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Just to clear up the misleading title of this set, the Pink Panther does not appear in these cartoons. It seems that MGM home video felt that nobody would know who The Inspector was, so they had to tag him as one of the Pink Panther's friends.
This cartoon series is historically important, produced in the late 1960's after all but two of the major studios gave up producing new cartoons for the theaters. Friz Freleng (formerly directing for Warner Brothers' Looney Tunes & Merry Melodies) teamed with David DePatie to form a new Animation studio, Depatie-Freleng, after Warner shut its doors. In an ironic twist Warner then contracted with them to continue producing Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies for theaters!
But around that same time Depatie-Freleng produced an animated title sequence for the first Pink Panther movie. It was so popular that United Artists contracted with them to produce a series of Pink Panther Cartoons. Unlike the title sequence, the Pink Panther was no longer persued by The Inspector.
However, later that year The Inspector got his own theatrical cartoon series, based not on Peter Sellers but on the short, big-nosed character in the title sequences. He was now teamed up with a spanish assistant who joined him in persuing some stylistic villians like a mad bomber who looked like a hairy ink spot, or a three headed black shadow that can take on many forms to conceal itself.
Pat Harrington (who later went on to be the handyman Schneider in ONE DAY AT A TIME) voiced The Inspector, giving a slight impression of Peter Sellers. He was joined by veteran voice actors such as Paul Frees & Larry Storch (Agarn in F TROOP). Animation directors for the old Warner Brothers studio also joined the Depatie-Freleng studios to produce these classic 1960's cartoons. And the quality of their work shows when comparing these to other cartoons produced at the same time from studios such as Walter Lantz.
The Inspector series was retired in 1969 and sold to NBC television as a part of the Pink Panther show. Laugh tracks were added to these theatrical cartoons which gave them a television feel, in general theatrical cartoons ran on TV without the laugh tracks. The title sections were shortened & given a new music track for the TV show.
This collection gathers the first 17 cartoons of the 34 cartoon series with their original theatrical titles & music intact.
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I can't wait for this to come out. I've been looking for the Inspector cartoons for years to come out on DVD. I loved this cartoon when I saw it as a youth. So much so that I can still remember a good portion of the originals by hard. Pick up a copy. I guarantee you'll enjoy it!!!
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I'm so glad this cartoon is going to be out on DVD! I remember the reruns back in the 1980s: The cool theme music (which was used in the film "A Shot in the Dark"), the logo with the Eiffel Tower and the eye and magnifying glass in the "O" in "INSPECTOR," the eyeballs making the i's in the ending screen "finis," the funny one-liners, the little Spanish assistant Sgt. Deux-Deux, and all those quirky-looking villains like The Mad Bomber and The Blotch. The Inspector and Deux-Deux were voiced by Pat Harrington who would be Schneider on "One Day at a Time." I loved both shows back in the day and had no idea. The following are all the episodes in the order they were released. I'm not sure if all the cartoons will be included on this DVD but, if they are, it is one heck of a deal! They are about 5 minutes each.
"The Great DeGaulle Stone Operation" (December 21, 1965): The Inspector guards the DeGaulle diamond from the Matzoriley Brothers Weft, Wong, and White. They were funny-looking characters with round heads and big grins driving a black Matzo-mobile.
"Reaux, Reaux, Reaux Your Boat" (February 1, 1966): The elusive smuggler, Captain Clamity (a clam with legs--they had the coolest-looking criminals on this show), unlike most of the other crooks, talks. He is actually a bit of a nervous type that vomits pearls when he's scared. A level-headed crab seems to be the one in charge of the operation. The Inspector and Deux-Deux try to capture them on their boat but their plans become sea-sick--I, mean--oui-sick.
"Napoleon Blown-Apart" (February 2, 1966): The Mad Bomber (or "Mad Meumer" as the Inspector calls him) has escaped from prison and is out to seek revenge on the man who put him behind bars--the Inspector's boss, the Commissioner. No worries--the Inspector and Deux-Deux will protect him....yeah, right! I like the animation of the Mad Bomber--he looks like a cartoon bomb with legs.
"Cirrhosis of the Louvre" (March 9, 1966): Another cool-looking criminal. This time it's The Blotch (or the "Bleutch" as the Inspector calls him) who can change into all sorts of shapes including shadows and walls. He is intent on stealing the paintings from the Louvre. The Inspector and Deux-Deux stay in the museum to guard the famous works of art.
"Plastered in Paris" (April 5, 1966): The Inspector and Deux-Deux are now after "X," a funny-looking character driving a yellow Sedan, yellow boat, or camel with a big "X" on the side. It turns out "X" isn't who they think he is.
"Cock-A-Doodle Deux-Deux" (June 15, 1966): At the Marquis' charity ball, the Inspector must guard the largest diamond in the world that is so big it is worn by placing it in a cart. Of course, it is stolen very quickly. He suspects fowl play when he discovers the Marquis was once a chicken plucker and hired chickens for all her servants.
"Ape Suzette" (June 24, 1966): A shipload of bananas was hijacked. After tracking the culprit at his hideout, the Inspector plans to take on the crook--a little English sailor--alone. He doesn't realize the real thief (a giant ape) is in the closet of the hideout. Sgt. Deux-Deux to the rescue.
"The Pique Poquette of Paris" (August 25, 1966): Spider Pierre, the notorious pick-pocket with spider arms who can break all laws--including laws of gravity, is on the loose. The Inspector keeps borrowing Deux-Deux's money as a decoy which will have ramifications for the Inspector.
"Sicque! Sicque! Sicque!" (September 23, 1966): The Inspector and Deux-Deux investigate the house of a mad scientist. Deux-Deux drinks a strange concoction and keeps changing into a monster (or "meunster" as the Inspector calls him). This episode was made into a Viewmaster reel.
"That's No Lady--That's Notre Dame" (October 26, 1966): A purse snatcher has stolen the purse of the Commissioner's wife. He decides to sic (or "sicque") the Inspector on him. The Inspector dresses like a woman as a decoy and is taken out to dinner by the Commissioner, who thinks he/she's the Inspector's sister. Watch out! Here comes the Commissioner's wife!
"Unsafe and Seine" (November 9, 1966): The Inspector is ordered meet with a secret agent who has news that the Inspector's life is in danger. After trying to meet at all sorts of locations it turns out the agent is in charge of the Inspector's many mishaps.
"Toulouse La Trick" (December 30, 1966): The Inspector handcuffs himself to a prisoner but that doesn't keep the prisoner from escaping.
"Sacre Bleu Cross" (February 1, 1967): Chasing a dangerous criminal, Deux-Deux finds that his rabbit's foot is not very lucky.
"Le Quiet Squad" (May 17, 1967): Bugs Bunny actually makes an appearance in this episode. The Commissioner is under doctor's orders to stay in bed in peace and quiet. With the Inspector in charge of keeping the peace, that is hardly likely.
"Bomb Voyage" (May 22, 1967): The Commissioner is abducted by aliens!
"Le Pig-Al Patrol" (May 24, 1967): The Inspector is hot on the tails of a motorcycle gang.
"Le Bowser Bagger" (May 30, 1967): A police dog is used to track a robber.
"Le Escape Goat" (June 29, 1967): The Inspector is fired for allowing a prisoner to escape. To get his job back, the Inspector tries to protect the Commissioner from the vengeful convict Louie Le Fink.
"Le Cop on Le Rocks" (June 3, 1967): Due to a mistake, the Inspector finds himself sent to "le rock."
"Crow DeGuerre": (August 16, 1967): The Inspector tries to apprehend another unique criminal--a jewel-nabbing crow.
"Canadian Can-Can" (September 20, 1967): The Inspector is transferred to the Northwest Mounted Police where he is in pursuit of Two-Faced Harry.
"Tour De Farce" (October 25, 1967): The Inspector finds himself on a desert island with notorious villain Mack Latruckk.
"The Shooting of Caribou Lou" (December 20, 1967): Another episode set in the far north. This time the Inspector is held hostage in the woods by Caribou Lou.
"London Derriere" (February 7, 1968): The Inspector must adapt to working without a gun in this episode set in jolly ol' England.
"Les Miserobots" (March 21, 1968): A robot has taken the Inspector's job.
"Transylvania Mania" (March 26, 1968): A vampire and his monstrous assistant need the Inspector's brain for a transplant experiment. I guess no other brains were available.
"Bear De Guerre" (April 26, 1968): While quail hunting, the Inspector wakes a hibernating bear.
"Cherche Le Phantom" (June 13, 1968): The Inspector tries to capture an opera-loving gorilla.
"Le Great Dane Robbery" (July 7, 1968): To gain entry into a foreign embassy, the Inspector must sneak past a guard dog.
"La Feet's Defeat" (July 24, 1968): Muddy La Feet--who really is muddy--escapes from Le Hoozgow Prison.
"Le Ball and Le Chain Gag" (July 24, 1968): An unsuspecting couple is chased by the Inspector.
"French Freud" (January 22, 1969): Jewel thief Melody Mercurochrome flirts with the Inspector in her plot to steal the DuBarry emerald.
"Pierre and Cottage Cheese" (February 26, 1969): The Inspector's robot aid is really prison escapee Pierre Le Punk in disguise.
"Carte Blanched" (May 14, 1969): Returning a supermarket cart is more difficult than it seems--at least it is for the Inspector.
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I remember watching and enjoying this cartoon as a kid. As an adult, I had the chance to watch it (on occasions) on TV, it is even alot funnier now then before. I urge MGM to release this show soon without delay. I also give my strong vote to release the other series (Tijuana Toads, Blue Racer, Hoot Kloot, and the Dog Father).
Keep'em coming.
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I have been waiting a very long time for this particular item to come out on DVD. After the Pink Panther Collection came out, I thought, "Finally! Cartoons I can watch with my kids!" All are highly recommended and I'm hoping that after 'The Inspector', They will release "Mr. Jaws and Tijawana Toads on DVD. I thought that they were sold out online and I went to every store that I could think of to find 'The Inspector' cartoons. Then I found out the release date had been changed. This had better not be some stupid court battle or marketing gimmick of trying to figure out how to bilk the consumer out of more money. These cartoons are timeless. Just like older Disney movies and Peanuts, parents should have the opportunity to share these with their children and grandchildren. It's very selfish of the studios to keep us waiting like this unless this is some sort of emergency. What ever the hold up is, PLEASE get it together. We would very much like to watch these.
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