The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther is an animated TV character who first appeared in the opening credits of the 1963 movie The Pink Panther. The character was so popular that he got his own cartoon series starting in 1969. The Pink Panther is a tall, thin, pink cat who is cool, clever, and never speaks. He gets into all sorts of funny situations and always comes out on top.

The Cool Cat

The Pink Panther is known for being smooth and stylish. He walks with a confident stride and handles every problem with cool composure. The cartoons are mostly silent, like classic slapstick comedy. He often interacts with a short white man called the Little Man who is always frustrated by the Panther.

Famous Theme Song

The Pink Panther theme song composed by Henry Mancini is one of the most recognizable pieces of music in the world. The jazzy saxophone tune is instantly connected to the character. The franchise includes animated shows, movies, and the iconic Inspector Clouseau films. The Pink Panther remains a beloved character worldwide.

Fun Facts

• The Pink Panther was originally just part of a movie's opening credits.
• Henry Mancini's Pink Panther theme won a Grammy Award.
• The character never speaks in the original cartoons.

Did You Know?

The Pink Panther was created by animator Friz Freleng, who also worked on Looney Tunes. The character was only meant to appear in the opening credits of a detective movie, but audiences loved him so much that he got his own series. The cool pink cat ended up becoming more famous than the movie he came from!