Original Air Date: November 7, 1970Directed by: Tony Benedict, Barry Mahon Synopsis: Two bear cubs learn about Santa from a park ranger and decide not to hibernate so they can experience Christmas for themselves. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In the original television presentation there were live action opening and closing segments which featured Hal Smith […]
Category Archives: Television
Living With Yourself – “The Best You Can Be”
Original Air Date: October 18, 2019Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Synopsis: Miles Elliot (Paul Rudd) is at a point where his life seems to never be getting any better so he goes to a secretive spa where the unexpected happens. Kitty Cameo: When Miles first visits the Top Happy Spa, a Bengal cat is […]
Garfield’s Thanksgiving
Original Air Date: November 22, 1989Directed by: Phil Roman, Gerard Baldwin, Bob Nesler, John Sparey Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this special! Synopsis: Garfield (voiced by Lorenzo Music) is excited about Thanksgiving until the veterinarian puts him on a diet. Cartoon Cat: The special begins with Garfield and Odie […]
The X-Files – “Agua Mala”
Original Air Date: February 21, 1999Directed by: Rob Bowman Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) investigate a possible sea monster at the height of a hurricane on the Florida coast. Featured Feline: The story begins in the home of […]
Elementary – “Give Me the Finger”
Original Air Date: June 4, 2018Directed by: Jonny Lee Miller Synopsis: Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Dr. Watson (Lucy Liu) investigate the death of a member of the Yakuza. Purr Blur: Holmes meets Detective Bell (Jon Michael Hill) at a boat storage facility. A black cat walks through the scene behind them. The cat […]
Modern Family – “Larry’s Wife”
Original Air Date: October 2, 2013Starring: FrostyDirected by: Jeffrey Walker Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) goes overboard when planning for his wedding to Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) who suffers from the lack of control. Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In this episode Larry the […]
Old Lady Feeding Cats
Directed by: Bruce Cayard Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film! Synopsis: An old woman feeds her cat and then unexpected guests show up. Cartoon Cats: This short segment which appears to have been directed by animator and cartoonist Bruce Cayard shows an old woman calling for her […]
Andy’s Gang
Original Air Date: 1955 – 1960Starring: Midnight the Cat Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this series! Synopsis: Actor Andy Devine heads a kids’ show sponsored by Buster Brown shoes in which he tells stories and shares the stage with a variety of characters and animals. Featured Feline: Andy’s Gang […]
Supergirl – “Legion of Super-Heroes”
Original Air Date: January 15, 2018Directed by: Jesse Warn Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: After being rendered in a comatose state by Reign, Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) lives in her subconscious until she is coaxed to find her way back to the real world. Kitty Cameo: While […]
Jason King – “A Thin Band of Air”
Original Air Date: March 3, 1972Directed by: Cyril Frankel Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains spoilers for this episode! Synopsis: Jason King (Peter Wyngarde) is in Paris when he finds out that there has been a bounty put out for his death. Kitty Cameo: While investigating the person behind the hit order, […]