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Mel's Audition Persistence
- Mel Blanc persistently auditioned at Warner Brothers every two weeks for two years.
- He finally got to showcase his talent to the sound effects engineer who loved his audition.
Origin of Bugs Bunny Voice
- Mel named Bugs Bunny after Bugs Hardaway, the character's artist.
- He crafted Bugs' voice by mixing a tough Brooklyn and Bronx accent.
Tasmanian Devil Voice Research
- Mel traveled to Tasmania to study the Tasmanian devil's sounds in a zoo.
- He then created the character's iconic aggressive eating noises inspired by real animals.