Rabbit Hood (1949) Review: Carrots, Comedy, and Classic Chuck Jones!

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In this episode, we dive deep into the 1949 Looney Tunes short, Rabbit Hood, directed by Chuck Jones. Joined by Mark Arnold, Kamden Spies, @blugenesi and Manny Cruz, we discuss various aspects of the cartoon, including its release history, notable trivia, and memorable gags. We explore connections to Errol Flynn's Robin Hood, post-WWII references, Chuck Jones' personal influence on character design, and the clever parody of 'The Adventures of Robin Hood.' Manny Cruz also helps us analyse the cartoon's musical score, highlighting pieces like 'Rule Britannia' and Wagner's 'Das Rheingold,' and their significance in enriching the cartoon's narrative. 

 

00:00 Introduction and Channel Welcome

00:49 Rabbit Hood Overview and Release Info

02:10 Trivia and Historical Context

04:17 Character Design Insights

05:11 Favourite Gags and Scenes

10:29 Errol Flynn and Robin Hood References

11:42 Errol Flynn and Film Reissues

13:27 The Warner Brothers Studio Era

15:04 Manny's Music Time

20:20 @blugenesi Cartoon Review

23:24 Final Thoughts