Tom and Jerry Creator Dead

December 20, 2006 · Filed Under Hollywood Gossips 

Tom and Jerry Creator Dead Joseph Barbera, William hanna
Joe Barbera and Bill Hanna met in Hollywood in 1937

Joseph Barbera, the genius behind some of the most loved cartoon characters in history, passed away on December 18 in his Californian home. Together with his partner William hanna, they created some of the world’s most recognize cartoon character. Tom and Jerry, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and Scooby-doo. Rest in Peace Mr.Barbera

The pair first teamed up at MGM studios in the 1930s, and created the international hit ‘Tom and Jerry’. The battling cat and mouse animated duo earned Barbera and Hanna seven Oscars.

Warner Bros. Chairman and CEO Barry Meyer said “His cartoons were not only animated superstars, but also a very beloved part of American pop culture spanning the Stone Age to the Space Age and from primetime to Saturday mornings, syndication and cable. While he will be missed by his family and friends, Barbera will live on through his work.” - Source

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  1. dEEPAK

    December 20th, 2006
    1

    ohh.. he was a gr8 man..
    Tom & Jerry will be the best cartoon ever..


  2. Mateen

    July 21st, 2007
    2

    I allways memorable in the field of animation and one of the best cartoon they have given Tom & Jerry


  3. Vhenda Alviani

    April 4th, 2008
    3

    I always see this cartoon every afternoon. This cartoon is funny and can make me to happy began. This cartoon is the best.


  4. Manpreet

    April 12th, 2008
    4

    I love Tom and jerry like anything
    Its makes ur day well now a days i don’t get time to see the cartoon but i wish i could see it everyday unlimited…


  5. felix

    May 13th, 2008
    5

    i love these cartoons &ill never stop watching them long live the cat&mouse


  6. misha

    May 14th, 2008
    6

    great cartoon..
    It’s just like an antidepresant.
    (and not only for kids)


  7. Rumona

    May 14th, 2008
    7

    really they did a great job………my kid like it very much…….


  8. HITESH FOFARIA

    May 17th, 2008
    8

    EVER GREEN CARTOON TOM & JERRY ANY TIME N ANY BODY CAN ENJOY THIS CARTOON


  9. sammir mahroos

    May 26th, 2008
    9

    ahhh ! that cartoon is the best in the world ! tribute to al the Walt Disney crap !
    the vest episode of tome and jerry is the 40’s episodes ! and all the MGM production

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