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Bugs
Bunny and the Three Bears Merrie Melodie(1944)
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Animation by Robert Cannon
Story by Tedd Pierce
Voice Characterizations by Mel Blanc, Bea Benaderet, and Kent Rogers
Musical Direction by Carl W. Stalling
The Three Bears are hungry, so they decide to re-enact the story of Goldilocks, only this time, they would eat her instead of scare her away. Mama Bear uses carrots to make the porridge and it attracts Bugs Bunny instead of Goldilocks.
Comments: This cartoon seems to use Mel Blanc
for the voices of Papa Bear and Bugs Bunny, as well as Kent Rogers as the
voice of Junyer Bear, later cartoons used Billy Bletcher for the role of
Papa Bear and Stan Freberg for the voice of Junyer. This cartoon
also has a very funny ending.
What's Brewin', Bruin? Looney Tune(1948) Re-released as a Blue Ribbon Merrie Melodie without credits.
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Story by Tedd Pierce and Michael Maltese
Animation by Phil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughn, and Ben Washam
Layouts by Robert Gribbroek
Backgrounds by Peter Alvarado
Effects Animation by A.C. Gamer
Voice Characterizations by Mel Blac, Billy Bletcher, Bea Benaderet, and Stan Freberg
Musical Direction by Carl W. Stalling
The Bears try to hibernate, but sounds and other things constantly disturb them.
Comments: Papa Bear seems to be able to control
the forces of nature with his anger in this cartoon. Mel Blac is
said to have filled in for Billy Bletcher as the voice of Pa for a few
lines.
The
Bee-Deviled Bruin Merrie Melodie(1949)
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Story by Michael Maltese
Animation by Phil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughn, and Ben Washam
Layouts by Robert Gribbroek
Backgrounds by Peter Alvarado
Effects Animation by A.C. Gamer
Voice Characterizations by Billy Bletcher, Bea Benaderet, and Stan Freberg
Musical Direction by Carl W. Stalling
Papa Bear want's to collect some honey for his breakfast and he has dim witty Junyer help him.
Comments: Bees and bears do not mix.
Bear
Feat Looney Tune(1949)
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Story by Michael Maltese
Animation by Phil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughn, and Ben Washam
Layouts by Robert Gribbroek
Backgrounds by Peter Alvarado
Voice Characterizations by Mel Blanc, Billy Bletcher, Bea Benaderet, and Stan Freberg
Musical Direction by Carl W. Stalling
Papa bear reads that a Bear act is wanted in the newspaper so he has the family practice for it.
Comments: This cartoon is rarely shown on
TV because the end has Papa Bear attemp suicide in a very quick manner.
It is also very funny to see that Junyer can only do things right when
his father DOESN'T want him to . Mel Blac is said to have filled
in for Billy Bletcher as the voice of Pa for a few lines.
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Bear for Punishment Merrie Melodie(1951)
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Story by Michael Maltese
Animation by Phil Monroe, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughn, and Ben Washam
Layouts by Robert Gribbroek
Backgrounds by Philip DeGuard
Voice Characterizations by Billy Bletcher, Bea Benaderet, and Stan Freberg
Musical Direction by Carl W. Stalling
Junyer and Mama Bear try to express their love and gratefulness on Father's Day, but Papa Bear would rather they not.
Comments: This cartoon has a hilarious musical
number in the end, with Junyer and Mama singing and dancing. Chuck
Jones once commented that Michael Maltese could dance just like Mama Bear
and that this cartoon was easy to make because he could use his own Father's
Day experiences.
Other Appearances:
The Scarlet Pumpernickel- Ma Bear is seen in a cameo appearance, playing a harp in the background.
Tiny Toon Adventures- Yuppy versions appear in two episodes.
BLOOPER!
"Laugh4me" pointed out this interesting blooper from "Bear Feat".
Watch and be amazed at Junyer's detachable head!
Thanks to G. Carras for some corrections concerning voices.