The Rockford Files – “Chicken Little is a Little Chicken”

The Rockford Files – “Chicken Little is a Little Chicken”

Original Air Date: November 14, 1975 Directed by: Lawrence Doheny Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Angel (Stuart Margolin) asks Jim Rockford (James Garner) for help without explaining the whole messy situation in which he is caught up. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Jim’s lawyer, Beth (Gretchen Corbett) […]

Mission: Impossible – “Orpheus”

Mission: Impossible – “Orpheus”

Original Air Date: March 1, 1970 Directed by: Gerald Mayer Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The team set out to stop a noted assassin before his next murder by getting his identity from the man’s only known contact. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): That contact is named […]

Mooch (1974)

Mooch (1974)

Also Known As: Mooch Goes to Hollywood Directed by: Richard Erdman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this show! Synopsis: This star-studded TV special stars a dog named Mooch (played by Higgins, best known for later playing Benji) who travels to Hollywood to become a star. Cat Burglar (Scene […]

Captain Kangaroo – “Good Morning, Captain”

Captain Kangaroo – “Good Morning, Captain”

Original Air Date: circa mid-70’s and early 80’s Synopsis: Celebrities say “Good morning, Captain!” to Captain Kangaroo (Bob Keeshan) in the opening of his children’s program. Kitty Cameos: From 1974 through the 1980’s, a wide variety of celebrities appeared in these opening segments. Gwen Verdon and her silver tabby cat Fatrick offered one of these […]

The Good Doctor – “Hubert”

The Good Doctor – “Hubert”

Original Air Date: November 12, 2018 Directed by: Marisol Adler Synopsis: Lea (Paige Spara) and Shaun (Freddie Highmore) settle into their new shared apartment, while Shaun tries to help treat a patient despite their family conflicts. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The opening scene finds Shaun and Lea in a pet store trying to agree on […]

The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”

The Twilight Zone – “The Trouble with Templeton”

Original Air Date: December 9, 1960 Directed by: Buzz Kulik Synopsis: Actor Booth Templeton (Brian Aherne) longs for the past and is given the chance to relive a night with his wife (Pippa Scott) and friends. Purr Blur: At the end of the night, Templeton suddenly finds himself outside and alone. A ginger tabby cat […]

Mission: Impossible – “The Falcon, Part 1”

Mission: Impossible – “The Falcon, Part 1”

Original Air Date: January 4, 1970 Directed by: Reza Badiyi Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: The team is assigned to rescue a Prince, his fiancĂ© and his childlike cousin from the clutches of the evil General Ramon Sabattini (John Vernon) who plans to steal the crown […]

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

The Beverly Hillbillies – “The Clampetts Go Hollywood”

Original Air Date: November 20, 1963 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Richard Whorf Synopsis: Jake Clampett (King Donovan) tells Jed (Buddy Ebsen) that he’s his cousin then gets everyone’s heads full of Hollywood dreams. Kitty Cameo: Jethro (Max Baer Jr.) urges Jed and Granny (Irene Ryan) to come watch Jake as he descends down the stairs. […]

St. Elsewhere – “Tweety and Ralph”

St. Elsewhere – “Tweety and Ralph”

Original Air Date: December 20, 1982 Directed by: Mark Tinker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Dr. Beale (G.W. Bailey) doesn’t believe Ralph (Richard Marcus) is ready to be released from the psychiatric ward. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Testing to see whether or not Ralph, who suffers […]

Community – “Intro to Knots”

Community – “Intro to Knots”

Original Air Date: April 18, 2013 Directed by: Tristram Shapeero Synopsis: A Christmas gathering at Jeff’s (Joel McHale) apartment turns into a psychological battle when Annie (Alison Brie) secretly invites Professor Cornwallis (Malcolm McDowell). Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): Dean Pelton (Jim Rash) is upset about not being invited to the party. At the end of […]