Pink Panther and Sons
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Pink Panther and Sons is an animated Pink Panther
television series produced by Hanna-Barbera
and MGM/UA Television
. The series was originally broadcast on NBC
from 1984 to 1985. The original Pink Panther cartoons were produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
, is in the TV animation industry, but in 1981 was sold to Marvel Comics
and renamed Marvel Productions
. David DePatie
and Friz Freleng
served as producers for the series.
Each episode with the Rainbow Panthers coming together for friendship and fun as they learned all about growing up and caring each other as they take on the howl angels themselves.
The Pink Panther (character)
The Pink Panther is the main and title character in the opening and closing credit sequences of every film in The Pink Panther series except for A Shot in the Dark and Inspector Clouseau. His popularity spawned a series of theatrical shorts, merchandise, a comic book, and television cartoons...
television series produced by Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera
Hanna-Barbera Productions, Inc. was an American animation studio that dominated North American television animation during the second half of the 20th century...
and MGM/UA Television
MGM Television
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Television is an American television production/distribution launched in 1955 and a subsidiary of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc....
. The series was originally broadcast on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
from 1984 to 1985. The original Pink Panther cartoons were produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises
DePatie-Freleng Enterprises was a Hollywood-based animation production company, active from 1963 to 1981. They produced theatrical cartoons, animated series, commercials, title sequences and television specials. Notable among these is The Pink Panther film titles and cartoon shorts and the Dr....
, is in the TV animation industry, but in 1981 was sold to Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
Marvel Worldwide, Inc., commonly referred to as Marvel Comics and formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, is an American company that publishes comic books and related media...
and renamed Marvel Productions
Marvel Productions
Marvel Productions Ltd. , last called New World Animation, was a television and film studio subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment Group , based in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, then New World Entertainment and News Corporation/Fox...
. David DePatie
David DePatie
David Hudson DePatie was the last executive in charge of the original Warner Bros. Cartoons cartoon studio and was charged with closing it in 1963. Afterward, DePatie and longtime Warners animator Friz Freleng formed DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, with many former Warners animators joining them...
and Friz Freleng
Friz Freleng
Isadore "Friz" Freleng was an animator, cartoonist, director, and producer best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros....
served as producers for the series.
Plot
In a new twist to the Pink Panther franchise of theatrical and TV cartoons, the series centers on his two sons: Pinky, a pre-teen, and his brother Panky, a toddler, and their friends in the Rainbow Panthers crew (the pretty Chatta, fighting Rocko, gibbersh-talking Murfel, overalls-wearing Annie, and mixed-up-talking Punkin).Each episode with the Rainbow Panthers coming together for friendship and fun as they learned all about growing up and caring each other as they take on the howl angels themselves.
Pinky
Pinky is a very polite young panther. Pinky generally ends up getting in the most danger in situations, such as turning six inches tall in one episode, and is the one who comes up with most of the ideas. He is in love with Chatta, a purple panther in the group.Panky
Panky is Pinky`s little brother. His diaper is never tied correctly so he just holds it wherever he goes. Since he is still a toddler, he is considered very impressionable.Chatta
Chatta is a purple panther. She is in love with Pinky and often tries to impress him to win his affection.Murfel
Murfel is a green panther who wears an oversized knit cap. He muffles or mixes up everything that he says.Rocko
Rocko is a yellow panther who is very athletic. He is always seen sporting boxing gloves.Punkin
Punkin is a blue panther who wears a baseball cap and a wooly jumper. He is rather dense.Finko
Finko is leader of Howl Angles, he is rival to Pinky and one time was babysitter to Panky, when Pinky and Chatta go to the movie on cinema.Liona
Liona is a lioness, she is tough but pretty, she has a crush on Pink Panther Rainbow club leader Pinky. She and Chatta fight for Pinky's affection.Season 1 (1984)
- Spinning Wheels -
- Pinky and the Bat - The Rainbow Panthers have a baseball battle with the Howl Angels.
- The Great Bumpo -
- Take a Hike -
- Haunted Howlers -
- Traders of the Lost Bark -
- Pink Enemy #1 -
- Pink Encounters of the Panky Kind -
- Millionaire Murfel -
- The Pursuit of Panky -
- Sitter Jitters - Pinky is going to the cinema with Chatta, and Finko must babysit Panky because he is too little for a scary movie.
Season 2 (-1984-1985)
- The Fix Up, Foul Up -
- Joking Genie - Pinky and Panky find a lamp that contains a genie.
- Panky's Pet -
- Punkin's Home Companion -
- Insanity Claus -
- Rocko's Last Round -
- Sleeptalking Chatta -
- Pink Shrink - Annie's shrink machine causes Pinky to become six inches tall.
- The Pink Link -
- Annie's Invention -
- Panky and the Angels -
- Arabian Frights -
- Brothers are Special -
- A Hard Day's Knight -
- Mister Money -
- The Fat Money -
Cast
- Billy Bowles - Pinky
- Jeannie EliasJeannie EliasJeannie Elias is a Canadian American film and voice actress.-Anime Roles:* Blood+ - Young Haji, Nahabi, Additional Voices* Ergo Proxy - Kitty* Naruto - Kaori-Non-anime Roles:...
- Annie, Liona - Sherry LynnSherry LynnSherry Lynn is a veteran American voice actress, known for young girl roles in animation and video games. She is represented by Arlene Thornton & Associates...
- Chatta - Shane McCob - Murfel
- Frank WelkerFrank WelkerFranklin Wendell "Frank" Welker is an American actor who specializes in voice acting and has contributed character voices and other vocal effects to American television and motion pictures.-Acting career:...
- Rocko, Finko