The Abominable Snow Rabbit

The Abominable Snow Rabbit is a 1961 Warner Bros. Looney Tunes theatrical cartoon directed by Chuck Jones and co-directed by Maurice Noble, with a story by Tedd Pierce. The short was released on May 20, 1961, and stars Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck.

Plot
Bugs and Daffy tunnel through the Himalayan mountains instead of their intended destination, Palm Springs, California. Daffy, frustrated by the situation, decides to return to Perth Amboy. Meanwhile, underground, Daffy encounters a Yeti named Hugo, who mistakes him for a rabbit and gives him affectionate yet bone-crushing hugs. Daffy, desperate to escape, directs Hugo towards Bugs, who also falls victim to Hugo's overwhelming displays of affection.

After a series of misunderstandings, Bugs manages to evade Hugo and leads him on a chase underground, with Daffy following closely behind. Eventually, they all end up in Palm Springs, where Bugs and Daffy trick Hugo into believing Daffy is a rabbit again. However, the intense heat causes Hugo to melt away, leaving behind only a puddle. Bugs remarks on Hugo's true nature, while Daffy, soaked from the melting snow.

Crew

 * Co-Director & Layouts: Maurice Noble
 * Story: Tedd Pierce
 * Animation: Ken Harris, Richard Thompson, Bob Bransford & Tom Ray
 * Backgrounds: Philip DeGuard
 * Film Editor: Treg Brown
 * Voice Characterizations: Mel Blanc
 * Music: Milt Franklyn
 * Produced by David H. DePatie & John W. Burton
 * Directed by Chuck Jones

Voice cast

 * Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Hugo

Production notes
The Abominable Snow Rabbit is named after the phrase and horror film The Abominable Snowman. It marks Chuck Jones' last original theatrical cartoon featuring Daffy Duck.

Home media
VHS: DVD: Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5
 * Looney Tunes After Dark
 * Bugs Bunny: Big Top Bunny
 * To Grandmother's House We Go