Warner Bros. scrubbing love-struck skunk Pepe Le Pew from future projects

The decision was made one year ago by Warner Brothers and is believed to be due to his aggressive affection, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

News 12 Staff

Mar 10, 2021, 11:03 PM

Updated 1,313 days ago

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Another well-known character of your youth is apparently headed for the history books.
Pepe Le Pew, the love-struck and relentless skunk in children's cartoons, is getting scrubbed from future projects by Warner Brothers.
The decision was made one year ago by Warner Brothers and is believed to be due to his aggressive affection, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
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