Original Air Date: February 8, 1992 Starring: Tony Danza, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro Directed by: Tony Singletary Synopsis: Tony (Tony Danza) starts to have an allergic reaction before his marriage with Angela (Judith Light), leading her to believe he really doesn’t want to marry her. Kitty Cameo: Tony tries to find out what is really making his lips swell and […]
Frank Mouris Productions Starring: Frank Mouris Directed by: Frank and Caroline Mouris Synopsis: Award winning experimental short (including an Oscar) which utilizes cut outs to form fast-paced montages while a dual soundtrack plays. Cat Cattle Call: One section of the montage is dedicated to cats and includes numerous cat cut outs popping on and off the screen. Final Mewsings: Cat […]
Shiny Monster Starring: Eleonore Dendy, Charles Hubbell Also Starring: Nala Directed by: Chris Jopp Synopsis: A woman named Samantha (Eleonore Dendy) moves into a new apartment that doesn’t allow pets but can’t resist keeping a mysterious stray cat when she suddenly shows up. That’s when creepy things start to happen. Featured Feline: The adorable tabby cat with white markings […]
Ross Hunter Productions Inc. Starring: Lana Turner, Anthony Quinn, Lloyd Nolan Directed by: Michael Gordon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Sheila Cabot (Lana Turner) conspires with her husband’s doctor, David Rivera (Anthony Quinn), to murder the man but their plot is quickly complicated by someone who knows what […]
English Title: World Without Sun Argos Films Directed by: Chris Marker Synopsis: Unique and striking film footage from various points around the world accompany narration of a woman reading letters from a seasoned traveler. Kitty Cameos: Filmmaker Chris Marker features shots and stock footage of cats several times in this collection, most of them in Japan. In one segment, […]
Tudor Productions Starring: Peter Sellers, Bernard Cribbins, George Woodbridge Directed by: Robert Day Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Three British convicts plan an escape, hoping to pull a robbery before sneaking back into prison the day before their release, giving themselves the perfect alibi. Featured Feline: The convicts Dodger […]
Romulus Films Starring: Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret Directed by: Jack Clayton Synopsis: Joe Lampton (Laurence Harvey) is an ambitious accountant who finds himself having to choose between love for an older woman or a marriage for position to the boss’ daughter. Purr Blur: As a car drives away in the very last shot of the movie a cat can […]
English Title: Shôzô, a Cat and Two Women Toho Film Company Starring: Hisaya Morishige, Isuzu Yamada, Kyôko Kagawa Directed by: Shirô Toyoda Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Based on the book Neko to Shozo to Futari no Onna (A Cat, A Man and Two Women) by Jun’ichirô Tanizaki, this […]
Michael Todd Company Starring: David Niven, Cantinflas Directed by: Michael Anderson Synopsis: Based on the novel by Jules Verne. Phileas Fogg (David Niven) makes a bet that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days and takes along his new valet, Passepartout (Cantinflas). Purr Blur: At the beginning of the film, members of a men’s club are seen sitting […]
Original Air Date: October 23, 1992 Starring: Bob Newhart, Carlene Watkins Directed by: Dick Martin Synopsis: Bob (Newhart) offers the job of colorist to his daughter Trisha (Cynthia Stevenson) only to find that Harlan (John Cygan) has given the position to his inept girlfriend (Cristine Dunford). Featured Feline: Otto returns in another quick spot at the opening of the show. […]