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'''''Tot Watchers''''' is the hundredth and fourteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[August 1]], [[1958]]. It was written, produced, and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].
'''''Tot Watchers''''' is the hundred and fourteenth animated theatrical short of the ''[[Tom and Jerry (theatrical shorts)|Tom and Jerry]]'' series. It was distributed by [[Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer]] on [[August 1]], [[1958]]. It was written, produced, and directed by series creators, [[William Hanna]] and [[Joseph Barbera]].


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United Kingdom and [[Ireland]]:
** [[1989]]: [[MGM/UA Home Video]] releases ''[[Tom and Jerry in Puss n' Toots]]'' on VHS.
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[October 25]], [[2005]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection: Vol. 2]]'' on DVD.
** [[October 25]], [[2005]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Tom and Jerry Spotlight Collection: Vol. 2]]'' on DVD.

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Tot Watchers
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Theatrical poster.
Production company Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Distributor Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date August 1, 1958
Producer(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Music composed by Scott Bradley
Screenplay by William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Director(s) William Hanna
Joseph Barbera
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Tot Watchers is the hundred and fourteenth animated theatrical short of the Tom and Jerry series. It was distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on August 1, 1958. It was written, produced, and directed by series creators, William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

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In order of appearance:

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Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Scott Bradley.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: August 1, 1958

Behind the scenes

  • MGM's animation department was shut down after this short, leading William Hanna and Joseph Barbera to found their own animation studio, ala Hanna-Barbera, for television. In 1961, MGM revived Tom and Jerry when they animation department, but without the involvement of either Hanna and Barbera.

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Everlasting influence

Critical reception

Home availability

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