Top Cat 1961
“You can't fight City Hall!”
What is Top Cat?
"Top Cat" is a television series that follows the adventures of a mischievous alley cat living in the streets of New York City. The main character, known as T.C.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1961
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Sep 27, 1961
- Last aired
- Apr 18, 1962
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy, Kids
- Updated
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Overview
"Top Cat" is a television series that follows the adventures of a mischievous alley cat living in the streets of New York City. The main character, known as T.C. to his friends, resides in a trash can in the city's alleyways. He and his group of alley-cat cohorts frequently devise get-rich schemes and play pranks, often targeting a specific individual. This individual, a nemesis and friend of the group, is a police officer who frequently encounters the cats' antics. The officer's superior, an overbearing sergeant, is also mentioned in the series. The main character's ability to extricate himself from difficult situations is often achieved through his use of humor and charm. On occasion, the main character assists the police officer, highlighting the complex dynamic between the two. The series features a cast of characters living in the city's urban environment.
Should you watch it?
“Join a mischievous alley cat and his cohorts in their New York City pranks.”
- follows classic alley cat schemes
- features humorous encounters with Officer Dibble
- involves recurring conflicts with authority figures
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated comedy about clever alley cats.
This is a family-friendly animated comedy suitable for all ages.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 30 episodes
- E1 Hawaii, Here We Come Sep 27, 1961
- E2 The Maharajah of Pookajee Oct 4, 1961
- E3 All That Jazz Oct 11, 1961
- E4 The $1,000,000 Derby Oct 18, 1961
- E5 The Violin Player Oct 25, 1961
- E6 The Missing Heir Nov 1, 1961
- E7 Top Cat Falls in Love Nov 8, 1961
- E8 A Visit from Mother Nov 15, 1961
- E9 Naked Town Nov 22, 1961
- E10 Sergeant Top Cat Nov 29, 1961
- E11 Choo-Choo's Romance Dec 6, 1961
- E12 The Unscratchables Dec 13, 1961
- E13 Rafeefleas Dec 20, 1961
- E14 The Tycoon Dec 27, 1961
- E15 The Long Hot Winter Jan 3, 1962
- E16 The Case of the Absent Anteater Jan 10, 1962
- E17 T.C. Minds the Baby Jan 17, 1962
- E18 Farewell, Mr. Dibble Jan 24, 1962
- E19 The Grand Tour Jan 31, 1962
- E20 The Golden Fleecing Feb 7, 1962
- E21 Space Monkey Feb 14, 1962
- E22 The Late T.C. Feb 21, 1962
- E23 Dibble's Birthday Feb 28, 1962
- E24 Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga Mar 7, 1962
- E25 King for a Day Mar 14, 1962
- E26 The Con Men Mar 21, 1962
- E27 Dibble Breaks the Record Mar 28, 1962
- E28 Dibble Sings Again Apr 4, 1962
- E29 Griswald Apr 11, 1962
- E30 Dibble's Double Apr 18, 1962
Frequently asked questions
Who is the main character?
The main character is Top Cat, also known as T.C.
Where does Top Cat live?
He lives in a trash can in the alleyways of New York City.
Who are Top Cat's friends?
His friends are his alley-cat cohorts who join him in get-rich schemes.
Who is their nemesis?
Their nemesis and friend is Officer Dibble.
When was the series released?
The series is from 1961.