First appeared in Mouse of Tomorrow 1944, Last appearance Cat Alarm 1961 sandwiching 78 theatrical shorts
Created by Terrytoons (a 20th Century Fox studio)
Originally named Super Mouse (in the first 7 films)
Intentionally dressed similar to Superman
Voiced by Roy Hallee, Sr., Tom Morrison, and Patrick Pinney
Superpowers include flight, X-ray vision, super strength, telekinesis, turn back time
Two recurring female leads: Pearl Pureheart and Mitzi
Oil Can Harry is the common evil villain cat
Characters often sing opera songs
Received an Oscar nomination for Short Subject (Cartoon) in 1945
CBS bought the rights, and then aired Mighty Mouse Playhouse 1955-1967 with supporting characters including Heckle and Jeckle, Dinky Duck, and Gandy Goose
Mighty Mouse and the Mighty Heroes (Diaper Man, Cuckoo Man, Rope Man, Strong Man, and Tornado Man) aired for two years
The New Adventures of Mighty Mouse and Heckle & Jeckle aired 1969-1981 (41 shows)
A Kentucky family (with too much time on their hands and obvious UK basketball fans) interpreted a scene as Mighty Mouse snorting cocaine, thus reporting this to the American Family Association, which demanded changes
“Thus ends the adventure of Super Mouse…he seen his job and he done it!”
Mighty Mouse and the Mighty Heroes Intro
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Barbershop-Style Introduction 1987-89
