"Josie and the Pussycats" (1970) TV series 1970-1972

Directors:

Joseph Barbera
William Hanna

Writers:

Larz Bourne (story) (1970)
Tom Dagenais (story) (1970)
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

12 September 1970 (USA)

Genre:

Animation

Plot:

'Josie and the Pussycats' is a pop music group. During their tours are always involved in strange mysteries.

Plot Keywords:

Teenage Boy | Rock Music | Rock Band | Television | Based On Comic Book

Cast

Janet Waldo	...	Josie McCoy (8 episodes, 1970)
Jackie Joseph	...	Melody Valentine (8 episodes, 1970)
Barbara Pariot	...	Valerie Brown (8 episodes, 1970)
Cheryl Ladd	...	Melody Valentine (8 episodes, 1970-1971)

Series Directed by
Joseph Barbera		(unknown episodes)
William Hanna		(unknown episodes)

Series Writing credits
Larz Bourne		(unknown episodes, 1970)
Tom Dagenais		(unknown episodes, 1970)
Bill Lutz		(unknown episodes, 1970)
Dan DeCarlo		(unknown episodes)
John L. Goldwater		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Joseph Barbera	....	producer (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
William Hanna	....	producer (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Alex Lovy	....	co-producer (16 episodes, 1970-1971)

Series Original Music by
Ted Nichols		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Iwao Takamoto		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Victor O. Schipek	....	production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Willie Ito	....	story director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Earl Klein	....	story director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Paul Sommer	....	story director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Howard Swift	....	story director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)

Series Sound Department
Richard C. Allen	....	sound effects editor (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Bill Getty	....	sound director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Wayne Hughes	....	sound effects editor (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Milton Krear	....	sound effects editor (16 episodes, 1970-1971)
Richard Olson	....	sound director (16 episodes, 1970-1971)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Charles Flekal	....	camera operator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Bill Kotler	....	camera operator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Roy Wade	....	camera operator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Dennis Weaver	....	camera operator (unknown episodes, 1970)

Series Animation Department
Edwin Aardal	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
John Ahern	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Peter Alvarado	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Roman Arambula	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Ed Barge	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Bob Bemiller	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Lee Dyer	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Izzy Ellis	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Jim Fletcher	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
John Garling	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Roberta Greutert	....	ink and paint supervisor (unknown episodes, 1970)
Jerry Hathcock	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Gary Hoffman	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Willie Ito	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Dick Lundy	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Fernando Montealegre	....	background stylist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Floyd Norman	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Jack Parr	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Curt Perkins	....	background artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Morey Reden	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Eric Semones	....	background artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Terry Slade	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Grace Stanzell	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Takashi	....	layout artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Richard Thompson	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Peter Van Elk	....	background artist (unknown episodes, 1970)
Xenia	....	animator (unknown episodes, 1970)
Carlos Alfonso	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Lou Appet	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Fernando Arce	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Oliver Callahan	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Jerry Eisenberg	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Lillian Evans	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Martin Forte	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Hugh Fraser	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Rene Garcia	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Gino Giudice	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
George Goepper	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Jan Green	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Stan Green	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Homer Jonas	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Don Jurwich	....	layout artist (unknown episodes)
Bill Keil	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Richard Khim	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Hicks Lokey	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Gary Niblett	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Charles A. Nichols	....	animation director (unknown episodes)
Joan Orbison	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Iraj Paran	....	background artist (unknown episodes)
Ed Parks	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Tom Ray	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Jay Sarbry	....	animator (unknown episodes)
John Sparey	....	animator (unknown episodes)
Robert 'Tiger' West	....	xerographer (unknown episodes)

Series Editorial Department
Joed Eaton	....	post-production (unknown episodes, 1970)
Larry C. Cowan	....	editorial supervisor (unknown episodes)
William E. DeBoer	....	negative consultant (unknown episodes)

Series Music Department
Hoyt Curtin	....	composer: theme music (unknown episodes)
Mike Deasy	....	musician (unknown episodes)
Pat Foley	....	music editor (unknown episodes)
Ted Nichols	....	musical director (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Joe Ruby	....	story supervisor (unknown episodes, 1970)
Ken Spears	....	story supervisor (unknown episodes, 1970)
Frank Paiker	....	technical supervisor (unknown episodes)
Robert Schaefer	....	title designer (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Hanna-Barbera Productions
• Radio Comics

Distributors

• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1970-1972)
• Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) (1974-1975)
• National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1975-1976)
• Taft H-B Program Sales (1976-1979)
• Telepictures Distribution (1996-)
• Turner Program Services (TPS) (1992-1996)
• Warner Home Video (2008) (USA) (DVD)
• Worldvision Enterprises (1979-1992)

Other Companies

• Capitol Records  soundtrack
• La La Productions  music supervision

Also Known As:

Runtime:

30 min (16 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | USA:TV-G

Company:

Hanna-Barbera Productions

Trivia:

Adapted from an Archie spin-off comic, the animated version differs from the actual comic most significantly in the characters of Alexandra, Sebastian, and Alexander. In the cartoon, Alexandra and Sebastian are simply conniving and sneaky; in the comic book, Sebastian is the reincarnation of a witchcraft-practicing ancestor of the Cabots, and Alexandra can cast powerful magic spells while she is holding him. In the original Archie comic, Alex is a snide braggart who lords his wealth over everyone and sees Alan M. as his rival for Josie's attention. In the animated series, Alex is a meek coward who brags much more about the band's talent than his wealth. The animated series' Alex also seems to have no romantic feelings toward Josie.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in "Saturday Night Live: Natalie Portman/Fall Out Boy (#31.13)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

Josie

The Cat's Me-WOW!

The fearless redhead. The dingbatty blonde. The ingenious African-American. The hunky roadie. The gutless manager. The catty raven. The snickering Shorttail. The gallery of brilliant villains. A library of marvelous music. The perfect formula for a great cartoon series named "Josie and The Pussycats". Yeah, yeah, dirty minds(and several little minds)would go nuts about a certain part of the title, but the rest of us think the title was really groovy. Based on Archie Comics' great comic book, the Hanna-Barbera cartoon showcases musicians Josie McCoy, Melody Valentine and Valerie Brown, their roadie Alan Mayberry, their manager Alexander Cabot III, his volatile sister Alexandra and her snickering cat Sebastian. They perform all around the world, spending their spare time thwarting international schemes to conquer the world. Troublemakers such as The Countess, Mr. X, Greenthumb, Evil Eye, Midas, Nemo, and the Scorpion make the band's lives a living HELP(a term Alexander never forgets to yell for in every episode)! Janet Waldo, Jackie Joseph, and Barbara Pariot are the terrific trio, Jerry Dexter and Scooby Doo Alumni Casey Kasem are the dudes, Sherry Alberoni is the 'tude and Scooby himself, Don Messick, is the cool cat. The girls who give us those cool tunes such as my favorite, "You still have a way to go" are really Catherine Dougherty, Patrice Halloway and Cheryl Ladd as Melody's singing voice. JATP's charm comes from Josie and her allies. Josie makes the perfect leader, a perfect combo of wisdom, strength and beauty. Melody is the giggling silly of the group, always smiling and laughing no matter what the situation. Valerie is one of the first influential Afro-American cartoon characters. A pre-Cleopatra Jones like super spy who's the brains of the outfit and the lyrics of Josie's songs. Alexandra's cattiness keeps Josie on her toes and Alexander's gutlessness makes for some fine comedy. Alan's hunky appearance makes Josie and Alexandra's conflicts even more juicier. I felt it was only fair for me to rave over this great cartoon series, because I dissed the movie. Mayhaps if the writers made the movie more closer to the cartoon and more family friendly, I would have loved it. But NOOOOOOO, those saps made it just another Hollywood PG-13 zombie. Phooey on them! Their spin-off, JATP IN OUTER SPACE, may not have all the songs, but it is equally entertaining. I suggest you all see both the cartoon versions . .. and the comics, too.