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August 25, 2021 7 mins

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Welcome to another Looney Tunes Review! In this episode, we review 'Birth of a Notion,' released on April 12, 1947, and reissued on November 7, 1953. Directed by Bob Clampett and finished by Bob McKimson, this short features Daffy Duck, a mad scientist inspired by Peter Lorre, and some hilarious antics.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:23 Cartoon Overview and Availability

01:05 Synopsis

01:32 Review and Trivia

01:55 Character and Voice Analysis

02:15 Director's Influence and Style

03:47 Daffy's Character Evolution

04:42 Animation Details and Humor

06:38 Final Thoughts and Rating

06:52 Conclusion

 

Source: http://www.whataboutthad.com/2013/03/06/the-clampett-freberg-lorre-connection/

https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/birth-of-a-notion-1946/

 

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