Bugs and the Tasmanian Devil battle it out in a jungle hospital, with Bugs convincing Taz that he's sicker than he thinks.
Acting
Mel Blanc's vocal gymnastics — two icons, one throat.
Direction
McKimson's timing turns malpractice into ballet.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn lunacy that CGI would sterilize.
Director
Robert McKimson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of only five shorts pairing Bugs with Taz — their dynamic was too expensive to animate frequently.
The hospital setting parodied 1960s medical dramas like 'Ben Casey' and 'Dr. Kildare' for parents while kids just saw a spinning monster get bamboozled.
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