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Jack Mercer loved to do his Popeye voice for children
There was one audience Mercer loved performing for.
May 31, 2024, 2:30PM
Jack Mercer had to re-audition for the role of Popeye for Hanna-Barbera
"I never thought of doing Popeye any other way. It's just natural to me."
May 16, 2024, 4:01PM
Before he became Popeye, Jack Mercer's parents didn't want him to go into show business
Mercer's folks had misgivings, but he was confident in himself.
May 15, 2024, 9:32AM
Did you ever drink out of a Welch's jelly jar glass?
You could find jelly jars with cartoon favorites, dinosaurs, and even the muppets!
May 8, 2024, 11:24AM
Children sent Mel Blanc carrots while he was recovering from his car accident in the hospital
Children sent letters addressed to Bugs Bunny during Blanc's recuperation.
April 22, 2024, 1:24PM
Mel Blanc revealed that the laugh he gave to the original Bugs Bunny was later used for Woody Woodpecker
That awful laugh originally belonged to Bugs Bunny.
April 19, 2024, 12:00PM
Mel Blanc once shared his favorite cartoon of all time
Not only was it his favorite Looney Tune, but it featured his favorite character!
April 18, 2024, 1:22PM
Mel Blanc once got out of a parking ticket because he was Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny saved Blanc from a hefty fine.
April 17, 2024, 10:16AM
Joseph Barbera almost worked for Disney
He wouldn't have ever paired with William Hanna!
March 22, 2024, 1:54PM
Mel Blanc kept joke note cards in his wallet
A barrel full of laughs and a wallet full of jokes.
March 19, 2024, 3:45PM
Mel Blanc revealed the secrets of making a great cartoon
Blanc breaks down the production process.
February 16, 2024, 10:46AM
Mel Blanc wasn't the first choice to voice Porky Pig
Th-th-th-they had another actor in mind!
February 14, 2024, 10:54AM
''What's Opera, Doc?'': 8 facts you may not have known!
This is one of the best cartoons of all time.
February 7, 2024, 11:29AM
Mel Blanc would get love letters from women — for Pepé Le Pew
Apparently, the skunk was a hunk.
January 25, 2024, 2:15PM
Mae Questel was the first choice to voice Olive Oyl
She's also voiced another one of your favorite cartoons.
December 27, 2023, 3:49PM
Mel Blanc wasn't just a voice acting icon — He was a hero to the voice actors that came after him
Blanc was an inspiration.
November 17, 2023, 3:33PM
A real Wile E. Coyote plagued Wichita residents in 1984
The real-life story was a dark, gritty adaptation of the beloved toon.
November 17, 2023, 11:25AM
Mel Blanc's doctor once told him that he had a muscular throat
Blanc was meant to be a voice actor.
November 16, 2023, 1:41PM
Brendan Fraser on co-starring with Bugs Bunny
Being a live-action star in an animated world was no Merrie Melodie.
October 10, 2023, 10:22AM
There was only one voice that stumped Mel Blanc
Blanc only had an issue with one character.
October 5, 2023, 1:48PM
Your guide to 6 spooky Bugs Bunny toons
You'll need your lucky rabbit's foot to make it out in one piece!
September 29, 2023, 5:04PM
An episode of Woody Woodpecker was once used in a scientific study to see how television violence affects children
Because let's be honest, hearing that laugh enough times would make anyone aggressive.
September 25, 2023, 9:30AM
Mel Blanc truly embodied his characters
When the voice actor felt empty, Bugs filled in the Blanc.
September 12, 2023, 11:02AM
Poopeye, Peepeye, Pipeye, and Pupeye: Meet Popeye's nephews
Who are these lil' scallywags, anyhow?
August 30, 2023, 3:38PM
Grace Lantz: Woody Woodpecker's heart and soul
The cartoon bird benefited from a feminine touch.
August 29, 2023, 9:57AM
When Bugs Bunny met Mickey Mouse: The story of ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit''
Robert Zemeckis reveals the key to bringing Looney Tunes characters into a Disney world.
August 28, 2023, 11:37AM
Chuck Jones gave this animator credit for Bugs Bunny's "spark"
"The Bugs that evolved stood upright—he's a guy who's not going to go anyplace. He was sure of himself."
August 21, 2023, 3:30PM
Woody Woodpecker was based on a real bird
A disrupted honeymoon led to cartoon gold.
August 17, 2023, 2:18PM
Sammy Lerner: Popeye's forgotten lyricist
You know the words, but do you know who wrote them?
July 12, 2023, 10:56AM
Debate erupted when this toon got married
Do you remember which toon tied the knot in '99?
July 11, 2023, 9:13AM
Castor Oyl: The story of Popeye's kooky brother-in-law
Olive Oyl's brother was weird until he wasn't.
June 30, 2023, 2:39PM
Warner Bros was once forced to put underpants on Daffy
Daffy's dance was just too much!
June 16, 2023, 1:22PM
Five predictions from ''TV of Tomorrow'' that came true, and five that didn't
Five ways the toon got it right, and five funny ways it missed the mark.
June 9, 2023, 4:36PM
Mice Follies: 8 reasons to watch this classic Tom & Jerry short
Mice on ice is twice as nice.
June 8, 2023, 1:48PM
This Tom & Jerry toon beat Mickey and Donald for an Academy Award
One cat, two mice and an Oscar.
June 7, 2023, 1:46PM
''Cellbound'' facts to leave you spellbound
Wherein a twenty year sentence ends in a six minute cartoon
June 6, 2023, 2:24PM
Train tracks and 8 facts: Why you should watch "The Unruly Hare"
It's Bugs vs. Elmer as the train keeps on rollin'.
June 2, 2023, 11:27AM
8 great reasons to watch Hot Cross Bunny
Wherein Bugs Bunny matches wits with an evil genius.
May 31, 2023, 3:48PM
8 great reasons to watch Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2th Century
We can't force you to watch this cartoon. But we can try!
May 23, 2023, 11:47AM
Outta-this-world facts about "Lighter Than Hare"
The 1960 toon put a new spin on a familiar foe.
May 23, 2023, 11:04AM
8 high-rolling facts about "Barbary-Coast Bunny"
Some real hare-raising stakes!
May 18, 2023, 1:45PM
Meet your new travel buddy, Traveling Toony!
Toony's out of the tank and being spotted by Toon In With Me fans all over!
May 18, 2023, 1:12PM
9 knockout facts you may not have known about ''Bunny Hugged''
Nine grapplin' facts for you to wrestle with.
May 16, 2023, 4:53PM
Eight behind-the-scenes fun facts about ''Bully for Bugs''
These details aren't just a load of bull.
May 10, 2023, 3:40PM
''Beep Beep'': Background artist Paul Julian and Road Runner's iconic catchphrase
Scripts say, "Beep beep," but Road Runner actually says "Hmeep hmeep!"
May 10, 2023, 1:53PM
Bugs, thugs and harmony: Nine hilarious details in ''The Unmentionables''
You may have missed these real-life pop culture references and history behind the gangster short
May 4, 2023, 9:55AM
10 things you may not have known about ''Hare-Way to the Stars''
10 space-age facts about the lunar toon
May 3, 2023, 3:44PM
10 great Tex Avery gags from ''Looney Tunes''
Avery's style evolved animation, and his influence is still felt today.
May 2, 2023, 2:05PM
Now you can take the tuna home with your own Toony the Tuna plush!
Swimming from the Toon in with Me tank into your home!
April 25, 2023, 4:22PM
Was Mel Blanc allergic to carrots?
Blanc is still known for his carrot-chomping creation, Bugs Bunny. We fact-check an urban legend that claims the voice actor was risking his health for those scenes.
April 6, 2023, 2:31PM
Bugs Bunny fans taught Mel Blanc how to appreciate children
When you're in charge of being the voice to over 1,000 cartoon characters, one being Bugs Bunny, kids are going to know you.
February 27, 2023, 2:52PM
Bugs Bunny is an Emmy winner! Current voice actor Eric Bauza wins ''Best Voice Performance'' Award
Bauza didn't hold back when thanking everyone who helped him win the award, including the original voice of Bugs, Mel Blanc.
December 14, 2022, 11:06AM
Here are 9 MeTV characters you could easily be this Halloween!
If you need a fun, easy and stylish Halloween costume, look no further than the many characters of MeTV!
October 25, 2022, 1:50PM
Mel Blanc was so dedicated to his craft he went to a pig farm to get the voice of Porky right
There is one sure-fire way to know what a pig sounds like, and Mel Blanc wasn't afraid to get a little dirty for this 'Looney Tunes' voice!
October 18, 2022, 10:28AM
This Merrie Melodies cartoon beat the Flintstones to the Modern Stone Age by just a few months
There are many similarities but also distinct differences between the short and the Hanna-Barbera series.
June 23, 2022, 11:35AM
Do you remember The Bugs Bunny Mother’s Day Special?
Originally airing in 1979, it featured Bugs, Granny, Daffy, Foghorn Leghorn and a tipsy stork.
May 6, 2022, 2:38PM
Mark Twain inspired Chuck Jones to create this Looney Tunes character
The animation legend said that Mark Twain gave him a key concept in creating characters.
February 25, 2022, 12:03PM
This Daffy Duck cartoon is a hilarious homage to classic Dick Tracy comics
“The Great Piggy Bank Robbery” is full of references to the iconic, square-jawed detective.
February 24, 2022, 4:21PM
Have an animated Valentine's Day with Toon In With Me Valentine cards!
Toony is red, his fish tank is blue...
February 11, 2022, 2:16PM
Beaky Buzzard was retired to honor original voice actor
There's a reason why Beaky Buzzard doesn't appear in more early cartoons, despite his popularity.
February 3, 2022, 3:43PM
Watch MeTV's Super Colossal Cartoon Christmas this Monday at 8PM | 7C!
Two hours of classic Christmas cartoons — plus Svengoolie and the cast of characters from Toon In With Me.
December 9, 2021, 1:03PM
Don’t forget that Popeye is a Christmas icon
Since the 1930s, Popeye the Sailor has occasionally clashed with Santa, but always offered a sincere "Seasin’s Greetinks!" to all.
December 8, 2021, 2:18PM
5 times Bugs Bunny ate something other than a carrot
There were a few rare occasions where Bugs munched on something other than his signature snack.
November 18, 2021, 1:40PM
New Popeye and Pink Panther T-shirts now in the MeTV Store
Think pink or show your spinach power in these new shirts, available now!
October 14, 2021, 4:13PM
Toon In With Me celebrates you the fans with Fan-Tastic Fridays
Send your art, videos, and comments… then "Toon In" to see your submissions on air! See the first Fan-Tastic Friday episode this Friday, September 3, at 7A | 6C!
August 30, 2021, 10:45AM
Submit a video to Toon In With Me
Are you a Super Tooner? Tell us why in a short video! Here's how.
August 25, 2021, 1:04PM
Meet the man who convinced the world that he invented Porky Pig
That wasn't all, folks. They even built him a monument in his Kansas hometown. Nobody found out the truth until after he died.
August 19, 2021, 3:37PM
Bugs Bunny showed up in his first live-action film back in the 1940s
Michael Jordan wasn't the bunny's first human co-star.
July 28, 2021, 3:37PM
These new detailed Popeye action figures take inspiration directly from the original comics
Olive Oyl, Bluto and even baby Swee’Pea come to life in their original designs.
July 15, 2021, 11:58AM
Now Available in the MeTV Store: The new Toony donut T-shirt and mug
The "T" in T-shirt stands for Toony!
June 1, 2021, 3:29PM
It took more than 100 different character designs to perfect The Pink Panther
The "sophisticated bum" used pantomime to break language barriers and create a multi-million-dollar empire.
May 27, 2021, 9:12AM
6 hilarious Looney Tunes voices that Mel Blanc only did once
These characters still proved memorable even if they were one and done.
May 21, 2021, 11:23AM
7 live-action moments that were snuck into classic cartoons
Errol Flynn appeared alongside Bugs Bunny!
May 17, 2021, 1:01PM
The Pink Panther had the coolest, kookiest custom car of the 1960s
The Panthermobile may not be street legal or very driveable, but it sure is nifty.
May 11, 2021, 11:42AM
George Lucas and Star Wars had a hand in keeping classic Looney Tunes alive
The Duck Dodgers sequel was meant to show before a blockbuster sequel.
March 25, 2021, 1:24PM