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Chuck Jones: Extremes and In-Betweens - A Life in Animation

"The life and works of a legendary animator."

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.

Top Cast

  • Chuck Jones

    Chuck Jones

    Self

  • Ken Burns

    Ken Burns

    Self

  • Linda Jones Clough

    Linda Jones Clough

    Self

  • Joe Dante

    Joe Dante

    Self

  • Marian Dern

    Marian Dern

    Self

  • Roger Ebert

    Roger Ebert

    Self

  • June Foray

    June Foray

    Self

  • Stan Freberg

    Stan Freberg

    Self

  • Robert Givens

    Robert Givens

    Self

Overview

This biography, shown on American television as part of the PBS "Great Performances" series, examines the life works of one of Hollywood's most celebrated animators, Chuck (Charles M.) Jones. He is best known for Warner Brothers cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd, Porky Pig, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and Pepe LePew. Included are plenty of behind-the-scenes descriptions of how an animated film is made, and (best of all) many clips from Chuck's cartoons.

Rating

7.0 / 10
8 Reviews
1 Popular

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