Tom and Jerry's first appearance was not on television. They first appeared in an MGM cartoon called Puss Gets the Boot, which was released to theaters on February 10, 1940. The cat was named "Jasper"; the mouse was unnamed onscreen, but was called "Jinx" by the MGM animation staff. read more
Tales is also the first Tom and Jerry production presented in 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio (which was aired on Cartoon Network in the United States) but cropped to 4:3 fullscreen aspect ratio (which was aired on The CW and Boomerang in the United States). read more
This is a complete list of the Tom and Jerry episodes. The show started October 1, 1992, the day Cartoon Network launched. read more
First Tom and Jerry cartoon nominated for an Academy Award for Short Subjects, Cartoons. 2: The Midnight Snack: July 19, 1941: Jerry attempts to outsmart Tom so he can get his snack from the refrigerator. First time Tom and Jerry are referred to by those names. Remade with Perspecta Stereo in 1958. 3: The Night Before Christmas: December 6, 1941: A Christmas cartoon with Tom and Jerry. read more