The Cattanooga Cats are doin’ their thing. (Hanna-Barbera, 1970)
Hanna-Barbera’s Cattanooga Cats originally ran on ABC from September, 1969 through September, 1971. 17 episodes were produced.
The Cattanooga Cats were a feline band of musicians; Kitty Jo (Julie Bennett), Country (Bill Callaway), Scoots (Jim Begg) and Groove (Casey Kasem). Similar to The Banana Splits or Skatebirds, the cartoon band would commence with the comedic shenanigans and then sing a song. A variety of cartoons would then be shown from Around the World in 79 Days, It’s the Wolf! and Motormouse and Autocat.
The song below, “Story Of My Life,” likely stems from 1970 or thereabouts (it’s not on the Cattanooga Cats L.P. of 1969, so I’m calling it as later). The tune is just under two-minutes of delightful pop and was probably written by musical director, Mike Curb. Vocalists include Michael Lloyd and Peggy Clinger. Have a happy Funshine Friday!
Previously on Funshine Friday: ‘The Skatebirds’ (1977)