The Rise and Fall of Bonkers: Disney’s Most Chaotic Cartoon

Bonkers looked like Disney’s next big cartoon hit, but behind the scenes, its story was anything but simple. Inspired by the world of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Bonkers went through two completely different versions, major production problems, a fired creative team, and 46 abandoned episodes. In this video, we look at the strange production history of Bonkers, the Lucky Piquel and Miranda Wright versions, the episodes that disappeared after a national tragedy, and why Disney’s attempt to recreate the magic of Roger Rabbit never reached the same heights.