A look at ""Egghead"" the original version of Elmer Fudd. Cartoons Shown: Daffy Duck and Egghead made in1938, directed by Tex Avery. Egghead hunts for ducks and runs into Daffy duck. Count Me Out made in 1938, directed by Ben Hardaway and Cal Dalton Egghead registers to join a boxing class. A Day at the Zoo made in 1939, directed by Tex Avery. A narration cartoon taking place ina zoo. Running gag of Egghead annoying a lion and the narrator telling him not to. TOONHEADS TRIVIA: What was the company that sent Egghead the boxing equipment? ANSWER: Acme Company.