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What's Up Doc? (1950)
True to life, if performing
Bugs Bunny performs in what today may be coined as a 'reality TV' manner, so the form of jokes in this episode are more in tune of observational humor from the audience point of view as opposed to Bugs delivering a punchline. (In many WB cartoons, the biggest punchline is often choreographed far beforehand and there is a tremendous buildup towards it as if creating a 'money' shot to laugh at) As this is unlike those more directionally forward comedic episodes, the plot line for this episode is much more structured and balanced to contain a stronger sense of realism. Or at least one that portrays Bugs Bunny is a real character trying to survive in a real world where he is a bunny entertainer.
This is a very fitting tribute to stage performances and the jokes are true to life to anyone who performs live entertainment. (Similiariily as Dilbert mirrors office humor, the jokes effectiveness is based on these "true to life" moments)
It is quite possible that this episode was created with that in mind and meant more for the entertainers of that era as the target audience.
This video is an absolute must collect to share with anyone who entertains an audience as the frustrations, setbacks and randomness of success still proliferates today.