This will be a great month for me with the Warner Archive. I have waited a long time for this one, as well as several of the other releases announced today.
I am very happy to see this as I really enjoyed the DVD collection.
I remember that CBS really put together some striking and memorable commercial spots promoting this series when it was on the air. Many of the promos were actually letterboxed to suggest the theatrical quality of the series...
The Desi Arnaz introductions were included on the DVD release of The Scarface Mob from a few years back, so it is disappointing that they were not included on this otherwise fine release.
The story in post #17 about extra surviving footage in Hungary is fascinating. Has this been verified? It strikes me that this footage, if it exists, should be scanned before the elements disintegrate, as nitrate footage will inevitably in time.
The Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 3 Blu-ray is being released today.
This is not exactly a Blu-ray release of The Bugs Bunny Show, however, the Looney Tunes Collector's Choice Volume 3 Blu-ray includes some of the cartoon shorts that you might see in The Bugs Bunny Show like There...
Thank you for your appreciation! Reviewers at HTF are not paid for our reviews. We put a lot of time into our reviews because we are as passionate about film and television as our readers. I have always loved the original Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies so being able to review these releases...
Oblivious or indifferent?
Seriously, though, it is funny how viewing interests can change over time. When this film was released, I had zero interest in seeing what is probably a cheesy movie with Burt Reynolds and Liza Minnelli. I feel strangely compelled now to check out this curiosity.