Top Cat
You can't fight City Hall!
Created by Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
On ABC
A lighthearted, anarchic cartoon about a charming alley cat and his gang's pranks and schemes, built on warmth between rivals and the comfort of episodic mischief.
Top Cat, known as T.C. to his alley cat friends, is a mischievous prankster who lives in a trash can in the alley ways of New York City. He and his alley-cat cohorts think of get rich schemes and assorted pranks which are mostly involving and aimed at Officer Dibble, their nemesis and friend. T.C. manages to get out of his tight situations with hilarity and charm and even helps Dibble on occasion who is underscored by his overbearing sergeant...
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Is Top Cat easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Top Cat sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.
Does Top Cat leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Top Cat one of a kind? No. Less singular than 91% of series.
Is Top Cat violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Top Cat scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
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Like Top Cat
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Top Cat
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Top Cat, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Top Cat, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Top Cat, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
