The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther: Summary

Originally on:Syndicated
Status:Ended
Premiered:December 18, 1964
Last Aired:September 1, 1979
Show Categories:Animation

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In 1963, movie director Blake Edwards asked David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng (who had just opened their cartoon studio, DePatie-Freleng) to design a character for the opening titles of his movie, "The Pink Panther". Of many drawings, Edwards selected the cool design by Hawley Pratt.
The opening of the movie became so famous that United Artists, the distributor of the movie, told them to make a cartoon series with the character. The cartoon series started in 1964 and became very successful, the first short called "The Pink Phink" won an Academy Award. After the success of the Pink Panther cartoons, DePatie and Freleng introduced other cartoon series like "The Inspector" and "Roland and Rattfink", however, none of them became as famous as their first creation. The last theatrically released Pink Panther cartoon, "Therapeutic Pink", was made in 1977. More cartoons were made in 1978-1979, for television distribution.

In 1984, DePatie-Freleng was already gone so Hanna-Barbera made a new cartoon series "The Pink Panther and Sons". It wasn't successful and it was cancelled soon. In September 1993, a new half-hour series made for syndication by MGM Television Animation premiered. It was simply called "The Pink Panther". In these new cartoons, Pink Panther spoke. He was voiced by Matt Frewer. In this show, two other classic DePatie-Freleng cartoons, The Ant and the Aardvark and The Dogfather were revived. New characters, Voodoo Man and Manly Man were introduced. This show ended in May 1995, after only two seasons.

This episode guide is for the original cartoons from the 60's and the 70's. Welcome to The Pink Panther guide at TV.com.

In 1963, movie director Blake Edwards asked David H. DePatie and Friz Freleng (who had just opened their cartoon studio, DePatie-Freleng) to design a character for the opening titles of his movie, "The Pink Panther". Of many drawings, Edwards selected the cool design by Hawley Pratt.
The opening of the movie became so famous...

Driving Mr. Pink

Aired: Wednesday April 12, 1995

When he wait a taxi for come his job, the Pink Panther was driving in a taxi by a Voodoo driver

The Scarlet Pinkernel (Episode Clip)

The Pink Panther goes on a leisurely bike ride with his new canine friend.

Posted: 06/13/06
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Rich LittlePink Panther (1965)

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SharkSushiGirl
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The Bottom Line: "Bring it back!"
The Pink Panther is a show about a pink panther who gets himself into all sorts of trouble. ...Continue »
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matrix103
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
I love all of the adventure and mystery in this show. ...Continue »
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RaytheChameleon
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The Bottom Line: "Nobody knows I watch this"
The Pink Panther rocks! ...Continue »
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infosprouse
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The Bottom Line: "Absolutely fabulous"
Pink Panther is a pretty swizzle cat... ...Continue »
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TasForMayor
member since: Sep 5, 2006
The Bottom Line: "Classic"
The Pink Panther is one cool cat. He can outsmart even highly trained detectives and has a variety show all his own replete with all sortsa' animals and nutjobs (you'd have to be nuts to believe in a "pink" panther. ...Continue »
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