Tom and Jerry

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Tom and Jerry was originally the very first, and earliest of the Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. It went through many phases and took place from anywhere from inside a house, to anywhere in outer space. The show was of course, about a cat and a mouse, and several other characters. The two never really talked, even though they do sing, yell, gasp, laugh, count, or say "Aha!!"; and that several other characters spoke more often. They would later end up in several TV series, and also in a few movies, however many would say that they didn't like the way the movies turned out. All of the episodes were distributed by MGM. Here's more info about the show in general:''''Pilot Episodes:''''The Pilot Episode was called "Puss Gets The Boot" and was also the first one with Mammy in it. Tom looked very different and was called Jasper. It was produced by Harman-Ising Productions.''''Fred Quimby:''''Fred Quimby was the Producer of Tom & Jerry for many years. He is also the Producer of Tex Avery's Cartoons. Tom's fur would eventually become blue.''''CinemaScope:''''These cartoons had more people in them. There were narrators, and many conversations between the adults. Lewis Marshall became an Animation Director, and Hanna-Barbera were the Producers.''''Rembrandt:''''Only seeing the older Tom & Jerry cartoons, and not having enough information on the show, Ted Pierce, Gene Deich, and William L. Snyder and the rest of the crew had trouble in producing their episodes of Tom & Jerry.''''Sib Tower 12 Incorporated:''''One of the last producers of Tom & Jerry, this version has the famous opening with the yellow background and the red letters (except for the 5 letters O and J) where Tom hisses and Jerry waves. The producer was Chuck Jones, and the cartoons look ahead of their time. There were several new characters, including a yellow bulldog, and Tom's Girlfriend, The Shark, Jerry's Dog, and several robots where Tom was a security operator at a cheese mine. Other people that worked on the show were Les Goldman, Maurice Noble, Michael Maltese, Tom Ray, Earl Jonas, Lewis Marshall, Eugene Poddany, Bill Lava, Dean Elliott, Carl Brandt, Mel Blanc, June Foray, Abe Levitow, Ben Washam, Don Foster, and Walter Bien. They would later do several Dr. Seuss cartoons along with Depatie-Freeling Entertainment, the Cricket seties, Duck Dodgers, and many other Award Winning shows.''''Filmation:''''Many years later, Filmation attempted to produce Tom & Jerry. It was a TV show called The Tom & Jerry Comedy Show. It seemed to look like all the Tom & Jerry cartoons in the 1950s and 1960s. They also aired and produced some other MGM cartoons, like the ones that are directed by Tex Avery. The episodes of The Tom & Jerry Comedy Show are mentioned here.''''TV:''''The New Tom and Jerry Show and The Tom and Jerry Kids Show:''''HB's TV versions. Neither lasted long, but several people still remember Them. They weren't that violent either. They were about the characters trying to solve everyday problems. Tom & Jerry Kids had other charachers as kids that were also produced by Fred Quimby, Including Tex Avery's Cartoon Characters.''''Now:''''Tom & Jerry was recently produced by AOL Time Warner and Turner Home Entertainment. They aren't the best cartoons.''''Tom and Jerry is currently airing on Cartoon Network! Check your local listings! Every episode of Tom & Jerry can be seen on Cartoon Network and Boomerang for one hour, and also The Sib Tower 12 Inc Cartoons can be seen with The Chuck Jones Show.moreless
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S 4 :  Ep 36 Aired 9/19/80
S 4 :  Ep 35 Aired 9/16/80
S 4 :  Ep 34 Aired 9/15/80
S 4 :  Ep 33 Aired 9/13/80
S 4 :  Ep 32 Aired 9/18/82

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    Tom and Jerry headed to big screen

    By Tim Surette, Jan 23, 2009

    Well, there goes my childhood. Warner Bros. is developing a movie based on one of television's classic cartoons, the Hanna-Barbera property Tom and Jerry, according to Variety. The most recent similar case involved the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, which… more

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  • one of the best old school cartoons ever....

    10
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    By CF3689, Nov 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    The show is about a cat(Tom) constantly trying to catch a mouse(Jerry) & always failing. Also, each ep seems to have a different setting(house, farm, etc.). T&J is a fabulous show! i watch it every day at noon on Cartoon network. All the eps are hilarious^^ it's incredible that the show ran for 40 years(1940-1980; way before i was born lol). I'm thankful that CN stills shows this. if i ever have kids one day, i'll definately show Tom & Jerry to them. This shows gets an A+++! bye! werty xcvbn xcvbnmsx c dwde huc duc hndswd hsuqwd hwuqdqwd xhwsxmoreless

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  • Tom and Jerry is easily one of the best and most influential shows to ever exist.

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    By That_TV_Dude, Oct 23, 2011 Report Abuse
    If any show is to be credited for influencing and breaking ground for so many shows, and actors it should be Tom and Jerry. The show is about a mouse being chased by a cat, but is outwitted by the mouse all the time. The show influenced such things like MAD, and actors like Woopie Goldburg for comedy. The show utilizes slapstick humor, and it is some of the best I have ever seen. Throughout each episode the slapstick gets funnier, and better that is guaranteed to make anyone and everyone laugh. The characters are all lovable and each have their own personality and humor to them. The artwork looks greatand improved over its running on TV, and the animation while repetitive, is still really great. For 40 years this show brought groundbreaking comedy that can make anyone of any age laugh themselves silly. I have seen this show back on CN from 1 PM to 2 PM, so if you are looking for endless slapstick humor that will make anyone laugh this is the show for you then.moreless

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  • This is an awesome show and besides Spongebob Squarepants is my only favorite cartoon.

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    By superhero678, May 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    Tom and Jerry is a hilarious show that even adults will enjoy. The mouse is just so clever in his plots to get the cat. And when the cat tries to get the mouse, he fails every time because the mouse is also clever in avoiding attacks from the cat. Every time Tom tries to use some kind of object to catch Jerry, Jerry cleverly maneuvers around it and then uses his own object against Tom and it always works. He is just too skillful to be caught. And it's not that Tom is dumb. The things he does to catch Jerry are pretty devious, but it always backfires because that little Jerry is just so sharp-minded, and Jerry takes advantage of that. There are some episodes where Tom's owner comes in the house or the bulldog Spike comes along and Jerry uses objects to get Tom into trouble. And when he does, it is not Tom's fault at all. It is Jerry's fault. He is the one doing all the evil tricks. He is a devil. Then Tom's owner tells Tom to stop or he will go in time out, and the dog tells Tom that if he messes with his son again, he will beat him up into pieces. The owner and the dog don't know that Jerry is the one who messes up the house or messes up his son puppy. Tom takes the blame for it. Tom then tries to get Jerry back, but Jerry uses Tom's weapons and objects against him in another way that either gets him in even more trouble with his owner or Spike, or if they are not in an episode, Tom is always the one that just ends up getting hurt. The fact that Jerry always wins and Tom always loses is the whole point of the show. That's the fun of it, and that's what builds suspense. If Tom ever won, they might as well just not even have created this show. It would be pointless. Although Jerry always winning and Tom always losing is the whole point of the show and what makes it fun, it can bother you, anger you, and get on your nerves because Tom is always so close, but that dang Jerry turns it around and Tom NEVER catches him. So this show is both entertaining and bothersome at the same time. This show is so funny and will make you laugh so hard. Sometimes you can't breathe or will cough. The ways that Tom gets hurt are just hysterical. One time a bomb or bomb fuse will explode on him and he turns all black, one time paint pours all over him, and a whole lot more. I can't even explain this show. It is just so funny, awesome, and classic. It is full of surprises. While most episodes are funny, entertaining, and enjoyable to watch, some of them are just boring and stupid and you will immediately just change the channel in hatred and disappointment. Like you wouldn't expect that to happen with this show. But hey, sometimes the writers run out of ideas. I have one Tom and Jerry DVD at home. Overall, you should watch this show. You will be very satisfied.moreless

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  • It's a true classic cartoon, but...

    7.5
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    By SandMan967ALT, Apr 10, 2011 Report Abuse
    If you would expect a show about a cat chasing a mouse, you would think the plot is always the same, which it is, which is why my score is little down. I'm not into shows that have a repetitive plot, but Tom and Jerry has a little more purpose to the episodes. The new stuff that Tom and Jerry are in, are definetly not as good as the old classic stuff. They show multiples of re-runs on Cartoonetwork during weekdays, which is a good thing cause CN has lost it's edge so much, it's starting to hurt the viewers. Tom and jerry is a good show in my opinion, I recommend this classic to anyone, young or old. Final Grade: Cmoreless

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  • This show may be old, but that dosen't mean that it has lost its appeal in any way. It combines the fun and laughter that comes from a cartoon cat and mouse, with music that dictates the movement of the characters and what happens in the episode!! So Coolmoreless

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    By CHARMED_XD, Feb 28, 2011 Report Abuse
    So cool! Every episode is very funny. Some episodes have you laughing your head off! I have no idea how they drew so well and managed to keep it so fresh and vibrant through-out every 5 to 10 minute episode. Its hilarious and is a must see for everyone!

    RATING: 10/10

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