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Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

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Looney Tunes 50th Anniversary

1986

0h 49m

7.3(20 votes)

Documentary

Animation

History

TV Movie

Overview

Some of the biggest stars in show business pay a fun tribute to Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes to mark their 50th anniversary.

Links & Resources

Social & External

Production Companies

Broadway Video

Warner Bros. Television

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Eve Arden

Eve Arden

Self

Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen

Self

Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc

Self / Various Characters (voice)

David Bowie

David Bowie

Self

George Burns

George Burns

Self

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Self

Cher

Cher

Self

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Self

Friz Freleng

Friz Freleng

Self

Jeff Goldblum

Jeff Goldblum

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Gary Weis
Written by: Max Pross
Tom Gammill

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