Tom and Jerry were created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for MGM Cartoons between 1940-1958, producing 114 shorts until MGM closed their animation studio. Gene Deitch took over from 1961-1962 but his versions were considered the worst. Chuck Jones directed from 1963-1967, producing 34 more episodes and changing the characters' appearances. Hanna and Barbera reunited from 1975-1977 for 48 additional episodes where Tom and Jerry became nonviolent friends due to new broadcasting rules.

1. Tom and JerryCreators of

2. 1940–1958: William Hanna &joseph Barbera/Mgm CartoonsCreators of Tom and Jerry

3. 114 shorts

4. Last short in 1957, due to MGM executive’s decision to close the animation studio.

5. Hanna and Barberacreated their own animation studio called Hanna-Babera Productions.1961–1962: Gene Deitch/rembrandt films cartoon In 1960, MGM wanted to produce new Tom and Jerry.

6. 1961, Gene Deitch became the new director.