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|premiere= [[January 27]], [[1999]]
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|cast= [[Catherine Cavadini]]<br />[[Tara Strong]]<br />[[E.G. Daily]]<br />[[Tom Kane]]<br />[[Tom Kenny]]<br />[[Mark Hamill]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|music= [[Thomas Chase]]<br />[[Steve Rucker]]<br />[[James L. Venable]]
|writers= [[Amy Keating Rogers]]<br />[[Jason Butler Rote]]
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'''"Cat Man Do"''' is the tenth episode (part one) of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one. It aired on [[January 27]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Amy Keating Rogers]] and [[Jason Butler Rote]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]].
'''"Cat Man Do"''' is the first part of episode ten of ''[[The Powerpuff Girls (1998 TV series)|The Powerpuff Girls]]'' season one, and the nineteenth episode overall. It aired on [[January 27]], [[1999]] on [[Cartoon Network]]. It was written by [[Amy Keating Rogers]] and [[Jason Butler Rote]], and directed by [[Genndy Tartakovsky]] and series creator, [[Craig McCracken]].
 
Bubbles saves a white cat from a villain, but is unaware that it is not as innocent as it seems.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
'''Bubbles:''' You are the most cutest kitty in the whole world. Yes, you are! And to think that mean old man had you all to himself. Do you think we'll be able to keep him?<br>
'''Blossom:''' If the Professor says, we can.<br>
'''Buttercup:''' No way! We're not keeping that stinking fleabag, because I'll end up feeding it, and cleaning it, and fluffing it!<br>
(''Buttercup's sour expression softens as she looks at the cat playing her yo-yo'')<br>
'''Girls:''' Aww…
'''Professor:''' We can keep Kitty.<br>
'''Girls:''' Oh, thank you, Professor!<br>
'''Bubbles:''' Can we hold him?<br>
'''Professor:''' No!! None of you can hold Kitty!
'''Professor:''' I just… don't know… where the heck I am… I… Girls! I just have the craziest dream! I dreamt that I was hypnotized by a cat, and we stole a jewel and I jumped out of a building! Pretty crazy, huh?<br>
'''Bubbles:''' Yep! Pretty crazy, Professor!<br>
'''Buttercup:''' Yeah…<br>
'''Blossom:''' Let's go home!
'''Cat:''' Hey! Help! I'm stuck in a tree! He-eelp!<br>
'''Narrator:''' Oh, be quiet! Bad kitty! If you think the girls are going to help you, you're barking up the wrong... I mean, you're meowing up the wrong... Oh, well. So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!
'''Narrator:''' Oh, be quiet! Bad kitty! If you think the girls are going to help you, you're barking up the wrong... I mean, you're meowing up the wrong... Oh, well. So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!


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==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
*  
* None


==Production==
==Production==
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==Music==
==Music==
The main title theme and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The end title song was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited [[Glenwood Editorial]].
The [[The Powerpuff Girls (main theme)|main title theme]] and music were composed by [[Thomas Chase]], [[Steve Rucker]], and [[James L. Venable]]. The [[The Powerpuff Girls (end theme)|end title song]] was performed by [[Bis]]. The music was edited [[Glenwood Editorial]].
 
==Crew credits==
* Storyboard artist: [[David Smith]]
* Art director: [[Craig Kellman]]
* Supervising producer: Genndy Tartakovsky
* Associate producer: [[Donna Castricone]]
* Production manager: [[Charlie Desrochers]]
* Production coordinators: [[Vincent Aniceto]], [[Amy Rogers]]
* Animation directors: [[Robert Alvarez]], [[James T. Walker]]
* Model artists: [[Andrew Bialk]], [[Christopher Battle]], [[Mark Colangelo]]
* Clean-up artists: [[Barbara Krueger]], [[Robert Lacko]]
* Layout key artists: [[Dan Krall]], [[Jim Worthy]]
* Background colorists: [[Sue Mondt]], [[Martin Ansolabehere]]
* Casting director: [[Collette Sunderman]]
* Supervising recording engineer: [[Ed Collins]]
* Recording engineer: [[Jeffrey Collins]]
* Color stylists: [[Karen Greslie]], [[Roger Webb]]
* Final checker: [[Nelda Ridley]]
* Xerography: [[Star Wirth]], [[Martin Crossley]]
* Animation checker: [[Sandra Benenati]]
* Manager of post production: [[Tim Iverson]]
* Unit post-production supervisor: [[Gayle Mnookin]]
* Track readers: [[Carol Iverson]], [[Fred Salinas]], [[Joe Trueba]], [[Mike Trueba]]
* Supervising film editor: [[Paul Douglas]]
* Dialogue editors: [[James Hearn]], [[Kerry Iverson]]
* Negative cutter: [[William DeBoer, Jr.]]
* Telecine/Online operator: [[Modern Videofilm]]
* On-line editor: [[David Crosthwait]]
* Telecine colorist: [[Rick Taylor]]
* Sound editor: [[Twenty-First Century Entertainment]]
* Sound re-recorder: [[Horta Editorial & Sound]]
* Re-recording mixers: [[Timothy J. Borquez]], [[Timothy J. Garrity]]
* Post production coordinator: [[Julianne Humbert]]
* Production assistants: [[Sharra Gage]], [[Linda Moore]]
* Production accountant: [[Joanne Halcon]]
* Production administrators: [[Athena Christianakis]], [[Maria Womack]]
* Production supervisors: [[Haven Alexander]], [[Ken Duer]], [[Clive Nakayashiki]], [[Joe Sandusky]], [[Howard Schwartz]], [[Linda Steiner]], [[Liza-Ann Warren]]
* Production management: [[Andy Lewis]]
* Overseas production facility: [[Rough Draft Studios]]
* Executives in charge of production at Cartoon Network: [[Mike Lazzo]], [[Linda Simensky]]


==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
*  
* The episode title is a play on the city of Kathmandu.


==Errors==
==Errors==
* When the Professor builds the laser, in the shadow, you can see the jewel is already there, yet they haven't stolen it yet.
* The moon appears largely in its crescent shape except when the moon is depicted over the machine, then its in full.
* The moon appears largely in its crescent shape except when the moon is depicted over the machine, then its in full.


==Everlasting influence==
==Everlasting influence==
* When the girls play with [[Robin Snyder]]'s cat in "[[Superfriends (episode)|Superfriends]]," Bubbles tells her about the talking cat.
* When the girls play with [[Robin Snyder]]'s cat in "[[Superfriends (episode)|Superfriends]]," Bubbles tells her about the talking cat.
* The main reason Professor Utonium and [[Ms. Keane]] break up in "[[Keen on Keane]]," is because she has a cat.
* After the events of this episode, the Professor develops a deep dislike for cats. The main reason Professor Utonium and [[Ms. Keane]] broke up in "[[Keen on Keane]]" is because she has a cat.


==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[June 19]], [[2007]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[May 30]], [[2000]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Bubblevicious]]'' on VHS.
** [[November 7]], 2000: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Powerpuff Bluff]]'' on DVD.
** [[June 19]], [[2007]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season]]'' on DVD.
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
** [[January 20]], [[2009]]: Warner Home Video releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Collection]]'' on DVD.
* In [[Japan]]:
** [[February 28]], [[2002]]: ??? releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Volume 4]]'' on DVD.
* In [[Australia]]:
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[April 16]], 2007: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Season 1'' on DVD.
** [[April 16]], 2007: [[Madman Entertainment]] releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Season 1'' on DVD.
** [[December 2]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[January 7]], [[2015]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed]]'' on DVD.
** [[December 2]], 2015: Madman Entertainment releases ''The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete Series'' on DVD.
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.
** [[October 17]], [[2018]]: Madman Entertainment releases ''[[The Powerpuff Girls: 20th Anniversary Edition]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:1998]]
[[Category:1999]]
[[Category:Cartoon Network]]
[[Category:Directed by Craig McCracken]]
[[Category:Directed by Craig McCracken]]
[[Category:Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky]]
[[Category:Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky]]

Latest revision as of 01:33, 26 November 2023

Cat Man Do
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Premiere date January 27, 1999
Starring Catherine Cavadini
Tara Strong
E.G. Daily
Tom Kane
Tom Kenny
Mark Hamill
Music composed by Thomas Chase
Steve Rucker
James L. Venable
Writer(s) Amy Keating Rogers
Jason Butler Rote
Director(s) Genndy Tartakovsky (also voices)
Craig McCracken
Animation director(s) Robert Alvarez
James T. Walker
Art director(s) Craig Kellman
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"Cat Man Do" is the first part of episode ten of The Powerpuff Girls season one, and the nineteenth episode overall. It aired on January 27, 1999 on Cartoon Network. It was written by Amy Keating Rogers and Jason Butler Rote, and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky and series creator, Craig McCracken.

Bubbles saves a white cat from a villain, but is unaware that it is not as innocent as it seems.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Bubbles: You are the most cutest kitty in the whole world. Yes, you are! And to think that mean old man had you all to himself. Do you think we'll be able to keep him?
Blossom: If the Professor says, we can.
Buttercup: No way! We're not keeping that stinking fleabag, because I'll end up feeding it, and cleaning it, and fluffing it!
(Buttercup's sour expression softens as she looks at the cat playing her yo-yo)
Girls: Aww…


Professor: We can keep Kitty.
Girls: Oh, thank you, Professor!
Bubbles: Can we hold him?
Professor: No!! None of you can hold Kitty!


Professor: I just… don't know… where the heck I am… I… Girls! I just have the craziest dream! I dreamt that I was hypnotized by a cat, and we stole a jewel and I jumped out of a building! Pretty crazy, huh?
Bubbles: Yep! Pretty crazy, Professor!
Buttercup: Yeah…
Blossom: Let's go home!


Cat: Hey! Help! I'm stuck in a tree! He-eelp!
Narrator: Oh, be quiet! Bad kitty! If you think the girls are going to help you, you're barking up the wrong... I mean, you're meowing up the wrong... Oh, well. So, once again, the day is saved, thanks to the Powerpuff Girls!

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Narrator (voice only) Tom Kenny
Cat Mark Hamill
Cat's owner N/A
Bubbles Utonium Tara Charendoff
Blossom Utonium Catherine Cavadini
Buttercup Utonium E.G. Daily
Professor Utonium Tom Kane
Professor Utonium's parents
Simon N/A
Simon's owner Tara Charendoff
Juju's owner Tom Kane
Juju N/A
The Mayor N/A
Mayor's cat N/A


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • None

Production

Development

Filming

It was copyrighted in 1998.

Music

The main title theme and music were composed by Thomas Chase, Steve Rucker, and James L. Venable. The end title song was performed by Bis. The music was edited Glenwood Editorial.

Crew credits

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: January 27, 1999 on Cartoon Network

Behind the scenes

  • The episode title is a play on the city of Kathmandu.

Errors

  • When the Professor builds the laser, in the shadow, you can see the jewel is already there, yet they haven't stolen it yet.
  • The moon appears largely in its crescent shape except when the moon is depicted over the machine, then its in full.

Everlasting influence

  • When the girls play with Robin Snyder's cat in "Superfriends," Bubbles tells her about the talking cat.
  • After the events of this episode, the Professor develops a deep dislike for cats. The main reason Professor Utonium and Ms. Keane broke up in "Keen on Keane" is because she has a cat.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References