Felix the Cat

Felix the Cat follows the offbeat adventures of that curious feline, Felix. Although he was quickly overshadowed by Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, America's favorite cat still remains a classic.

Felix the Cat (1958-1961) is an American animated comedy series broadcast on ABC, a classic early television cartoon built from short episodes of roughly eight minutes each. Its title character is Felix, a curious and scheming black cat whose offbeat adventures are the engine of every installment, with Jack Mercer voicing Felix along with the professor and the rock bottom characters. Each episode turns on a new mischief or scheme, with quick gags, slapstick physical comedy and playful schemes that resolve before the short runs out. Across three seasons and roughly 132 episodes, the series keeps a light, whimsical and nostalgic tone that suits young children and families. Felix was quickly overshadowed by Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse, yet remains a beloved piece of mid century American animation history. Its gentle, self-contained structure makes it an easy watch for viewers who enjoy early cartoons, and fans of Tom and Jerry and The Pink Panther Show will find a kindred spirit in its cheerful slapstick and cat-and-mouse style of comic mischief.

Reviewers and audiences regard the cartoon as a mixed but lasting classic, remembered mainly for its charm and its place in early animation history.

• Tom and Jerryclassic animated slapstick comedy with a mischievous cartoon protagonist, short episodic gags, and family-friendly tone
• Mickey Mouse (1928)early animated character comedy built on short self-contained cartoon shorts and anthropomorphic animal mischief
• The Pink Panther Showgentle nostalgic children's animation with whimsical episodic adventures and a playful lead character

Release Date

1958-10-02

Episode runtime

8 min

Rating

6.6 / 10 (269)

What is Felix the Cat about?

A mischievous cartoon cat named Felix gets into offbeat adventures in short 1950s animated episodes that remain a classic of early American television.

What is Felix the Cat like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Felix the Cat as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Felix the Cat violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Felix the Cat as mild.

What did critics think of Felix the Cat?

Reviewers and audiences regard the cartoon as a mixed but lasting classic, remembered mainly for its charm and its place in early animation history.

Which shows are like Felix the Cat?

Shows with a similar feel include Tom and Jerry, Mickey Mouse (1928), and The Pink Panther Show.

How long is Felix the Cat?

Felix the Cat: 3 seasons, 132 episodes.

Is Felix the Cat still running?

No, Felix the Cat has ended.

Where can I watch Felix the Cat?

In United States, Felix the Cat streams on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel.