Ep 1. Acrobatty Bunny / What's Up, Doc?

Acrobatty Bunny / What's Up, Doc? is the first episode of the popular cartoon series Looney Tunes, which was initially released in 1949. The episode features two separate cartoons that follow the adventures of iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, and Daffy Duck.

The first cartoon, Acrobatty Bunny, opens with a circus scene, where Bugs Bunny disguises himself as a tightrope walker in order to escape from Elmer Fudd, who is a timid circus worker. Bugs entertains the crowd with his impressive acrobatic skills, including walking on a tightrope and juggling. However, Elmer is still determined to catch Bugs and bring him back to his cage. What follows is a hilarious chase sequence, where Bugs uses his wit and agility to outsmart Elmer at every turn. The episode ends with Bugs escaping from the circus, riding on the back of a lion.

The second cartoon, titled What's Up, Doc?, features Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd in a classic battle of wits. The story starts in a remote forest, where Elmer is looking for a rabbit to hunt. He comes across Bugs, who quickly realizes that Elmer is after him and decides to turn the tables on his hunter. Bugs uses his wit and cunning to outsmart Elmer various times, repeatedly humiliating him and escaping his traps. However, Elmer is not one to give up easily, and he continues his pursuit of Bugs with increasingly dangerous and absurd tactics.

Overall, the first episode of Looney Tunes sets the tone for what would become one of the most beloved and influential cartoon series of all time. The iconic characters, witty humor, and imaginative storytelling make this episode a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences to this day.