Tom And Jerry Movies A Blast From A Generation Gone By

Do you love the classic Tom and Jerry movies? This great cartoon for kids is one of the longest continuously running shorts ever created; it was originally made to air as a TV show and then developed into full length feature films. For anyone growing up in the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s the Tom and Jerry episodes were a part of daily life; get home from school switch on the TV and enjoy the hilarious antics of this cat and mouse team.

Unfortunately the days of Tom and Jerry are over, you’ll still be able to watch endless reruns on your favorite cartoon network, but the studio has stopped creating new series or movies. The latest Tom and Jerry movie was released in 2006; but for any diehard fans or parents wanting to introduce their children to some of the animation magic that they grew up with, there are plenty of Tom and Jerry DVD sets available online and in stores.

A brief history of Tom and Jerry

Not many people realize that Tom and Jerry has had several creators, though the original artists will always be William Hanna and Joseph Barbara two talented cartoonists and directors who are also responsible for, the Flintstones, the Jetsons, yogi bear and a whole line of other well known cartoon for kids. They worked for MGM until the late 50’s when things changed and the studio shut down for some time. In the 60’s a slightly eccentric creative director from the Czech Republic, his slightly surreal ideas weren’t accepted by MGM and 3 years later Chuck Jones became the regular creator; you can now find Tom and Jerry DVD box sets containing only the episodes of each of the 3 creators in one.

Tom and Jerry movies – Everybody’s favorite

If you were still a kid back in the 70’s and early 80’s then you’ll probably have your own personal favorites in terms of episodes, though the days of having to wait around each day for the cartoons to switch on are over. Simply stroll down to your local store and order a Tom and Jerry DVD, or alternatively go online and have it shipped to your front door. If you’re nostalgic for the lat great episodes then there are several Tom and Jerry DVD box sets packed with the timeless classics; one of the most recommended sets is the Tom and Jerry whiskers away full 10 episodes version. This excellent edition will transport you back to the 50’s when both of the original creators were working their magic on this great animation short. Our 2 heroes are at it again chasing each other through 10 different side splitting cartoon shorts that jumps from the decks of a cruise ship to the streets of medieval time France.

As far as cartoons for kids go this Tom and Jerry DVD would make the perfect gift for any child, or if you’re an enthusiast of the animated series and want to introduce your kids to the antics of these characters then why not introduce them through a DVD set of your favorite episodes.