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Response to ''The Looney Tunes Show'' has been mixed by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the "[[sitcom]]-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anthonynotes.com/2011/11/23/the-looney-tunes-show-review-the-float/|title=episode review}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show}}</ref> The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode. |
Response to ''The Looney Tunes Show'' has been mixed to negative by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the "[[sitcom]]-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anthonynotes.com/2011/11/23/the-looney-tunes-show-review-the-float/|title=episode review}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show}}</ref> The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode. |
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===Awards and nominations=== |
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The Looney Tunes Show | |
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Genre |
Comedy Sitcom |
Developed by |
Spike Brandt Tony Cervone |
Written by | Mark Banker Jim Cashman Hugh Davidson Pat Devine Larry Dorf Ben Falcone Doug Langdale Steve Little Rachel Ramras |
Directed by | Keith Baxter Spike Brandt Tony Cervone Chris Headrick Mauricio Pardo Jeff Siergey |
Voices of |
Jeff Bergman Bob Bergen Fred Armisen Jennifer Esposito Maurice LaMarche June Foray Roz Ryan Kristen Wiig |
Theme music composer | Cliff Friend & Dave Franklin (adaptation by Andy Sturmer) |
Opening theme | " The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" |
Ending theme | "What's Up, Doc?" |
Composer | Andy Sturmer |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 26 ( list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Sam Register |
Producers | Spike Brandt Tony Cervone Matt Danner |
Running time | approx. 22 minutes |
Production company | Warner Bros. Animation |
Original release | |
Network | Cartoon Network |
Release | May 3, 2011 – present |
The Looney Tunes Show is an American animated television series (based on the original Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters and series from 1930–1969) which premiered May 3, 2011 on Cartoon Network. It is produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner CGI shorts are produced by Crew972, with animation by Toon City Animation, Yearim, and Rough Draft Studios. The show is rated TV-PG.
The concept of the show revolves around Bugs and Daffy living in the suburbs of Los Angeles with "colorful neighbors" including Lola Bunny, Tina Russo Duck, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Tweety, Gossamer, Yosemite Sam, Speedy Gonzales, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Marvin the Martian, Pete Puma and more. In the show, Bugs and Daffy are living in the same house.
The show also features two other segments which wrap around the main plot. These consist of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, computer animated shorts depicting Wile E. Coyote's attempts to catch the Road Runner, and Merrie Melodies, a two-minute music videos showcasing classic characters singing original songs. [1]
A total of 26 episodes have been produced, in 1080i HD. 23 episodes have been aired so far.
A source through Warner Bros. writes that a second season has been ordered. This has yet to be confirmed.
Warner Home Video and Cartoon Network announced that "The Looney Tunes Show" episodes will start being released on DVD on September 27, 2011 and on December 6, 2011.
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Response to The Looney Tunes Show has been mixed to negative by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the " sitcom-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. [6] [7] [8] The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode.
The Looney Tunes Show has been nominated for one Primetime Emmy Award.[ citation needed]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
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2011 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | Bob Bergen (For the voice of Porky Pig) | Nominated |
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Response to ''The Looney Tunes Show'' has been mixed by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the "[[sitcom]]-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anthonynotes.com/2011/11/23/the-looney-tunes-show-review-the-float/|title=episode review}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show}}</ref> The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode. |
Response to ''The Looney Tunes Show'' has been mixed to negative by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the "[[sitcom]]-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonzone.net/news/articles/37410/the-looney-tunes-show-three-critics-one-reaction|title=Toonzone: the looney-tunes show three critics one reaction}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.anthonynotes.com/2011/11/23/the-looney-tunes-show-review-the-float/|title=episode review}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.toonopolis.com/2011/07/23/the-looney-tunes-show-a-review/|title=REVIEW: The Looney Lunes Show}}</ref> The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode. |
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===Awards and nominations=== |
===Awards and nominations=== |
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The Looney Tunes Show | |
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File:The Looney Tunes Show - Title Card.png Title card | |
Genre |
Comedy Sitcom |
Developed by |
Spike Brandt Tony Cervone |
Written by | Mark Banker Jim Cashman Hugh Davidson Pat Devine Larry Dorf Ben Falcone Doug Langdale Steve Little Rachel Ramras |
Directed by | Keith Baxter Spike Brandt Tony Cervone Chris Headrick Mauricio Pardo Jeff Siergey |
Voices of |
Jeff Bergman Bob Bergen Fred Armisen Jennifer Esposito Maurice LaMarche June Foray Roz Ryan Kristen Wiig |
Theme music composer | Cliff Friend & Dave Franklin (adaptation by Andy Sturmer) |
Opening theme | " The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down" |
Ending theme | "What's Up, Doc?" |
Composer | Andy Sturmer |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 26 ( list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Sam Register |
Producers | Spike Brandt Tony Cervone Matt Danner |
Running time | approx. 22 minutes |
Production company | Warner Bros. Animation |
Original release | |
Network | Cartoon Network |
Release | May 3, 2011 – present |
The Looney Tunes Show is an American animated television series (based on the original Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies characters and series from 1930–1969) which premiered May 3, 2011 on Cartoon Network. It is produced by Warner Bros. Animation, the Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner CGI shorts are produced by Crew972, with animation by Toon City Animation, Yearim, and Rough Draft Studios. The show is rated TV-PG.
The concept of the show revolves around Bugs and Daffy living in the suburbs of Los Angeles with "colorful neighbors" including Lola Bunny, Tina Russo Duck, Porky Pig, Foghorn Leghorn, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Tweety, Gossamer, Yosemite Sam, Speedy Gonzales, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Marvin the Martian, Pete Puma and more. In the show, Bugs and Daffy are living in the same house.
The show also features two other segments which wrap around the main plot. These consist of Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, computer animated shorts depicting Wile E. Coyote's attempts to catch the Road Runner, and Merrie Melodies, a two-minute music videos showcasing classic characters singing original songs. [1]
A total of 26 episodes have been produced, in 1080i HD. 23 episodes have been aired so far.
A source through Warner Bros. writes that a second season has been ordered. This has yet to be confirmed.
Warner Home Video and Cartoon Network announced that "The Looney Tunes Show" episodes will start being released on DVD on September 27, 2011 and on December 6, 2011.
![]() | This section needs expansion. You can help by
adding to it. (January 2012) |
Response to The Looney Tunes Show has been mixed to negative by both critics and fans alike. Though the voice acting and character designs have received praised, the series has been criticized for its rare use of slapstick, its lack of cartoon gags, and the " sitcom-styled" format that consists of the characters living in a suburban neighborhood. [6] [7] [8] The show, however, remains consistenly popular, garnering an average of 2 million viewers every episode.
The Looney Tunes Show has been nominated for one Primetime Emmy Award.[ citation needed]
Year | Award | Category | Work | Outcome |
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2011 | Primetime Emmy Award | Outstanding Voice-Over Performance | Bob Bergen (For the voice of Porky Pig) | Nominated |