Top Cat

Top Cat (1961-1962)

EndedAnimation showComedy, Children, Family

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.

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E30Dibble's DoubleApr 18, 1962
S01E29GriswaldApr 11, 1962
S01E28Dibble Sings AgainApr 4, 1962
S01E27Dibble Breaks the RecordMar 28, 1962
S01E26The Con MenMar 21, 1962
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Top Cat premiere?

The TV show 'Top Cat' premiered on September 27, 1961.

Who created Top Cat?

Top Cat was created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

What is the premise of Top Cat?

The premise of Top Cat is about a street-smart alley cat named Top Cat and his gang who always try to scam Officer Dibble.

Who voiced the character Top Cat?

Arnold Stang voiced the character Top Cat.

Who voiced the character Benny the Ball?

Maurice Gosfield voiced the character Benny the Ball.

How many episodes were there in season one?

There were 30 episodes in season one of Top Cat.

What is the name of the pilot episode?

The name of the pilot episode of Top Cat was "Hawaii, Here We Come".

Who sang the theme song for Top Cat?

The theme song for Top Cat was performed by Hoyt Curtin.

What kind of animals are Top Cat's gang members?

Top Cat's gang members are all cats.

What was the name of Top Cat's girlfriend?

Top Cat's girlfriend's name was Trixie.

Who was the voice of Officer Dibble?

Officer Dibble was voiced by Allen Jenkins.

Who produced Top Cat?

The TV show Top Cat was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions.

What is Officer Dibble's first name?

Officer Dibble's first name is never revealed in the show.

How long was each episode of Top Cat?

Each episode of Top Cat was around 24 minutes long.

How many Emmy nominations did Top Cat receive?

Top Cat received one Emmy nomination in 1962 for "Outstanding Achievement in the field of Children's Programming".

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