Ep 7. Bugs Bunny Gets The Boid / What's Opera, Doc?
- TV-NR
- January 1, 2007
- 14 min
Bugs Bunny is at it again in season 1 episode 7 of Looney Tunes. The episode titled "Bugs Bunny Gets The Boid / What's Opera, Doc?" is a classic episode that is sure to delight old and new fans of the show alike.
The first half of the episode, "Bugs Bunny Gets The Boid," features Bugs Bunny and a little bird named Tweety. Tweety is being stalked by a hungry puddy tat (cat) named Beaky Buzzard who is determined to catch Tweety and make him into his next meal. However, Bugs Bunny isn't going to let that happen and decides to step in and save Tweety from the clutches of the hungry cat.
As the story unfolds, Bugs and Tweety engage in a hilarious game of cat and mouse as they try to outsmart Beaky Buzzard and keep Tweety out of harm's way. Along the way, there are plenty of classic Looney Tunes moments to enjoy, including Bugs disguising himself as a damsel in distress and singing a duet with Beaky Buzzard.
In the second half of the episode, "What's Opera, Doc?" Bugs Bunny takes on his most dramatic role yet as he stars in a parody of Richard Wagner's famous opera, "Der Ring des Nibelungen." The episode is widely considered to be one of the greatest cartoons ever made, and for good reason.
The episode begins with Bugs out hunting for his favorite snack - a carrot. As he digs through the dirt, he stumbles upon Elmer Fudd, who is dressed in Viking garb and hunting wabbits (rabbits) in the forest. Bugs quickly realizes that he is in danger and begins to flee.
As Bugs is running away from Elmer, he stumbles upon a magic hat that transforms him into a mighty Valkyrie. Elmer, who is now dressed as Siegfried, is completely smitten with Bugs and begins to pursue him relentlessly.
The rest of the episode is a hilarious, musical tour-de-force that features some of the greatest classical music ever composed. Bugs and Elmer sing and dance their way through the forest as they engage in a battle of wits and wills.
Overall, "Bugs Bunny Gets The Boid / What's Opera, Doc?" is a classic Looney Tunes episode that is sure to leave viewers of all ages laughing and smiling. It is a must-watch for fans of Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes franchise in general, and is a shining example of the comedic genius that made these cartoons so beloved in the first place.