Top Cat
You can't fight City Hall!
TV-G1961•7.5/10
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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 who is underscored by his overbearing sergeant...
Production
Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Screen Gems
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 27, 1961
Last Aired
April 18, 1962
Networks
ABC
Created By
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Hawaii, Here We Come
Air date: 1961-09-27
When Benny wins a cruise to Hawaii, Top Cat and the gang decide to accompany him, unaware that a criminal is also on the ship.
E2
The Maharajah of Pookajee
Air date: 1961-10-04
Top Cat and the gang try to meet a rich Arabian prince by sneaking into his luxurious hotel guarded by Officer Dibble.
E3
All That Jazz
Air date: 1961-10-11
A new cat in town upsets Top Cat when he takes over his pool hall and alley, then steals his girlfriend and his gang.
E4
The $1,000,000 Derby
Air date: 1961-10-18
Top Cat sees dollar signs when Benny's new horse turns into Seabiscuit whenever he hears a whistle.
E5
The Violin Player
Air date: 1961-10-25
Benny is offered the chance to perform at a concert hall when a musical director believes he is a great violin player.
E6
The Missing Heir
Air date: 1961-11-01
Benny inherits a million dollars.
E7
Top Cat Falls in Love
Air date: 1961-11-08
While visiting Benny in the hospital, Top Cat falls in love with the nurse who is looking after him.
E8
A Visit from Mother
Air date: 1961-11-15
When Benny's mom visits, the gang must convince her that her dim-witted son is mayor.
E9
Naked Town
Air date: 1961-11-22
Some crooks learn that a TV crew is shooting a robbery in the alley.
E10
Sergeant Top Cat
Air date: 1961-11-29
Top Cat becomes Dibble's superior officer when he impresses a police captain during Dibble's annual inspection with new ideas for improving the police force.
E11
Choo-Choo's Romance
Air date: 1961-12-06
Top Cat attempts to help Choo Choo with his love life when he falls in love with Goldie, an aristocratic French cat.
E12
The Unscratchables
Air date: 1961-12-13
Benny has swallowed the Hopeless Diamond, and Top Cat and the gang must rescue him before some crooks operate on him.
E13
Rafeefleas
Air date: 1961-12-20
TC discovers that Fancy has accidentally given away some expensive jewelry to his new girlfriend.
E14
The Tycoon
Air date: 1961-12-27
Top Cat becomes the center of attention when it is rumored around the city that he has become a millionaire.
E15
The Long Hot Winter
Air date: 1962-01-03
Top Cat tricks Dibble into letting the cats stay with him for the winter.
E16
The Case of the Absent Anteater
Air date: 1962-01-10
Top Cat tries to claim a reward for returning an unusual animal to the zoo when it follows Benny home.
E17
T.C. Minds the Baby
Air date: 1962-01-17
Top Cat and the gang find a baby abandoned in the alleyway and decide to look after it while they search for its parents.
E18
Farewell, Mr. Dibble
Air date: 1962-01-24
Top Cat and the gang try to get Officer Dibble reinstated when he is replaced by the sergeant's tough nephew.
E19
The Grand Tour
Air date: 1962-01-31
Top Cat tries to make some easy money by turning the alley into a tourist attraction.
E20
The Golden Fleecing
Air date: 1962-02-07
When Benny falls for a scheming nightclub singer, Top Cat and the gang try to help him reclaim his lost money.
E21
Space Monkey
Air date: 1962-02-14
Top Cat and the gang decide to enlist in the space program when they hear about the luxurious living conditions of Marvo the Chimp, the first monkey in space.
E22
The Late T.C.
Air date: 1962-02-21
When Officer Dibble accidentally overhears a conversation between Top Cat and his doctor, he believes his friend has only one week left to live.
E23
Dibble's Birthday
Air date: 1962-02-28
Top Cat and the gang decide to throw Officer Dibble a surprise birthday party when they hear that he may be asked to retire from the police force.
E24
Choo-Choo Goes Ga-Ga
Air date: 1962-03-07
TC tries to lift Choo Choo's spirits when a famous feline actress refuses to go on a date with him.
E25
King for a Day
Air date: 1962-03-14
Top Cat pretends to be a penniless cat so he can appear on a television show that will grant his every wish.
E26
The Con Men
Air date: 1962-03-21
TC creates a plan to get even with ruthless con men who tricked his friend out of his life savings.
E27
Dibble Breaks the Record
Air date: 1962-03-28
The gang tries to help Officer Dibble to win a competition for the longest time spent on the beat.
E28
Dibble Sings Again
Air date: 1962-04-04
Top Cat tries to make some quick money by promoting Officer Dibble as a great singer.
E29
Griswald
Air date: 1962-04-11
Top Cat vows to get rid of a tough police dog that is helping Officer Dibble clean up the alley.
E30
Dibble's Double
Air date: 1962-04-18
Top Cat agrees to help catch a villainous thief who disguised himself as Officer Dibble to rob an art gallery.
Cast
Arnold Stang
Top Cat (voice)
Maurice Gosfield
Benny the Ball (voice)
Leo De Lyon
Brain / Spook (voice)
Marvin Kaplan
Choo Choo (voice)
John Stephenson
Fancy-Fancy (voice)
Allen Jenkins
Officer Dibble (voice)
Lars Thiesgaard
Top Cat (voice)
Paul Hüttel
Choo Choo / Brain (voice)
Kjeld Nørgaard
Politibetjent Charlie Dibble (voice)
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