Main article: Evolution of Bugs Bunny
An unnamed rabbit bearing some of the personality, if not physical characteristics of Bugs, first appeared in the cartoon short Porky's Hare Hunt, released on April 30, 1938. Co-directed by Ben Hardawayand an uncredited Cal Dalton this short had a theme almost identical to that of the 1937 cartoon, Porky's Duck Hat.This short replaced the black duck with a small white rabbit. a following from the audience viewing this cartoon which inspired the Schlesinger staff to further develop the character.
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