April 26, 1958 –
The Looney Tunes short, A Waggily Tale, directed by Friz Freleng, debuted on this date.
Rabies in dogs was still a health concern at the time of this short. Modern vaccines have reduced the threat, though the disease continues to be found in bats, skunks, squirrels and other creatures. The sight of a dog foaming at the mouth in 1958 would have created quite a calamitous scene.
The Haus of Dcaligari 