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The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat
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Series title card
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 (1995-09-16) – April 12, 1997 (1997-04-12)
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.

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

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)

The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat season 1 episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
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 (1995-09-16)
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.
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 (1995-09-23)
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 (1995-09-30)
4 4 "The Manhattan Triangle
The Petrified Cheese"
Blair Peters
Chris Bartleman
Martin Olson
Story by: Martin Olson and Timothy Berglund
October 7, 1995 (1995-10-07)
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 (1995-10-14)
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 (1995-10-28)
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 (1995-11-04)
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 (1995-11-11)
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 (1995-11-18)
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 (1995-12-02)
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 (1995-12-09)
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 (1995-12-16)
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 (1996-01-06)

Season 2 (1996–97)

The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat season 2 episodes
No.
overall
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date
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 (1996-09-14)
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 (1996-09-21)
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 (1996-09-28)
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 (1996-10-12)
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 (1996-10-19)
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 (1996-11-02)
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 (1997-04-05)
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 (1997-04-12)

See also

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