But the enduring cat-and-mouse team was the brainchild of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Looney Tunes icons Friz Freleng, Tex Avery and Chuck Jones all played their part.
VOLUME 1 The Tom and Jerry legacy chases through every nook and cranny of the classic animation pantheon, spanning six decades and several famous directors. Tom and Jerry remain the friskiest animated adversaries of all time. This is the third and final collection of theatrical shorts, showcasing 35 classic cartoons, 15 remastered in their original CinemaScope widescreen format. After all, it would mean the end to the most popular and beloved cat-and-mouse act in show business. VOLUME 3 Tom may catch Jerry on occasion, but no one really believes the adorable little mouse will come to harm. Get ready to duck, weave, jump and laugh as the hapless feline and the wily rodent take each other on. This delicious assortment covers their golden years. but the chase is eternal, just like the evergreen appeal of animation's supreme cat-and-mouse team! This second volume of Tom and Jerry's cartoon capers boasts 37 classic shorts. This set of 40 restored and remastered shorts includes nine Academy Award nominees and seven winners. When unleashed on audiences, their hilariously diabolical rivalry delighted everyone. Their first short, Puss Gets the Boot (in which Tom was called Jasper), was released with little fanfare. Mingus Three (Feat Hampton Hawes & Danny Richmond) Įverything Was Beautiful Charles Mingus with Danny Richmond & Hampton Hawes.