Observed Signal · Jul 8, 2026 · Programming Event · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
MeTV Toons 24-Hour Bugs Bunny Marathon
MeTV Toons will air a 24-hour programming event called "Bugs Bunny’s Birthday Bash" beginning 6 a.m. Eastern/Pacific on Sunday, July 26, ahead of Bugs Bunny’s official birthday on July 27. The marathon will feature more than 100 classic Looney Tunes shorts starring Bugs Bunny, plus the full-length special Bugs Bunny in King Arthur’s Court, the Looney Tunes All‑Star 50th Anniversary special, and an original one-hour tribute titled Hare’s to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration. MeTV Toons (launched June 2024 as a companion to MeTV) aims to reach viewers via over‑the‑air stations and major distribution partners including DirecTV, Philo, Frndly TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Xfinity.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- MeTV Toons announced a 24-hour programming event "Bugs Bunny’s Birthday Bash" starting 6 a.m. Eastern/Pacific on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
- The marathon celebrates Bugs Bunny’s 86th birthday (official recognition on July 27) and includes more than 100 classic animated shorts.
- Program highlights include What’s Opera, Doc?; Rabbit of Seville; Rabbit Fire; Rabbit Seasoning; the full-length Bugs Bunny in King Arthur’s Court; and the Looney Tunes All‑Star 50th Anniversary special.
- MeTV Toons will premiere an original one-hour tribute, "Hare’s to Bugs! A Bugs Bunny Celebration," with contributions from prominent voice-acting figures.
- The channel (launched June 2024) will make the marathon available via over‑the‑air stations and distribution partners such as DirecTV, Philo, Frndly TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Xfinity.
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