Batman – “The Purr-fect Crime” / “Better Luck Next Time”

Batman – “The Purr-fect Crime” / “Better Luck Next Time”

by Ted Davis Original Air Dates: March 16, 1966 / March 17, 1966 Directed by: James Sheldon Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for these episodes! Synopsis: In this two-part episode, the malign and magnificent Catwoman (Julie Newmar) makes her first appearance on the series, and enacts a deliciously devious […]

Thriller – “The Devil’s Ticket”

Thriller – “The Devil’s Ticket”

by Ted Davis Original Air Date: April 18, 1961 Directed by: Jules Bricken Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: In exchange for riches and fame, neglected artist Hector Vane (Macdonald Carey) accepts a pawn ticket from the Devil (John Emery) in his temporary role of pawn shop […]

Little Richard (2000)

Little Richard (2000)

by Mark Murton Director: Robert Townsend Synopsis: TV movie bio-pic charting the rise to stardom of Little Richard. Purr Blur: At a church, the young Richard (Ty Hodges) is startled by the piano suddenly seeming to be playing itself, only for an orange and white tabby cat to emerge from inside. Final Mewsings: Could a […]

Heroes – “Orientation”

Heroes – “Orientation”

Original Air Date: September 21, 2009 Directed by: Ed Bianchi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Claire (Hayden Panettiere) deals with the unexpected death of a student during orientation while in Japan Hiro (Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson) try to work out how to best help […]

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

On the Buses – “Gardening Time”

by Mark Murton Original Air Date: May 20, 1973 Starring: Tiberius Grant Director: Bryan Izzard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A bus staff garden competition organised by the area manager’s wife has only two entrants: Jack (Bob Grant), who wants the prize money, and the Inspector, […]

The Richest Cat in the World (1986)

The Richest Cat in the World (1986)

Starring: Palmer Directed by: Greg Beeman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: Originally shown as an installment of The Disney Sunday Movie. A dying millionaire leaves all his wealth to his cat Leo (played by cat actor Palmer), putting him in danger of reprisal by greedy, […]

Get Smart – “The Spirit is Willing”

Get Smart – “The Spirit is Willing”

Original Air Date: October 14, 1967 Directed by: Norman Abbott Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) finds he must hold a seance to contact a deceased witness. Kitty Cameo: In the opening segment, Max is meeting with a woman named Ann Ferris (Ina […]

Contagious (1997)

Contagious (1997)

Directed by: Joe Napolitano Synopsis: An outbreak of cholera has medical professionals scrambling to prevent an epidemic in this made-for-TV movie. Purr Blurs: In one scene a limousine carrying a drug kingpin and his underlings is driving down a rural road. A brown tabby cat and a tuxedo cat are walking along the side of […]

The Jimmy Dean Show – “Episode 1.25”

The Jimmy Dean Show – “Episode 1.25”

Original Air Date: March 19, 1964 Directed by: Bill Foster Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jimmy Dean hosts his variety show and introduces Rowlf the dog to a kitten. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Muppet Rowlf the dog (voiced by Jim Henson) was a regular on the […]

Just Shoot Me – “Finch Chasing Amy”

Just Shoot Me – “Finch Chasing Amy”

Original Air Date: November 8, 2001 Directed by: Pamela Fryman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Finch (David Spade) and Elliot (Enrico Colantoni) both try to outdo one another to win the love of Amy (Tiffani Thiessen). Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Finch manages to become Amy’s assistant […]