<P> Looney Tunes ' name was inspired by Walt Disney 's musical series Silly Symphonies . They initially showcased Warner - owned musical compositions through the adventures of cartoon characters such as Bosko and Buddy . The animation studio rose to greater fame , however , following their addition of directors Tex Avery and Chuck Jones and voice actor Mel Blanc . From 1942 to 1964 , Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies were the most popular animated shorts in movie theaters . </P>
<P> Looney Tunes ' name was inspired by Walt Disney 's musical series Silly Symphonies . They initially showcased Warner - owned musical compositions through the adventures of cartoon characters such as Bosko and Buddy . The animation studio rose to greater fame , however , following their addition of directors Tex Avery and Chuck Jones and voice actor Mel Blanc . From 1942 to 1964 , Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies were the most popular animated shorts in movie theaters . </P>
where did the name looney tunes come from
where did the name looney tunes come from
name was inspired by Walt Disney 's musical series Silly Symphonies
name was inspired by Walt Disney 's musical series Silly Symphonies