From: mwdenney@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu (Michael W. Denney)
Subject: Re: Classic WB and TTA
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 05:10:46 GMT

>[crossposted from rec.arts.animation]
>
>In article <BxMD87.B2A@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu> mwdenney@cayley.uwaterloo.ca (Michael W. Denney) writes:
>>Does anyone recognize this storyline? ;)  I think someone was watching some
>>Chuck Jones.  And if you think its just coincedence how about the scene where
>>Buster is keeping ...  
>>I'm just shocked that some people claim
>>TTA is completely separate from the old WB when there are so many tributes
>>and references to old WB, like this one, in TTA.
>

In article <Bxn3oM.DEn@mentor.cc.purdue.edu> jwbutler@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Joseph Butler) writes:
>Not one to start a war, but:
>
>Yes, TTA does pay homage to the classic WB toons at times (considering the 
>fact that the original toons are their teachers), but more often than not
>the storylines are quite fresh and enjoyable and are a welcome addition
>to the WB family. If you are shocked, then you really need to watch more 
>than one episode of TTA to understand what makes it different from the
>classic LTs. 

I was afraid of this misunderstanding. The reason I didn't post to this
group was the fear of upseting some people.  Please allow me to explain:

First of all I *have* watched more than one episode of TTA.  As a matter of
fact I own HISMV.  I am a fan of TTA, will be saddened when it is gone,
and do not intend to belittle it by my comparisons with the old WB.

I am refering to a coment made by someone to the effect that TTA, if it makes
reference to the old WB at all does so to ridicule it.  *This* is what shocks
me. You will notice I said 'some people claim TTA is *completely* separate'.
You yourself have said TTA does occasionally pay hommage and I was just 
pointing out an example of this.

>Having grown up with Looney Tunes, and now TTA, I can enjoy the differences
>in the two without being too critical when a LT reference or homage shows up
>in TTA. Some routines never die, they just get funnier with age (and a new
>group of characters).

I agree with everything you say.  I have often stated my opinion that I would
rather see new characters (ie TTA) 'take over the reins' than have someone
attempt to recapture the original WB.  I did not intend to sound critical
over a LT reference.  I called it a *tribute* and I think TTA does the old
WB proud in many instances.
 
>Donnig the asbestos underwear,
Don't those things get itchy? :)


Robert A. Jung writes:
>Now waitaminute, are you accusing TINY TOONS of being a blatant rip-off of 
>old Looney Toons' stories and situations?

No, no, no! :) I kept as far from possible from words like 'copy' or 'take off'
or 'knockoff' or 'ripoff', or 'steal' or .........
I apologize for any unintentional slur I may have given TTA in your eyes.

>Or did you shut off the TV once you had you "Aha! TTA is not original!"
>exclamation out of the way?

Yes I watched the whole show and yes I can't think of *anything* to compare
to "The Horn Blows at Lunchtime" or "Loon Lake" (although the *basic* premise
of "Loon Lake" - payback time to those who are mean to the little guy is, 
I think you will agree, quite common).

I wasn't watching for proof of WB 'steals'. I was watching for the enjoyment
of watching and noticed what I consider a tribute to "Long Haired Hare".
I entirely agree that TTA has many of its own very funny stories and humour.

[While I'm here :)
 In the taxidermists mansion during the Slumber Party Massacre spoof I thought
 I spotted a stuffed bull that looked just like the bull from 'Bully for Bugs'
 Anyone confirm this hommage? (note I said hommage, not rip-off :) )]

Once again I apologize for any insult I may have placed on TTA.  I assure the
group it was unintentional.

Michael
 a.k.a. The Phantom Scribbler

- Well, skin me alive and call me luggage!