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

The read

It runs a compact 1h 30m.

Synopsis

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.

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Key crew

• Margaret SelbyDirector
• Margaret SelbyWriter
• Greg FordWriter
• Paul BaconWriter

Cast

• Chuck JonesSelf
• Ken BurnsSelf
• Linda Jones CloughSelf
• Joe DanteSelf
• Marian DernSelf
• Roger EbertSelf
• June ForaySelf
• Stan FrebergSelf
• Robert GivensSelf
• Eric GoldbergSelf
• Whoopi GoldbergSelf
• Matt GroeningSelf

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