Looney Tunes is an American animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros.
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14 Facts About Looney Tunes
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The term Looney Tunes has since been expanded to refer to the characters themselves.
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The Looney Tunes title was inspired by that of Walt Disney's Silly Symphonies.
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Looney Tunes has since become a worldwide media franchise, spawning several television series, feature films, comic books, music albums, video games, and amusement park rides.
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The first Looney Tunes short was Sinkin' in the Bathtub starring Bosko, which was released in 1930.
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Debuts of other memorable Looney Tunes stars followed: Daffy Duck in Porky's Duck Hunt, Elmer Fudd in the Merrie Melodies short Elmer's Candid Camera, Bugs Bunny in the Merrie Melodies short A Wild Hare, and Tweety in the Merrie Melodies short A Tale of Two Kitties .
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The final black-and-white Looney Tunes short was Puss n' Booty in 1943 directed by Frank Tashlin.
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The Looney Tunes shorts were broadcast with edits to remove scenes of violence, stereotypes, and alcohol consumption.
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In 1976, the Looney Tunes characters made their way into the amusement business when they became the mascots for the two Marriott's Great America theme parks .
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In 1988, several Looney Tunes characters appeared in cameo roles in Disney's film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
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Looney Tunes shorts were still airing on Disney's ABC as part of The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show at the time, and the decision led to the show's cancellation.
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Turner's rights to some Looney Tunes cartoons was a motivation for the purchase.
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The Looney Tunes Show, an early 2000s anthology produced by Warner Bros.
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Video games based on Looney Tunes characters began in 1979 with the Road Runner pinball machine.
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