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To Beep or not to Beep

February 14, 2025 in ★★★★, Merrie Melodies, Road Runner, Warner Bros. films | Tags: 1963, Chuck Jones, Road Runner, Will E. Coyote | 2 comments

Director: Chuck Jones
Release date: December 28, 1963
Stars: Road Runner & Wile E. Coyote
Rating: ★★★★
Review:

‘To Beep or not to Beep’ is a late, but fine entry in the Road Runner series, exemplifying Chuck Jones’ late, rather deft style.

The short is noteworthy for a string of gags that all use a large catapult, which of course, fails the coyote repeatedly. Apart from the catapult gags, the giant spring gag is a nice one. Note the extreme deformation of the coyote’s body when it gets caught in a telephone wire: the coyote’s eyes and feet stretch for several meters at that point.

The animation and background art are gorgeous throughout, and even Bill Lava’s music is apt.

Watch an excerpt from ‘To Beep or not to Beep’ yourself and tell me what you think:

‘To Beep or not to Beep’ is available on the DVD-set ‘Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume Three’

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