Directed by: Jim Pabian Synopsis: A fictional story about how Clement C. Moore was inspired to write his famous poem, A Visit from St. Nicholas. Cartoon Cat: As the poem section of the special begins, an orange and white cat is sleeping in front of a fireplace. A mother mouse puts her children to bed […]
Original Air Date: November 28, 1977 Directed by: Jackie Gleason Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this special! Synopsis: Ralph (Jackie Gleason) disappoints Alice (Audrey Meadows) when he cancels their Miami vacation to put on a Christmas play to please his boss (Gale Gordon). Cat References: Ralph’s boss, Mr. Marshall, […]
Original Air Date: October 30, 2005 Directed by: Jeremy Podeswa Synopsis: Cato (Karl Johnson) and Scipio (Paul Jesson) retreat to Utica as Caesar (CiarĂ¡n Hinds) returns to Rome. Purr Blur: As Cato and Scipio march into Utica with what remains of their army, a noisy black cat darts across their path. Final Mewsings: The cat […]
Original Air Date: October 18, 1967 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Joseph Depew Synopsis: As Jethro (Max Baer) prepares to go into the Army, Granny (Irene Ryan) insists on giving him his physical. Cat Burglars (Scene Stealers): The episode begins with Jed (Buddy Ebsen) on the phone with Miss Hathaway (Nancy Kulp). He is feeding a […]
Original Air Date: December 23, 2018 Directed by: Noam Murro Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A computer animated television mini-series of Richard Adams’ novel finds a group of rabbits looking for a new home. Cartoon Cats: The first episode, The Journey, begins with the background of […]
Original Air Date: February 23, 1961 Starring: Orangey Directed by: Peter Tewksbury Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Robbie (Don Grady) gets caught up in detective novel intrigue when trying to hide a side romance from his girlfriend. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Robbie realizes he is being […]
Original Air Date: September 17, 2021 Directed by: Hwang Dong-hyuk Synopsis: Down on his luck and hopelessly in debt, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) agrees to take part in a secret competition for a large cash prize, only to realize the games are not what anyone expected. Kitty Cameo: On his way home after coming into some […]
Original Air Date: November 1, 1995 Directed by: Burt Brinckerhoff Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: A Halloween themed episode covers a party at the Peach Pit while Toni (Rebecca Gayheart) and Dylan (Luke Perry) hand out candy to trick or treaters while working out their problems. […]
Original Air Date: December 6, 1965 Directed by: Charles Barton Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Deirdre (Cathy Lewis) butts in by insisting Susie (Julia Benjamin) attend charm school, much to Barbara’s (Lynn Borden) frustration. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): The Baxter’s own a small black cat, although […]
Original Air Date: April 8, 1983 Directed by: Louis Gossett Jr. Synopsis: Matthew (Peter Barton) and his friends join a role playing game without knowing the organizers have a sinister purpose. Kitty Cameo: At the beginning of the episode a teenager named Fred is walking through a dark area. He is startled by a black […]