Looney Tunes is an American animated comedy series produced by Warner Bros. from 1930 to 1969 alongside its sister series Merrie Melodies during the golden age of American animation.From 1942 to 1964, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies were the most popular animated shorts in movie theaters.Looney Tunes has since become a worldwide media franchise, spawning several television series, feature films, comic books, music albums, video games, and amusement park rides, as well as serving as Warner Bros.' flagship franchise. Many of the characters have made and continue to make cameo appearances in various other television shows, films, and advertisements. The most famous Looney Tunes character, Bugs Bunny, is regarded as a cultural icon and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Several Looney Tunes films are considered among the greatest animated cartoons of all time, and five have won Academy Awards.