The cat wasn’t yet named Tom. The mouse wasn’t yet named Jerry. And the cat-and-mouse chase storyline wasn’t intended to be followed by a series of cartoons featuring the both of ’em.

It has also spawned various spin-offs since its inception, including The Tom and Jerry Show, The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show, Tom & Jerry Kids ... Hood and His Merry Mouse, and Tom and Jerry ...

A clean white wall socket securely holds a single plug. Jerry, the brown mouse, stands near a chewed threw black cable. Tom, the blue-gray cat, moves his head into the scene and sees Jerry.

Animated series. When Cyborg and Beast Boy cannot agree on who is the better main titular character of Tom and Jerry, they play a game of cat and mouse themselves.