, like in the original cartoons, albeit the show portrays him as far less ruthless and more moral and mild-mannered with a heart of gold. His full name was revealed as Samuel Rosenbaum.
  • Lola Bunny (voiced by Kristen Wiig) – is Bugs Bunny's obsessive girlfriend, who has a habit of speaking rapidly, whether anyone else is listening or not. When they first meet, Bugs falls in love with her, but after learning how crazy and ditsy Lola is, Bugs loses interest and often tries to escape her company. Lola develops a huge obsession with Bugs Bunny that Daffy initially finds creepy, however in later episodes Daffy and Lola become friends as neither one is very bright.
  • Tina Russo (voiced by Jennifer Esposito in Season 1, Annie Mumolo in Season 2) – is a new character original to the show. She is a yellow duck and Daffy's girlfriend. Tina works at a copy store called "Copy Place". Tina is another straight character of the show, with a no-nonsense personality. The character was originally called Marisol Mallard in the Laff Riot pilot.[5]

Recurring

  • Tasmanian Devil/Taz/Poochie (voiced by Jim Cummings) – is a Tasmanian devil who is Bugs' pet. In this show, Taz is portrayed as walking on four legs like a real Tasmanian devil and his eyes are bloodshot red (later turned back to yellow after Bugs uses a taming trick he learned from Speedy Gonzales). Initially, Bugs believed Taz to be a dog and kept him as a house pet named Poochie much to Daffy's discomfort. Eventually, Bugs learned the truth and tried to return him to his home in Tasmania only to find out that Taz would rather live with him. When Taz is not causing trouble for Daffy, Taz has occasionally tried to eat Sylvester. In the episode "Ridiculous Journey", Taz spoke for the first time in the series and had bonded with Sylvester and Tweety while they evaded Blacque Jacques Shellacque.
  • Mac (voiced by Rob Paulsen) and Tosh (voiced by Jess Harnell) – are two goofy gophers who run an antique store. They are shown to hate being away from each other.
  • Pete Puma (voiced by John Kassir) – is a dimwitted puma who is one of Daffy Duck's friends and does various jobs around town.
  • Marvin the Martian (voiced by Eric Bauza) – is a Martian who is one of Daffy Duck's friends.
  • Witch Lezah (voiced by Roz Ryan) – is a witch who is Gossamer's mother and lives next door to Bugs Bunny. She is often annoyed by Daffy Duck's antics. Witch Lezah is also a hypnotherapist by trade. The character is based on Witch Hazel, with 'Lezah' being 'Hazel' spelled backwards.
  • Gossamer (voiced by Kwesi Boakye) – is a large orange furry monster who is Witch Lezah's son. In stark contrast to previous characterizations, Gossamer is portrayed as a timid and kind-hearted young boy with a voice to match.
  • Emma "Granny" Webster (voiced by June Foray at her regular age, Stephanie Courtney as a young adult) – is a practical and old fashioned 90-year-old lady who is one of Bugs Bunny's neighbors. Granny is revealed to have been a spy for the Allies in World War II. In "The Grand Old Duck of York", it is revealed that Granny also teaches piano lessons. This series marks the final time Foray provided the voice of Granny before her death in 2017.
  • Sylvester (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is Granny's tuxedo cat who is always trying to devour Tweety, but always fails when Granny catches him and spanks him hard enough to spit Tweety out.
  • Tweety (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is Granny's cute yellow canary who is frequently targeted by Sylvester. Tweety is revealed to have also been a spy for the Allies in World War II during Granny's youth.
  • Foghorn Leghorn (voiced by Jeff Bergman) – is a rich and gullible rooster who has worked under various jobs. Foghorn and Daffy get on very well, and are often involved in various schemes. He is a successful entrepreneur who never gets angry with Daffy and forgives him immediately, as he considers Daffy a son to him.
  • Pepé Le Pew (voiced by René Auberjonois in season one, Jeff Bergman in season two) – is a French striped skunk. He's the local casanova. In the episode "Members Only", he works as a wedding planner when he planned Bugs and Lola's wedding at the country club.
  • Elmer Fudd (voiced by Billy West) – his role here isn't as prominent as it was in the Looney Tunes shorts, as he only makes occasional cameo appearances in this show.
  • Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner (Road Runner is voiced by Paul Julian via archive recordings, Wile E. is mute) – are shown in short computer-animated segments in season one. They also make cameos throughout the show, most notably in "Here Comes the Pig", when Bugs gets lost in the desert, he witnesses the Road Runner and Wile E.'s chases, then asks Wile E. for directions to the highway once he fails. Bugs then decides to use Wile E.'s catapult to get back.

Others

Production

The Looney Tunes Show was originally envisioned as Looney Tunes Laff Riot, a "true-to-the-classics" show emulating the original run of Looney Tunes shorts announced in July 2009 by Warner Bros. Animation.[6] However, it was scrapped because the executives were not impressed, and it was later retooled into the sitcom-inspired The Looney Tunes Show which premiered on May 3, 2011, on Cartoon Network.[7] The show features new character designs by Ottawa-based artist Jessica Borutski which were first created for Looney Tunes Laff Riot and also later retooled for the final series.[8][7] The Laff Riot pilot would surface on September 4, 2020.[9]

As is standard for most modern animated sitcoms like The Simpsons and Family Guy, the series does not use a laugh track.

The animation was produced by Yearim and Rough Draft Korea, along with Toon City Animation in the first season. The Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner shorts were produced by Crew972.

Cancelation

On July 29, 2014, it was announced that the series would not be renewed for a third season.[10]

Broadcast

The Looney Tunes Show premiered in the United States on May 3, 2011, through August 31, 2014, on Cartoon Network. In Australia, the series began airing on 9Go! and Cartoon Network Australia.

The Looney Tunes Show premiered in Africa on Boomerang Africa on May 17, 2011, in France on Boomerang France, in the UK on Boomerang UK and on different Boomerang feeds throughout Europe.

The Looney Tunes Show premiered in Canada on Teletoon on September 5, 2011.

Home media

The Looney Tunes Show has received home video releases for season 1. The season 2 episode "Super Rabbit" was released as part of the Looney Tunes: Parodies Collection on February 4, 2020.[11]

Season Title Episode
count		 Disc(s) Release date
1 3-Pack Fun: The Looney Tunes Show 12 3 May 8, 2012[12]
This three-disc reissue for the first three volumes contained the first twelve episodes from the first season.
There Goes the Neighborhood 14 2 August 7, 2012[13]
This two-disc release contained the final fourteen episodes from the first season.

The first episode was also released on Looney Tunes: Rabbits Run as a special feature.

Reception

Critical response

The Looney Tunes Show received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the voice acting and animation, but criticized its lack of originality and differences from previous Looney Tunes incarnations (including its redesigns and portrayals of the characters and lack of slapstick).[2][14][3]

Common Sense Media gave the series 4 out of 5 stars, saying: "Fun remake of classic toon has a more grown-up feel."[15] Robert Lloyd of the Los Angeles Times wrote that "while it doesn’t improve on the originals […] taken on its own merits, ignoring the cognitive dissonance, the show can be pretty amusing."[16] Reviewing the first volume of season one on DVD, Wired wrote, "The Looney Tunes Show does understand what it is. It's a new series for a new generation, and it doesn't seem overly concerned with the sacred nostalgia of us oldsters. It takes strides to modernize the characters while at the same staying more or less true to their original spirit."[17]

Conversely, Brian Lowry of Variety called the first season "a disappointment," and was critical of its "short[age] on sight-gags and action […] despite the odd amusing moment," believing that it "represent[ed] a miscalculation – and a basic misunderstanding of the franchise."[18] Writing for The A.V. Club, Brandon Nowalk wrote, "The Looney Tunes Show is the most off-putting version of Looney Tunes I’ve ever seen. Instead of a universe where anything could happen, here the plots are standard sitcom tropes. […] [the show] exists happily inside the lines."[19]

Ian Lueck of Toon Zone panned the series, calling it "bland and recycled" and writing: "Parents, if you want to start your kids on something good, show them the original Looney Tunes theatrical shorts. They're better made, funnier, have more energy, and more of a personal touch than the assembly line The Looney Tunes Show."[20] In another negative review, Maxie Zeus of Toon Zone called the show "bland" and "no worse than dull," while writing: "So who thought it would be a good idea to put the Looney Tunes characters—who even in domestic settings tend to reduce the house and furniture to matchsticks—into a sitcom? Say what you will about Loonatics Unleashed, but at least it had the courage of its psychopathic convictions."[21]

Online response

In 2010, CBC News reported that upon revealing the redesigned Looney Tunes characters, some fans "lashed out by posting nasty [online] comments" directed toward animator Jessica Borutski, who was tasked with redesigning the characters for The Looney Tunes Show. Borutski admitted that "it was hard to see such hatred," but defended the redesigns, feeling that "[it is] time for a new generation to meet the characters."[3] Cartoon historian Chris Robinson attributed the response to "a sense of ownership," arguing that "[fans] just really become attached to these things […] It's just so strongly rooted in their childhood that they're unable to separate themselves."[3]

Awards and nominations

The Looney Tunes Show was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards.[22]

Year Award Category Nominee Outcome
2011 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Voice-Over Performance Bob Bergen
  • For the voice of Porky Pig
  • Episode: "Jailbird and Jailbunny"
 Nominated
BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role Kristen Wiig
 Won [23]
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Female Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role June Foray
 Nominated [23]
2012 Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Voice-Over Performance Kristen Wiig
  • For the voice of Lola Bunny
  • Episode: "Double Date"
 Nominated
2013 BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series – Comedy/Musical Kristen Wiig
 Nominated [24]
Primetime Emmy Award Outstanding Voice-Over Performance Bob Bergen
  • For the voice of Porky Pig
  • Episode: "We're in Big Truffle"
 Nominated
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical Eric Bauza
 Won [24]
BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Guest Role – Comedy/Musical Eric Bauza
 Won [24]
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Comedy/Musical June Foray
 Won [24]
BTVA Television Voice Acting Award Best Male Vocal Performance in a Television Series in a Supporting Role – Comedy/Musical Maurice LaMarche
 Won [24]

Music

Two albums compiling songs from the show have been released digitally by WaterTower Music:

  • Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season One (2012)[25]
  • Songs from The Looney Tunes Show, Season Two (2013)[26]

Notes

  1. ^ The final episode first aired in overseas territories. It did not air in the US until August 31, 2014.

References

  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 371–372. ISBN 978-1538103739.
  2. ^ a b "Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction". Archived from the original on February 2, 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d "Ottawa animator bashed for Looney Tunes changes". CBC News.
  4. ^ "The Looney Tunes Show: Season 1 Volume 1". TV Shows On DVD. Archived from the original on July 17, 2011.
  5. ^ @MattyDanner (September 5, 2020). "@ManiacalToast @ZakaZ96 That ain't Della, it's Marisol Mallard" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  6. ^ "TAG Blog: At the 'Toon Factory of the Brothers Warner". animationguildblog.blogspot.co.uk. July 7, 2009. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Layoffs and Hirings". November 6, 2009.
  8. ^ "Ottawa animator bashed for Looney Tunes changes". CBC News.
  9. ^ When Was the Last Time Elmer Fired His Gun? | Looney Tunes Critic Quckie (go to 17:42)
  10. ^ "Frantz on Twitter". Twitter. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  11. ^ "Looney Tunes DVD News".
  12. ^ "Amazon.com: Looney Tunes Show 3 Pack Fun S1-V1, V2, V3: Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Armisen, Kristin Wiig, Jennifer Esposito, Maurice LaMarche, June Foray, Jim Cummings, Billy West, Roz Ryan, John Kassir, Eric Bauza, Jess Harnell, Rob Paulsen, Rene Auberjonis, Spike Brandt, Tony Cervone, Sam Register: Movies & TV". amazon.com. May 8, 2012. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  13. ^ "The Looney Tunes Show: There Goes The Neighborhood". TV Shows On DVD. Archived from the original on March 24, 2012.
  14. ^ "REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show". July 23, 2011.
  15. ^ "The Looney Tunes Show". Common Sense Media.
  16. ^ Lloyd, Robert (May 3, 2011). "Bugs and Daffy get a makeover". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  17. ^ Z. "The Looney Tunes Show Comes to DVD". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  18. ^ Lowry, Brian (May 3, 2011). "The Looney Tunes Show". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  19. ^ Nowalk, Brandon (October 2, 2012). "The Looney Tunes Show". The A.V. Club. Archived from the original on November 14, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  20. ^ Lueck, Ian (May 3, 2011). ""The Looney Tunes Show": A Misleading Show Name". Toon Zone. Archived from the original on August 3, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  21. ^ Zeus, Maxie (May 3, 2011). ""The Looney Tunes Show": The Merry-Go-Round Is Still Broken Down". Toon Zone. Archived from the original on May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  22. ^ "Outstanding Voice-Over Performance – 2011". Emmys.com.
  23. ^ a b "2011 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
  24. ^ a b c d e "2013 BTVA Voice Acting Awards". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
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  26. ^ "Songs From The Looney Tunes Show – Season Two". WaterTower Music. Archived from the original on August 5, 2013.
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