Beethoven’s 7 th by Ludwig van Beethoven (1811-12)Ī well-spoken dog yearns for Shakespearean theatre, but, alas, the two Goofy Gophers spoil his plans via mean pranks.

Without missing a beat (or breaking tempo), that wascaly wabbit assumes the title role and humiliates Fudd in one fell swoop. Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride by Bedrich Smetana (1866)Įlmer chases Bugs across some local stage when, suddenly, the curtain rises on a production of Rossini’s operatic masterpiece.

It’s a hilarious take on Strauss’ best-known offering, though '90s kids will probably still prefer The Simpsons’ low-gravity rendition. When young Daffy Duck paddles over with his off-key honking, she’s none too thrilled-until he saves the day, that is. The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II (1866)Īct II sees a mother swan leading her cygnets in a birdsong-based cover of this concert hall staple. At “Corny-gie Hall,” Elmer Fudd introduces segment number one, emphasizing the 'wythm of the woodwinds.” Cut to Porky Pig and his faithful pointer dog in hot pursuit of Bugs, accompanied all the way by the Waltz King’s playful hit. ' A Corny Concerto' riffs Fantasia (1940) and doesn’t miss a joke. On occasion, director Bob Clampett had some fun at Disney’s expense. So, kick back, pass the carrots, & let’s enjoy a few comedy classics.

And this wasn’t all idle background noise. Warner Brothers, who produced both Looney Tunes and its equally influential (and far less famous) sibling Merrie Melodies, actively relied on music to help pull off some of the funniest gags in cartoon history. Bugs Bunny: smart aleck, dynamite enthusiast … Chopin fan? Sit the kids down for a Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies marathon, and they’ll be humming classical refrains before you can say “Th-th-that’s all, folks!” The shorts incorporated everything from light opera to German symphonies.

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