![]() When Porky finally pries Bugs' clenched hands off the supposed gunshot wound in his chest, Bugs is revealed to have a baby blue bra underneath. After Porky and the dog realize that they are unharmed, they attempt to give first aid to the apparently fatally wounded Bugs while the dog bawls in tune with the music. A series of visual gags ensue, culminating with all three characters believing that they have been shot by an angry squirrel who manages to get a hold of Porky's hunting rifle. Porky explains what he is doing via a sign reading, "I'm hunting that rabbit!!", which turns out to be Bugs Bunny. Porky Pig plays Elmer Fudd's usual role of hunter, accompanied by his unnamed hunting dog. The first of the two musical segments is set to Strauss' waltz Tales from the Vienna Woods. ![]() ![]() Afterwards, a musicologist, played by Elmer Fudd appears in an ill-fitting tailcoat, unshaven and in glasses, parodying Deems Taylor in Fantasia. 1 is heard over the opening credits, featuring Carnegie Hall parody "Corny-gie Hall". The film uses two of Johann Strauss' best known waltzes, " Tales from the Vienna Woods" and " The Blue Danube". They perform a parody of Walt Disney's Silly Symphony cartoon series and specifically his 1940 feature Fantasia. The short was released on September 25, 1943, and stars Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck. ![]() ![]() Merrie Melodies directed by Bob Clampett. ![]()
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