What's Cookin' Doc?

What's Cookin' Doc? is a 1944 Warner Bros. cartoon in the Merrie Melodies series, directed by Bob Clampett and starring Bugs Bunny. The title is a variant on Bugs' catch-phrase "What's up Doc?". It also hints at one of the scenes in the picture.

Bugs Bunny

[hurls reels at the projectionist] Okay, Smokey, roll 'em! [a stag film appears] HEEYYY!

Dialogue

Presenter: I am very happy to bring to you the name of the great actor to whom we feel this honor is due.

[Bugs makes his way to the stage]

Presenter: This highest honor is being bestowed on an actor who, because of his consistently fine performances, richly deserves this trophy. A fine dramatic actor,

[Bugs puts his carrot in his mouth like a cigar, grows thicker eyebrows, points menacingly while twisting his whiskers]

Presenter: and also a master of refined comedy.

[Bugs opens his mouth widely and sticks his tongue to the audience]

Presenter: A screen lover, unexcelled,

[Bugs morphs into Charles Boyer and romances the carrot]

Presenter: and equally good in character roles.

[Bugs morphs into Frankenstein's monster]

Presenter: I now take extreme pleasure in presenting the Academy Oscar to a fine actor, your favorite and mine, our own... James Cagney.

[Bugs does a wild take]

Voice cast

Mel Blanc as Bugs Bunny / Emcee / Hiawatha / Audience Member / Hollywood Wolf. (uncredited)
Robert C. Bruce as Narrator. (uncredited)