Written by Jim Schumann Narrated by Tim Whintall Original language(s) English Final episode date 1992 Number of episodes 1 | Directed by Bud Wendling Country of origin United States First episode date 1987 Network TBS Executive producer Marc du Pontavice | |
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Voices of Mel Blanc
June Foray
Tex Avery
Jack Mercer
Margie Hines
Pinto Colvig
Lillian Randolph
Martha Wentworth Cast Tex Avery, Mel Blanc, June Foray, Lillian Randolph, Jack Mercer Similar Tom and Jerry: Santa's Li, Little Quacker, Jerry and Jumbo, Tom and Jerry: The Movie, Puppy Tale | ||
Tom & Jerry Halloween Special is a 1987 animated/live action television special that aired in primetime on TBS. This holiday special was a spin-off of a programming block entitled "Tom and Jerry's Funhouse on TBS". The Halloween Special's wraparounds were live action segments hosted by Josh Jarboe and Audra Lee, two youths dressed in various Halloween costumes.
Contents
The hosts appeared in a haunted house where they would introduce the show's animated shorts, tell Halloween-related jokes, scare each other, give trick-or-treating safety tips, and tell stories related to the history of All Hallow's Eve. The animated segments included shorts starring Tom and Jerry, a spirit resembling Casper the Friendly Ghost, Bugs Bunny and Popeye. The primetime special originally aired on Friday, October 16, 1987 on TBS. Subsequent airings ran annually until 1992, usually showing on weekends leading into Halloween.
The successful special also received a spinoff, The Tom & Jerry Christmas Special, which aired in December of the same year.
Segments
1. "The Flying Sorceress" (1956) (Starring Tom & Jerry)
2. "Ghost Wanted" (1940) (Merrie Melodies)
3. "Haunted Mouse" (1965) (Starring Tom & Jerry)
4. "Hair-Raising Hare" (1946) (Looney Tunes) (Starring Bugs Bunny and Gossamer)
5. "Ghosks is the Bunk" (1939) (Re-Colored Short Starring Popeye, Olive Oyl and Bluto)
6. "Fraidy Cat" (1942) (Starring Tom & Jerry)
Cast & Crew
Hosts: Josh Jarboe & Audra Lee
Produced By: Marilyn Ringo, Bud Wendling
Directed By: Bud Wendling
Videographer: Rafael Ortiz-Guzman
Field Audio: Dennis Bassarab
Lighting Director: Bob Wheeler
Field Crew: Hal Kickliter, Tim Smith
Production Assistant: Cydny Cecil
Location Shooting: Rhodes Hall, Atlanta
Special Thanks: Tommy Jones and the Staff of "The Haunted Castle," Rhodes Hall
Electronic Artist: Bill Chapman
Graphic Artists: Jeffrey Archer, Chuck Brock, Amy Davis, Scott Linder
CMX: David Winston
Audio Production: Charles R. Humbard, Rob Mason
Post Production Audio: Patrick Thorton
Electronic Graphics: Alice Airth
Copyright: 1987 Turner Broadcasting System
Releases
Although the six animated shorts are available in various formats, the special has yet to be released by Warner Bros..