The infamous animated duo, Tom & Jerry, made their first television appearance on July 19th, 1941 in a short film titled The Midnight Snack. 

Though first seen over 80 years ago, the dastardly duo -Tom & Jerry- is still a staple cartoon in many homes. Tom & Jerry’s first appearance on television was on July 19, 1941, in a short film titled The Midnight Snack. Today, most children still know and love the animated shorts featuring these hilarious opponents.

Tom and Jerry first graced TV in the animated short film, The Midnight Snack. The running time for this cartoon was about 10 minutes, which left the audience craving more of Tom & Jerry’s shenanigans. Read below to learn a few fun facts about Tom & Jerry.

Fun Facts

• The movie The Midnight Snack was directed by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who also wrote the story.
• The story is set in a kitchen where Jerry steals some cheese on Jerry’s watch.
• In addition to Tom and Jerry, there is another character, Mammy Two Shoes, played by Lillian Randolph.
• The Midnight Snack was re-issued on March 27, 1948, and again on January 31, 1958.
• Harry E Land acts as Tom Cat’s voice, while William Hanna voices Jerry Mouse.
• Although Tom and Jerry’s cartoons were first released in English, they were later translated into numerous languages for viewers worldwide to enjoy.
• The last Tom & Jerry episode was filmed in 1958.
• Tom & Jerry shorts can be streamed today on Amazon, Max, and Tubi.