Fields of Honey

Am not only a fan of 'Tiny Toon Adventures', but am equally a fan of older animation in general, Looney Tunes and animation as an overall whole. The concept of "Fields of Honey" sounded great and very nostalgic, though it had the danger of being potentially a clip-show/cheater which can come off as lazy. It was a Babs-centric episode, and she is such a great character. Will admit to not being the biggest of fans, while not hating, of Bosko (Warners' first cartoon star so he is of historical interest), Honey and their cartoons.

This proved to not be a detriment in any shape or form and actually helped to make the episode stand out among the others. "Fields of Honey" is not just one of the best Babs-centric episodes, it is a gem of an episode for 'Tiny Toon Adventures', one of the show's very best even, and for anything. And it makes such affectionate use of Bosko, Honey and their cartoons that on subsequent re-watches of the episode it has helped me appreciate them more while still not loving them, after being relatively indifferent to both characters and their cartoons for a while. Just to say, it is not a cheater or anything similar, nothing of the kind.

"Fields of Honey" is well animated, with lovely vibrant colours, rich attention to detail in the backgrounds, inventive facial/eye expressions, reactions and body language and smooth enough drawing. One can definitely see how animation has generally evolved so much in quality and feel since the era of Bosko, Honey and their cartoons, but that is not a bad thing as that is one of the main points of the episode. The music is full of hip lively character and is at its best it's dynamite and a joy to listen to, no wonder it won an Emmy. The theme tune is still a classic nearly thirty years on (how time flies, it really does not feel that long).

Moreover, "Fields of Honey" is a brilliantly written episode. One of the show's best written, because the dialogue is so intelligently done, has the wit as sharp as a razor, is wonderfully hip and most of all it is funny. No, make that hilarious. All of Babs' dialogue is gold, but another favourite is Hamton's best ever line referencing Winnie the Pooh. The references and parodies here are ingenious, one doesn't really have to be familiar with what is being referenced (though that does help) to find the dialogue and plentiful gags funny. The dialogue and delivery of it are more than enough. The story is clever and affectionate and one of 'Tiny Toon Adventures' finest examples of merging the old school with the modern without clashing, same with the nostalgic nods to the past and with ideas that must have inspired 'Animaniacs' and 'Pinky and the Brain'.

Babs is on tour-de-force form, the episode always playing to her strengths and personality traits non-stop. Buster and Plucky are always great to watch and that hilarious aforementioned line makes Hamton shine more than usual. Tress MacNeille likewise with the tour-de-force thing, how she has such a ball with Babs' classic imitations shows how talented and versatile she is.

In conclusion, a gem. This is one of the finest examples as to why 'Tiny Toon Adventures' is considered a classic to many. 10/10

I like this episode, and the main reason why is Montana Max's minor role in giving money to Babs Bunny, who was first pretending as a bunny scout selling carrots. Monty says sure, but slams the door and laughs, which he tricked her as Babs gets a bit emotional. Next, she dresses as a orphan, wanting money, but Monty says in a rude voice, disrupting her full speech, ''GET A JOB!'' Then slams the door again. Finally, Babs dressed as a person of an organization that sends anyone without money to the moon, which succeed as Monty said that was a great idea. That was funny and my most favorite part of all was the quote that Monty said back to Babs, which was ''Thank You'' with a very handsome facial expression. This shows how much he is pleased along with the fact he despises poverty. Another scene I like is how Babs found her right mentor and counterpart, who is Honey. She does impressions like Babs does pretty often. Very great episode, I recommend watching it again and again.

This is my favorite episode of the show, it's basically Tiny Toons doing "Field of Dreams" even the episode is hilariously aware of it. However, what really powers the episode is that it has a heart to it, which really makes us care.

Babs is the main protagonist which is cool as she's my third favorite character in the show, because she always just this ball of manic and comedic energy that shows no signs of fatigue. But I also like her because she has a range of emotions that the other characters don't exercise enough, here she gets to exercise it all. Though she's not the only protagonist, I won't say who else it is as that's part of the mystery of the episode and in a way the episode is also about that person as well, it just doesn't seem that way at first.

The episode is also somewhat educational as it brings up the Looney Toons characters Bosco and Honey. Both of them were the very first Looney Toons characters, yeah it's true both almost seem like they could be knock offs of Mickey and Minnie Mouse but Bosco and Honey were actually unique because they both had their own style of comedy and fun, but also the fact that Honey wasn't always a damsel in distress and can get out of jams herself which was a bit revolutionary for it's time. However, as time went on both characters have been forgotten as the fame of the core cast, we know and loved grew.

You really route for Babs to win as she's found her heroine and wants the joy of her discovery to be shared and remembered with. Her pursuit is something we all could relate to, no matter what age you are there is sometimes that very thing that you remember and discover in your lifetime like a old TV show, movie, video game, etc. and your always striving to collect it so it will always be a part of your life never forgotten.

This episode is by its nature a love letter to the Looney Toons franchise in general. Without the characters Bosco and Honey, we wouldn't have many other animated comedies like "Animaniacs" and "Tiny Tunes" and the characters Babs and Buster Bunny who where inspired by both characters. Though also the Warner Bros and Sister from "Animaniacs" whose character designs are similar.

As Babe Ruth once said, "Heroes are remembered but legends never die." Bosco and Honey legend lives on to this day and always.

Rating: 4 stars