Collectable Tom And Jerry DVD
Whether you watch Tom and Jerry on television or you’re enjoying a Tom and Jerry DVD , this cat and mouse duo are the same, their hilarious adventures have kept audiences both young and old laughing at the edge of their seats for over 50 years. As one of the longest running cartoon series in the world it is shown in countries like Vietnam, Africa, China, Laos, Spain and Mexico, as well as hundreds more that you may have never heard of before. Whether it’s their easy to follow slapstick comedy or the lovable way that the two characters interact, no one knows why Tom and Jerry is so popular with so many people around the world.
For over 50 years audiences both young and old have been laughing their heads off to the slapstick comical antics of our favorite cat and mouse team. Tom the cat is the mischievous foe of Jerry the cute innocent little mouse, though try as he might to catch and make a meal out of Jerry his attempts always fall short and he ends up being a victim of his own traps. This simple cat and mouse chase has captured the hearts of millions and we owe it all to the 2 creators William Hannah and Joseph Barbara.
Now a days we can log online and quickly order a Tom and Jerry DVD, but in the past you would find children waiting on the edge of their seats for the daily Tom and Jerry carton to air on the television. If you were living in England during the IRA bomb scares you would know that during this time there were several occasions when London’s main BBC channel had to evacuate its employees. During these periods the directors decided that letting people watch the Tom and Jerry chases would be a good spirit lifter; it worked and ever since the cat and mouse duo is shown whenever the channel goes down.
The cartoon series was initially created by William Hannah and Joseph Barbara back in the late 1940’s, what made them such a good team was the combination of their technical and creative ability. When they met Hannah had already had several years of directorial experience under the belt and Barbara was a genius when it came to creating storylines and cartoon characters. Aside from the popular Tom and Jerry T.V. shorts they made a number of Tom and Jerry movies each with specific themes depending on what holiday season the film was released in. The original creators are also responsible for creating other well known classics such as, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and Yogi Bear, plus many more that you will surely be familiar with. During the 50+ year that this great cartoon ha been showing, the directors and artists have changed several times, from a Chzech director named Gene Deitch in 1960 to well known Chuck Jones in 1965. Each creator has added a special touch to the series and helped it to remain popular and up to date, which may be one reason that Tom and Jerry has been kept alive all this time.
Fans will be happy to know that there are hundreds of different Tom and Jerry DVD titles available for their viewing pleasure. If you love the on the edge of your seat classic chases you’ll really enjoy the ‘Tom and Jerry greatest chases’ DVD set, with over 1 hour of specially selected episodes from the 40s and 50’s this is a must have for any enthusiast. If you are a parent then try Tom and Jerry the nutcracker, it has been inspired by Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet in a Christmassy theme that will give your loved ones a great gift after the presents have been opened and you’re preparing the festival lunch.
Whether your 4 years old or 40 the Tom and Jerry collection has something to suit all tastes, a quick search online will give you a list of titles at very affordable prices. Why not keep the cartoon series alive, give a Tom and Jerry DVD to your children as a gift or as a birthday present for their friends.
