Tom and Jerry is an American animated comedy series created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera.
The two main characters are Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse, as well as many recurring characters, and the plot has to do with the fights between them. Actually, Tom conducts numerous attempts to capture Jerry.
Tom and Jerry cartoons won seven Oscars, and were nominated for six more! The first one was back in 1943.
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