but without getting wet.Ī dumb lion, trying to catch a fast-taking mouse, is outsmarted at every turn. This follow-up to "The Early Bird Dood It!" concerns a worm chased by a crow, cat, dog, and dog catcher.Ĭlaude the cat tries to get a tasty goldfish snack. (Not as "goofy" as it sounds.)Ī group of hard-working beavers gets into big dam trouble right before a flood threatens their river. "Daffy's Southern Exposure" (1942, Norm McCabe)Įveryone's favorite duck decides to stick around up north for the winter in this black-and-white short.Ī dim-witted dog falls for a metal statue after being struck by lightning. "Cross Country Detours" (1940, Tex Avery)Ī travelogue through the scenic corners of America loaded with dad-grade punnery. Rocky and Mugsy hold Tweety for ransom before Sylvester sneaks in to eat or possibly rescue him. Porky Pig is hired to baby-sit a nasty infant after his mother goes to work in a factory during the war effort. Frank Tashlin)įido the dog searches desperately for meat after his owner serves a bowl of "Bugs Bunny food". Again, these 25 vintage cartoons are presented in no particular order - it's like they just hit With five more shorts than the first collection (which was a bargain-priced release in its own right, and is currently on sale for peanuts), you can't say that Volume 2ĭoesn't give you a good amount of bang for your buck. There are no real heavy-hitters and the most popular characters only show up once or twice, giving the bench-warmers a little time in the spotlight. continues this tradition via Warner Archive withĬollector's Choice Volume 2, a sequel to the first volume that serves up 25 shorts from deeper in the vault. Includes "The Censored Eleven" - or even one spread across multiple sets. but not what most die-hard fans really want: an all-inclusive chronological collection - yes, that We've gotten all sorts of piecemeal releases including assorted collections, character-driven Mistreated on home video during the last few decades. NOTE: Portions of this review either repeat or repurpose sections of my Volume 1 coverage.Ĭonsidering their huge pop culture impact and lasting influence, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts have been woefully Reviewed by Randy Miller III, December 13, 2023 Looney Tunes Collector's Choice: Volume 2 Blu-ray Review Looney Tunes Collector's Choice: Volume 2 Blu-ray
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