Cartoon CatsHere's a partial list of well-known
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Indeed, you can find lots of gifts inspired by cartoon cat art.
Now here’s a list of a few popular cartoons cat characters.
Felix the Cat
The wonderful, wonderful cat! This kitty is one of the earliest cartoon cats. Felix the Cat is also one of the best-known cartoon cats in the world.Felix first appeared in 1919 in the Paramount Pictures short film Feline Follies. Even tough this character's name was Master Tom, he clearly looked a lot like Felix. Soon after, this character was renamed Felix, and the rest is history. Felix the Cat also starred in Felix in Hollywood and Felix Saves the Day.
Both Pat Sullivan (his animation studio produced Felix the Cat) and Otto Messmer (an American animator) claimed to have been the creator of Felix the Cat.
Felix was not only a very popular film character, but also he was the first image to be broadcast over a television transmitter.
In 1953, Felix the Cat short films were syndicated and shown on TV. A television series followed, which became very popular. Its theme song, Felix the Wonderful Cat, which was written by Winston Sharples, became very popular as well.
Felix the Cat memorabilia makes a wonderful gift for cat lovers who are also fans of this wonderful cat.
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Garfield
One of the most popular cartoon cats, Garfield
was created by Jim Davis. It first appeared on June 19, 1978. The other stars of this comic strip (named after its protagonist) are Jon Arbuckle (Garfield's owner) and Odie the dog. Garfield is a fat, black-striped, orange cat. He is a pampered cat who thinks he is the master of the home, and he truly believes that he's smarter than his owner. Indeed, this comic strip focuses on the relationship between cats and their owners.
Garfield is not only self-centered, but he also suffers from very human emotions such as apathy and boredom. I think that these human qualities make him very appealing to his fans. He also experiences human issues such as dieting and difficult relationships.
Garfield also made it to the movies. Garfield: The Movie, opened in 2004. This is a wonderful gift for cat lovers who also love this fat kitty.
There was also the television series Garfield and Friends and several television specials. You can find DVD sets of the television series and the specials. These also make great gifts for Garfield fans.
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Sylvester the Cat
Sylvester is another beloved cartoon cat best known for his lisp. Sylvester appears in many Looney Tunes (Warner Brothers) cartoons. His full name is Sylvester J. Pussycat Senior.
Sylvester is particularly known for constantly chasing Tweety Bird. He has also appeared with Speedy Gonzalez and Hippety Hopper.
This fun feline first appeared in the 1945 short film Life with Feathers. Sylvester and Tweety Bird appeared together for the first time in the 1947 cartoon Tweetie Pie. Interestingly, in this cartoon Sylvester was named Thomas.
You can find posters and prints featuring Sylvester. This is an excellent gift idea for cat lovers who are also fans of Sylvester.
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Tom (from Tom and Jerry)
Created by the animators William Hannah and Joseph Barbera, this couple of cartoon characters is one my favorites.Thomas (Tom) is a gray cat who is constantly getting in trouble because of the provocations of Jerry (a mouse that lives is Tom's house.)
Most of the time, Jerry is disturbing Tom and Tom is constantly chasing Jerry. It is so much fun to see them entangled in impossible situations.
Metro-Goldwyn Mayer produced Tom and Jerry theatrical cartoons from 1940 to 1958. Other studios produced later versions.
Tom and Jerry reappeared in TV cartoons produced by Hanna-Barbera productions (from 1975 to 1977 and from 1990 to 1993). Many of the Hanna-Barbera cartoons won Academy awards. Filmation Studios also produced Tom and Jerry cartoons during the 1980’s.
There is also a feature-length film starring this pair. Tom and Jerry: The Movie debuted in 1992 nationwide.
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Top Cat
Top Cat is another animated series produced by the Hannah and Barbera team. The series debuted in 1961.Top Cat is the leader of a gang of alley cats. They live in a Manhattan alley and are constantly chased by Officer Dibble, who wants to throw them out of the alley.
The members of the gang are: Fancy Fancy, Spook, Benny, Brain, and Choo Choo.
This was one of my early childhood favorite cartoon cats (in Spanish was called Don Gato y su Pandilla, which means Mr. Cat and his Gang).
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Heathcliff
Heathcliff, like Garfield, is a fat, black-striped, orange cat that first appeared in a comic strip created by George Gately in 1973.Heathcliff is a self-centered cat who enjoys annoying the local fishmonger. Sonja, a chubby but very feminine white cat, is Heathcliff’s girlfriend.
Heathcliff also appeared on ABC’s The Heathcliff & Dingbat Show, which began on October 4, 1980. The show was produced by Ruby-Spears.
DiC produced another version of Heathcliff titled The Heathcliff and the Cadillac Cats show, which featured Riff Raff, Hector, Mungo, and Wordsworth. This version of the show is the one I saw when I was little. The show also featured Cleo (Riff Raff’s girlfriend) and Leroy (the junkyard dog).
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Hello Kitty
Hello Kitty is a white, mouthless cat with big eyes. She’s girly, cute, and sweet. She lives in London with her parents and her twin sister Mimmy. She also has a boyfriend, Dear Daniel, and several friends, including Chococat, Cinamoroll, and Tippy. Hello Kitty's pet is Charmmy Kitty, a sweet Persian cat.
Hello Kitty's image appears on over 20,000 products, including toys, purses, clothing items, high-end jewelry, electronic games, and even a car. She has become quite a fashion icon not only among young girls, but also among teenagers and even adults.
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Krazy Kat
Krazy Kat is a comic strip authored by George Herriman. Krazy Kat was part of an earlier comic strip called The Dingbat Family. It later appeared by itself on Sunday US newspapers. It debuted on April 23, 1916.Krazy Kat’s characters include Krazy Kat, a cat who is believed to be a female, Ignatz Mouse (Krazy Kat’s love interest) and Officer (Offisa) Pupp who is Krazy Kat’s devoted protector.
The story line revolves around the relationships among these three characters. The strip was animated several times, from 1916 to 1964.
Krazy Kat is definitely one of the most complex cartoon cat characters ever created.
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Eek! the Cat
An animated TV series featuring a purple cat named Eek. The series was created by Savage Steve Holland and Bill Kopp, and it appeared on Fox Kids during the 1990’s.Eek’s motto is "it never hurts to help". Eek's overly optimistic nature would often get him in hot water.
Other characters of the series include: Mom, Wendy Elizabeth and J.B and Eek’s girlfriend Annabelle.
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Mooch (Mutts)
Mooch is a lovable kitty who is best friends with a dog (!). He is one of the main characters of Mutts, a comic strip that chronicles the adventures of Mooch and his best pal Earl the dog. The strip spotlights the relationship between Earl and Mooch, and their interactions with their human friends.The strip was created by Patrick McDonnell, an acclaimed cartoonist and animal advocate, and it debuted in 1994.
Now and then, the strip devotes some episodes to raising awareness about animal rights.
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The Pride: A true story cat cartoon
The Pride, a true story cat cartoon, tells the real life adventures of Johnny, the strip's crazy, but adorable, feline protagonist. The Pride also recounts the interactions between Johnny, his gang of cat “friends” (former centers of the universe before Johnny's appearance) and their human companion, Jane.The Pride was created by Jane Denny, a talented artist and cat lover. She was the recipient of the 2007 Muse Medallion for Best Cat Cartoon, awarded by Purina and the Cat Writers’ Association in their 2007 communications contest.
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Note: All the copyrighted cartoon characters mentioned here are trademarks of their respective owners.
Felix the Cat: Great Gift Ideas and More!
Here's a fun article about Felix the Cat
Garfield: That Lovable Orange Cat
Sylvester the Cat - Sufferin' Succotash...
Top Cat - Meet this suave cat and his gang
Tom and Jerry - a dynamic duo
Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
Meet Hello Kitty and her friends
Eek! the Cat
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