May 15, 1940 –

The Looney Tunes short, You Ought to Be in Pictures, directed by Friz Freleng, starring Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, debuted on this date.
Friz Freleng’s first cartoon featuring Daffy Duck. It was a milestone in the character’s development, introducing him as a vain, devious rival of the lead character (Porky Pig).
