June 25, 1949 –
That’s the nice fat opera singer …
One of Chuck Jones famous Bugs Bunny opera parodies, Long Haired Hare, opened on this date.
Giovanni Jones’ singing voice remained uncredited and unknown for many years. It was since revealed to have been provided by opera singer Nicolai Shutorov. Mel Blanc voices Jones when, after getting stuck in a tuba in the orchestra pit, he yells for someone to let him out.
The Haus of Dcaligari 