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Roman Legion Hare - 1955
Starring:
Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam
Released:
Credits:
Directed by Friz Freleng - Story by Warren Foster - Animation by Virgil Ross, Arthur Davis, and Gerry Chiniquy - Layouts by Hawley Pratt - Backgrounds by Irv Wyner - Voice Characterization by Mel Blanc - Musical Direction by Milt Franklyn
Synopsis:
When in Rome, in 54 A.D., Sam must do as the Romans do and find a victim to throw to the lions. He ends up chasing Bugs Bunny in and out of the lions' cages.
Best Bits:
The constant references to baseball. The sign outside the arena that reads "Detroit Lions - Season Opener". The announcement at the beginning of the event: "Governor Nero has kindly consented to throw out the first victim."
Courtesy "Bugs Bunny: Fifty Years and Only One Grey Hare" by Joe Adamson, New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1990
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