TV Show Info:
Cast: Mel Blanc, Various Others
Studio: Warner Bros
Release Info:
DVD Box Set Release Date: October 21, 2008
Online Availability: Amazon for $44.99
Episodes: Four discs filled with classic cartoon shorts
This set of Looney Tunes shorts is definitely meant for the diehard Tunes fan in the family. There is something for everyone here. The entire family will enjoy some of the more common, popular character-driven shorts in the bunch. The adults and history lovers will like the war shorts that focus on WWII, when they were made. It stands to reason that some may not like these, but they are certainly interesting to watch at least once. In addition to the shorts there are a wide range of special features that add to the collection in all the right ways.
The major detraction for purchasing this set may just be the price. This set sells for around $50 at most stores, sometimes more. This can be a lot to pay for a series of cartoons shorts. If you decide you do not want to spend that much, you might want to look for the Looney Tunes Spotlight Collection, which offers some of the same great shorts in the Golden Collection with less frills and a lower price.
If you decide to purchase this set you won’t have any real need to pick up the Spotlight Collection. The main difference between the two sets, no matter the volume, is that the Golden Collection is the more complete set of the two. So, if you pick up the Spotlight set and find that you like it, you might want to go for the Golden if you find there is something here that you’re missing out on.
Looney Tunes is a show that most adults grew up with whether they were born in the 60s or the 80s. Looking at the shorts that I grew up with, I can honestly say that most of these are as funny as I remember them to be. I could see some parents saying that some of them are more violent than they remember and might not want to have their children watching them, but I don’t see why. These are fairly harmless. You might want to keep them away from the war cartoons, but the others are harmless fun.
The best thing about this show and these shorts is that they are timeless. They still remain funny, well made, and entertaining. The characters never get old with all of their quirks and interesting voices. The additions of pop culture are amusing and fun to watch. Kids won’t pick up on some of these references, but most of the shorts will be enjoyable to them regardless. Either way, adults will have a great time strolling down memory lane with these great cartoons.
The Looney Tunes Golden Collection Vol. 6 Plot
With sixty cartoons in the Golden Collection Vol. 6 you can be certain that there is going to be something here that nearly everyone can enjoy. Each of the four discs has its own theme for the shorts that are found on that disc. This pairing works best because it allows you to see all of the similar shorts on the same discs. I found myself enjoying the first disc, “Looney Tunes All Stars” far more than the others, though all of the discs are worth watching.
It is important to note though that this set does not feel like something that would work for a new Looney Tunes fan or something you’re hoping to show the kids to get them interested in Looney Tunes. This set feels as if it is geared heavily towards already established big fans. If you love the Looney Tunes and own the other sets, you will want this one. If you are looking for the shorts that are considered the most popular in the bunch, you will want to seek out other Golden Collections to find the shorts that are your favorites.
If you’re not a diehard Tunes animation fan the first disc is definitely going to be for you. Looney Tunes has tons of historical cartoons that are more for the animation buffs, but the first disc is all about the character fan base. The first disc will offer all of the favorite characters from Bugs to Pepe LePew and Yosemite Sam. This is the disc to share with your kids if you want them to enjoy these cartoon shorts with you.
The second disc is all about shorts that were done during WWII. These are more about the animation and less about the popularity of the Tunes brand. These shorts are special because they have never been aired on television. If a parent is buying this for children you might want to be weary of this second disc as it might appear highly offensive in comparison to the shorts you are used to. These all relate to the war in one way or another, so it’s not uncommon to see Nazi characters interacting with Bugs and other characters.
It doesn’t seem to matter whether you are watching Hitler in duck form or some other notorious figure from WWII, they all come off as pretty harmless and kind of idiotic. The offensive part is mainly in the part that they are made in cartoons. This is going to be in the eye of the beholder for the most part. Some people will love them and won’t be offended at all and others will be inclined to ignore the disc altogether.
Disc three brings about the Merrie Melodies shorts. These shorts were created in the 1930s. Like the original Disney cartoons and shorts, these shorts are not at all about plot. Instead, they are more about the actual animation and about the music that is guiding the animation. There are a few reoccurring characters available here, none of which will be familiar to the average television viewing audience. Still, animation fans will like this interesting look back in history.
The final disc has a good chance of fans recognizing the shorts, but they are special because none of the reoccurring characters are in these shorts. Instead, these shorts have characters that only appear one time. Like the other discs there is a large selection of shorts available here. One of the best by far is “Fresh Airedale.” I think the thing I like most about it is the dark humor that is involved here. The short is all about an evil dog and the cat that is aware of his evil deeds. While the dog has it easy, the poor cat is treated like a villain. It’s incredibly dark as far as humor goes, but well worth watching.
The complete list of shorts by disc includes:
Disc One: Looney Tunes All Stars
“Hare Trigger”
“To Duck…Or Not to Duck”
“Birth of a Notion”
“My Little Duckaroo”
“Crowing Pains”
“Raw! Raw! Rooster!”
“Heaven Scent”
“My Favorite Duck”
“Jumpin’ Jupiter”
“Satan’s Waitin’”
“Hook, Line and Stinker”
“Bear Feat”
“Dog Gone South”
“A Ham in a Role”
“Often an Orphan”
Disc Two: Patriotic Pals
“Herr Meets Hare”
“Russian Rhapsody”
“Daffy the Commando”
“Bosko the Doughboy”
“Rookie Revue”
“The Draft Horse”
“Wacky Blackout”
“The Ducktators”
“The Weakly Reporter”
“Fifth Column Mouse”
“Meet John Doughboy”
“Hollywood Canine Canteen”
“By Word of Mouse”
“Heir Conditioned”
“Yankee Dood It”
Disc Three: Bosko, Buddy & Merrie Melodies
“Congo Jazz”
“Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!”
“The Booze Hangs High”
“One More Time”
“Bosko’s Picture Show”
“You Don’t Know What You’re Doin’”
“We’re In the Money”
“Ride Him, Bosko!”
“Shuffle Off to Buffalo”
“Bosko in Person”
“The Dish Ran Away with the Spoon”
“Buddy’s Day Out”
“Buddy’s Beer Garden”
“Buddy’s Circus”
“A Cartoonist’s Nightmare”
Disc Four: Most-Requested Assorted Nuts & One-Shots
“Horton Hatches the Egg”
“Lights Fantastic”
“Fresh Airedale”
“Chow Hound”
“The Oily American”
“It’s Hummer Time”
“Rocket-bye Baby”
“Goo Goo Goliath”
“Wild Wife”
“Much Ado About Nutting”
“The Hole Idea”
“Now Hear This”
“Martian Through Georgia”
“Page Miss Glory”
“Norman Normal”
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The majority of these shorts are incredibly old. That being said, they look absolutely fabulous. Sure you are going to find some small issues here and there, but for something as old as some of these are, the quality is excellent. The shorts are split up with some being in black and white and others being in color. The aspect ratio for both is still 1.33:1. The colors look good and the black and white image is solid for the most part. Like I said, there is the occasional flicker or moment of grain, but for anything this age to look this good is pretty amazing.
The audio is a little more hit and miss with Dolby Digital mono. The audio sounds fine for the most part, but there is the occasional glitch that causes you to have to play with your volume more than you should have to when watching a new DVD. The audio isn’t too dynamic, but that is to be expected for a mono soundtrack. Overall, things are good here. They could be better, but they work fine enough and cause little distraction.
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Bonus Features:
Warner Bros usually makes sure to take good care of the audiences that purchase the Looney Tunes Golden Collections. When it comes to the special features there is a wide selection of offerings from documentaries and commentaries to additional shorts that animation fans will enjoy. This set has plenty of special features that allow these sets to go out with a bang. Looney Tunes fans should enjoy these all equally.
Every disc in the set has at least three (sometimes four) bonus shorts. In all honesty, there is not much difference in the bonus shorts and the regular ones on the discs. In this instance, it appears that this was just an easy way to add a considerable amount of additional bonuses. The bonuses on all of the various discs include:
Disc One
“Sniffles Takes a Trip”
“Hippety Hopper” – This particular short should have been included with the main shorts. It’s all about a kangaroo that’s mistaken for a mouse and as a child I always loved the short. Years later, it’s still pretty funny.
“Rabbit Rampage”
“Boyhood Daze”
Disc Two
“The Fighting 69 1/2th”
“Hop and Go”
“Confusions of a Nutzy Spy”
Disc Three
“I Love a Parade”
“I Love Mountain Music”
“Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence”
“How Do I Know It’s Sunday”
Disc Four
“Sleepy Time Possum”
“Punch Trunk”
“Wild Wild World”
“Bartholomew Versus the Wheel”
In addition to the extra shorts that are in the bonus section, there are numerous commentaries that include the thoughts of the crew and from some animation historians. Each commentary offers plenty to listen to and is fairly interesting. These aren’t anything most kids will enjoy, but animation fans should enjoy them. The commentaries offer some information on the plots and jokes which should help make them easier to understand if there were any questions. Some of the shorts can be played with only music, should you wish to enjoy them that way.
The first disc includes two television shows, “Bugs Bunny in King Arthur’s Court” and “Daffy Duck’s Easter Eggs-travaganza.” These are fun to watch, but they aren’t as impressive as the actual shorts or the other Looney Tunes shows that you might be familiar with. On the third disc you will find, “The World of Leon Schlesinger.” This takes a look at the career of the original producer of the Looney Tunes. This is a nice set of shorts that show the accomplishments of Schlesinger in more ways than one. Many of the shorts can be viewed with commentary, which adds to the effect. The last feature is a documentary that is found on the fourth disc. “Mel Blanc: Man of a Thousand Voices,” lasts for a full hour and looks at the career and life of the man behind all of the most famous Looney Tunes voices.
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Bottom Line:
Looney Tunes Golden Collection Vol 6 is a perfect collection for fans and collectors of this great franchise. This set isn’t going to be something that you watch with the whole family, though there is plenty for the kids to see and enjoy. If you have the other sets, I highly recommend picking this up and completing your collection. If you are new to collecting these sets I recommend starting from the first set and going from there. Either way, you should definitely pick these up.
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