What is Chuck Jones Birthday Celebration about?

Among the most prolific and creative forces in the history of animation, Chuck Jones directed more than 300 cartoons during his 60-year career, creating such classic characters as the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and Pepe LePew. As a fundraiser for the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, we celebrate the Oscar winner’s birthday with an evening of his most memorable Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes, including “Bully for Bugs” (1953, 7 min.), “Ali Baba Bunny” (1957, 7 min.), “A Bear for Punishment” (1951, 7 min.), “Drip-Along Daffy” (1951, 7 min.), “Fast and Furry-ous” (1949, 7 min.), “Feed the Kitty” (1952, 7 min.), “High Note” (1960, 6.5 min.), “Now Hear This” (1962, 6 min.) and “Rabbit of Seville” (1950, 7.5 min.). Discussion between films with Chuck Jones’ widow, Marian Jones; daughter, Linda Jones; grandchildren Todd, Craig and Valerie Kausen; Leonard Maltin; and George Daugherty, creator and conductor of “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.”

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What is Chuck Jones Birthday Celebration about?: Among the most prolific and creative forces in the history of animation, Chuck Jones directed more than 300 cartoons during his 60-year career, creating such classic characters as the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and Pepe LePew. As a fundraiser for the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, we celebrate the Oscar winner’s birthday with an evening of his most memorable Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes, including “Bully for Bugs” (1953, 7 min.), “Ali Baba Bunny” (1957, 7 min.), “A Bear for Punishment” (1951, 7 min.), “Drip-Along Daffy” (1951, 7 min.), “Fast and Furry-ous” (1949, 7 min.), “Feed the Kitty” (1952, 7 min.), “High Note” (1960, 6.5 min.), “Now Hear This” (1962, 6 min.) and “Rabbit of Seville” (1950, 7.5 min.). Discussion between films with Chuck Jones’ widow, Marian Jones; daughter, Linda Jones; grandchildren Todd, Craig and Valerie Kausen; Leonard Maltin; and George Daugherty, creator and conductor of “Bugs Bunny at the Symphony.”