Tom and Jerry is an American animated franchise that centers around the rivalry between a mischievous and clever mouse named Jerry, and a house cat named Tom who is always trying to catch him. The series features slapstick humor and cartoon violence as Tom comes up with various schemes to capture Jerry, but the clever mouse always manages to outsmart him. Created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, Tom and Jerry quickly became a classic in the animation world and has since spawned numerous television shows, films, and merchandise. The beloved characters have captured the hearts of generations of viewers with their timeless humor, witty banter, and amusing antics.
