The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat facts for kids
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Genre | Children's television series Comedy Surreal humour |
Created by | Pat Sullivan Otto Messmer Joe Oriolo (characters) |
Directed by | Lynne Naylor Milton Knight Doug Lawrence Timothy Björklund |
Creative director(s) | Timothy Björklund |
Voices of | Thom Adcox-Hernandez Charlie Adler Cree Summer |
Theme music composer | Don Oriolo Nathan Wang |
Opening theme | "The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat" |
Composer(s) | Club Foot Orchestra (season 1) Nathan Wang (season 2) |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 21 (58 segments) |
Production | |
Executive producer(s) | Don Oriolo Phil Roman |
Producer(s) | Timothy Björklund |
Running time | 22 min. |
Production company(s) | Felix the Cat Productions Film Roman Wang Film Productions (uncredited) |
Distributor | NBCUniversal Television Distribution (on behalf of DreamWorks Classics) (current) |
Release | |
Original network | CBS (U.S.) |
Picture format | 4:3 |
Audio format | CBS Stereosound (season 1) Dolby Surround (season 2) |
First shown in | 1995-1997 |
Original release | September 16, 1995 | – April 12, 1997
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Felix the Cat (1958–1962) |
Followed by | Baby Felix (2000–2001) |
The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat is an animated TV show that stars the famous character Felix the Cat. The show was made by Film Roman and first aired on CBS on September 16, 1995. It ran for two seasons, ending on April 12, 1997. The first season had 13 episodes, and the second season had 8 episodes.
This was the second TV series to feature Felix the Cat. The first one was Felix the Cat, which aired from 1958 to 1962.
The show was also dubbed into Spanish. These Spanish episodes aired on Univision in the United States from 2000 to 2001. They were part of a Saturday morning block called ¡De Cabeza! and were known as Los Nuevos Cuentos de Felix el Gato. Later, from 2002 to 2003, they also aired on Telefutura as part of Toonturama.
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Meet the Characters
- Felix the Cat: Felix is the main character and star of the show. He goes on many exciting adventures. He has a special "bag of tricks" that helps him get out of tricky situations. Felix is voiced by Thom Adcox-Hernandez and Charlie Adler.
Felix's Friends
- Rosco: Rosco is Felix's best friend. He is a bit silly and not very smart. He is voiced by Phil Hayes.
- Candy Kitty: Candy is Rosco's sister. She is also a friend of Felix and someone he likes a lot. Her voice is done by Jennifer Hale.
- Sheba Beboporeba: Sheba is another one of Felix the Cat's friends. Cree Summer provides her voice.
- Shamus T. Goldcrow: This character is a crow who acts like a person. He is voiced by Tony Pope.
- Skiddoo the Mouse: Skiddoo is a small mouse and one of Felix's friends. Susan Silo is her voice actor.
- Bermuda Triangle: This character is a person-like version of the famous Bermuda Triangle area. He causes trouble because he is not very smart. He once caused chaos in New York City until he fell in love with Times Square. They even got married! Frank Welker voices him.
- Nastasshia Slinky: Nastasshia is an actress that Felix really admires. Jane Singer voices her.
- Poindexter: Poindexter is the smart, nerdy nephew of the Professor. He is also one of Felix's best friends. He looks like a typical scientist, wearing thick glasses, a lab coat, and a graduation cap. A button on his lab coat can control different gadgets. He always calls Felix "Mr. Felix." Cam Clarke is his voice actor.
The Villains
- Peking Duck: This character is one of the main bad guys. He is voiced by Tony Jay.
- Moo Shoo: Moo Shoo is one of Peking Duck's helpers. Kevin Schon voices him.
- One-Ton: One-Ton is another one of Peking Duck's helpers. His voice is provided by Jim Cummings.
- The Sludge King: A villain who causes trouble.
- Fufu Gauche: Fufu is a fashion designer who was not successful. He tries to get back at the city by making everyone wear his ugly fish costumes. Brad Garrett voices him.
- Oscar: Oscar is a small-time villain who only appeared in one episode, "Phoney Phelix." He is one of the weakest enemies Felix has faced. Oscar wanted to be a cartoon star but failed. So, he tried to take over Felix's cartoon, even though it was clear he was just pretending to be Felix. Jeffrey Tambor voices Oscar.
- Fuzzy Bunny: Fuzzy Bunny is a cute toy rabbit who becomes very popular and even replaces Felix's show. But secretly, he is a mean thug hiding in a rabbit suit. Jeff Bennett voices him.
- Froggy: Froggy is one of Fuzzy Bunny's helpers. Jeff Bennett also voices him.
- Fuzzyman: Fuzzyman is another one of Fuzzy Bunny's helpers. He is also voiced by Jeff Bennett.
- Bet a Billion Bill: A smooth-talking and very confident gambler.
- Captain Herman: Voiced by Tom Kenny.
- Mad Doctor: This character is a funny version of the Professor from the 1958-61 Felix the Cat show. He is voiced by Patrick Fraley.
- Leadfanny: Leadfanny is a funny version of Rock Bottom from the 1958-61 Felix the Cat show. He is a dog who works as Mad Doctor's assistant. Billy West voices him.
Voice Actors
- Thom Adcox-Hernandez - Felix the Cat (Season 1)
- Charlie Adler - Felix the Cat (Season 2), and other voices
- Jeff Bennett - Froggy, Fuzzyman, and other voices
- Cam Clarke - Poindexter, and other voices
- Jim Cummings - One-Ton, and other voices
- Brad Garrett - Fufu Gauche, and other voices
- Jennifer Hale - Candy Kitty, and other voices
- Phil Hayes - Rosco, and other voices
- Tony Jay - Peking Duck, and other voices
- Tom Kenny - Captain Herman, and other voices
- Rob Paulsen - Fuzzy Bunny, and other voices
- Tony Pope - Shamus T. Goldcrow, and other voices
- Kevin Schon - Moo Shoo, and other voices
- Susan Silo - Skiddoo the Mouse, and other voices
- Jane Singer - Nastasshia Slinky
- Cree Summer - Sheba Beboporeba, and other voices
- Jeffrey Tambor - Oscar
- Frank Welker - Bermuda Triangle, and other voices
- Patrick Fraley - Mad Doctor, and other voices
- Billy West - LeadFanny, and other voices
About the Production Team
- Susan Blu - Voice Director (for some episodes in Season 1)
- Mark Evanier - Story Editor (Season 2), Voice Director (for some episodes)
- Craig Kellman - Producer (Season 2), Voice Director (for some episodes)
Home Video Releases
Some episodes of the show were released on VHS tapes by BMG Video. There were also several DVD releases of episodes in Hong Kong called "The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat II". On April 26, 2013, a 3-DVD box set was released. This set included all 21 episodes (which had 58 individual parts) and was the first full collection with English sound.
Episode Guide
Season 1 (1995)
No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | |
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1 | 1 | "Guardian Idiot
Space Time Twister Don't String Me Along" |
Dominic Polcino
Lynne Naylor Robin Steele |
Martin Olson, Dominic Polcino, Christopher Moeller, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson Martin Olson, Lynne Naylor, Stephan DeStephano, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson Jeremy Kramer, Robin Steele, Christian Roman, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Jeremy Kramer |
September 16, 1995 | |
Felix is captured by the owner of Gut Bombs, who wants to turn him into meat. A guardian angel tries to help, but causes more trouble for Felix.
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2 | 2 | "The Sludge King (Two Parter)
Mars Needs Felix" |
Timothy Berglund
Milton Knight |
Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund (Also Story)
Jeremy Kramer, Milton Knight, and Michael Polcino Story by: Jeremy Kramer |
September 23, 1995 | |
3 | 3 | "Step Right Up
Now Playing - Felix Jailhouse Shock" |
Dominic Polcino
Lynne Naylor Phil "Wild Brain" Robinson |
Jeremy Kramer, Dominic Polcino, and Chris Moeller Story by: Jeremy Kramer Jeremy Kramer, Lynne Naylor, and Stephan DeStefano Story by: Jeremy Kramer and Timothy Berglund Jeremy Kramer, Phil Robinson, Bob Koch, and Timothy Bjorklund Story by: Jeremy Kramer and Timothy Bjorklund |
September 30, 1995 | |
4 | 4 | "The Manhattan Triangle
The Petrified Cheese" |
Blair Peters
Chris Bartleman |
Martin Olson Story by: Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund |
October 7, 1995 | |
5 | 5 | "Middle Aged Felix
Felix in Psychedelicland" |
Pamela "Spam" Stalker
Robin Steele |
Timothy Bjorklund, Pamela Stalker, and Susan Crossley Story by: Jeremy Kramer and Timothy Bjorklund Martin Olson, Robin Steele, Christian Roman, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund |
October 14, 1995 | |
6 | 6 | "Order of the Black Cats
Now Boarding Felix Breaks the Bank" |
Dominic Polcino
John Stevenson Lynne Naylor |
Jeremy Kramer, Dominic Polcino, and Chris Moeller Story by: Jeremy Kramer Jeremy Kramer, John Stevenson, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Jeremy Kramer Jeremy Kramer, Lynne Naylor, and Stephan DeStefano Story by: Jeremy Kramer |
October 28, 1995 | |
7 | 7 | "Noah's Nightclub
Felix's Gold Score Forever Rafter" |
Robin Steele
Milton Knight |
Martin Olson, Robin Steele, Timothy Berglund, and Christian Roman Story by: Martin Olson Jeremy Kramer, Milton Knight, and Michael Polcino Story by: Jeremy Kramer |
November 4, 1995 | |
8 | 8 | "The Earth Heist
Attack of the Tacky" |
Blair Peters
Chris Bartleman |
Martin Olson, Blair Peters, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson Martin Olson, Jeremy Kramer, Chris Bartleman, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson and Jeremy Kramer |
November 11, 1995 | |
9 | 9 | "Felix in Nightdrop Land
Shocking Story" |
Jim Schumann
Doug Lawrence |
Martin Olson, Larry Swerdlove, Jim Schumann, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund Martin Olson, Doug Lawrence, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson |
November 18, 1995 | |
10 | 10 | "Love at First Slice
Space Case Peg Leg Felix" |
Lynne Naylor
Craig Handley Phil "Wild Brain" Robinson |
Martin Olson, Lynne Naylor, and Stephan DeStefano Story by: Martin Olson Martin Olson, Craig Handley, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson Martin Olson, Phil Robinson, and Bob Koch Story by: Martin Olson |
December 2, 1995 | |
11 | 11 | "Shell Shock
The Big Hunt" |
Blair Peters | Martin Olson, Blair Peters, and Timothy Bjorklund Story by: Martin Olson Jeremy Kramer, Blair Peters, and Timothy Berglund Story by: Jeremy Kramer |
December 9, 1995 | |
12 | 12 | "Felix's Big Splash
Gross Ghost The Underwater Kingdom" |
Chris Moeller and Christian Roman
Milton Knight Brian Sheesley |
Jeremy Kramer, Christopher Moeller, and Christian Roman Story by: Jeremy Kramer Martin Olson and Milton Knight Story by: Martin Olson Martin Olson, Brian Sheesley, Eric Keyes, and Timothy Bjorklund Story by: Martin Olson |
December 16, 1995 | |
13 | 13 | "Wet Paint
News Blues Copycat" |
Timothy Berglund
Blair Peters Paul Vester |
Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund Story by: Martin Olson Jeremy Kramer, Martin Olson, and Blair Peters Story by: Jeremy Kramer Michael Ouweleen and Paul Vester Story by: Michael Ouweleen |
January 6, 1996 |
Season 2 (1996–97)
No. overall |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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14 | 1 | "Surreal Estate
Phony Phelix Five Minute Meatball" |
Doug Lawrence
Chris Moeller Russell Crispin |
Mark Evanier and Doug Lawrence
Mark Evanier Mark Evanier and Russell Crispin |
September 14, 1996 |
15 | 2 | "Bet A Billion Bill
Background Details Viva Lost Wages" |
Craig Kellman
Pat Shinagawa Russell Crispin |
Mark Evanier and Craig Kellman
Mark Evanier Mark Evanier and Russell Crispin |
September 21, 1996 |
16 | 3 | "The Punderground
Nightmare on Oak Street Star Trash" |
David Preston
Chris Moeller Christian Roman |
Mark Evanier
Mark Evanier and Chris Moeller Mark Evanier, Christian Roman, and Craig Kellman |
September 28, 1996 |
17 | 4 | "The Fuzzy Bunny Show (Two Parter)
The Milky Way" |
Brett Varon
Pete Michels |
Mark Evanier, Brett Varon, and Craig Kellman
Mark Evanier and Pete Michels |
October 12, 1996 |
18 | 5 | "Black Magic Bag
The Maltese Milkshake Attack of the Robot Rat" |
Doug Lawrence
Jim Schumann Pat Ventura |
Mark Evanier and Doug Lawrence
Mark Evanier and Jim Schumann Mark Evanier, Pat Ventura, and Craig Kellman |
October 19, 1996 |
19 | 6 | "The Extraterrestrial Robot
Battle of the Superbrains Full Screen" |
Chris Moeller
Doug Lawrence Pat Shinagawa |
Mark Evanier and Chris Moeller
Mark Evanier and Doug Lawrence Mark Evanier and Pat Shinagawa |
November 2, 1996 |
20 | 7 | "The Golden Whatnot
The Mountain of Evil Auto Biography" |
Russell Crispin
Jim Schumann Doug Lawrence |
Mark Evanier and Russell Crispin
Mark Evanier and Jim Schumann Mark Evanier and Doug Lawrence |
April 5, 1997 |
21 | 8 | "Comicalamities
Superfelix Dueling Whiskers" |
Pat Ventura
Chris Moeller Doug Lawrence |
Mark Evanier, Pat Ventura, and Craig Kellman
Mark Evanier and Chris Moeller Mark Evanier and Doug Lawrence |
April 12, 1997 |
See also
In Spanish: The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat para niños