The Abominable Snow Rabbit

The Abominable Snow Rabbit is a 1961 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes theatrical cartoon directed by Chuck Jones and co-directed by Maurice Noble, with a story by Tedd Pierce.[1] The short was released on May 20, 1961, and stars Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.[2]

The Abominable Snow Rabbit
Directed byChuck Jones
Maurice Noble
Story byTedd Pierce
Produced byDavid H. DePatie
John W. Burton
StarringMel Blanc
Music byMilt Franklyn
Animation byKen Harris
Tom Ray
Bob Bransford
Richard Thompson
Color processTechnicolor
Production
company
Distributed byWarner Bros. Pictures
The Vitaphone Corporation
Release date
  • May 20, 1961 (1961-05-20)
Running time
6:05
LanguageEnglish

Plot

Bugs and Daffy tunnel through the Himalayan mountains instead of their intended destination, Palm Springs, California. Daffy, frustrated by the situation, decides to return to Perth Amboy. Meanwhile, underground, Daffy encounters a Yeti named Hugo, who mistakes him for a rabbit and gives him affectionate yet bone-crushing hugs. Daffy, desperate to escape, directs Hugo towards Bugs, who also falls victim to Hugo's overwhelming displays of affection.

After a series of misunderstandings, Bugs manages to evade Hugo and leads him on a chase underground, with Daffy following closely behind. Eventually, they all end up in Palm Springs, where Bugs and Daffy trick Hugo into believing Daffy is a rabbit again. However, the intense heat causes Hugo to melt away, leaving behind only a puddle. Bugs remarks on Hugo's true nature, while Daffy, soaked from the melting snow.

Crew

Voice cast

Production notes

The Abominable Snow Rabbit is named after the phrase and horror film The Abominable Snowman. It marks Chuck Jones' last original theatrical cartoon featuring Daffy Duck.

Home media

VHS:

  • Looney Tunes After Dark
  • Bugs Bunny: Big Top Bunny
  • To Grandmother's House We Go

DVD: Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5

See also

References
  1. Beck, Jerry; Friedwald, Will (1989). Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies: A Complete Illustrated Guide to the Warner Bros. Cartoons. Henry Holt and Co. p. 331. ISBN 0-8050-0894-2.
  2. Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 60-62. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
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