On This Day in 2005 | 'Catscratch' Premiered on Nickelodeon

On This Day in 2005 | 'Catscratch' Premiered on Nickelodeon


Catscratch was created by Doug TenNapel, based on his graphic novel Gear. It premiered July 9th, 2005 and ran for 20 episodes over one season. The main characters in the show, Mr. Blik, Gordon and Waffle, were voiced by Wayne Knight (Tak & the Power of Juju, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, The Penguins of Madagascar, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Hot in Cleveland), Rob Paulsen (The Fairly OddParents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Planet Sheen, Robot and Monster, Big Time Rush, Random! Cartoons, Back at the Barnyard, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, ChalkZone), and Kevin McDonald (Back at the Barnyard, Invader ZIM, The Angry Beavers, The Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda: Legends, That '70s Show, Ellen), respectively.

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'Catscratch' Pitch Animation by Doug TenNapel | Nickelodeon [Updated With Rare Thumbnail Animation]

Doug TenNapel, the creator of Nickelodeon's popular noughties animated series Catscratch, has unveiled a PAWsome video featuring the first short he produced to pitch Catscratch as a new animated series to Nickelodeon! Mike Dietz helped Doug with the animation and the music was by Mike Glendenning.

Catscratch Pitch Animation by Doug TenNapel from Doug TenNapel on Vimeo.

Update (6/10): Doug TenNapel has also unveiled a second PAW-tastic video, featuring a rare thumbnail animation of Nickelodeon’s Catscratch pitch! Doug also shares a tidbit of information about the video in it's description: "I did these thumbnails and slammed them together just to test the character personalities with Rob Paulsen's voice":

RARE Thumbnail Animation of Nickelodeon's Catscratch Pitch from Doug TenNapel on Vimeo.

Catscratch follows Mr. Blik (Wayne Knight, Tak & the Power of Juju, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, The Penguins of Madagascar, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Hot in Cleveland), Gordon (Rob Paulsen, The Fairly OddParents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Planet Sheen, Robot and Monster, Big Time Rush, Random! Cartoons, Back at the Barnyard, Jimmy Neutron, ChalkZone) and Waffle (Kevin McDonald, Back at the Barnyard, Invader ZIM, Angry Beavers, The Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda: Legends), three feline brothers who, when their wealthy owner Edna Cramdilly passes away, inherit's her riches, along with a menacing, oversized monster truck named Gear and a dignified butler named Hovis (Maurice LaMarche, Hey Arnold!, Futurama). Each episode chronicles their wealthy lifestyles and action-packed, sometimes paranormal, experiences. Other characters in the series include the sweet young neighbor girl, Kimberly (Liliana Mumy, The Loud House, Barnyard, Winx Club), with whom Gordon is obsessed, and the cats' competitive rivals the Chumpy Chump Brothers.

Based on Doug TenNapel's (Earthworm Jim) graphic novel Gear, Catscratch premiered on Nickelodeon USA on July 9th, 2005 and ran for 20 episodes over one season.


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Pig and a Blanket | Full Short by Brendon Ingvy Gillas | Nickelodeon Animated Shorts

A very earnest Pig believes it’s his duty to teach others in the woods about breakfast, but the cranky Wood Witch thinks otherwise. Pig and a Blanket, another one of Nickelodeon's awesome Animated Shorts, created by Brendon Ingvy Gillas. 🐽🍳🌲



A very earnest Mr. Rogers-like Pig believes it's his duty to teach others in the woods valuable life lessons. His trusty flying friend, Blanket, helps but doesn't always agree with Pig.

Pig and a Blanket was selected as a finalist in the 2015 edition of Nickelodeon's world renowned Animated Shorts Program, and features the voices of: Drew Massey (Mutt & Stuff, All That, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Robot Chicken, Malcolm in the Middle, Men in Black) as Pig and Hynden Walch (ChalkZone, Catscratch, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, The Wild Thornberrys Movie, Winx Club, Adventure Time) as Woodwitch.

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Catscratch | Saturday Morning Acapella | Triforcefilms

In their latest addition to their "Saturday Morning A Capella" playlist, YouTube channel Triforcefilms has unveiled an a capella version of the Catscratch opening theme tune, which you can watch in the totally purrrfect music video below!

In the video clip, Mr. Dooves records himself singing and humming different parts with Rasputin the Kitty (which you can see individually), while the theme song's familiar opening titles play in the centre of the screen. It's another of those videos you can watch multiple times, yet continue to notice new things!:



Catscratch was created by Doug TenNapel, based on his graphic novel Gear. It premiered July 9th, 2005 and ran for 20 episodes over one season. The main characters in the show, Mr. Blik, Gordon and Waffle, were voiced by Wayne Knight (Tak & the Power of Juju, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, The Penguins of Madagascar, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Hot in Cleveland), Rob Paulsen (The Fairly OddParents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Planet Sheen, Robot and Monster, Big Time Rush, Random! Cartoons, Back at the Barnyard, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, ChalkZone), and Kevin McDonald (Back at the Barnyard, Invader ZIM, The Angry Beavers, The Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda: Legends, That '70s Show, Ellen), respectively.

Here's the original Catscratch theme song, composed by Terry Scott Taylor, in all its glory! Sing-along with the lyrics below:



Catscratch theme song lyrics:

La la la la la la la, Catscratch.

Gordon and Waffle and Mr. Blik,
When the old lady died, she left them rich.
A mansion, cars, life's a kick.
Catscratch!

Catscratch (Catscratch)

Catscratch (Catscratch)

La la la la la la la, Catscratch.

Yes, when it comes to cash they've quite a bit,
anything they want, they take their pick.

But the trouble their in just never quits,
when it comes to brains their a little bit thick!

Catscratch (Catscratch)

Catscratch (Oh, Catscratch)

La la la la la la la, Catscratch. [Laughing]

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Catscratch theme song lyrics via CartoonSerie and Catscratch adventures Wikia; Additional sources: Nickelodeon Wikia, IMDb (I, II, III).

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"Dr. Jekyll And Mr Quid" - Original Catscratch Vine By Lisa Vertudaches - Nickelodeon Animation 25

Who gave Gordon BROCCOLI?!? Check out this PAWsome original Catscratch Vine, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr Quid", by Lisa Vertudaches for Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Animation celebration!:

"Catscratch" Theme Song (HQ) | Episode Opening Credits | Nick Animation 25

Watch the original theme song and opening credits of Catscratch as part of Nickelodeon's 25 Years of Animation celebration! Sing along with the lyrics below!:



Nicktoons Facts: Catscratch was created by Doug TenNapel, based on his graphic novel Gear. It premiered July 9th, 2005 and ran for 20 episodes over one season. The main characters in the show, Mr. Blik, Gordon and Waffle, were voiced by Wayne Knight (Tak & the Power of Juju, Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, The Penguins of Madagascar, Seinfeld, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Hot in Cleveland), Rob Paulsen (The Fairly OddParents, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, T.U.F.F. Puppy, Planet Sheen, Robot and Monster, Big Time Rush, Random! Cartoons, Back at the Barnyard, The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, ChalkZone), and Kevin McDonald (Back at the Barnyard, Invader ZIM, The Angry Beavers, The Penguins of Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda: Legends, That '70s Show, Ellen), respectively.

Catscratch theme song lyrics:

La la la la la la la, Catscratch.

Gordon and Waffle and Mr. Blik,
When the old lady died, she left them rich.
A mansion, cars, life's a kick.
Catscratch!

Catscratch (Catscratch)
Catscratch (Catscratch)
La la la la la la la, Catscratch.

Yes, when it comes to cash they've quite a bit,
anything they want, they take their pick.
But the trouble their in just never quits,
when it comes to brains their a little bit thick!

Catscratch (Catscratch)
Catscratch (Oh, Catscratch)
La la la la la la la, Catscratch. [Laughing]

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Catscratch theme song lyrics via CartoonSerie and Catscratch adventures Wikia; Additional sources: Nickelodeon Wikia, IMDb (I, II, III).

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