Volume 1 captures this lightning-in-a-bottle era, collecting the first 18 theatrical shorts from 1964 to 1966. This isn't the watered-down, Saturday-morning version many of us remember from the 80s; this is the original theatrical Pink Panther, uncut and unapologetically clever. For those keeping score at home, this collection (typically released via Kino Lorber or MGM HD) is a treasure trove. You get the shorts exactly as they were shown in cinemas, complete with the iconic brass-and-bongo intro.
Just be warned: After watching it, you will find yourself walking into a room, hearing four low bass notes in your head, and feeling a sudden urge to paint everything pink. The Pink Panther Cartoon Collection - Volume 1 ...
It is a time capsule of 1960s cool. Whether you are a collector completing your library or a parent trying to introduce your children to the "good stuff," this volume delivers. You get the shorts exactly as they were