Chuck Jones 1912-2002

[Jerry Beck]

I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away.

[Tintin]

That's terrible new!!! I liked this director! :(

[Jack]

Wow, I can't believe it.

He directed some great cartoons, some of my absolute favorites. I believe he was the last WB cartoon director left.

Thanks for creating Sniffles, Pepe Le Pew, Claude Cat, Hubie and Bertie, Roadrunner and Coyote, the three bears and so many other wonderful cartoons and characters, Mr. Jones. You'll be missed.


Jack :(

[Nelson]

Very Sad News :( :( :( :( :(

The cartoon world has lost one of the greatest animators in the history of the animated cartoon........

You'll be sadly missed Chuck, you made some wonderful films for cartoon fans all over the world...

R.I.P
Chuck Jones
1912-2002

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[chuckamuck43]

Mr.Jones -

Thank you for inspiring me...

...thanks for showing us that understatement is just as funny as exaggeration - even in an animated cartoon...

...thank you for your talent...

...most of all, thank you for the laughs.

I'll leave my avatar up in tribute to the man who made my favorite cartoons, who, even now, is ascending to animation Valhalla astride toondoms FATTEST blue-eyed horse.

Farewell, sensei...I'll miss you. And I'll take the advice you gave us through Bugs in RABBIT'S FEAT (1960) :

Don't take life too seriously - you'll never get out of it alive:(:)

[Dark Spider]

This is a sad day in classic, and even modern animation. We all had something to learn from Chuck Jones, whether it be through his cartoons or through his life.

Rest in Peace Chuck Jones, because you deserve a long rest for your accomplishments.

[chuckamuck43]

Here's a link to Mark Evanier's News page - Chuck Redux (http://www.povonline.com/News021802.htm)

[PorkyandDaffy]

This is sad. I can't believe it. :(

Wasn't Chuck Jones also the last mainstream WB cartoons director still alive?

Rest in peace, Chuck. :(

[Argus Sventon]

:eek: :(

Chuck will be missed by everyone. I had hoped one day to meet him. Guess it wasn't meant to be.

Any word on cause of death?

[Emmanuel Cruz]

Rest in peace, Chuck.

Thanks for the classics.

-Emmanuel :( :(

[Matthew Hunter]

Oh, that's horribble. Chuck was my favorite! How ironic...I was watching a Road Runner cartoon, "War and Pieces", just a minute ago! We'll all miss him.
-Matthew

[Joe Tully]

I've put off commenting on this, but everytime I read this news, sadness wells up inside me. Chuck was an excellent director and I feel like by losing him, and seeing the last of the WB directors pass on, we've seen the end of an era...

RIP Chuck Jones :(

[Thad Komorowski]

NO!!!!!!! :(

God, there's no famous directors left now! :( :( :(

Rest in peace, Chuck, you were always my favorite, rest in peace... :( :( :(

Thank you Chuck, for Sniffles, Pepe, the Road Runner, and Wile E. Coyote. You're Tom & Jerrys weren't even that bad, in fact, some were my favorites... :(


-Thad

[Nelson]

I just hope that Cartoon Network will pay a weekend long tribute to Chuck....I remember that when Friz Freleng passed away, CN didn't do anything to honor him.Instead of CN showing that home crap this weekend, that they will pay homage to one of the greatest animators that ever lived!

[Thad Komorowski]

Someone BETTER do a tribute to one of the greatest animators of all time. He himself did a tribute to his fellow director "From Hare to Eternity", even if it wasn't that good.

I hope he gets his own rememberance picture (like WB did with Mel Blanc and Friz Freleng). Only a few words can summarize February 22, 2002:


THE DAY ANIMATION DIED :( :( :(


-Thad :( :( :(

[dendawg]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! :eek: :eek:

Rest in peace, Chuck.
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I've made a tribute picture, if anybody wants to use it on their sites also, I won't mind in the slightest.

http://looneyviews.100megsfree4.com/morepics/thatsall.jpg

An extremely sad
:( Dendawg :(

[Tintin]

I will update to my page for this sad new, click here (http://www.martin17.da.ru) on Quoi de neuf, Doc? section for listen this new. Thanks Jones for many classic chases toons :(

[dendawg]

Originally posted by Thad K
God, there's no famous directors left now! :( :( :(


Not quite....There's still Joe Barbera. :)

[Mike Toole]

That's too bad. Well, at least he had a good, long, productive life.

Less than a week ago, I was in a crowded movie theatre in Boston for a science-fiction movie festival. Almost every year, this festival begins with Chuck's "Duck Dodgers in the 24-1/2th Century". It's gotten to the point where most of the audience knows all of the words to the cartoon, and recites along.

So I'm sure his legacy will continue to endure. My favorite Chuck cartoon is "Duck Amuck".

http://www.animejump.com/forumpix/chuckjones.jpg

Saludos, Chuck!

[Pietro]

I feel very sorry for Chuck, R.I.P. His cartoons were some of my favorites, "Duck Dodgers." And I really liked the Road Runner cartoons too. Not to mention, the classic, "Duck Amuk." I wonder what'll become of "Timber Wolf" now.

So long, Chuck. You're going to a better place.:(

I think Norm McCabe is the only WB director still living now.

-Pietro:(

[don Jaime]

And a page turns in history books as one of the great American artists passes. Good luck and Godspeed, Chuck. Good show.

(Taps)

[Killtacular]

God, I hope we are able to get rid of that copyright law that's currently in court. Nothing would terrify me more than knowing that Warner Brothers would still be sitting on some of Chuck's treasures and not airing them for the many decades to come.

[Dave Mackey]

Yes, Norm McCabe is the "last man standing". But this is about Chuck.

I had occasion to meet Chuck Jones a couple of times, albeit only briefly. Both times he was the most gracious gentleman. He signed my copy of "Chuck Amuck". I will remember him for the great cartoons he gifted us with, first as a cel washer, then as animator, and finally as director from "Night Watchman" to "From Hare To Eternity". Admirable were his attempts to recreate the magic with an entirely new staff of artists in his final years. But the great cartoons he made with a never-to-be-matched staff of master animators like Benny Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Phil Monroe, Dick Thompson, Keith Darling and Bob Bransford... the greats like "What's Opera, Doc" and "One Froggy Evening", and even the lesser-heralded gems like "Drip-Along Daffy" and "High Note"... his 60's Tom And Jerry reels, and "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"... a legacy unmatched by any other animation director, anyplace in the world.

Chuck Jones, r.i.p.... and thanks.

[Thad Komorowski]

Originally posted by Pietro Shakarian
I wonder what'll become of "Timber Wolf" now.

Yeah, I forgot about that. I think there'll be more episodes, they just can't can it.


-Thad

[Thad Komorowski]

I just changed my avatar to something I feel is related to this very sad event... if anyone's interested, it's from "Scrambled Aches", another funny Road Runner cartoon... actually, which of Chuck's Road Runners WEREN'T funny?


-Thad

[Brian Cruz]

I got to meet Chuck Jones when he spoke at NYU several years back. He mesmerized the crowd, and had them hanging on his every word. I was able to speak with him briefly afterwards, and it was a moment I'll always cherish. I said this to him then, and I'll say it again now:

Thank you for bringing so much joy into my life.

[Lucky Bob]

How sad! Chuck was a pioneer if there ever was one. He was one of the original old school animators, and there will never be another one like him. Rest in peace, my friend!

[Howard]

It's hard to put my thoughts into words. Chuck Jones was one of the best animation directors ever. Who can forget "Duck Dodgers", Wile E. Coyote, the Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "What's Opera, Doc?" He was even responsible for one of my all-time favorite Tom and Jerry gags, the one that opens all of his T&J shorts, where Tom replaces the MGM lion and tries to roar, but it comes out "MEOW! REEOWW!" Okay, I'm just rambling now, but it seems like we've just lost a major part of the classic era of animated cartoons. There will never be another Chuck Jones. Perhaps this says it all:
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[hiphats]

I knew this time was going to come...I just knew it. But of course, all of Toon Town and Acme is mourning the loss of the last of the animated pioneers.

Chuck Jones has now joined I. Friz Freleng, Walter Lantz, Leon Schlesinger, Max and Dave Fleischer, Walt Disney, Paul Terry, and
William Hanna in the eternal oneness of that mysterious dimension we have yet to cross over and experience.

Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tom, Jerry, the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Speedy Gonzales, and all the other characters in the MGM/WB animated aura I'm sure are all mourning Chuck Jones' sudden loss. His entrance into immortality is sure, so now as his soul rests until The Second Coming, may the name Chuck Jones forever stand as a symbol for animation in our generation, the three generations that came before us, and the generation that will follow.

Bye bye and beep beep, Chuck...and my condolences to daughter Linda Jones. You are going through a tough time right now.

[Randy H]

This is definitely sad news. Chuck Jones was one of the most brilliant animation directors out there.

Duck Dodgers in 24th & 1/2 Century, What's Opera Doc?, and the Road Runner shorts.... And who could forget Duck Amuck? Those were the greatest cartoon shorts ever.

Chuck will be forever remembered.


-Later,
Randy H

[Matt Yorston]

I just have to chime in here.

When I found out about this news, I actually cried. I was devastated. Chuck Jones, to me, was not just an animation director... he was a downright genius. I mean, look at cartoons as great as "The Dover Boys", "Duck Amuck", "Feline Frame-Up", "Hopalong Casualty", and others too numerous to mention. Chuck was the main force behind the great films and he was the one who made them special. He was truly deserving of the term, "animation legend". This is probably the saddest day of my life.

To commemorate the situation, here is a list of my favorite Chuck Jones-directed films.

"The Dover Boys"
"Fair and Worm-er"
"A Feather in His Hare"
"Often an Orphan"
"The Hasty Hare"
"Duck Amuck"
"To Hare Is Human"
"Hopalong Casualty"
"Zoom at the Top"
"Martian Through Georgia" (with Abe Levitow)
"Much Ado About Mousing"

HONORABLE MENTION: "Hare Conditioned", "Scaredy Cat", "The Ducksters", "Rabbit Rampage", "Now Hear This"

[Thad Komorowski]

Here's a list of my favorite Chuck Jones cartoons:

"Rabbit of Seville"
"Super-Rabbit"
"Duck Amuck"
"Fast and Furry-Ous"
"The Dover Boys"
"Beep! Beep!"
"Operation: Rabbit"
"Feed the Kitty"
"War and Pieces"
"Kiss Me Cat"
"Duck Dodgers"
"Fresh Airedale"
"Bugs Bunny and the Three Bears"
"What's Opera Doc?"
"The Hypo-Chrondi-Cat"
"The Bee-Devilled Bruin"
"Guided Muscle"
"A Bear for Punishment"
"Porky's Cafe"
"Scaredy Cat"
"The Ducksters"
"The Scarlet Pumpernickel"
"Zoom and Bored"
"Mouse Wreckers"
"No Barking"

These are true cartoon classics, and each one is a Chuck Jones masterpiece.


-Thad

[PuffUncle]

Chuck Jones said something in his 1989 autobiography Chuck Amuck that applies to the artist in us all:

"You must remember always that only man, of all creatures, can blush, or needs to; that only man can laugh, or needs to; and that if you are in that trade of helping others to laugh and to survive by laughter, then you are privileged indeed."

I had the privilege of meeting Jones in 1983 at the Atlanta Fantasy Fair, and a fellow fan and I recited what I consider the funniest piece of Bugs Bunny dialogue in cartoon history, from Jones' Hare Conditioned:

Bugs (disguised as lady customer in the department store's shoe section): "I'd like to see something nice in a pair of bedroom slippers."

Manager: "Confidentially, so would I!"

[Captin "Hank" Murphy]

R.I.P. Chcuk Jones, there will be no other animaited artist like you.

We should make a flash cartoon dedicated to him and his greatest works.

[rmarti3926]

I... I... don't... know what to say...

:( [crying hard] :(

You gave the world what true laughter is about...

Now you're gone... The world won't the same without you...

God's speed Chuck. Bugs and Daffy won't forget what you did...

I will never forget about how you change my life.

Chuck... thank you. :)

Farwell... friend... :(

[WBArchivist]

We all have heroes. Chuck Jones was mine. He influenced me before I was even old enough to truely appreciate the artistic genious behind his art. As I child I grew up watching Warner Bros. Cartoons, and as I grew up I began to realize that all my favorites were directed by "Charles M. Jones". His cartoons were not childish nor exclusivly for adults, they reached audiences on a level that crossed all age barriers. His art is truely timeless, and will live on in our culture forever. On a more personal level, I've lost a hero who never knew how important he was to me but was very much aware of how important he is to the world! There's a little Chuck Jones in all of us, one way or another - I know because I can identify with his cartoons. From "The Dover Boys" and "What's Opera Doc", to "The Dot and the Line" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", Chuck Jones's impact on our world is a significant one. Rest in peace, Mr. Jones, knowing you are missed.

[J Lee]

Here's the relatively breif obituary the Associated Press sent across about 12:30 a.m. EST. It's the one most of the morning papers on Saturday will have, though I assume a longer version will run later, with some reaction quotes.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Academy Award-winning animator Chuck Jones, who drew such beloved cartoon characters as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Porky Pig, died at his home Friday. He was 89.

Jones worked on more than 300 animated films in a career that spanned more than 60 years, winning two Oscars as a director and receiving an honorary Oscar in 1996 for lifetime achievement. He was also awarded an honorary life membership by the Directors Guild of America.

Working at Warner Bros., Jones helped bring to life some of the studio's most recognizable characters. In addition to Bugs and Daffy, he worked on the fast-moving, beep-beeping Road Runner and his hapless pursuer, Wile E. Coyote. He also drew Pepe le Pew, the romantic-minded skunk with the French accent.

Jones also produced, directed and wrote the screenplay for the animated television classic "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Born in 1912 in Spokane, Wash., Jones moved to Hollywood with his family, finding work there as a child extra in Mac Sennett comedies.

After graduating from Chouinard Art Institute (now the California Institute of Arts), he began making a living drawing pencil portraits for a dollar apiece on Olvera Street, a historic Los Angeles marketplace.

He landed his first job washing animation cels in 1932, going to work for legendary Disney animator Ubbe Iwerks.

A few years later, he became an animator at the Leon Schelsinger Studio, which was later sold to Warner Bros. He later headed up his own animation unit at the Warner Bros. Animation Dept. until it closed in 1962.

[Mibbitmaker]

:( :( :( :( :( :(

Well, the last of my 3 favorite cartoon directors is gone.

TEX AVERY (1980)
BOB CLAMPETT (1984)
CHUCK JONES (2002)

He's the director of my favorite cartoon of all time (Duck Amuck)

He's a big influence on the facial expressions in my own cartoons (largely unconscienciously, from way back)

I remember CN doing something for Friz Freleng, but it was a couple of weeks later, when they could put something together. I taped about a tape and a half of all Jones cartoons a few years ago, I'll watch that for now.

[Ed Liu]

Howdy all,

For as long as I can remember, Saturday mornings meant Bugs Bunny and the wonderful works of Chuck Jones.

Words can't describe how sad I am that Chuck Jones has passed away. He leaves behind a truly immense legacy of accumulated laughter, perhaps one of the greatest gift a person can give.

R.I.P. Chuck, and thanks for all the laughs over the years.

-- Ed/Ace

[SSJ_Gogeta]

:(.

Chuck Jones made my favorite cartoon characters of all time, and will truly be missed by all.

[Greg Method]

Good-bye, Chuck.

He was 89, and still I'm taken aback and devastated. You can tell he was a man who loved life. He always had so much life in him, and it practically radiated out.

I was fortunate enough to meet him just the one time, and he was one of the most gracious, most gentle, and kindest people I've ever met.

If I may respectfully borrow a line from one of Chuck's films,

"Don't take life too seriously...you'll never get out of it alive."

Words of wisdom from a man who always made me laugh.

:(

[Narfpinky]

Thanks, Chuck.

The laughter you give us will somehow outlast our tears.

[jm5150bc]

Very sad news, indeed...

Chuck will definitely be missed by all of us who truly love animation... He was a unique and extremely gifted director and designer.

I guess the best thing that I can say is that he will never truly be gone... his work will outlive all of us. I have no doubt that my grandkids will be watching "What's Opera, Doc?", or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" someday... and that makes me smile,
as anything Chuck directed always did... and will.

Thanks, Chuck.

[kiddiesunshine]

i....i'm stunned! i just can't believe this. noble last year. now jones. as a future animator, i feel kinda like i lost a father. terrible.

[Billy]

I just logged on 5 minutes ago and saw the 'Pay homage to Chuck Jones!' thread first. I clicked on it and saw the news,and this has quite taken a back a bit. I was just saying yesterday to my dad that I think Chuck was the last of the WB Golden Era directors still alive. I was hoping he would live to 90, because Friz Freleng lived to 89 as well. If Cartoon Network had interviewed Chuck Jones last year,the Chuck Jones Show might have been more enjoyable. BTW the Chuck Jones Looney Tune 'Go Fly A Kit' was released this day in 1957.

Thank goodness we've still got Joe Barbera-does anyone know how old he is?

Anyway I'm currently on holiday,but on Sunday I'll be able to change my Avatar to a picture of Chuck.

[Sinople]

Sad, sad news :( . His work enriched us and will enrich future generations to come. I'm sad he's gone, but so happy he lived.

[mbaker]

This is sad news. Chuck Jones was like a god to me. He's given us so many wonderful cartoons that have become true classics. He was the last surviving director from Warner Bros. golden age. I've seen his Timberwolf cartoons, and was amazed at how well he adapted to Flash software. It looked as though he still had the touch after all these years. I remember reading his book "Chuck Amuck" where Steven Spielberg commented on him. Saying that "If Walt Disney taught me to fly in my dreams, Chuck Jones taught me how to laugh at them." He made a cameo appearance in "Gremlins". and produced the only likable scene from the movie "Stay Tuned" He also worked on "Mrs. Doubtfire" which was far more likable than Stay tuned in my opinion. His adatptation of The Grinch was 100 times better than Jim Carrey's basterdisation, and Dr. Susse, who worked with Jones, was pleased with the result (They also worked on the Private Snafu cartoons from WWII) And so it is with a heavy heart that i pay respect respect to a true legend. Goodbye, Chuck, and god bless you. Thanks for giving us so much joy, and inspiration. Say hi to Bill Hanna for me.

[Jon Cooke]

I went to bed early last night, so I missed this news... this post was the first thing I read this morning. What terrible news. I can't really think of anything to say that hasn't been said already.

He will be missed. :(


-Jon

[hippety hopper]

This is truely sad.

My thoughts and prayer's are with his family.

Thank you very much chuck for making laugh :)

[Pulpman]

It's Saturday morning, and, as always, the first thing I do is flip on Cartoon Network. No surprise: They're showing one of Jones' cartoons.

Then I log online, check the headlines at Yahoo!, and see the bad news.

Chuck Jones is gone, but he'll always be with us.

[ChrisWinston]

Just heard the news this morning. It's been awhile since i've shed a tear over the death of someone in particular... this morning i've shed a few. People come and go, many are remembered throughout the years, but only a few really make a positive, lasting difference on the world and Chuck Jones certainly has. His time has come to move along but the smiles and laughs he has provided won't be going anywhere. Thank you, Mr. Jones. So long.

[PeppeRaskell1]

Originally posted by Jerry Beck
I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away.

Of all the LT/MM directors, he was the best at defining the personalities of Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck, making that trio the most memorable of all the LT/MM characters. I also liked the Pepe LePew cartoons, which inspired me to take French in high school, as well as the antics of the little daydreamer, Ralph Phillips. I could relate to Ralph, because I spent most of my formative years with my head in the clouds (I still do).

Adieu, Monsieur Jones. You will be missed.

[lislebartman]

Boy, what an awakening...!

I was out all evening and just learned of Chuck Jones's passing. Like many of you, I too hope CN plans some sort of tribute to this giant among animation directors. His legacy of work will continue to make future generations laugh for many years to come.

[Ricochet]

Oh, man! Chuck can't have passed away! He was like the last master of the art. I never got to meet him like I've always wanted to. Man! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[Lonestarr]

I heard the news last night, and I still can't believe it. The last link to the Golden Age of WB animation is gone. I don't really know what to say except even though Chuck Jones is gone, we still have his terrific cartoons to remember him by. Some of my favorites:

"A Bear for Punishment"
"The Scarlet Pumpernickel"
"The Rabbit of Seville"
"Drip-Along Daffy"
"There They Go-Go-Go!"
"Robin Hood Daffy"
"Beanstalk Bunny"
"Tom Turk and Daffy"
"Baton Bunny"
"The Dover Boys"
"What's Opera, Doc?"
"Duck Amuck"
"Zoom and Bored"
"Claws for Alarm"
"The Ducksters"
"A Hound for Trouble"
"Rabbit Hood"
"Often an Orphan"
"Bewitched Bunny"
"Haredevil Hare"

Just a short list of classics from Mr. Jones. He will definitely be missed.

P.S. I had planned to leave my Rogue avatar up until the end of the month, but, upon hearing the news, I decided that February is pretty much over anyway, and so, I am reposting my original avatar in tribute: Marc Anthony and Pussyfoot from another favorite of mine: "Feed the Kitty".

[Tintin]

Voici mes favoris:

"My Bunny Lies Over the Sea"
"Rabbit Rampage"
"Baton Bunny"
"Fast and Furry-ous"
"Scaredy Cat"
"There They Go-Go-Go!"
"Zipping Along"
"Guided Muscle"
"Mouse Wreckers"
"Long-Haired Hare"
"Freeze Frame"
"From Hare to Eternity"
"Rabbit Fire"
"Bully For Bugs"
"Haredevil Hare"
"Duck Dodgers and the Return of the 24 1/2th Century" - the uncut version
"Whoa Be-Gone!"
"The Awful Orphan"
"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
"The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie"

Good Bye Mr. Jones! Good Bye! :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[wundermild]

... you will not be forgotten.

[PuffUncle]

As far as I recall, Joe Barbera is 89, I think.

Chuck was 89 when he passed on yesterday; he was born Sept. 21, 1912. (And coincidentally enough, but uselessly trivial, Sept. 21 is my birthday also.)

If anyone out there still hasn't read his autobiography Chuck Amuck, get thee hence to a bookstore or library. It's a cracking good book.

[Pilmedium]

It had to happen some day. Now, the last main director of the WB cartoons is dead. Well, at least Chuck Jones lived longer than average. Think of it that way.

My favorite Jones cartoons? Well, I can't think of many off the top of my head.
"Duck Amuck"
Almost any of the ones with Wile E. Coyote, except "Hare-Breadth Hurry"

[Dee]

Cheers to you Chuck and thanks for that wiley little coyote you gave us!

[Captain Caps]

Goodbye and Godspeed, Chuck.

You know, I was watching the video "Happy Birthday Bugs: 50 Looney Years", and I saw footage of Chuck drawing Bugs Bunny and talking about him as well. The end credit footage was of Chuck drawing Bugs while a lonely saxophone wailed out a soulful version of "Hooray For Hollywood".

Well, the 'Wood lost one of its shining lights.

Watch a Looney Tune to keep his memory alive.

Yo, WB...Looney Tunes, Uncut and on DVD...Now!

Sincerely,

John "Captain Caps" Kilduff

[Do-Do]

This is terrible news. :( :( :(

Now my two favorite Beatles and my three favorite WB directors are gone. :(

Rest in peace, Chuck.

[Red]

Rest in Peace Chuck Jones

You were good to all of us

[Brandon Pierce]

First Lorenzo Music, and now Chuck Jones. Where does it all end? Where to start? Well, we can all be sure for one thing, I doubt Chuck never new about CN making a show dedicated to his cartoons, but he does now. Lookin over us, hoverin' over us in spirit form, watchin us type here at the forum. Siting with us as we watch Looney Tunes and curse along with us at Ted Turner. Remember he's still with us... sorta...
Unfortunatly I was hoping Chuck could have directed one more Bugs Bunny/ and or Road Runner cartoon before he kicked the sand castle container, but that's not in poker cards.

RIP CHUCK JONES

"Somethin' tells me I shoulda stood in bed." -- Bugs Bunny

[Brandon Pierce]

BTW, here's more of what other people have to say about CHuck Jones at the YL Boards:http://www.yesterdayland.com/popopedia/boards/GetMessage.php?ID=667052

[William Padron]

When I awoke this early morning at 5:00am, I heard the news of Chuck Jones' death over the CBS Radio Network update on the oldies station WCBS-FM here in NYC that I am a regular listener to. In the brief piece, the news anchor said that he was the one that gave life to Bugs Bunny and others. An audio clip of Bugs himself speaking from one cartoon was heard, as well as a quick comment from Leonard Maltin.

I could make this message pretty long and detailed as to how his contributions towards the genre at his very rewarding times at Warner Bros. animation made myself as a longtime fan of these classic characters and the films. Even to this day, I always admired Chuck's master skill in directing, animating and sense of timing and humor in the work he produced that will never ever be outdated, but always entertaining, amazing and funny after all the years.

Of all the legends associated with Warners' animation, Chuck Jones was the only individual connected with the studio I ever saw alive and in person. Many years ago at the now closed W-B Studio Store on East 57th Street in Manhattan, he was there checking out the goods being sold there, particularly holding and inspecting one of the Michigan J. Frog Bean Bag Toys. Chuck was scheduled to make a formal appearence the next day at the store's art gallery for an intimate discussion on his life and work.

I am glad and honored I became one of the many W-B cartoon fans that still enjoys these films today, and it is in thanks in part to the genius and sharp mind of Chuck Jones. I'll missed him too with much sorrow, now with such an empty void in the world of animation today.

[Matthew Hunter]

Now, my more in-depth comments on this. I certainly hope Cartoon Network will do something. There was a special on PBS about a year ago that they ought to rerun, too. Chuck Jones. Wow. Think of all he did. He made great cartoons that made people laugh, he made timeless masterpieces. True, he could do more with the movement of Bugs Bunny's eyelid or Daffy Duck's beak than most actors can convey. Think of all he created, my very favorites were his. Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, Claude Cat, Hubie and Bertie, Marvin Martian, and so many others. "Feline Frameup", possibly my favorite cartoon, is a Chuck Jones creation. So are "Gee Whizzz", "Duck Amuck", "The Scarlet Pumpernickel", "Whats Opera Doc?" "Duck Dodgers", "Scrambled Aches", "One Froggy Evening", "Terrier Stricken", "Feed the Kitty", "For scentimental Reasons", "The Cats Bah", "Louvre Come Back to Me", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", "The Dot and the Line", "Rikki Tikki Tavi", "Much Ado about Mousing", "Haunted Mouse", "Duel Personality", "Timber Wolf"...quite a list, I could spend all day listing works of his that inspired me. Quite possibly, without Chuck Jones I would've never even cared about cartoons, I would've never thought of drawing my own cartoons and characters. Chuck Jones has been an inspiration to us all in one way or another. I got kind of choked up when I read the news, and I briefly commented last night. How interesting, I was actually watching two Jones cartoons last night, two of his final ones for Warner Bros: "War and Pieces" and "Now Hear This", while re-organizing my collection chronologically. God bless you, Charles M. Jones.
-Matthew

[Gossamer]

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. It was once said that the successful man is one who leaves the world a better place than it was when he found it, so that makes Mr. Jones a very successful man, indeed.

May god go between you and harm in all the empty places that you walk.

17th Egyptian dynasty saying

[Andrew Gilmore]

:( :( :( Holy smoke. That's terrible. I'm sure some other people have already said this (I didn't bother going through this thread), but he'll be missed. He directed hundreds of cartoons that brought joy and laughter to millions for over 50 years, and had some very unique and intelligent perspectives on how he directed his characters and put his stamp on them.
God bless him. :(

[angilbas]

Never mind that Chuck Jones was 89...his family has lost a young heart, and so have we. But he left behind a good many masterpieces. Images such as Michigan with his hat, cane and wide singer's mouth, Daffy with his flowery mane and 'screw-ball' flag, Wile E. with his "IN HEAVEN'S NAME, WHAT AM I DOING??!!" sign and Bugs maintaining his aplomb while facing the likes of Witch Hazel and Count Bloodcount will endure. The young-at-heart Jones also published "Chuck Amuck" and "Chuck Reducks," and founded Chuck Jones Film Productions in 1994, the year he turned 82. His body may be gone...but not his spirit.

-Tony

[Pinkysbrain]

Originally posted by Jerry Beck
I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away. :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(


NOT FAIR!!!! Je T'aime always merci pour le tout suite cartoons Monsewer Jones :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( http://http://looneytunes.warnerbros.com/specialevents/chuck_jones/img/chuck_jones.jpg

[redhotrider]

From the La Times Obit:
During that time, he and animators such as Tex Avery and Bob Clampett developed and refined Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck and many others.

The three men, whom Thoren called "the Beatles of animation," came up with their own scripts while working in cramped bungalows on the back lot of Warner Bros. Studios.

Jones was the last surviving member of the trio.


Truly the last great pioneer in classic animation is now gone. The three mentioned were my favorite cartoon directors of all time. The world truly has lost a great mind. Chuck-you lived a long fulfilling life, and now I hope you and all your old pals are having fun at the big termite terrace in the sky

[billyjoelfan]

i dunno if any body posted this but heres what i got off of imdb.com

enjoy

Chuck Jones: 1912-2002
Chuck Jones, one of the most influential animators and animation directors of all time, passed away February 22nd, in Corona Del Mar, CA, of congestive heart failure. He was 89. If you ever spent Saturday morning with "The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour," or waited in trepidation and joy for "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," sang "I'm going to kiiiill the waaa-bbit!" or rejoiced over "the Aludium Q-36 explosive space modulator" you probably owe a great debt of gratitude to Jones. It was under his watch that the Warner Bros. cartoons transcended the mere "loony" and reached human proportions. With Jones, Daffy Duck became a greedy, thoroughly despicable, fully understandable scoundrel, and Bugs Bunny fought for the little guy against the big brute, even if he couldn't find his way to the Coachella Carrot Festival...therein. Jones also created the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, Pepe le Pew, Sam Sheepdog (and his co-worker RalphWolf) and Michigan J. Frog. Jones won many accolades during his full life, though Jones felt the very work he did was reward enough. In his autobiography, Chuck Amuck Jones said: "...if you are in that trade of helping others to laugh and to survive by laughter, then you are privileged indeed." Thanks Chuck; the privilege was ours.

[Jon Cooke]

My own little tribute to Chuck is now online (it'll be in place of my LT & MM main page this week). I think the images from his cartoons speak for themselves. Many of them are now permanently a part of my memory. Many of them remind me just why I love Looney Tunes so much. Thanks for everything, Mr. Jones.


-Jon

[Captin "Hank" Murphy]

I just saw this short but cute farewell to Mr. Jones from Cartoon Network, it was this little dot drawing a image of the artis himself, and at the end they sumed up their feallings with a simple "We'll miss you". I know it's not a 24 dedication marathon, or something like that, but it was still sweet, and who knows, we might see a marathon dedicated to him in the future.

[Geezil]

...and somewhere on the highest hill in the meadow, a road runner, coyote, and sheepdog watch the fading sunset and share the deepest of sighs. Tomorrow will be another new adventure, for sure, but infinitely more empty.

[Golden Age Flash]

We lost another great one. :(

[PuffUncle]

Chuck also set standards when he found that following standards didn't help. He came up with the speeded-up quick-cut animation and stylized backgrounds in The Dover Boys Of Pimento University (which has another hallmark of Jones', the dialogue. Dan Backslide whispers "A runabout!", then screams at the top of his lungs, "I'LL STEAL IT!! NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!!" My sister and I fall apart whenever we see that).

[The Dork Knight]

:( :( :( :(

This is the worst news I've heard in a long time.... Next to Clampett, Jones was my favorite director. You'll be missed good friend.

- Foley Is Good

[Jack]

Originally posted by PuffUncle
Dan Backslide whispers "A runabout!", then screams at the top of his lungs, "I'LL STEAL IT!! NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!!" My sister and I fall apart whenever we see that).
I always use that particular line in real life whenever applicable, most people don't get it, but it makes me laugh inside.

Would you beleive WB didn't even want to release that hilarous cartoon because it was so different?

I recently watched a little tribute to him on Fox. I know they meant well, but most of the clips they used came from Friz Freleng cartoons. Still, it was pretty nice.


Jack :D

[kofijamal]

Rest in peace. And long live the king. Those were the two things that came to mind when I was watching Cartoon Network and saw their tv spot. His work is timeless, I enjoyed his work when I was all about my Transformers and GI Joe toys and cartoons, I watched and laughed when I was in my rebelious teens, and as a animation grad and adult, I can watch and still get a good laugh and learn something too. I look forward to watching his shorts with my children and grandchildren. Thanks Chuck, for everything.

[The Dork Knight]

Here is Chuck's family address if you want to send condolences

Chuck Jones Enterprises
PO Box 2319
Costa Mesa, CA
92628-2319

- Foley Is Good

[Jon Cooke]

Originally posted by Jack
I recently watched a little tribute to him on Fox. I know they meant well, but most of the clips they used came from Friz Freleng cartoons. Still, it was pretty nice.


Sounds better than the short "tribute" I caught on FOX News Channel this afternoon. Most of the clips were from Space Jam. :rolleyes:


-Jon

[Jack]

I just saw the tribute CN made up, I liked how they used the music from "The Dot and Line." Very classy and understated, IMO.


Jack :D

[Matthew Hunter]

The dialogue is so classic in his stuff. I've never used that Dover Boys quote, but at our house "yeah yeah, sure sure" of Hubie and Bertie is used on occasion. Also, whenever I'm on the road with someone and we smell a skunk, I will recite a Pepe Le Pew phrase: "I Am shy, but I am weeling..."
-Matthew

[Mibbitmaker]

I noticed on the Today show this morning the montage of cartoon clips behind the newsman's words included Clampett stuff (from Kitty Cornered) along with the Road Runner stuff. I wonder what Chuck'd thought of that?

Hopefully, somewhere, Chuck and Bob are making peace.

[Silly Me]

I will miss Chuck Jones dearly. He was the greatest legend in the animation industry.

And now he's gone. Waaaaaaaah. :(

I will miss him especially for making the greatest cartoons ever made, including Duck Amuck (making cartoons that make fun of cartoons make for the best jokes!), The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the Bugs Bunny episode where he's in the bull fight (I forget what it's called), the Tom & Jerry cartoons he worked on, and his creations of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, and the classic character that was only in two cartoons, but is one of the most popular of the Looney Tunes, Michigan J. Frog.

May he rest in peace, and may God/Allah/Jehovah/whatever watch over him.

[Vdubdavid]

Chuck, you were the best. I can imagine you up in heaven now, in a celestial robe, with your friends Friz, Bob, and Tex. May you be forever in our hearts and minds.

[Tintin]

Il y pas seulement les américains qui sont concernés par la mort de Chuck Jones mais aussi au Québec au Canal Nouvelles TVA, j'ai enregistré un mini-reportage de la mort de Chuck suite a un arret cardiaque, on voyait des clips de "Upswept Hare", "Hare Do", "A Hare Grows in Manhattan", "What's Up, Doc?", "Ali Baba Bunny, "High Diving Hare et aussi contenait le thème de "The Rabbit of Seville"

[Silly Me]

Originally posted by Captin "Hank" Murphy

I just saw this short but cute farewell to Mr. Jones from Cartoon Network, it was this little dot drawing a image of the artis himself, and at the end they sumed up their feallings with a simple "We'll miss you".

Just like the way Cartoon Network did their tribute to Bill Hanna last year. They used little dots to draw him, too.

[Captin "Hank" Murphy]

hmmmmm...... does anybody who I can see to make a parody song of "American Pie" called "Animation Pie" dedicated to Mr. Jones?

[billyjoelfan]

does any body know when T.O.D. was mr. jones

thanks

[Matthew Hunter]

I think I read 3:30 PM yesterday.
-Matthew

[Howard]

Here is the most heart-wrenching comment about Mr. Jones' passing that I found on some Yahoo message board:
(The name of the poster has been excluded)

"Bugs Bunny is dead. How am I going to tell my kids?"

[Pinkysbrain]

Originally posted by Jerry Beck
I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away. :( :( :( :( :( :( I am so very sad to hear the news of the death of such a wonderfully gentle and creatiive spirit who loved life and loved observing it and giving us his unique perspective on it all. Chuck, you will be missed :( :( :( :( http://looneytunes.warnerbros.com/specialevents/chuck_jones/img/chuck_jones.jpg

[laugh4me]

I identify with so many of the comments you all have shared here...

Chuck Jones brought so many moments of joy to me and those I spend time with. He was truly one of a kind!

[dendawg]

Would you believe Entertainment Tonight's site has yet to mention Chuck's passing? :eek: If Chuck's not an entertainer, than who is?? :confused: Damn arrogant SOB's. :mad: :mad:

[Pinkysbrain]

Originally posted by dendawg
Would you believe Entertainment Tonight's site has yet to mention Chuck's passing? :eek: If Chuck's not an entertainer, than who is?? :confused: Damn arrogant SOB's. :mad: :mad:

Yeah I know and all AOL can talk about is the stupid grammys they give to the MOSYT insignificant people like *NSYNC and the like. Chuck isnt even on the welcome page I am angry with AOL!!!

[Heero Yuy]

Originally posted by Jerry Beck
I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away.


This is most unforunate. As a student who is learning the art of animation, it's sad to see someone who helped shape the business into what it is today. Pass on to the next life. He will be very much missed indeed :(

[Greg Method]

Originally posted by Pinkysbrain

Chuck isnt even on the welcome page I am angry with AOL!!!

True, but he is mentioned on the front pages of Yahoo, the IMDB, Cartoon Research, and a cool DVD site I like. It looks like the right kind of people see this as news. (too bad there's no "bittersweet" emoticon)

And for those of you who have it on tape, I strongly suggest watching the short montage the Academy Awards did before Chuck received his lifetime achievement award in 1995. It's quite moving now.

[Dave Mackey]

I missed the first hour of Bugs and Daffy. The only cartoons I've seen so far today have been Jones. Are they doing an all-Jones show?

[mbaker]

I'm not surpised at how the news media lacks any real knowledge of Chuck Jones. They mention his passing, and what do they show? Bob Clampet, or Friz Freeling stuff. That is so ignorant, but I'm not surprised. If your going to pay tribute to someone, show his work, not someone elses! I mean. It amazes me how we, the fans, know more about Chuck than your average window dresser news anchor, and anchorette. These people need to take a few more years of entertainment classes, or do more research on their computeres before they step out and report the news without doing their homework.

[William Padron]

While watching during the 9:00-9:30pm half hour yesterday (Saturday, 02/23/2002) on Time Warner Cable's New York 1 news channel, they showed a video clip of Chuck Jones himself getting his "star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with the W-B cartoon character mascots in the background (including Michigan J. Frog wearing his WB network logo hat). The news piece mentioned that he directed over 300 cartoons, and drawn and created Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, etc., and Chuck had won two directing Oscars plus a lifetime acheivement Oscar. There were no clips used from anyone Warners animated cartoon at all.

[PuffUncle]

Chuck never thought of himself as the man who drew Bugs Bunny. In his book Chuck Amuck, a young fan was introduced to Chuck being "the man who draws Bugs Bunny," to which the kid replied, "He is not. He draws pictures of Bugs Bunny." And Chuck wholeheartedly agreed. He never placed himself above his craft because he loved it so much.

[mobo85]

Chuck Jones is animation.

What are the first things we think of when we think of the Warner Bros. cartoons?

Perhaps Bugs and Daffy arguing over wabbit season and duck season.
Perhaps Elmer Fudd operatically singing "Kill de wabbit!"
Perhaps Wile E. Coyote chasing the Road Runner.
Perhaps a big bulldog who thinks his little cat friend has been baked into a cookie.
Perhaps Marvin the Martian wondering why there wasn't an Earth-shattering kaboom.
Perhaps Duck Dodgers of the 24 1/2th Century attempting to explore the uncharted regions of Planet X.
Perhaps a mysterious frog who can sing to his owner- but not in front of anyone else.

These are all classic moments. And all Chuck Jones moments.

[Mike]

Originally posted by Jerry Beck
I regret to inform the readers of this message board that I have just received word that Chuck Jones has passed away.

Most upsetting news indeed. But he lived a long, full life, and has brought us all so much laughter over the years. Goodbye, old friend.

Mike

[sun]

Chuck was great. he was funny, entertaining, original, unassuming, and kind....It was only a couple of moments that he took, to write a short note to me. It was not necessary, but he wrote it anyway, I had watched him write it,, he was promoting some cells that were for sale, by some now defunct gallery, and was making an appearance...A toon friend, who worked at the galllery, let me know he was appearing. I stood in a short line, to say hello, and give thanks in person for his cartoon work..Only later, did I realize how much that work has meant to me, (and to us all) I have showed his toons to those that would watch, all laughed and went away enriched as well as entertained....As we all have been. He was like that. I read in Mel Blanc's autobiography, it was Chuck that let him get his tryout in the mid 30s for a couple of shots at voice overs for Porky...Chuck was simply great.

[sun]

Chuck said in a TV tribute to him, broadcast in the last couple of years, that he saw himself, when asked, as," Daffy" Why, the interviewer asked, He said, "That Daffy always gets it in the end." Well, Chuck left us so much better off than before, that we can all be just plain thankful there was a Chuck Jones....

[Silly Me]

Originally posted by mbaker
I'm not surpised at how the news media lacks any real knowledge of Chuck Jones. They mention his passing, and what do they show? Bob Clampet, or Friz Freeling stuff. That is so ignorant, but I'm not surprised. If your going to pay tribute to someone, show his work, not someone elses! I mean. It amazes me how we, the fans, know more about Chuck than your average window dresser news anchor, and anchorette. These people need to take a few more years of entertainment classes, or do more research on their computeres before they step out and report the news without doing their homework.

Yeah! I'm with you strongly. In order to find out who directed the Looney Tunes, all they have to do is read the credits at the beginning of each Tune (it comes right after the title). It'll say "Supervision..." or "Directed by..." and if it doesn't say "Chuck Jones," then it wasn't made by Chuck Jones, period. What takes only a few, lousy seconds of time to perform a simple task such as this would "take too long" in the television industry's wanting-to-rush-everything-so-they-can-get-their-already-late-news-"before"-everyone-else point of view, so what do they do? They just mindlessly slap a bunch of Looney Tunes clips together, regardless of who made them.

And I also agree with your part about
"how we, the fans, know more about Chuck than your average window dresser news anchor, and anchorette."I mean, THESE people are in the TV business as well as Jones, and they know less than those that DON'T have connections with Warner Bros. or the film industry itself? Gimme a break!

[Dave Mackey]

Happens in print, too. My local newspaper recently noted the death of "Archie" artist Dan DeCarlo and ran a piece of Archie artwork drawn by Harry Lucey.

[Billy]

Sky News a UK news channel did a nice tribute to him a few days ago. I only saw the last 6 minutes of it,but they managed to get the clips right (Duck Dodgers and What's Opera Doc?)

[mbaker]

I predict that the Playstation game "Sheep Raider" wil sell more copies in the next few days. Just a guess.

[PeppeRaskell1]

Originally posted by Dave Mackey
Happens in print, too. My local newspaper recently noted the death of "Archie" artist Dan DeCarlo and ran a piece of Archie artwork drawn by Harry Lucey.

(Hand up) Um, Dave...Can you get a picture of that?

[Nelson]

As of this writing, I am still devastated at the loss of Chuck.... :(

As a cartoon film historian and cartoon lover, there was only two major animators that was my major inspriation and influnce that got me into the world of the animated cartoon and those two men were UB IWERKS & CHUCK JONES and it should be known for anybody that didn't know this, that Chuck got his start working at the Iwerks Studio back in 1932 as a cell washer for the "Flip The Frog" cartoons and that's how he got his start in the fields on making animated cartoons.Chuck did learn a lot from Iwerks during his brief time at the studio, as Chuck once recalled that his boss (Iwerks) made some of the raunchiest cartoons, but didn't have a sense of humor, but it was an experience to work for Iwerks, as Jones said.

The thing that really bothered me, that his passing wasn't big news at all.The New York Post had a small (and I do mean, very small) article on it and like Pinkysbrain said, AOL didn't cover the tragic news about him, but more was concerned about the Grammy Awards.Since I got the news, I did my part to spread the news about Chuck's passing from my friends, to people I know at Turner Classic Movies to let everyone know that the entertainment world has lost a legend.

I miss you Chuck!!!!

[Greg Method]

Originally posted by Nelson
The thing that really bothered me, that his passing wasn't big news at all.

I'm hoping deep down that's because it was the weekend, and people on staff at various newspapers and web sites that would really care about this weren't in the office to report on it. It's a longshot of a guess, but after all, how long did it take that one gent to write the article of "testimonials" from the Hanna-Barbera characters when Bill Hanna died? My local paper didn't run it until about two weeks after the fact.

As far as reporters on the news not knowing what they're showing, chalk that up to being the weekend people as well. But still, I could have sworn that part of a journalist's job was this little ugly task called "research."

If it helps, I like to put on my Denial Cloak and say that news programs are treating Chuck's passing as a way to say good-bye to everyone else from Termite Terrace we have lost, since Chuck was the last major player to leave us. So, you can think of it as "Oh, they're finally acknowledging Friz's death...and Tex's death...and um, Friz's death, again..."

I'm very curious to see if and what Warner Bros. will do to salute Chuck (not counting the Cartoon Network blurb, which as much as I hate to say it, looks a little too polished to have been done within hours). This studio can be really sweet sometimes, while other times they can come off like a street peddler.

I mean, there's no more Studio Stores, so they won't roll out the ol' chestnut and do a "Speechless"-esque print like they did again with Friz and even Don Messick (but I'm sure they'll find some way to make money off this...watch NOW we'll see a DVD)....I doubt the Timber Wolf site will say anything more than a simple tribute notice on the next new episode....and maybe they'll dedicate the Duck Dodgers series in his honor like they did to Friz with the first season of "Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries."

To me, it just seems as if there should be something really big done to say farewell to Chuck, especially from the studio. I don't think it needs to be said that the Looney Tunes are Warner Bros.' signature characters, and Chuck had been a longtime and loyal statesman for them for decades after the cartoon studio closed. Warner Bros. owes it to Chuck, and to the Termite directors as a whole, to give them a proper albeit highly visable tribute.

[PuffUncle]

Entertainment Tonight and its ilk only cares about what celebrity scandals are going on and who's wearing what at some nameless awards show. I avoid shows like that with extreme prejudice.

Chuck would work with Ub Iwerks again in 1937 when he and Bob Clampett animated two WB shorts (farmed out to Iwerks' studio). Those shorts were Porky's Service Station and Porky And Gabby. You'll be able to tell Chuck's early style in some of the old Looney Tunes films circa '37 as he would have that style when he graduated to director.

[Jack]

Originally posted by Silly Me
Yeah! I'm with you strongly. In order to find out who directed the Looney Tunes, all they have to do is read the credits at the beginning of each Tune (it comes right after the title). It'll say "Supervision..." or "Directed by..." and if it doesn't say "Chuck Jones," then it wasn't made by Chuck Jones, period.
You don't even have to go through that much trouble, you just have to go to Chuck Jones' website, or to the Internet Movie Database, type in Chuck Jones, and BAM, you have a list of everything he directed (reading the credits doesn't work when Blue Ribbons are involved).


Jack :D

[Joe Tully]

Originally posted by PuffUncle
Chuck would work with Ub Iwerks again in 1937 when he and Bob Clampett animated two WB shorts (farmed out to Iwerks' studio). Those shorts were Porky's Service Station and Porky And Gabby.

Also, according to Of Mice & Magic, Chuck has said that despite the credit for direction going to Ub, these cartoons were co-directed by Mr. Jones and Mr. Clampett.

[Thad Komorowski]

USA Today did a short, but sweet article today on Chuck's passing in the Life section. The article also has a picture of Wile E. Coyote from "Zoom and Bored" (the part where Wile E.'s panting, just before the Road Runner goes "Beep, Beep!" behind him). It mentions how Chuck should be appreciated a lot more. The article was by Robert Blanco.

Good job, Robert. :)


-Thad

[mbaker]

Just thought i'd share this with you. A few years back, Chuck Jones made a sequle to "One Froggy Evening" called "Another Froggy evening". I read this from a magezine, and it had some clip from it. One of the clips had a charicature of Stan Freburg. Apparently, the short was never released because of a squabble between Jones, and Warner Bros. This is pretty sad, because IMDB said it was actually quite good. Just as good as the original. I find this ironic in an age where Disney is churning out crappy video sequles. I was wondering if any of you were fortunate enough to have seen it? Who knows. Maybe i'll see it on a bootleg tape, or Cartoon Network will eventually air it like they aired "Box Office Bunny", "Blooper Bunny", and "Invasion Of The Carrot Snatchers" one where Bugs' pals become 2D versions of themselves. (Now that was funny!)

[Jack]

CN supposedly doesn't have the rights to air most of the recent Chuck Jones Film Productions shorts.

I'd have to see Another Froggy Evening to judge it, I've read many *extremely* negative things about it. I'd still love to see it, and I'm sure it's at least better than "From Hare To Eternity."


Jack :D

[Thad Komorowski]

I haven't seen "Another Froggy Evening", but it's a take on the famous story of the original, back in ancient Greece time. One of the scenes (which I saw in Chuck's second book Chuck Reducks) has all of the Greeks giving the man a thumbs down, except for caricatures of Siskel and Ebert giving him "two thumbs up". :p


-Thad

[Dave Mackey]

BBC has a pretty nice obit on its site. There is about a six-minute interview with Jones' widow, Marian Dern.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/americas/newsid_1837000/1837176.stm

It has some external links listed including Chuck Jones' own website, WB's Looney Tunes site, and a list of WB cartoons that's somewhere on the internet.... ;)

[Cyclops]

Sigh. :( I just can't believe Chuck Jones is dead. You know, I actually cried.

[angilbas]

Originally posted by Thad K
I haven't seen "Another Froggy Evening", but it's a take on the famous story of the original, back in ancient Greece time. One of the scenes (which I saw in Chuck's second book Chuck Reducks) has all of the Greeks giving the man a thumbs down, except for caricatures of Siskel and Ebert giving him "two thumbs up". :p


-Thad

That scene also has caricatures of Jones and some of his CJFP colleagues. Its spoof of Siskel and Ebert became especially relevant in 1997 when almost everyone trashed SPEED 2: CRUISE CONTROL except the "Two Thumbs Up!"

-Tony

[Joe Tully]

Originally posted by mbaker
Just thought i'd share this with you. A few years back, Chuck Jones made a sequle to "One Froggy Evening" called "Another Froggy evening". I read this from a magezine, and it had some clip from it. One of the clips had a charicature of Stan Freburg. Apparently, the short was never released because of a squabble between Jones, and Warner Bros. This is pretty sad, because IMDB said it was actually quite good. Just as good as the original. I find this ironic in an age where Disney is churning out crappy video sequles. I was wondering if any of you were fortunate enough to have seen it? Who knows. Maybe i'll see it on a bootleg tape, or Cartoon Network will eventually air it like they aired "Box Office Bunny", "Blooper Bunny", and "Invasion Of The Carrot Snatchers" one where Bugs' pals become 2D versions of themselves. (Now that was funny!)

I have read somewhere in the last day that you can request a screening of it if you visit one of his studios...one in Santa Fe, another in San Diego, third at Laguna Beach, CA. I'm not sure if it's true, but if you're in the area, it might be worth looking into. His studios all have 800 numbers, so you could go to http://www.chuckjones.com/milton_greene/ and find the number of the one you want to visit, and check ahead of time.

[Jason Furness]

I feel the same way now as I did when Charles M. Schulz died two years ago. It'll be a long time before I get used to the fact that Charles M. Jones is gone now, too...

[robtadrian]

In NYC about five years ago I happened to stop by the Barnes and Noble where Mr. Jones was doing a signing..unfortunately I was broke but was happy just to see him..then a guy who apparently homeless was in the store too and when he was told who the signer was he brightened up and wanted to meet him..
I am foremost a WB fan but my favorite moment is in a Tom and Jerry that CJ directed..an invisible Jerry shears Tom's fur with scissors then the invisibility wears off..Tom gets his revenge and the cartoon closes with them just cracking up at each other...in
Philly the Inquirer printed a color Bugs Bunny on the cover to
signal his obituary...hopefully Time Warner's Entertainment Weekly will have a big piece in the new issue out this Friday.

[barnyarddawg]

Originally posted by Jack
CN supposedly doesn't have the rights to air most of the recent Chuck Jones Film Productions shorts.

I'd have to see Another Froggy Evening to judge it, I've read many *extremely* negative things about it. I'd still love to see it, and I'm sure it's at least better than "From Hare To Eternity."


Jack :D

I haven't seen Another Froggy Evening either, but I do have Chariots of Fur, which I guess was made around the same time, and I think it is very good. I liked the sign that said "It's not cool to laugh at the Surgeon General" and the "practice cactus" towards the end. I'd be willing to bet that Another Froggy Evening has the same kind of cleverness.

[Greg Method]

"Another Froggy Evening" is all right at best. Some of the animation looks great, and it has a style apart from the first one, but I think it is sorely lacking in the timing that made "One Froggy Evening" so fun to watch.

I think it may have been mentioned before in another thread, but if any of you get to see it, you may disappointed to learn that Michigan isn't the only one with dialogue (I'll say no more so I don't ruin the ending).

It's perhaps interesting to also note that "Another..." contains a Looney Tunes first....Stan Freberg is credited as a storyman. He previously contributed gags to "Chariots of Fur" but was uncredited because he reportedly came on board after the titles were created.

[mbaker]

I was just wondering. Didn't Chuck work on a Regety Ann & Andy TV special from the late 70's-early 80's? I seem to recall it, but's been so long ago. I do remember that it had a wolf character that looked so much of Wile E. Coyote. Anybody remember it?

[Bobby B]

Originally posted by mbaker
I was just wondering. Didn't Chuck work on a Raggedy Ann & Andy TV special from the late 70's-early 80's? I seem to recall it, but's been so long ago. I do remember that it had a wolf character that looked so much of Wile E. Coyote. Anybody remember it?



Yes, it was a Christmas special, but I can't remember the title. The wolf's name was Alexander Graham Wolf. He took over Santa's workshop so he could use his invention to cover toys in "Gloopstik" so they wouldn't ever wear out. One of the reindeer fetched Ann, Andy, and their dog Raggedy Arthur to save the day, with the help of the audience a la Peter Pan. June Foray voiced Raggedy Ann and Daws Butler voiced Raggedy Andy. I don't remember who voiced "The Big Bad Wolf" (which is what everyone else called him).

[Matthew Hunter]

I hope you don't mind me doing this, but I'm going to 'unstick' this thread. I'll bump it up to the top and by all means keep discussing on it if you want, but I think everyone knows about Chuck Jones' passing. :rolleyes: Besides, check out the number of responses... everyone has seen it at least once.
-Matthew

[Captin "Hank" Murphy]

Do any of you remember his work on the Dr. Seuss cartoons and the Cartoon Short Chuck did called "The Bear that Wasn't"?

[The Dork Knight]

Originally posted by Batman
Sigh. :( I just can't believe Chuck Jones is dead. You know, I actually cried.

We all did.... :(

- Foley Is Good