Zoom and Bored 1957

Overview

Zoom and Bored is a 1957 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon directed by Chuck Jones. This animated comedy short, which has a runtime of seven minutes, was released in the United States on September 13, 1957, though other sources cite a release date of September 14, 1957. The film features the characters Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. In the narrative, Wile E. Coyote employs a variety of methods in his ongoing attempts to capture the Road Runner. His efforts include the use of a bottle filled with bees, a brick wall, a boulder launched from a catapult, and a harpoon gun. As a production within the Merrie Melodies series, the short focuses on the recurring pursuit between the two characters. The film is categorized under the animation and comedy genres. Documentation regarding the production includes credits for the cast and crew involved in the creation of this short film.