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Tom and Jerry: Spotlight Collection, Vol. 1-3

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Just to clarify, so that anyone considering this three-volume collection will have ALL of the relevant info in making their purchase decision: Reviewer K. Echols "kyle" is correct in stating that the included cartoons are unedited (...well, except for a few minor points and some aspect ratio issues); but what he fails to mention (and is perhaps just unaware of) is that the Tom and Jerry Hanna Barbera Spotlight Collection IS in fact censored in the sense that two of the T&J HB cartoons, "Mouse Cleaning" and "Casanova Cat," are omitted from the collection altogether. Warner Brothers issued a statement about why they chose to omit those two cartoons; that statement is posted in the reviews for Volume 3 if you'd like to read it.

Also, WB did initially ship Volumes 1 and 2 with some edited cartoons--not EVERY controversial cartoon on those two volumes was in edited version, but SOME of them. (Using the edited versions was however a mistake, not WB's intention, in those first two volumes.) To correct the problem, WB established an 800 # and gave away free replacement discs. I don't know whether the versions of those two volumes that you'd get if you bought today would have the edited or the corrected discs (although I would like to assume the latter, if WB is being responsible).

It's entirely possible that those who are less intimately acquainted with the original versions of these T&J cartoons wouldn't even be aware of the edits in Volumes 1 and 2--and many people may not be bothered by the edits anyway, which is fine. But if you think you got the edited versions and that's NOT what you want, you might see if WB is still running the free replacement program; contact details are in the "Comments" that go along with my review of Volume 3. Also, you need to be aware that the replacement program is ONLY for Volumes 1 and 2--there is NO replacement program from WB to give you the "Mouse Cleaning" and "Casanova Cat" cartoons that were omitted from Volume 3--and there never will be, if WB stays true to what they've stated. (If you're not sure whether you're looking at edited versions or not and would like to know, just Google "Tom Jerry Spotlight Collection"--you won't have any problem finding articles that detail all of the edits.)

I'm not telling anyone to avoid buying these sets. They're great for what they do have in them. But any review that represents this three-volume collection as "uncensored" and "untouched" simply isn't accurate; and I'd prefer that folks have access to ALL of the facts when they're choosing whether or not to lay out their money.

There has been alot of nay sayers about this Tom and Jerry, but I went ahead and baught it (season 1-3 spotlight collection) and it was utterly uncensored and digitally remastered. I cannot vouch for anyone else's products for other stores, but Amazon is selling the REAL deal, and yes, it is very, very racist. So for all of you old-time Tom and Jerry fans like myself this Tom and Jerry collection is incredible and UNTOUCHED! I would have been extremely disappointed if it was censored because it should be left up to the individual to choose what he/she watches, and people need to realize that this series came out in a very difficult time for Americans. Fortunately, myself being of a newer generation, I never even realized the racist puns and jokes until someone pointed them out to me, which shows how much Americans have progressed over the decades.
Tom and Jerry is still an smash hit for kids and adults and I, being 23 years old, simply watch it everyday and I love every minute of it. I cannot believe they are selling it for only $15 per season. If you love, like, or merely find Tom and Jerry amusing at times then I highly recommend that you buy it and since I have the unedited original from Amazon, I would assume that the safe bet for getting these seasons un-tampered with would be from Amazon, which is usually much cheaper than other sites and there is the free shipping dealt oo (gotta love that, right?)

I saw these dvds in stores or online and thought,"Why bother buying them for they are still on the Cartoon Network?, and nothing new." But I gave it a shot and then thought, "I should have bought them sooner". So,...No regrets. Glad I did.
Tom & Jerry was the first cartoon series I began watching once I grew too old for Sesame Street in the afternoon. I caught on that the both of them are very destructive tyrants, and there is constant raucus, plus endless dentistry bills. I can't imagine two small animals with that much carte blanche? They have no perimeters. Worse than bull in china shop. Jerry is more an instigator than antagonist. Jerry is also the hero of smaller or less sophistcated animals. Protecting either a fish, a bird, a duck or another mouse probably related to; trying to stop or thwart the ever preying Tom. At moments it's more than Jerry can handle but if he can lift an anvil he always regains control. Every now and then there is a bulldog cameo who sometimes I felt sorry for when half the time only trying to protect his son and wants to be left alone. All three characters are very manipulative and know exactly how to anger each other.
The Academy Award winning episode "The Cat Concerto" was then and still is my very favorite, and have two copies of it also from the Warner Brothers Home Entertainment Academy Awards Animation Collection - 15 Winners, 26 Nominees. For a while I needed to know what that wonderful music adapted to it was? It is the Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-Sharp Minor of Franz Liszt (1811-1886)Related product:The Best Of Liszt Which I also have a few recordings of influenced by that cartoon episode.
Like the rest of them are perfectly timed with The MGM Studio Orchestra, and outrageous sound effects made it Hanna-Barbera's most sensational effort. No other cat and mouse routine surpasses...Tom & Jerry.

Aside from Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry was one of the best cartoons ever produced. They are on equal terms with Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies. William Hanna/Joseph Barbera was probably the best cartoons, along with Fred Quimby. The backgrounds, layouts, drawings and animations were first rate. Tom and Jerry, when produced/directed by Chuck Jones carried on the tradition with a very sincere and most respectful effort, but somehow lost the spark of the earlier cartoons. Everything about Jones's production was first rate though. The worst produced/directed happened when Gene Deitch took over some of Tom and Jerry. Every aspect was some of the worst cartoons ever produced by trying to update their comic war with each other. The animation was substandard at best. Overall, the spotlight collection is a must for any Tom and Jerry fan, along with some of the Tom and Jerry Tales. Tom and Jerry and Looney Tunes continue to be above all the crowd as being the utmost BEST cartoons to be produced and very much carry weight over the poor animation of the cartoons of today.

Amazing is all I can say. A true masterpiece of animation and art. The grandfather of all modern animation. It is beyond cool to have all the episodes available in one package (as a set of 6 dvd's). It's all here, uncut and unedited. Loved by generations of children and now my children too. On two of the dvd's (to introduce the character "Mammy Two Shoes") there is a dvd intro by Whoopi Goldberg as she describes how America of the 1940's and 1950's was. There is some politically incorrect humor and ethnic portrayals. In retrospect, I think a lot of it is overblown, but can see how some could be offended. However, I think Whoopi does a good job explaining it to anyone who for some reason has never seen Tom and Jerry before.

The Tom-and-Jerry legacy chases through every nook and cranny of the classic animation pantheon, spanning six decades and several famous directors. Looney Tunes icons Friz Freleng, Tex Avery, and Chuck Jones all played their part. But the enduring cat-and-mouse team was the brainchild of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Their first short Puss Gets the Boot (in which Tom was called Jasper) was released with little fanfare. Fellow animators did not consider a cat-pursuing-mouse scenario too exciting or original. But when unleashed on exhibitors and audiences, their hilariously diabolical rivalry delighted everyone. This 6-disc set of 115 restored and remastered shorts (along with fabulous celebratory bonuses) includes 12 Academy Award nominees and seven winners. And with this in hand, you're a winner too!
Cartoons included:
The Yankee Doodle Mouse
Sufferin' Cats!
Baby Puss
The Zoot Cat
The Million Dollar Cat
The Bodyguard
Mouse Trouble
Tee for Two
Flirty Birdy
Quiet Please!
The Milky Waif
Solid Serenade
Cat Fishin'
The Cat Concerto
Kitty Foiled
The Truce Hurts
Salt Water Tabby
The Invisible Mouse
The Little Orphan
Heavenly Puss
Texas Tom
Jerry and the Lion
Tom and Jerry in the Hollywood Bowl
Jerry and the Goldfish
Cue Ball Cat
Slicked-up Pup
Jerry's Cousin
Cat Napping
The Flying Cat
The Two Mouseketeers
Smitten Kitten
Johann Mouse
Two Little Indians
Baby Butch
Mice Follies
Designs on Jerry
Pecos Pest
Touché, Pussy Cat!
The Flying Sorceress
Blue Cat Blues
Puss Gets the Boot
The Midnight Snack
The Night Before Christmas
Fraidy Cat
Dog Trouble
Puss n' Toots
The Bowling Alley Cat
Fine Feathered Friend
The Lonesome Mouse
Puttin' on the Dog
The Mouse Comes to Dinner
Mouse in Manhattan
Springtime for Thomas
Trap Happy
Part Time Pal
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse
Old Rockin' Chair Tom
Professor Tom
The Cat and the Mermouse
Polka-Dot Puss
Saturday Evening Puss
Little Quacker
Safety Second
Sleepy-Time Tom
Cruise Cat
Nit-Witty Kitty
Push-Button Kitty
Triplet Trouble
The Missing Mouse
Jerry and Jumbo
Just Ducky
Little School Mouse
Tom and Chérie
Muscle Beach Tom
Down Beat Bear
Tot Watchers
Mucho Mouse
A Mouse in the House
Hatch Up Your Troubles
Love That Pup
Jerry's Diary
Tennis Chumps
The Framed Cat
His Mouse Friday
The Duck Doctor
Little Runaway
Fit to Be Tied
The Dog House
That's My Pup!
Life with Tom
Puppy Tale
Posse Cat
Hic-cup Pup
Downhearted Duckling
Neapolitan Mouse
Mouse for Sale
Smarty Cat
Pet Peeve
Southbound Duckling
Pup on a Picnic
That's My Mommy
The Egg and Jerry
Busy Buddies
Barbecue Brawl
Tops with Pops
Timid Tabby
Feedin' the Kiddie
Tom's Photo Finish
Happy Go Ducky
Royal Cat Nap
The Vanishing Duck
Robin Hoodwinked

Add it into the Tom and Jerry Collection today.

I grew up with these cartoons and always thouht they were hilarious. Turns out they still are... the cartoon creators of that time were comic geniuses. I can still watch these cartoons and others of the time like Bugs Bunny and still laugh my arse off (despite the occasional racial depiction). It fell short of five stars because there are a few repeats throughout the six discs and disc two of volume two has some of the "newer" episodes of the mid and late fifties that had inferior animation and were not that funny. Overall, highly recommend for the Tom and Jerry fan.

These are all the good Tom and Jerry cartoons. This is the reason they became so popular. I want to make sure my son gets to know the old stuff as well as the new stuff.

This is a terrific collection of Tom and Jerry cartoons. It includes nearly all of the classic shorts made during the great MGM period of the 1940's and 1950's. This is the best DVD collection of these cartoons currently available. I am very pleased that they were presented with no cuts or editing. These are works of art and should be respected as such. Scott Bradley's music is wonderful, and the animation is outstanding. I would love to see these cartoons on Blu ray at some point. I would also like to see more Tex Avery cartoons. He was an animation genius, and it's easy to spot his influence on Tom and Jerry during this period.

Highly recommended!

These episodes are the original unedited versions worth every penny. I was tired of seeing all the lame edited versions on cartoon network so I bought these on DVD and I am really happy I did. TOM AND JERRY IS THE BEST CARTOON EVER!!!!!!!!!!