Which cartoon series began as short films shown in movie theaters before moving to television?
The Flintstones
Tom and Jerry
Woody Woodpecker
Popeye the Sailor
Fact: When Tom and Jerry first debuted in 1940, the cat was called Jasper and the mouse was named Jinx. Created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for MGM, the duo proved popular with audiences through their theatrical slapstick shorts, which were screened in movie theaters before feature films. Renamed Tom and Jerry, the pair went on to star in over 160 shorts during the golden age of Hollywood animation, winning seven Academy Awards. The cartoons eventually transitioned to television, where Tom and Jerry became a long-running global favorite.
Correct Answer: Tom and Jerry