Taz only appeared in five films and fell into obscurity quickly, but his lively personality propelled him to fame in later years as a result of heavy marketing. As a foil for Bugs, he represents complete primal animal instinct. The number of intelligible lines he speaks in his career can be counted on one hand. But his aggressive animal attitude made him a media favorite. In recent years, after much lobbying from the Tasmanian state government in Australia, Warner Bros. decided to assist the fight against extinction of the Tasmanian Devil due to Devil Facial Tumour Disease. Tasmanian Environment Minister Judy Jackson, prior to the company's support, heavily criticised Warner Bros., stating that the company had made millions of dollars from the character, but did not put up any money when other companies had.
Devil May Hare 1.4
1953 directed by Robert McKimson
Featuring Bugs Bunny and the Tasmanian Devil
Bugs Bunny is doing a bit of spring cleaning, when a whole stampede of animals appear, and Bugs finds out the Tasmanian Devil's on the loose.
Trivia
- This is the Tasmanian Devil’s first appearance.
Earworms
- What for you bury me in the cold, cold ground?
