Top Tom and Jerry cartoons that should have been nominated for an oscar.
Have you ever looked at a vintage cartoon and then did some research to learn that it was not nominated for an oscar? Better yet considered but wasn't? It shocks me how many Tom and Jerry cartoons have had that missed opportunity, especially from the 40s (which in my opinion, had some of the best cartoons). Tom and Jerry were nominated for thirteen and they won seven, that's quite an achievement.
Some were in pretty stiff competition too. While I hate award shows, so many have just come and gone, I can't help but wonder what cartoons could have taken home or have been nominated for the big gold statue.
Oscar nominees such as Jerry's Cousin, Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Mouse, The Night Before Christmas and not forgetting their debut Puss Gets the Boot were all works of art. Some were in pretty stiff competition, The Night Before Christmas lost to -of all cartoons- Lend A Paw, by Disney. Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Mouse lost to Tweetie Pie (giving the Looney Tunes their first ever oscar win) and let's not forget Puss Gets the Boot, not only was this in stiff competition with A Wild Hare by Tex Avery (the first cartoon starting Bugs Bunny), but both cartoons lost to another MGM short: The Milky Way. Ouch, still, nothing was going to stop these cartoons from winning the hearts of many and many hearts have they won and still gaining new fans every day.
Then there's the cartoons that actually took home the award, those inhaled as masterpieces, these include The Little Orphan, Mouse Trouble, Cat Concerto and one of my personal favorites: Quiet Please! All these cartoons were incredible!
Cat Concerto is so famous or even infamous because it contains something that has since become a staple in the golden age of animation: The Hungarian Rhapsody No.1 by Franz Liszt. This by the way is a fantastic cartoon, I could marvel at Tom's professionalism, it's so much fun seeing him not act like a real cat and show off his talent. His little quarrel with Jerry while trying to keep his paws on the keys is nothing short of spectacular, no breaks, no audience coughing, no quick phonecalls...all of those became gags for a Bugs Bunny cartoon by the name of Rhapsody Rabbit which coincidentally used the same tune, had the same premise but with an unamed mouse and replaced the cat with a rabbit...I don't know why they chose Bugs but what the hey? It's still a fun cartoon.
It didn't help that both Warner Brothers and MGM accused each other of plagurism, to this day, nobody knows, maybe it was just sheer coincidence. If anything, it was clear that Tom and Jerry deserved the oscar, it was beautifully animated, fun, and once you hear the Hungarian Rhapsody, you can't help but think of cartoons. Thanks Tom and Jerry.
So...what about the cartoons that were NOT nominated? I can't tell you how insane it is to think many masterpieces didn't have the big shiny golden statue waiting for them? Which Tom and Jerry cartoons felt oscar nominee worthy?
Here's where (with help from some of the lovely people on Reddit in the Tom and Jerry community) I delve deep into some classics that I feel SHOULD have been nominated for an oscar. This also includes those cartoons that were considered.
NOTE: I am NOT including cartoons that WERE nominated but didn't win.
I also won't be including any of the wraparound cartoons, so sorry if you were expecting Smitten Kitten, Jerry's Diary or Life With Tom, bit of a shame, because they were all pretty fun, though I do feel like the animation style kind of affects the quality of the stories themselves. Just my personal opinion. Also, NO CHUCK JONES or GENE DEITCH cartoons, I'm sticking to the classics we all love.
Also I will be giving out why I think these cartoons weren't nominated, they are probably all not true or facts, but they are just my own personal opinions and hunches. Hmm...I should ask Jerry Beck on this.
So sit back, grab a glass of milk, a piece of cheese and enjoy my rambly read on the top Tom and Jerry Cartoons that I (and several Reddit users) think should have been nominated for an oscar.
WARNING: The cartoons may be considered unsuitable for young children and were a product of their time. Many Tom and Jerry cartoons contain scenes of smoking and non-bloody slapstick violence, dangerous behaviour. It is highly recommended nowdays that children watch with a parent or guardian. Also some cartoons may contain negative stereotypes that were wrong then and wrong now.
Solid Serenade, 1946
Set at night, this cartoon is nothing short of wonderful. Tom sneaks into a courtyard, eager to serenade his love interest Toodles Galore, all while trying to avoid a vicious bulldog named Killer (clearly Spike of course). After keeping him tied up, we get what is probably the most famous scene in the whole cartoon: Tom singing Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby?, a song sung by Ira "Buck" Woods (Tom's singing voice). Not only is this fantastic, but who knew Tom had such a beautiful voice? Not only that, he can play the bass, not just with his paws, but with his back feet too. Oh cartoons, stop making me jealous of extraordinary talent. It also doesn't help that Tom's already a charming and funny character through and through.
Of course, where would Tom be without Jerry (who in this short happens to make his home in a little mailbox complete with furniture). The vibrations of Tom's bass and his singing awaken the mouse to the point where he can't take it anymore and of course, here's where the fun goes up a notch. Complete with a pie in the face with a little something extra inside for that extra comedic oomph (ah good old pies, every classic cartoon's funny weapon). Unfortunately it's pretty low because...well, they kind of recycled one of Tom's speeches straight off of The Zoot Cat, other than that, it's still a wonderful cartoon with some fun slapstick, insane cartoon violence and of course, a crooner cat.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Just a hunch but 1946 also brought us Rhapsody Rabbit a year before The Cat Concerto came out, plus that following year as I said above, Concerto took home the oscar. It would have been a tough call as both Solid Serenade and Cat Concerto are terrific. Although Serenade wasn't considered, you can't deny that it's still one hell of a shimmering example of how brilliant Tom and Jerry cartoons truly were. With Tom's smooth sexy singing voice, Jerry's antics to fun chases, whacky cartoon violence, you will never want to imagine serenades the same way again...thanks Tom!
This is a fun cartoon, really showing the elegance and beauty in what animation can do. Pretty ironic since I HATE ice skating!
Jerry and baby Nibbles (or Tuffy) flood the house to turn into a massive ice rink and what follows is some beautiful graceful animation. Seeing the water freeze up is gorgeous to look at and we get some fun chasing sequences.
Throughout the cartoon, the Sleeping Beauty Waltz is heard, making for a rather sweeping soundtrack. Also, Tom gets in on the fun too, it's definitely one of the prettiest of the Tom and Jerry shorts in the 50s.
Also how can you not get a huge laugh when Tom emerges after crashing into the basement with a bucket over his waist and a shovel in his paws? LOL
A pretty cute cartoon overall, I also have to give a shoutout to The Powerpuff Girls episode Ice Sore, they actually referenced this episode!
Why wasn't it nominated?
Bit of a mixed bag for Tom and Jerry cartoons that year, but nothing too groundbreaking I guess, while I do enjoy Posse Cat, it is too similar to Texas Tom. Puppy's Tale was another cartoon that was fun but not often talked about (I still find the ending to that one sweet however). Unfortunately the nominee went to Touche, Pussycat, losing to another cartoon. Mice Follies just ended up on thin ice.
I couldn't NOT put a sports themed cartoon on here. While Tennis Chumps, Cue Ball Cat and Bowling Alley Cat were all good, I had to go with this one.
Tom obviously likes his sports, but obviously, golf isn't his best one, the moment the cartoon starts there's already what looks like so many failed attempts, but Tom is just determind to have a good game LOL.
Once Jerry's in the picture, there's bountiful laughs in store and plenty of opportunities to use a little mouse for the game. Jerry's just a miniature punching bag waiting to go all Chuck Jones esque Bugs Bunny on Tom, without having to utter "Of course you realize, this means war!" (WB didn't own MGM at the time). The manic determination on Tom's face with every swing of the club really shows that he's not going to quit, but think of the divots, cat! THINK OF THE DIVOTS! WON'T YOU PUR-LEASE...okay, okay, enough with the Simpsons references. Tee For Two is another fun outing with plenty of laughs, next time Tom, just make sure Jerry's away from the course.
Why wasn't it nominated?
1945! Dayumn! So many good Tom and Jerry cartoons that all could have been handsomely nominated or could have even won the oscar! There really was a lot to choose from, but I don't decide which gets nominated, heck I wasn't even born yet! LOL
WARNING: CONTAINS USAGE OF INDIAN STEREOTYPES.
This cartoon almost feels like it was made just to rival Looney Tunes, I don't know, they were still trying something new here. A canary helps save Jerry from yet another one of Tom's violent destructive chases, unfortunately, he and the bird soon have to try and avoid the clutches of Tom who now has to deal with two small creatures. The canary makes friends with Jerry and offers to help him if Tom gets into any scrapes.
There are so many whacky moments in this cartoon, one where Tom tries and actually succeeds to fly like a bird, another where he was held at gunpoint and after the bird drops it, he picks it up and gives it back, we also get a silly little handshake gag and to end it all, Tom brings out one of his most evil moments...tying Jerry on a model train track and actually riding the train in hopes of running him over...that's a little too far, but here, he is absolutely malicious.
Usually when cartoons involve Jerry making a friend with another small animal, you know there's gonna be chaos.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Another hunch, but this was a year after Tweety teamed up with Sylvester in their first ever cartoon together (also coincidentally, Sylvester at the time was called "Thomas"). I'm guessing it wasn't nominated or considered because it was kind of similar to a Warner Bros. cartoon, even before Sylvester and Tweety, there was a short starring a grey cat going after a canary, in case you're curious, it's called The Cagey Canary.
The Million Dollar Cat, 1945
This was a fun cartoon, pretty much MGM's answer to The Wabbit Who Came To Summer, Tom inherits a million dollars, but there's a catch to it, not one cent IF he hurts any little animals...especially mice. Jerry as usual, takes full advantage on this.
Poor Tom can't enjoy the luxories or benefits of being rich, this still builds up for some really funny moments, but honestly, you can't help but feel sorry, yet laugh at the antics. Cartoons like these were pretty common back in the day, showing that even big cartoon stars can be millionaires.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Too many god damn good cartoons of 44, luckily one did take home the academy award, it's too bad this one didn't. Though I do think Mouse Trouble was far more superior.
The Truce Hurts, 1948
WARNING: This cartoon contains a racial blackface gag. All my respect to anyone watching.
This is a wonderful cartoon, from the very start, anarchy unfolds, there are crashes galore, the house is already a rather comically violent war zone and not only do we get Tom and Jerry involved in yet another one of their chases, but Spike has joined too in the brawl. Spike's persuing Tom, while Tom's persuing Jerry, Jerry's fighting for his life. Whatever they were quarreling about who knows? That's the many mysteries of cartoons. We don't need to know, it's fun when a Tom and Jerry cartoon starts off with chaotic slapstick violence like this.
The scene where the boys all begin fighting each with a weapon is truly iconic. I do like how Jerry is also not giving in and straight up picking up the nearest weapon to bash Tom with, while Tom in return attacks, with Spike behind weapon in two. Pipes, frying pans and baseball bats, oh my!
After realizing that violence and brawling isn't the answer, Spike declares peace in the house. After signing a treaty along with both Tom and Jerry, they all begin to get along. Billy Bletcher voices Spike in this cartoon by the way and he was truly something remarkable! It's a real shame he was replaced later on by several other voice artists. We miss you Bletcher!
The cartoon mostly consists of the boys settling in together, mostly dialogue free (hey, if it was just Spike talking all the way through, I don't think it would be as good, this is a Tom and Jerry cartoon after all).
There are some silly gags such as Butch Cat going insane because Tom had rescued Jerry from being lunch. Also...why would an unamed dog want to eat a cat (better yet, why would you use a tooth pick after a glass of milk?) LOL, the mysteries of cartoon logic huh? I do like how Spike asks if Tom's okay and the cat just can't seem to utter a word (keeping it dialogue light of course and using pantomime and gestures to point out why he needs help), yet it's all done in comical fashion. Also this cartoon seems to fondly use songs heard in The Wizard of Oz. After all, MGM property.
The Truce Hurts is a rather unique short, balancing peace and cartoon violence with just the right touch, really adds to the comedy. All goes well until one day during a stroll, the boys encounter a meat package that had fallen out of a truck revealing a large piece of steak. Rubbing their paws together, it is soon taken home and cooked, unfortunately they just can't seem to decide how much they should have between all three of them (just use a ruler for god's sake! LOL). Again, what really adds to the charm is that there is no dialogue, paving way for some rather funny moments. Maybe they should have thought this up before grilling and deciding to eat it, because let me tell you, that steak looked so damn good, it makes the one shown Tex Avery's What's Buzzin Buzzard? look inedible (by the way the MGM Tex Avery shorts are some of the best pieces of classic animation I ever seen other than Looney Tunes)
Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worst when the steak has drifted down the drain and the boys realize it's not going to work out, they just can't be pals, neither can Spike who in return, tears up the peace treaty and it's back to the old lovely bit of ultra violence.
To make it clear, I think it's for the best that the boys go back to how it used to be, because if Tom and Jerry made peace, where's the fun in that? No more legendary classic Bill Hanna screams, no more mischief, no more pranks, NO MORE SLAPSTICK VIOLENCE! It was fun, while it lasted, as was the cartoon. But like every story, it has to end.
Also rest in peace juicy steak, gone too soon but never forgotten. Tom, Jerry and Spike's beef with each other will never die, but you sure did.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Well, it was another win for Tom and Jerry round that year, taking home The Little Orphan.
Hey, guess Tom and Jerry didn't get the booby prize after all. Also poor Spike, missed out on Thanksgiving dinner, maybe next time boy.
Jerry and the Lion, 1950
There were several cartoons where Jerry makes friends with other creatures, pretty much mostly coming from the circus. He's befriended a baby elephant, a seal pup, if not from the circus then he's befriending other pets in the house such as goldfish, canaries or even little puppies, all while trying to avoid the clutches of Tom.
Jerry and the Lion is one of those cartoons and this is by far one of the best. Upon hearing that a "ferocious lion" had escaped from the circus, Tom gears up with a rifle in case he is near, making sure every door, window and every nook and cranny is free from the large beast. Doesn't take long till Jerry finally discovers him, but the lion isn't so vicious, he hates the circus and asks Jerry if he could help get him back to the jungle in Africa. Being ever so good natured, Jerry agrees.
What makes this short timeless is that Tom never actually sees the lion, making way for some great comedy. Tom being oblivious to a large bit of ham being bitten off is silly and goofy, the scene where Jerry fakes being injured by the rifle is a smart move and who can forget Tom's cocky attitude thinking that Jerry can knock him out? Internet star Doug Walker (The Nostalgia Critic) -being a HUGE Tom and Jerry fan- has stated that this is one of his favorite cartoons and I am going to have to take a page our of his book here. This cartoon is fantastic and you really do feel a strong connection between both Jerry and his new friend. Walker by the way is a huge fan of Mice Follies.
Tom wickedly going into the closet, laughing maliciously and locking the door behind him, throwing away the key and getting beaten senseless unknowingly by a larger wild cat is priceless, all topped off with Jerry coming out ready for more (as if he's the one who's asking Tom to put up his dukes). It truly is a wonderful cartoon, it's also one of the few cartoons where Tom is scared a little mouse! Wussy-cat!
I will admit, the ending is somewhat heartwarming and pretty sweet as Jerry helps get the lion on the boat back to Africa at the docks, not before waving a rather heartfelt teary goodbye. Oh come on, this is Tom and Jerry, not a Disney movie! Joking aside, a very touching and lovely ending to a great cartoon full of laughs.
I do like how the lion too waves goodbye with a tear in his eye, it clearly shows that he will never forget his new friend and that he will remember this for the rest of his life. Jerry's a good sport...when he's not an impish little prick. LOL
Why wasn't it nominated?
Like a lot of these cartoons, they were not considered. Mind you, 1950 was a great year for other cartoons so there was going to be some stiff competition. I don't think Tom and Jerry did get a nomination that year, but damn, when I say 1950 was a great year for cartoons, I really mean it!
Maybe it was just a missed opportunity. At the same time, around eight Tom and Jerry cartoons came out that year, so I think there would be some tricky competitors.
The Dog House, 1952
Another Spike flick that's just too good. A repetetive cycle of trying to do one thing that keeps failing because someone else gets in the way and destroys it.
You want to root for Spike, but at the same time you want to know how his kennel...sorry, his "dream house" is going to meet it's demise after every attempt at building it, this means more room for some fun gags and slapstick complete with lots of crashes, violence and mayhem.
I like how Tom just has to hide behind a wall in capture position, paws out ready to swipe Jerry, makes you wonder what he wants with him...other than just do what cats do...play rough with mice LOL.
The more Spike's house is being broken the funnier it gets, I like how even a simple whack on the head with a headless axe causes Spike to slowly tip and break the entire kennel to pieces. Also like how Spike is desperate just hammering away trying to keep his house together that piece of wood so visible are showing! LOL
There is not much I can say about this cartoon, it's simple fun romp filled to the brim with crazy crashes that will leave you in pieces.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Simple...The Two Mousketeers. I guess medievil times and beheading Tom offscreen is more fun and thrilling than a slapstick cartoon full of crashes huh? I swear, the Spike cartoons (with or without Tyke) are just so good they got overshadowed by the other stories. God damn it.
The Mouse Comes to Dinner, 1945
WARNING: Contains scenes of smoking.
Damn, the 40s were a tricky time for Tom and Jerry cartoons, when one's being nominated, another usually ends up being nominated and usually ends up winning, these cartoons were on fire...and so was Tom.
The Mouse Comes to Dinner's setup is absolutely fantastic, as soon as Tom is onscreen emerging from a plant, you know he's up to mischief.
Tom is excited because he is planning to invite a lady friend to dinner, a cute small cat named Toots (who has appeared before in Puss m Toots and The Zoot Cat), delighted to be invited, she makes the effort, dressing her best while Tom makes Jerry his servant (much to his displeasure)...poor merciless Jerry...you can tell that "I came here to eat, I'm not your slave" is written all over his face. But Tom obviously wants it to be the best and tries to impress his guest.
You know when a Tom and Jerry cartoon has a cute lady friend involved, it's going to lead into all kinds of crazy shenanigans and this is one of the best examples.
Tom trying to keep his cool while Jerry pushes his luck leads to some of the funniest build up in any Tom and Jerry cartoon of it's time. From placing an oblivious Tom's tail into a sandwich, to a crazy food fight, to Tom desperately trying to make a move on his lady friend, the laughs just keep on going and going. There's mischief, mischief and more mischief. Things go more awry when Jerry mocks Tom to the point where he picks up a large pie, chucks it, misses his target and hits his guest, not even giving him the chance to apologise and silently (in Tom and Jerry quiet fashion) clean her up. No, this girl is a fighter, means more pies galore. Pies really are the essence of the cartoon jollies aren't they?
The timing and comedy balances perfectly in this cartoon, a clear example would be when Tom just straight up downs his drink after smoothly pouring it out while his friend just tries to enjoy her soup in peace, but the ever so eager Tom just can't pass up an opportunity like this.
Again, the dialogue in this cartoon is kept at a minimum, giving it more time for silent comedy and plenty of laughs. It truly is one of the funniest Tom and Jerry cartoons of the 40s.
If you hadn't seen this cartoon, go check it out, never has coming to dinner been as chaotic as this. But also a hell of a lot of fun. It's one of those masterpieces that is far more delicious than the food on the table.
Why wasn' it nominated?
Like I said with Tee for Two, 1945 had some great cartoons for Tom and Jerry, but unfortuntely another cartoon got away with the nominee, in this case, Quiet Please, not only was it nominated for an oscar, but yet again, winner winner chicken dinner and yet, Tom still gets his just desserts in the end. Next time, just take call up and take her out to a fancy resturaunt the old fashioned cat way! LOL
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Just Ducky, 1953.
- I'm not a huge fan of Quacker (once again the irony, I love ducks...especially ducklings...*deep breath...and exhale*...okay), he can be a little annoying but still, he's not straight up torture to the ears. Quacker still has some fun moments and chases with Tom who tries to eat the little duck, of course with Jerry around, you know how this is gonna turn out.
There's some fun slapstick, but what prevented me from putting this one on the list was that he never stopped complaining that he couldn't swim. Hearing him call out for his mother was pretty sad, followed by him breaking down in tears, but after that, it started to get a little repetitive.
I will admit though the scene where he calls for help after seeing Tom drowning was pretty emotional and ...okay, I'm just gonna say it, the ending is pretty heartwarming.
The Bodyguard, 1944
- I do like this cartoon, it's premise is very similar to Tex Avery's Bad Luck Blackie. Everyone talks about the most famous scene and that's Tom's wicked evilly delivered line voiced by Billy Bletcher: "Mwhahahahaaa, in me power!" .
This cartoon also features Spike in one of his earlier appearences, after helping him get out of the back of the truck on it's way to the dog pound, Spike warms up to Jerry and tells him that if he ever needs him, all he has to do was whistle.
The story just writes itself, Tom will try all he can to prey on the mouse (no, seriously, he almost has him for lunch in a sandwich ready to be cut into two pieces), but results into getting beaten to a pulp by Spike.
The only thing that really pisses me off about this cartoon, is the ending! I want to spoil it for you if you hadn't seen it, but there is no way I could. Overall, still a fun watch.
Mouse In Manhattan, 1945
- This is like the only "Jerry solo" short ever made. Tom only appears at the start and at the end. But it doesn't stop it from being fun cartoon. The backgrounds in this cartoon are gorgeous and Jerry's curiosity and fascination in this huge city make you wonder what i's like to explore somewhere new...maybe just stick to somewhere quieter and less busy if glitz and glamor isn't your thing, definitely isn't mine.
There's truly something magical about this cartoon, everything just feels so big and makes you feel like you're in the picture with Jerry. The musical score is absolutely beautiful, going from quiet and steady to dramatic to sweeping, it almost feels like a Broadway musical!
It's not in the top ten because...well...I missed Tom! He's the life of the party after all! This cartoon is still breathtaking and also feels like one of the tamest of Tom and Jerry cartoons. See why Million Dollar Cat took the spot? It was actually more fun!
Part time Pal, 1947
WARNING: This cartoon contains usage of alcohol and negative stereotypes.
-Well, this one wouldn't show today in the afternoons, damn I was a lucky kid, I remember this one at 11 on New Year's Day 2000, god damn what a perfect way a start off the new year! A 24 hour Tom and Jerry marathon after a whole week of Looney Tunes. I wish the Mil-Looney-Um hype was bigger.
Anyway, back to the cartoon, it's a an honorable mention because, it's...not a bad cartoon, no the worst, it's just kinda slow. Again, we get some wonderful smooth animation and seeing Tom and Jerry getting along while Jerry is oblivious to Tom being intoxicated is pretty damn funny.
I'd be lying if I said I'd put this one as a runner up because it reminded me of Conker's Bad Fur Day, from the drunken soundin music, to Tom's hiccups to...just Tom getting drunk! He, we even get a gauge that goes from full to empty, I just couldn't help but bring up my inner Conker fangirl. LOL
It's yet another cartoon where the two get along but with a twist.
And my pick, for the number one Tom and Jerry cartoon that should have been nominated for an oscar is...
Heavenly Puss, 1949
WARNING: Contains portrayals of the devil. ALSO I do not worship Satan to make it clear.
Okay, I admit, this one isn't the funniest cartoon, nor is it the best, but it's definitely one of the darkest and cartoons ever made. Golden age cartoons in other studios have all gone and done the "you're going to hell" getup before, cartoons like Pluto's Judgement Day and Satan's Waitin (starting Sylvester and Tweety) portrayed Satan in some rather terrifying ways.
There's still some dark humour in there and some slapstick, but oh my god this is a classic Tom and Jerry like no other. The lighting is grand, the story ranges from emotional to sometimes darkly comically cruel, but unlike the Deitch cartoons, there is heart in this cartoon. I like how the train conductor in heaven has a calm voice and really wants for Tom to live and rest in peace, but due to his record, he can't go to heaven unless he has Jerry sign the certificate of forgiveness. You can probably tell how Jerry will react to this.
The emotional impact and cruel jokes say it all, it doesn't dumb the characters down one bit, you feel for Tom. It doesn't give you the "cats have nine lives trope" either, making this cartoon somewhat unique.
The scene of Tom's spirit taking the escalator and looking down at his body is definitely one of the most subtle and mature Tom and Jerry cartoons have ever been. This is another one of Doug Walker's favorites and I can see why.
Matt Groening has called this cartoon one of the scariest he has ever seen, wonder if he got inspiration for Simpsons Treehouse of Horror specials huh?
The ending is pretty sweet, I'm pretty sure you can figure it out, but honestly, it's definitely up there as one of the most heartwarming. Overall, Heavenly Puss is an overlooked cartoon that is worth talking about.
Why wasn't it nominated?
Hmm...seems that another cartoon was considered for nomination and yet The Little Orphan took home the Oscar, at least Tom surrendered in that one than actually died. I guess they preferred Jerry helping out baby woodpeckers and orphaned mice than having him sign certificates of forgiveness.
With that being said, do have your say! What did you think should have been nominated for the best cartoon Tom and Jerry wise?
Good night, farewell and keep that mouse out of the fridge, you hear? Until next time!
