''The Daffy Doc'' is a 1938
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Looney Tunes
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cartoon
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Bob Clampett
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The cartoon was released on November 26, 1938, and stars
Porky Pig
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Daffy Duck
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Plot
In the operating room of The Stitch in Time Hospital, Dr. Quack and Dr. Daffy Duck prepare for surgery. However, Daffy's antics cause chaos, leading to his expulsion from the room and an embarrassing mishap with an iron lung. Determined to redeem himself, Daffy seizes an opportunity when he spots Porky Pig passing by. Knocking Porky out, Daffy brings him into the hospital for an unnecessary examination. Despite Porky's protests, Daffy persists, ultimately leading to a comical chase throughout the hospital, culminating in both characters getting caught in the iron lung once more.
Home media
DVD:
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Looney Tunes Golden Collection: Volume 5''
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The Essential Daffy Duck
''The Essential Daffy Duck'' is a DVD set featuring cartoons focusing on Daffy Duck
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Porky Pig 101''
References
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Looney Tunes shorts
1938 films
1938 animated short films
1930s American animated films
Daffy Duck films
Porky Pig films
Medical-themed films
Films scored by Carl Stalling
Films directed by Bob Clampett
American animated black-and-white films