Bugs Bunny is a beloved cartoon character known for his clever wit, humorous antics, and ability to outsmart his foes. In one particular episode, Bugs Bunny finds himself entangled with a ghostly witch. The main plot revolves around Bugs Bunny's encounters with this spooky witch and how he tries to outsmart her using his quick thinking and resourcefulness. The ghostly witch is depicted as a typical Halloween-style witch, complete with a pointy hat, broomstick, and cackling laugh. She tries various tricks to capture Bugs Bunny, but he always manages to escape her clutches. Throughout the episode, the cartoon highlights Bugs Bunny's ability to outwit his enemies, even when faced with seemingly supernatural forces.
The original shorts repurposed for this special include Transylvania 6-5000 (1963), Broom-Stick Bunny (1956), Scaredy Cat (1948), Claws For Alarm (1954), and A-Haunting We Will Go (1966) (all of which have been previously released in their entirety, with opening titles and closing credits, on various Looney Tunes DVD collections.)
It s 1978 s Bugs Bunny s Howl-oWeen Special, in which some of my favorite spooky-themed Looney Tunes and Merrie Melody shorts among them Bugs Bunny s encounters with a vampire and a cauldron-stirring witch, Porky Pig and Sylvester s spooky stay in a mice-infested hotel, and Tweety Bird s transformation into a monster via a mad scientist s potion , are chopped up, strung together, and wrapped around with some new animation to make it all appear to be happening across one Halloween night. It s 1978 s Bugs Bunny s Howl-oWeen Special, in which some of my favorite spooky-themed Looney Tunes and Merrie Melody shorts among them Bugs Bunny s encounters with a vampire and a cauldron-stirring witch, Porky Pig and Sylvester s spooky stay in a mice-infested hotel, and Tweety Bird s transformation into a monster via a mad scientist s potion , are chopped up, strung together, and wrapped around with some new animation to make it all appear to be happening across one Halloween night.
Throughout the episode, the cartoon highlights Bugs Bunny's ability to outwit his enemies, even when faced with seemingly supernatural forces. The main idea of this episode is to showcase Bugs Bunny's cleverness and ingenuity in the face of danger, proving that brains can triumph over brawn. Overall, the Bugs Bunny ghostly witch episode is a humorous and entertaining adventure that showcases the timeless appeal of Bugs Bunny's character.
Bugs bunny ghostly witch
I've blogged previously about how holiday specials were kind of a big deal back in the days before recordable media was cheap and available. With Halloween sneaking up on us, we have a new Halloween special to enjoy this year. and by new, I mean old.
It's 1978's Bugs Bunny's Howl-oWeen Special, in which some of my favorite spooky-themed Looney Tunes and Merrie Melody shorts (among them Bugs Bunny's encounters with a vampire and a cauldron-stirring witch, Porky Pig and Sylvester's spooky stay in a mice-infested hotel, and Tweety Bird's transformation into a monster via a mad scientist's potion), are chopped up, strung together, and wrapped around with some new animation to make it all appear to be happening across one Halloween night.
The original shorts repurposed for this special include Transylvania 6-5000 (1963), Broom-Stick Bunny (1956), Scaredy Cat (1948), Claws For Alarm (1954), and A-Haunting We Will Go (1966) (all of which have been previously released in their entirety, with opening titles and closing credits, on various Looney Tunes DVD collections.)
For some reason this release is kind of scarce to find on store shelves (I did find a copy at Toys-R-Us, and maybe it will become more readily available as we get closer to Halloween.)
Posted by Brother Bill at 10:11 AM Labels: 70s, animation, DVD, Halloween, haunted house, TV, witch3 comments:
Wings1295 said.Just great. The originals are always fun to watch, even if the wrap-around stuff doesn't match up or have the same quality.
Chris 'Frog Queen' Davis said.Oh those are so much fun and bring back great memories. likely part of the reason I do what I do. Thanks for sharing.
AllHallowSteve said.This special is good to have on when doing Halloween crafts or the like.
I appreciate that it's a Halloween special, I just sometimes wish they'd let some of the segments play a bit more than they do sometimes.
It's 1978's Bugs Bunny's Howl-oWeen Special, in which some of my favorite spooky-themed Looney Tunes and Merrie Melody shorts (among them Bugs Bunny's encounters with a vampire and a cauldron-stirring witch, Porky Pig and Sylvester's spooky stay in a mice-infested hotel, and Tweety Bird's transformation into a monster via a mad scientist's potion), are chopped up, strung together, and wrapped around with some new animation to make it all appear to be happening across one Halloween night.
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Reviews for "Bugs Bunny and the ghostly witch's epic battle of wits"
1. John - 1 star
I am a huge Bugs Bunny fan, but "Bugs Bunny Ghostly Witch" completely missed the mark for me. The storyline was convoluted and didn't make any sense. The animation was also subpar, and it felt like they just rushed through it without paying attention to detail. The jokes fell flat, and I didn't find myself laughing at all. Overall, I was extremely disappointed with this Bugs Bunny installment.
2. Sarah - 2 stars
As a fan of Bugs Bunny, I was excited to watch "Bugs Bunny Ghostly Witch," but unfortunately, it didn't meet my expectations. The plot seemed forced and lacked creativity. The humor felt repetitive and predictable, which made it hard to stay engaged. Additionally, I found the voice acting to be lackluster, and the animation quality wasn't up to par with other Bugs Bunny cartoons. It's safe to say that this was a miss for me.
3. Robert - 2 stars
I've been a longtime fan of Bugs Bunny, so I was excited to watch "Bugs Bunny Ghostly Witch." However, I found the story to be dull and uninteresting. The jokes were recycled and didn't bring anything new to the table. The animation was also lackluster, and it felt like they put minimal effort into it. This installment just didn't capture the charm and wit that Bugs Bunny is known for, and I was left feeling disappointed.
4. Emily - 1 star
"Bugs Bunny Ghostly Witch" was a complete letdown for me. The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and the humor was stale and outdated. The animation quality was also subpar, with choppy movements and unimpressive visuals. Bugs Bunny deserves better than this lackluster installment. I would not recommend wasting your time on this one.