CotD: The orange-haired monster that would become known as Gossamer first appeared in “Hair-Raising Hare” in 1946 ~
Hair-Raising Hare (1946) — Merrie Melodies Theatrical Cartoon Series
A mad scientist needs specimens for his experiments. Lured to the scientist’s lair in a castle by a sexy mechanical rabbit, Bugs is hunted down through the dungeon by the big orange monster (so scary that it frightens its own mirror image away) who wants the bunny for dinner.
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