A behind the scenes look at the animal quarantine system of Great Britain set up to keep rabies and other diseases away is examined in this short reviewed by Linda Kay.
Look at Life – You Can’t Catch Much from a Fish (1963)
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Modern Marvels – “Grand Coulee Dam”
Newsreel footage used in this episode about the creation of the Grand Coulee Dam shows how a cat helped out with a tricky problem. But there is more to this story as explained by reviewer Linda Kay.
Sesame Street – “Stray Kitten”
A stray kitten found by Big Bird and Gina brings Maria and Luis closer together in this adorable episode reviewed by Linda Kay.
What Do They Eat? (1971)
In this educational short film about what animals eat the cat is the only one cast as a villain and who also doesn’t get to eat anything!
The Most Important Person – “I’m Lonely” (1972)
A lonely tabby cat is treated badly by a little boy who was also lonely and should have known better in this animated short.
Why Do Cats Have Whiskers? (1986)
Numerous cats, including animated Wonder Cat, appear in this educational short film.
Sesame Street – “Snow Day” (1972)
Directed by: Jim Simon Synopsis: A lovely animated segment from director Jim Simon (who also animated Hey Diddle Diddle) shows a little girl excited for the coming of a fun snow day. Cartoon Cat: As the girl plays a flute and dances around her room, a white cat is lying on the floor waving its […]
The Revealing Eye (1960)
Synopsis: A compilation of fascinating films showcasing slow motion, microscopic and telescopic photography, time-lapse and other methods used to expose what it normally impossible to see, brought to you by the Shell Oil Company! Kitty Cameos: A couple of early experiments in capturing motion through a series of photographs using cats is showcased at the […]
Halloween Safety (1977)
Directed by: Herk Harvey Synopsis: A film which points out potential hazards for young trick or treaters on Halloween night. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One piece of advice is to make sure costumes do not drape too long so children can trip over them. As a mother hems the bottom of a little girl’s witch […]
Cats in a Puzzle Box (1946)
Directed by: R.B. Donaldson Synopsis: An experimental puzzle box designed by George Plant Horton and Edwin Ray Guthrie at the University of Washington tests cats’ ability to learn and adapt. Reality Cats: The first cat to go through the puzzle box is a small cream-colored tabby who is called Cat A. By the fifteenth experiment, […]