On this day: the release of A Wild Hare

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A Wild Hare, the animated short film that introduced Bugs Bunny, premiered on the 27th of July, 1940.

The film also set the distinct character traits for another Looney Tunes character, Elmer Fudd.

A_Wild_Hare_Lobby_CardA Wild Hare (re-released as The Wild Hare) is a 1940 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies animated short film.

Bugs Bunny is unnamed in the film, but would be named in his next film the following year.

A Wild Hare went on to receive an Oscar nomination.