What’s up doc? It’s time for some Looney Tunes Trivia!
I figured after battling our way through Westeros, it was time for something a little lighter and we could all use a laugh from Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, and the whole gang. Follow the Looney Tunes characters through the many decades with thirty trivia questions and see how well you stack up.
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Episode Introduction
What’s up doc?
I figured after battling our way through Westeros, it was time for something a little lighter. We could all use a laugh from Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, and the whole gang.
Hey there. I’m your host Brian Rollins, and this is the Dorky Geeky Nerdy trivia podcast. This week, we’re rounding up those old classic Warner Brothers cartoons that were released under the Looney Tunes or Merrie Melodies banner.
If you’re new to the show, here’s how it works. There are three rounds of ten questions. Each round gets a little harder than the last one. If you want some rules for scoring, check out dorkygeekynerdy.com/rules. While you’re there, check out the links to the show’s various social media pages.
All right folks. Let’s take that left turn at Albuquerque and start the show.
The Dorky Round
1. The cartoon short, 'What's Opera Doc?' spoofs the work of what composer?
2. Who was the star of the first Looney Tunes cartoon, 'Sinkin' in the Bathtub'?
3. Where does Wile E. Coyote do his shopping?
4. What prolific Looney Tunes voice actor has 'That's All Folks' inscribed on his tombstone?
5. Which villainous character gets his name from a California National Park?
6. Who often implores the audience to be 'Vewy, vewy quiet.' Because he's hunting 'Wabbits'?
7. Often uncredited, what actress provided the voice of Granny and Witch Hazel?
8. Michael Jordan joined the Looney Tunes crew for what 1996 film?
9. Which Looney Tunes character was initially shelved after his debut for being too violent for children?
10. What avian character is often heard singing 'Camptown Races'?
The Geeky Round
1. What WB spokesman first appeared in 'One Froggy Evening'?
2. What was the name of the Looney Tunes theme song?
3. The Looney Tunes characters were first licensed to what amusement parks?
4. What hairy, orange monster made his debut in 'Hair-Raising Hare'?
5. Many of the Looney Tunes characters appeared as teachers and mentors in what 1990's series?
6. What's the name of Speedy Gonzalez's lethargic cousin?
7. What short pits Daffy Duck against his animator?
8. 'For Scent-imental Reasons' won which animator his first of three Oscars?
9. Bugs Bunny (and other Looney Tunes characters) appeared with Mickey Mouse in what 1988 film?
10. In 1960, ABC debuted what Looney Tunes show?
The Nerdy Round
1. What volatile substance was Marvin the Martian trying to use to blow up the Earth?
2. Who was the original producer for Looney Tunes?
3. What's the only Bugs Bunny cartoon to win an Oscar?
4. Who was the object of Pepe Le Pew's affections?
5. While Disney had exclusive use of Technicolor for animation, Looney Tunes used what coloring process?
6. The Bugs/Daffy/Elmer 'Hunting Trilogy' began with which short?
7. In which cartoon does Wile E Coyote actually catch and not lose the Roadrunner?
8. What was the title of the 1951 hit single, performed by Mel Blanc as Tweety and Sylvester?
9. Who is Duck Dodgers 'Eager Young Space Cadet'?
10. Tex Avery and his animation team affectionately referred to their studio by what name?
Episode Conclusion
Well, that was fun. We’ll be back again in a week for more fun. And speaking of which, here’s your clue.
What superhero team first Assembled in September 1963?
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Hosted & Written by Brian Rollins
Music by Kevin MacLeod
Man, that was tough. I didn’t know all of those. Makes me want to put in some DVDs and watch a few episodes.
Do Tiny Toons and Animaniacs next, please!
I’m a HUGE Animaniacs (particularly Pinky & The Brain) fan. Count on it.