Heathcliff
Heathcliff is an animated TV series that debuted on October 4, 1980. It was the first series based on the Heathcliff comic strip and was produced by Ruby-Spears Productions. It ran until September 18, 1982 with a total of 25 episodes, under two different names.
Cast: June Foray, Henry Corden, Paul Winchell
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52 episodes
1. Feline FugitiveIn order to gain the leadership of the neighborhood's position, Spike frames Heathcliff of stealing fish from a local fish mart.CC6minOct 4, 1980
2. Doggone DogcatcherThe Dogcatcher performs many attempts to catch Heathcliff. None of them is successful.CC6minOct 4, 1980
3. Football FlunkiesAfter the the Pussycats get injured, The Creeps fill in for their team and help The Pussycats go against a heavy-set football team called the Bruisers.CC6minOct 4, 1980
4. Lumbering LooniesDingbat and the Creeps get hired as wood cutters.CC6minOct 4, 1980
5. The Watch CatThe Purple Think Burgler attempts to break into the Nutmeg's house, but Heathcliff stops him.CC6minOct 11, 1980
6. Pumping IronyHeathcliff does his best to enter a cat show, after his feline girlfriend, Jodi calls up their date.CC6minOct 11, 1980
7. It's a Snow Job for a CreepDingbat and the Creeps get a job in Snowy Alphs, but the bad guys, Louie and his friend sabotage them.CC6minOct 11, 1980
8. Nutty KnightsDingbat and the Creeps are sent back to 1333 by a time machine and there are exhorted by the king to rescue his daughter from Sir Grimace-A-Lot the evil knight.CC6minOct 11, 1980
9. The Great Cop 'n Cat ChaseHeathcliff has stolen a hotdog from Officer Casey, thus the Police Officer tries to track down the feline offender.CC6minOct 18, 1980
10. Milk Run MayhemHeathcliff competes for milk with a Milkman, who must deliver a bottle of milk to his boss' house or he shall lose his job.CC6minOct 18, 1980
11. Heir Today, Gone TomorrowDingbat tries to claim his inheritance from his great uncle, Barren Von Batt, but Dingbat's evil cousin Wombat also wants that inheritance to claim for himself. The competitors must stay in a castle overnight.CC6minOct 18, 1980
12. U.F. OafsDingbat and the Creeps are abducted aboard the alien ship by a alien named Rishan, who needs to examine the Earthlings.CC6minOct 18, 1980
13. Mascot RumbleHeathcliff is watching on TV football footage from today's match, where Heathcliff was the mascot of the "Detroit Tabbys" while Spike represents as the mascot of the rival team "Brooklyn Bulldogs".CC6minOct 25, 1980
14. Heathcliff of Sherwood ForestHeathcliff is Robin Hood - the most wanted noble brigand, who saves Sonja and the good people of Sherwood from the local taxpayer, Grubs the Dogcatcher.CC6minOct 25, 1980
15. Safari SapsThe Creeps take the job to receive a rare pygmy elephant for the safari explorer.CC6minOct 25, 1980
16. Prized PoochA person named Bowser searches for a rare dog breed to win a contest. He stumbles upon Dingbat and captures him to his dog pound, thus Sparerib and Nobody try to break their friend out.CC6minOct 25, 1980
17. Angling AnglersAt the Fish Mart, Mr. Schultz is having to conversation with someone in the phone for them to deliver fish, but they are not able to, Mr. Schultz runs out of fish quickly due a certain cat that can eat faster than they could deliver, Mr. Schultz hangs up the phone and decides to close the shop and go fishing to replenish the fish in his store.CC6minNov 1, 1980
18. Cake FlakesAfter Mrs. Nutmeg takes Heathcliff to the bakery, the feline protagonists craves on eating a cake.CC6minNov 1, 1980
19. Health NutsDingbat and the creeps get hired as fitness trainers. Their first task is to help an obese lady to lose weight, but it ends up as a failure.CC6minNov 1, 1980
20. Retail RuckusThe Creeps work at the Department Store. As usual, the work doesn't go without complications...CC6minNov 1, 1980
21. The Mouse TrapperHeathcliff is playing with a mouse around the house, until the mouse exterminator comes to clear the area from the mice. Heathcliff tries to foil his plans.CC6minNov 8, 1980
22. Lion Around the HouseHeathcliff rivals his love for Sonja to an escaped mountain lion.CC6minNov 8, 1980
23. Window WashoutsDingbat, Sparerib, and Nobody become window washers. They are given the task of cleaning a building until the end of the day to receive their pay.CC6minNov 8, 1980
24. Door to Door Sales CreepsNo synopsis available yet.CC6minNov 8, 1980
25. Robinson Cruise HoThe dogcatcher recounts twenty years ago of the same day he was deserted in a island: The dogcatcher makes Heathcliff his slave to do the work.CC6minNov 15, 1980
26. Heathcliff & the Sleeping BeautyThe classical fairy tale about the Sleeping Beauty is told (with a couple of modifications of the original) through Heathcliff characters.CC6minNov 15, 1980
27. Creep Crop Crack-upsThe Creeps find job at a farm, where a farmer girl needs assistance in running the business.CC6minNov 15, 1980
28. Nautical NoodnicksNo synopsis available yet.CC6minNov 15, 1980
29. Gold-Digger DazeA miner accidentally discards his map out the window of his house when throwing things at Heathcliff. This gives Heathcliff and Spike an opportunity to go on a hunt for the gold.CC6minNov 22, 1980
30. HivesAfter a planned revenge on the garbage man, Heathcliff stresses him, giving him the hives called the "Heathcliff Hives".CC6minNov 22, 1980
31. Batty Boo-ticiansDingbat and the Creeps work at a hair parlor. They are to cut a young customer her hair, but an escaped gorilla gets mistaken for the customer.CC6minNov 22, 1980
32. Carnival Cut-upsNo synopsis available yet.CC6minNov 22, 1980
33. Rodeo DoughHeathcliff and Grubs are competing for a 100 Dollars prize in the Rodeo.CC6minNov 29, 1980
34. Pinocchio Rides AgainIn today's "Heathcliff Fan Club Meeting" issue, Heathcliff reads about "Heathcliff Pinocchio" (a parody of Pinocchio) to his kitten fans.CC6minNov 29, 1980
35. Bungling Baby SittersNo synopsis available yet.CC6minNov 29, 1980
36. Treasure HauntsNo synopsis available yet.CC6minNov 29, 1980
37. Cat In The BeanstalkHeathcliff is shown in a parody of Jack in the Beanstalk.CC6minDec 6, 1980
38. The Great ChaseHeathcliff and Spike play the great chase, which is going after a lunchbox that contains a sandwich.CC6minDec 6, 1980
39. LeMans-ter RallyNo synopsis available yet.CC6minDec 6, 1980
40. Beach Blanket BozosWhen Dingbat tries to set up a blanket at the beach, he finds out that it's actually a beach ball.CC6minDec 6, 1980
41. Kitty a la CarteHeathcliff tries to obtain fish for his feline girlfriend Jody, but Spike is in charge of guarding the fish from being stolen.CC6minDec 13, 1980
42. Mystery Loves CompanyHeathcliff and the two sanitation men duel for the stolen Stiffany's diamond, which they try to receive it back for the jewelry store to earn a reward, with a diamond thief trying to steal it back.CC6minDec 13, 1980
43. French Fried FracasDingbat and the Creeps are hired as chefs at a French restaurant. They don't prove themselves as top-notch cooks, however.CC6minDec 13, 1980
44. Showbiz ShenanigansThe Creeps try to work in show-business while making a movie.CC6minDec 13, 1980
45. Red Hot Riding Hooded HeathcliffLumberjack Heathcliff takes Sonja's place as "Red Riding Hood" to bring goodies to the Granny's house as the Big Bad Wolf sets an ambush to obtain a prey for eating.CC6minDec 20, 1980
46. The Great Milk Factory FracasHeathcliff sneaks into the Milk Factory.CC6minDec 20, 1980
47. Service Station ScrewballsNo synopsis available yet.CC6minDec 20, 1980
48. No News Is Ghoul NewsNo synopsis available yet.CC6minDec 20, 1980
49. Star TrickHeathcliff goes to a audition to be in the "Super Puss" advertisement.CC6minDec 27, 1980
50. The Big Fish StoryHeathcliff performs many attempts to steal the big fish at Mr. Schultz's fish mart, but his efforts are hampered with newly installed security system, which causes Heathcliff trouble to get inside the fish mart.CC6minDec 27, 1980
51. Detective Ding-a-LingsThe Creeps work as private detectives, trying to solve the case of the Maltese Parrot.CC6minDec 27, 1980
52. High Flying FoolsThe Creeps unwillingly foil the plan of stolen diamonds' smugglers while trying to work as air lines personnel.CC6minDec 27, 1980
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Heathcliff is an animated TV series that debuted on October 4, 1980. It was the first series based on the Heathcliff comic strip and was produced by Ruby-Spears Productions. It ran until September 18, 1982 with a total of 25 episodes, under two different names.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- John Kimball, Charles August Nichols
- Created by
- Brad Anderson, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears, George Gately
- Studio
- Ruby-Spears Productions
