Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse

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  • 1960
  • 1 Season
  • 7.4  (135)

Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse is an animated show that originally aired from 1960-1962. The series follows the heroic adventures of the titular characters, Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse, who fight crime and protect their city from various villains. Courageous Cat is a suave and debonair feline superhero who wears a red turtleneck sweater, matching shorts, and a cape. He is armed with a utility belt that contains an array of gadgets, including a cat-shaped boomerang and a claw-shaped grappling hook. Minute Mouse, on the other hand, is Courageous Cat's diminutive sidekick who dresses in a green jumpsuit and cap. He is the brains behind the operation, often coming up with ingenious plans to outsmart their enemies.

The show's format typically followed a similar formula. In each episode, Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse would receive a call from their police commissioner, instructing them to investigate a new criminal threat to the city. The duo would then set out to foil their enemies' plans, using their gadgets and cunning to outwit them.

The villains on the show were a colorful bunch, each with their own distinctive personalities and modus operandi. Some of the most recurring antagonists included The Frog, a slimy amphibian mastermind who always seemed to have a new scheme up his sleeve; The Cobra, a hypnotic snake who could lure anyone into doing his bidding; and The Rat, a small-time crook with big aspirations who was always trying to make a name for himself.

One of the unique features of Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse was its use of meta-humor and pop culture references. The show often broke the fourth wall, with Courageous Cat and Minute Mouse directly addressing the audience, and even asking for their help in solving some of the show's more complex puzzles. The villains, too, were known to make winking nods to the audience, with The Frog occasionally turning to the camera to say, "I love it when a plan comes together."

The show was created by legendary animator Bob Clampett, who previously worked on classic cartoons such as Looney Tunes and Beany and Cecil. Clampett brought his signature style of zany, fast-paced animation to Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse, making it a visual treat for kids and adults alike. The show's theme song, which was written by veteran songwriter Bill Lava, has also become something of a cult classic, with its catchy lyrics and swinging jazz melody.

Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse remains a beloved classic of the animated genre, and continues to be enjoyed by fans both young and old. Its blend of action, humor, and meta-fictional wit has helped it stand the test of time, and ensured its place in animation history.

Courageous Cat & Minute Mouse is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on January 1, 1960.

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Seasons
Episode 26
26. Episode 26
February 1, 1962
The Big Party; The Flying Eye; The Visiting Patient; The Frogmen; The Frog's Trial.
Episode 25
25. Episode 25
January 1, 1962
The Hypnotist; The Ivory Bandit; The Professor's Insect Spray; The Big Trial; The Trampoline Performers.
Episode 24
24. Episode 24
December 1, 1961
The Crime Kits; The Draggy Dragster; The Gold Mine Mystery; The Glittering Ruby; The Big Statue.
Episode 23
23. Episode 23
November 1, 1961
The Thinking Cap; The Scheming Cleaners; The Stolen Pyramid; The Trap in the Park; The Wishing Fountain
Episode 22
22. Episode 22
October 1, 1961
The Fire Fighters; The Shoo Shoo Fly; The Unmentionables; The TV Director; The Fabulous Diamond
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
September 1, 1961
The Stolen Treasure Map; The Kidnapped Amusement Park; The Mad Cowboy; The Big Game Hunter; The Great Actor.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
January 8, 1961
The Missing Link; The Bowling Alley Caper; The Monster Vine; The Life Saver; The Roaming Robot.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
July 1, 1961
The Visiting King; The Café Caper; The Sniffer Machine; The Country Club Caper; The Frog's Vacation
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
June 1, 1961
The Undercover Agents; The Mysterious Submarine; The Blinking Planet; The Camera Exhibit; The Golden Statue.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
May 1, 1961
The Big Squeeze; The Missing Partner; The Monster From Outer Space: The Mind Reader; The Auto Tycoons
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
April 1, 1961
The Professor's Machine; The Mysterious Weather; The Robot; The Great Circus Mystery; The Missing Masterpiece
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
March 1, 1961
The Laughing Gas Victims; The Bank Robbery; The Peace Pipe; The Embassy Stakeout; The Masked Bandits
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
February 1, 1962
The Underwater Caper; The Big Ransom; The Bet A Million Frog; The Magic Wand; The Criminal Artist.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
January 1, 1961
Mad Painter; The Waterfront Caper; The Secret Weapon; The Big Ball Game; The Moon Giant
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
December 1, 1960
Big Movie Star; The Cat Cave Treasure; The Creatures from Deep; The Crime Lab; The Rescue Squad
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
November 1, 1960
The Diamond Smugglers; The Spies Return; The Cousin Outrageous; The Perfect Alibi; The Minced Spies
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
October 1, 1960
The Mysterious Bottle; The Nine Lives; The Kidnapped Movie Star; The Wax Museum; The Flying Saucers
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
September 1, 1960
The Gasoline War; The Big Pipeline; The Construction Caper; The Great Impersonations; The Fortune Teller
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
August 1, 1960
The Invisible Robbers; The Iron Shark; The Big Race; The Prison Break; The Saggin' Dragon
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
July 1, 1960
The Bad Bandito; The Counterfeiters; The Return of the Shoo Shoo Fly; The Fugitive at Large; The Opera Singer
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
June 1, 1960
The Masterpiece Machine; The Unlucky Day; The Noisemaker; The King Size Caper; The Prison Caper
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
May 1, 1960
The Boxing Champ; The Gun Mixup; The Northwoods Caper; The Mail Train Robbery; The Hermit of Creepy Hollow
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
April 1, 1960
The Swiss Alps Caper; The Post Office Prankster; The TV Mystery; The Abandoned Movie Sets; The Backward Clock
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
March 1, 1960
The Robber Rabbit; The Stolen Cheese; Disguise The Limit; The Mad Scientist; The Track Meet
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
January 2, 1960
Crime and Punishment; The Sleepy Chief; The Tin Can Caper; The Hawaiian Holiday; The Cat Gun Caper
Courageous Cat, Volume 1
1. Courageous Cat, Volume 1
January 1, 1960
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 1960
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (135)