As animation continues to establish itself as a valid art-form,
Omnibus meets Chuck Jones , creator of characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E Coyote and Road Runner.
Jones's career spans over 50 years, during which time he has directed over 300 cartoons, collected three Oscars, and seen the cells of his classic cartoons become collectors' items exhibited in over 250 galleries worldwide.
Admirers paying tribute to Jones include Steven Spielberg ,
Robin Williams , Ron Howard , Joe Dante , Andre Previn , Whoopi Goldberg , and creator of The Simpsons Matt Groening.
Producer Margaret Selby ; Series editor Basil Comely (S) (W) Lucille Ball: Queen of Comedy, an Omnibus special, is showing on Tuesday at 10.35pm on BBC1
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