Tom and Jerry Turns 84: Revisiting First Episode 'Puss Gets the Boot' Featuring Cartoon World's Beloved Cat and Mouse (Watch Video)

Tom and Jerry's debut in "Puss Gets the Boot" might feel quaint today, but it broke ground in 1940. The episode set the iconic dynamic: a smaller, clever mouse outsmarts a larger, frustrated cat through wit and agility.

Tom and Jerry (Photo Credits: YouTube)

Tom and Jerry, the iconic cat and mouse duo who became a cornerstone of childhood memories, turn 84 today, since their debut on February 10, 1940. While today we know them as the ever-chasing adversaries, fun fact: their original names were Jasper (the cat) and Pee-Wee (the mouse)! On this special day, et's take a nostalgic trip back to their very first episode, "Puss Gets the Boot," and relive the slapstick mayhem that started it all. Tom & Jerry Gets the Pushpa Twist; Tom Does the Viral Srivalli Step and Jerry Slays with ‘Main Jhukega Nahi’ Dialogue (Watch Video).

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