''The Essential Bugs Bunny'' is a DVD set featuring cartoons focusing on

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. It was released on October 12, 2010.

The contents are split over two discs. The first disc features 12 Bugs Bunny theatrical shorts which have all previously been released on the

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sets, except for the restored version of '' A Wild Hare'' (which instead was previously released on the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection). Previous Golden Collections have had it unrestored as part of specials/documentaries in the bonus features. The second disc features TV specials, more recent shorts, a movie excerpt and a featurette.http://animatedviews.com/2010/the-essential-bugs-bunny/ Retrieved February 11, 2013.

Disc 1

Disc 2

Reception

In reviewing the set for ''

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'', Dan Barry praised the selection of shorts included on the first disc, though was more critical of the second disc, calling it a "wasted opportunity" as the inclusions were described as "later, lesser work" and wondering why those were chosen over classic shorts, such as '' Bugs and Thugs'', and concluding that the ''

'' volumes provide a more complete repertoire for Bugs Bunny.

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Contents

Disc 1

Disc 2

Reception

References