From 1942 until 1969, Looney Tunes was the most popular short cartoon series in theaters, even exceeding Disney and other popular competitors and its re-runs since then have been enjoyed by adults and children alike. It's most iconic figures Bugs Bunny, Tweety and Daffy Duck have spawned mass fan followings of their own with discernible influence on today's popular culture. In 2002, Bugs Bunny was named by TV Guide as the greatest cartoon character of all time. __