What's Cookin' Doc?

thumb|Title card. What's Cookin' Doc? is a 1944 Warner Bros. cartoon in the Merrie Melodies series, directed by Bob Clampett and starring Bugs Bunny. The title is a variant on Bugs' catch-phrase "What's up Doc?". It also hints at one of the scenes in the picture. Bugs Bunny Eh, it's in the bag! I'm a cinch to win! Really, I am! Hello, Cecil B! [chomping] Hi, Edward G! [imitates gun firing] Ah! Greetings, Jerry! Hey, what do you say, Bing? [vocalizing] Burp! Hey, pardon me. [hurls reels at the projectionist] Okay, Smokey, roll 'em! [a stag film appears] HEEYYY! Dialogue Presenter: I am very happy to bring to you the name of the great actor to whom we feel this honor is due. [Bugs makes his way to the stage] Presenter: This highest honor is being bestowed on an actor who, because of his consistently fine performances, richly deserves this trophy. A fine dramatic actor, [Bugs puts his carrot in his mouth like a cigar, grows thicker eyebrows, points menacingly while twisting his whiskers] Presenter: and also a master of refined comedy. [Bugs opens his mouth widely and sticks his tongue to the audience] Presenter: A screen lover, unexcelled, [Bugs morphs into Charles Boyer and romances the carrot] Presenter: and equally good in character roles. [Bugs morphs into Frankenstein's monster] Presenter: I now take extreme pleasure in presenting the Academy Oscar to a fine actor, your favorite and mine, our own... James Cagney. [Bugs does a wild take] Voice cast Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Emcee / Hiawatha / Audience Member / Hollywood Wolf. (uncredited) Robert C. Bruce as Narrator. (uncredited) External links 0037457 Category:1944 American animated films Category:1944 English-language films Category:American animated short films Category:Traditionally animated short films Category:Children's animated comedy short films Category:Bugs Bunny cartoons Category:Short films with live action and animation Category:Animated films set in Los Angeles Category:Films directed by Bob Clampett