Original Air Date: December 31, 1969 Directed by: Robert M. Leeds Synopsis: The Clampetts again visit Hooterville in this crossover episode with the series Petticoat Junction. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): When Granny (Irene Dunne), Jed (Buddy Ebsen) and Elly May (Donna Douglas) arrive in Hooterville they stop at Sam Drucker’s (Frank Cady) General Store. There […]
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It’s Showtime (1976)
Also Known As: The Wonderful World of Those Cuckoo Crazy Animals; also Paws, Claws & Jaws Directed by: Paul M. Heller, Alan Myerson, Fred Weintraub Synopsis: A compilation of old movie clips focused on animal actors. Featured Felines: The opening title card for the film shows one cat actor, most likely a drawing of Orangey […]
Fix Loose Carpets (circa 1970s)
Synopsis: A British Public Information Film which alerts people to check for loose carpeting in the home of their elderly family and friends. Kitty Cameo: The PIF begins with an elderly woman lying on the floor in the entry hallway of her home. A gray cat is sitting beside her. The film then flashes back […]
The Story of Us (2019)
Directed by: Scott Smith Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Jamie (Maggie Lawson) owns the True Love Bookstore and CafĂ© which is in danger of being taken over by a development whose architect happens to be her first love Sawyer (Sam Page). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): […]
The Savages (2007)
Directed by: Tamara Jenkins Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Wendy (Laura Linney) and John Savage (Philip Seymour Hoffman) find themselves having to come together as siblings despite a troubled past to care for their ailing father Lenny (Philip Bosco). Featured Feline: Wendy owns a female […]
Humanoids from the Deep (1980)
Directed by: Barbara Peeters Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Mutated fishmen wreak havoc on a small California coastal town. Purr Blur: At one point Carol Hill (Cindy Weintraub) is looking for the family dog (which, unknown to her, ran afoul of the creatures the night […]
For Them That Trespass (1949)
Directed by: Alberto Cavalcanti Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Aspiring writer Christopher Drew (Stephen Murray) explores the seedier side of life and gets in over his head when he witnesses a murder. Purr Blur: In one scene Frankie Ketchen (Rosalyn Boulter) and Christopher Drew are […]
My Three Sons – “The Practical Shower”
Original Air Date: October 1, 1964 Directed by: James V. Kern Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Mike (Tim Considine) and Sally (Meredith MacRae) have different views about shower gifts; Sally thinks the gift can cost a bit more if it reflects a romantic gesture while Mike […]
Quiet! Pleeze (1941)
Directed by: Dave Fleischer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains a spoiler for this film! Synopsis: Popeye finds Poopdeck Pappy sick (he is really suffering from a hangover) and does everything he can to make sure the old man gets some peace and quiet. Cartoon Cat: At the beginning of the short […]
Call a Cop! (1931)
Directed by: George Stevens Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Boy Friends Mickey (Mickey Daniels), Dave (David Sharpe) and Alabam (Grady Sutton) come running when their girlfriends Mary (Mary Kornman) and Gertie (Gertrude Messinger) think there is a burglar in their house. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): […]