A Wild Hare
Bugs' famed official debut that also got an Academy Award nomination.
  • Series: Merrie Melodies Merrie Melodies
  • Director: Tex Avery
  • Release Date: July 27, 1940
  • Release Season: 1939-40
  • Blue Ribbon Reissue Date: June 17, 1944
  • Blue Ribbon Reissue Season: 1943-44
  • Restored?: Yes

Included On

Home Media Release Year Format Status Notes
Looney Tunes Complete Platinum Collection2023DVDRestored SD
Bugs Bunny 80th Anniversary Collection2020Blu-rayRestored HDIncludes commentary by Greg Ford
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 22012Blu-rayRestored HDIncludes commentary by Greg Ford
Looney Tunes Platinum Collection: Volume 22012DVDRestored SD
The Essential Bugs Bunny2010DVDRestored SD
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection2008DVDRestored SDOriginal titles restored for first time; includes commentary by Greg Ford
Torrid Zone2007DVDUnrestored
The Golden Age of Looney Tunes: Volume 41993LaserDiscUnrestoredOriginal titles included but with incorrect 1941-45 opening theme
The Golden Age of Looney Tunes: Volume 11991LaserDiscUnrestored
Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd Cartoon Festival Featuring "Wabbit Twouble"1986VHSUnrestored
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