Originally written 29 January 2017
Catscratch
Nickelodeon
9 July 2005-10 February 2008
Since "Camp Lazlo" (7-8-05) and "Catscratch" (7-9-05) premiered on night apart, I'd thought I'd post each review on the same day.
Lala Lala La-La-La, Catscratch!
Now that someday is today, let's discuss Nickelodeon's mid-'00s animated show, "Catscratch." Even though it's from what Nick might call their "Dark Ages" (times they wish to forget, one of the few shows that have not had a full DVD release or official release on streaming platforms), this show is quite excellent. Here are some reasons.
If you were to have a single glance at the 3 main characters, would you believe they were cats? They may not look like cats but who cares? Sure the show had anthropomorphic cats but you have to see what they do. They take care of their deceased "kitty mommy"'s property and the adventures are quite interesting. Some of the things they did was go into space, challenge their neighbors, meet the Kracken, and attempt to win a popular video game. This show carried a certain beauty that was much different than any other Nicktoon of the time.
Seeing this show reminds me of how my mind remembers how a 90s Kids WB show would be presented. Perhaps it's because creator Doug TenNaple created the "Earthworm Jim" show for Kids WB. The music's nice, too. I like the combined use of real and electronic instruments used in the incidental music. The way the music was executed gave the show that Kids WB feel. On the note of Kids WB shows, 2 of the voice actors, Rob Paulsen (Gordon Quid) and Maurice LaMarche (Hovis the Butler)...OMG! It's Pinky (Paulsen) and the Brain (LaMarche)! Mind...BLOWN! Though this was a Nick show, it introduced all sorts of Kids WB elements to Nick viewers. This difference from other Nicktoons may explain the show's short run.
Also, we have Pleakly (Waffle-Kevin McDonald) and Mertle (Human Kimberly-Lilliana Mumy (sequal and onward)) from Lilo and Stitch.
They quitely promoted "Catscratch" toys in McDonalds Happy Meals circa 2007. They apparently were out of them so I got a "planet killer" (Hummer) toy instead 😨 .
Catscratch is an intelligently written and made show. It has goofy humor that makes you ask, "What's going on?" but it's something you want to find out. I feel this very misunderstood show needs a 2nd season but it's too late now. Not after 10 years. So give this show a chance. It might become one of the best Nicktoons ever made in your book.
Catscratch
Nickelodeon
9 July 2005-10 February 2008
Since "Camp Lazlo" (7-8-05) and "Catscratch" (7-9-05) premiered on night apart, I'd thought I'd post each review on the same day.
Lala Lala La-La-La, Catscratch!
Now that someday is today, let's discuss Nickelodeon's mid-'00s animated show, "Catscratch." Even though it's from what Nick might call their "Dark Ages" (times they wish to forget, one of the few shows that have not had a full DVD release or official release on streaming platforms), this show is quite excellent. Here are some reasons.
If you were to have a single glance at the 3 main characters, would you believe they were cats? They may not look like cats but who cares? Sure the show had anthropomorphic cats but you have to see what they do. They take care of their deceased "kitty mommy"'s property and the adventures are quite interesting. Some of the things they did was go into space, challenge their neighbors, meet the Kracken, and attempt to win a popular video game. This show carried a certain beauty that was much different than any other Nicktoon of the time.
Seeing this show reminds me of how my mind remembers how a 90s Kids WB show would be presented. Perhaps it's because creator Doug TenNaple created the "Earthworm Jim" show for Kids WB. The music's nice, too. I like the combined use of real and electronic instruments used in the incidental music. The way the music was executed gave the show that Kids WB feel. On the note of Kids WB shows, 2 of the voice actors, Rob Paulsen (Gordon Quid) and Maurice LaMarche (Hovis the Butler)...OMG! It's Pinky (Paulsen) and the Brain (LaMarche)! Mind...BLOWN! Though this was a Nick show, it introduced all sorts of Kids WB elements to Nick viewers. This difference from other Nicktoons may explain the show's short run.
Also, we have Pleakly (Waffle-Kevin McDonald) and Mertle (Human Kimberly-Lilliana Mumy (sequal and onward)) from Lilo and Stitch.
They quitely promoted "Catscratch" toys in McDonalds Happy Meals circa 2007. They apparently were out of them so I got a "planet killer" (Hummer) toy instead 😨 .
Catscratch is an intelligently written and made show. It has goofy humor that makes you ask, "What's going on?" but it's something you want to find out. I feel this very misunderstood show needs a 2nd season but it's too late now. Not after 10 years. So give this show a chance. It might become one of the best Nicktoons ever made in your book.
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