May 1, 1943 –
The Looney Tunes short, The Wise Quacking Duck, directed by Bob Clampett, and starring Daffy Duck, debuted on this date.
When dressed as a fortune teller, Daffy is imitating comedian Jerry Colonna. He even begins with one of Colonna’s signature lines: “Greetings, Gate. Let’s osculate.“
The Haus of Dcaligari 