Original Air Date: October 14, 1984 Starring: Angela Lansbury, Harry Guardino Directed by: John Llewellyn Moxey Synopsis: While visiting San Francisco to attend her niece’s wedding, Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury) ends up investigating a nightclub murder of which her future nephew-in-law is accused. Kitty Cameo: Lt. Floyd Novack (Harry Guardino) is assigned to the case and becomes exasperated when Jessica […]
Aesop’s Fables Studio Synopsis: A cat leads a cushy life while bossing a mouse servant around. Cartoon Cat: Paul Terry’s characters based around Farmer Al Falfa return in this third entry in the Aesop’s Fables shorts. The black cat (which is sometimes known as Thomas) saunters through this short having things mostly his way, such as when […]
Jam Handy Organization Narrated by: Marvin Miller Directed by: Walter Koste, Donald Livingston, John Thiele, Jean Yarbrough Synopsis: Entertaining promotional film by Chevrolet which celebrates the building spirit of the American citizen, past and present. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): About nine minutes into the film the narrative switches from the present to the past, taking a look at how […]
Also Known As: Confidential Report Filmorsa Starring: Orson Welles, Robert Arden, Michael Redgrave Directed by: Orson Welles Synopsis: A ponderous tale about a man named Guy Van Stratten (Robert Arden) who is hired by a wealthy and mysterious man known as Mr. Gregory Arkadin (Orson Welles) to find out Arkadin’s real identity . . . at least that’s what […]
Romulus Films Starring: Laurence Olivier, Simone Signoret, Sarah Miles Directed by: Peter Glenville Synopsis: Graham Weir (Laurence Olivier) is a timid public schoolteacher in England who tries to help a young female student named Shirley (Sarah Miles) by tutoring her after hours, not recognizing her growing affection for him. Purr Blur: At the very beginning of the film during […]
Original Air Date: May 31, 2015 Starring: Maisie Williams, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey Directed by: Miguel Sapochnik Synopsis: HBO’s epic series based on the vastly popular fantasy book series by George R.R. Martin follows the sagas of several ruling families as they vie for power from one another. Purr Blurs: In this episode Arya (Miasie Williams) is being conditioned and […]
American International Productions Starring: Tom Laughlin, Elizabeth James, Janice Miller Directed by: Tom Laughlin (as T.C. Frank) Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: The first film appearance of Billy Jack (Tom Laughlin) as a half-breed Navajo Indian, Green Beret war veteran with a taste for justice who defends Vicky […]
Original Air Date: September 28, 1996 Starring: Kyle Chandler, Shanesia Davis, Fisher Stevens Also Starring: Panther Directed by: Michael Dinner Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Gary Hobson (Kyle Chandler) is a stockbroker whose life is changed completely when he starts to receive a newspaper from a mysterious cat every morning which […]
Original Air Date: January 23, 1964 Starring: Alan Reed, Jean Vander Pyl, Mel Blanc Directed by: Joseph Barbera, William Hanna Synopsis: Fred Flintstone (voiced by Alan Reed) and Barney Rubble (voiced by Mel Blanc) find a stray kitten on their fishing trip and Fred brings it home, only to find that when the kitty grows he’s actually a saber-toothed […]
J.R. Bray Studios Synopsis: A silent short documentary-style film which attempts to explain how all animals are connected in a struggle for survival. Kitty Cameo: While most of the film focuses on wild animals and carnivorous plants, one segment is devoted to a house cat stalking some birds. The grey cat, first shown sitting on a chair, […]