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Top Cat

Name: Top Cat
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Kids
Released: 1961-09-27
Cast: Arnold Stang, Maurice Gosfield, Leo De Lyon, Marvin Kaplan, John Stephenson

1961 | 1 seasons | Animation, Comedy, Kids

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a short run with a modest audience. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, families and animation lovers. If you loved The Ren & Stimpy Show, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, feel-good.
The pace: 1 season: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

Top Cat, known as T.C. to his alley cat friends, is a mischievous prankster who lives in a trash can in the alley ways of New York City. He and his alley-cat cohorts think of get rich schemes and assorted pranks which are mostly involving and aimed at Officer Dibble, their nemesis and friend. T.C. manages to get out of his tight situations with hilarity and charm and even helps Dibble on occasion who is underscored by his overbearing sergeant...

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 1 season and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 148K people sought it out in the past year