Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,3 (click to see context) from:
The result of Creator/{{Filmation}}'s attempt to adapt ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'' to the small screen, ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' aired in 1980 on CBS for 15 episodes in a ThreeShorts format.
to:
The result of Creator/{{Filmation}}'s attempt to adapt ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'' ''Franchise/TomAndJerry'' to the small screen, ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' aired in 1980 on CBS for 15 episodes in a ThreeShorts format.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 12 (click to see context) from:
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
to:
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a disco {{Disco}} contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4,5 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]). Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's Creator/TexAvery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]). Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 14 (click to see context) from:
* LimitedAnimation: Whatever animation isn't recycled ''ad nauseum'' falls into this trope, as per Filmation tradition.
to:
* LimitedAnimation: Whatever animation isn't recycled ''ad nauseum'' falls into this trope, as per Filmation tradition. The animation in the series is actually even worse than the Creator/GeneDeitch shorts and makes them look like masterpieces by comparison.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 4,5 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]])..Spike]]). Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added screenshot of title card
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tjcs_title_0.jpg]]
Changed line(s) 13 (click to see context) from:
* LimitedAnimation: Whatever animation isn't recycled ad nauseum falls into this trope, as per Filmation tradition.
to:
* LimitedAnimation: Whatever animation isn't recycled ad nauseum ''ad nauseum'' falls into this trope, as per Filmation tradition.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* BadlyBatteredBabysitter: Tom in "The Puppy Sitter".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Added a trope
Changed line(s) 8,9 (click to see context) from:
* CompositeCharacter: Spike in this series is the Tom and Jerry version mixed with Tex Avery's own Spike.
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a Disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a Disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
to:
* CompositeCharacter: Spike in this series is the Tom ''Tom and Jerry Jerry'' version mixed with Tex Avery's own Spike.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Tom gets it here more than in the theatrical shorts.
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win aDisco disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
* DisproportionateRetribution: Tom gets it here more than in the theatrical shorts.
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* TheMiddleAges: Tom's DreamSequence in "A Connecticut Mouse in King Arthur's Cork".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 5 (click to see context) from:
The new series was much closer to the spirit of the original shorts than [[WesternAnimation/TheTomAndJerryShow its direct predecessor]], thanks to the return of the titular duo's animosity towards each other. As such, the series tends to be slightly better received. Emphasis on "slightly", though. While closer in tone despite still having the expected censorship issues, Filmation's run is still criticized for falling into the studio's usual pitfalls ([[LimitedAnimation cheap]] [[OffModel animation]], monotonous synth soundtrack, and constant reuse of footage), which have been described as negatively affecting the pacing and timing of the comedy.
to:
The new series was much closer to the spirit of the original shorts than [[WesternAnimation/TheTomAndJerryShow its direct predecessor]], thanks to the return of the titular duo's animosity towards each other. As such, the series tends to be slightly better received. Emphasis on "slightly", though. While closer in tone despite still having the expected censorship issues, Filmation's run is still criticized for falling into the studio's usual pitfalls ([[LimitedAnimation cheap]] [[OffModel animation]], monotonous synth soundtrack, and constant reuse of footage), which have been described as negatively affecting the pacing and timing of the comedy.comedy, making the episodes slow and awkward.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
nvm
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Oh look, a redirect that I didn\'t notice until just now.
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Link formatting
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/Droopy as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in WesternAnimation/Droopy WesternAnimation/{{Droopy}} as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
to:
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] WesternAnimation/Droopy as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
* CompositeCharacter: Spike in this series is the Tom and Jerry version mixed with Tex Avery's own Spike.
Changed line(s) 9,10 (click to see context) from:
* LighterAndSofter: Hey, it was TheEighties.
* LimitedAnimation: As per Filmation tradition.
* LimitedAnimation: As per Filmation tradition.
to:
* LighterAndSofter: Still nowhere near as violent as the originals could get. Hey, it was TheEighties.
* LimitedAnimation:As Whatever animation isn't recycled ad nauseum falls into this trope, as per Filmation tradition.tradition.
* OneSteveLimit: See CompositeCharacter.
----
* LimitedAnimation:
* OneSteveLimit: See CompositeCharacter.
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
The result of Creator/{{Filmation}}'s attempt to adapt ''WesternAnimation/TomAndJerry'' to the small screen, ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' aired in 1980 on CBS for 15 episodes in a ThreeShorts format.
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
The new series was much closer to the spirit of the original shorts than [[WesternAnimation/TheTomAndJerryShow its direct predecessor]], thanks to the return of the titular duo's animosity towards each other. As such, the series tends to be slightly better received. Emphasis on "slightly", though. While closer in tone despite still having the expected censorship issues, Filmation's run is still criticized for falling into the studio's usual pitfalls ([[LimitedAnimation cheap]] [[OffModel animation]], monotonous synth soundtrack, and constant reuse of footage), which have been described as negatively affecting the pacing and timing of the comedy.
----
!!Tropes found in ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' include:
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a Disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
* LighterAndSofter: Hey, it was TheEighties.
* LimitedAnimation: As per Filmation tradition.
Not only did the series bring back the main duo, plus co-stars Spike, Tyke, and Nibbles/Tuffy, but also brought in [[WesternAnimation/TexAveryMGMCartoons Droopy]] as the star of the middle segment, usually pitted against either Tex Avery's wolf character (dubbed Slick Wolf in this incarnation) or the Tom and Jerry version Spike ([[OneSteveLimit filling in for Avery's own bulldog named Spike]]).. Also appearing was obscure MGM character WesternAnimation/BarneyBear.
The new series was much closer to the spirit of the original shorts than [[WesternAnimation/TheTomAndJerryShow its direct predecessor]], thanks to the return of the titular duo's animosity towards each other. As such, the series tends to be slightly better received. Emphasis on "slightly", though. While closer in tone despite still having the expected censorship issues, Filmation's run is still criticized for falling into the studio's usual pitfalls ([[LimitedAnimation cheap]] [[OffModel animation]], monotonous synth soundtrack, and constant reuse of footage), which have been described as negatively affecting the pacing and timing of the comedy.
----
!!Tropes found in ''The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show'' include:
* EverybodyDoTheEndlessLoop: In "Disco Droopy", Droopy manages to win a Disco contest with a simple little move that can't quite be described as dancing.
* LighterAndSofter: Hey, it was TheEighties.
* LimitedAnimation: As per Filmation tradition.