Starting as a response to Disney's "Silly Symphonies" cartoons ... a part of the modern language of comedy. Characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Tweety Bird have become pop culture icons ...

in 1940 Bob Givens, the animator best known for his redesign of Bugs Bunny, has died aged 99. Givens' career spanned over 60 years and he worked as an animator for companies such as Disney ...