Daffy Duck is Born
April 17, 1937
April 17, 1937
Daffy Duck first appeared in Porky's Duck Hunt, directed by Tex Avery and animated by Bob Clampett.
Mel Blanc Revamps Porky Pig, and Creates the Voice of Daffy Duck
April 17, 1937
April 17, 1937
Porky's Duck Hunt becomes a huge success for Mel Blanc, who recreates previous voice actor Joe Dougherty's stutter for the role of Porky Pig and also becomes the first voice of Daffy Duck. Tex Avery also established the Looney Tunes' Wacky new style in this episode.
Rembrandt Films' <i>Munro</i> Wins an Academy Award
April 17, 1961
April 17, 1961
Rembrandt Films' Munro wins an Academy Award for Short Subjects (Cartoons) at the 33rd annual Academy Awards ceremony.
