May 8, 1948 –
The Looney Tunes short, Buccaneer Bunny, directed by Friz Freleng, starring Bugs Bunny and Yosemite Sam, debuted on this date.
Although this cartoon is in the Looney Tunes series, the Merrie Melodies rings are shown in the first opening title. When Bugs pulls down the Looney Tunes title, the rings go back to normal.
The Haus of Dcaligari 