"Hold That Pose" is the thirty-fifth episode of The Tom and Jerry Show (1975).
Synopsis[]
Safari photographers Tom and Jerry try to get a picture of the rare Pip Squaker bird which has never been photographed before.
Plot[]
Safari photographers Tom and Jerry venture deep into the jungle in search of the elusive, never-before-photographed fuzzy-feathered Pip Squaker bird. During their adventure, they encounter a plethora of wildlife, including alligators, wild boars, eagles, man-eating flowers, and leopards. Using a carrot—this rare bird's favorite treat—they manage to trap the shy Pip Squaker and successfully capture a long-awaited photograph.
To their surprise, the Pip Squaker seems pleased with the outcome and desires another picture, but Tom and Jerry feel one shot is sufficient. Upon their return, they are greeted with a hero's welcome from the mayor and rewarded handsomely for being the first to see and photograph the rare bird. Just as they revel in their success, a thousand Pip Squakers arrive from around the globe, eager to have their own pictures taken!
Characters[]
- Tom Cat
- Jerry Mouse
- The Pip Squaker
- Alligators
- Wild Boar
- Eaglet
- Eagle
- Man-Eating Plant
- Leopard
- Humans
- Pip Squakers
Trivia[]
- This episode shares its title with a November 3, 1950 Walt Disney short featuring Goofy.
- This is probably the most-watched and popular New Tom & Jerry cartoon.
- This is one of 7 New Tom & Jerry cartoons narrated by John Stephenson, who also voiced Tom & Jerry; others are "The Wacky World Of Sports," "The Tennis Menace," "The Super Cyclists," "Chickenrella," "The Great Motorboat Race," and the next, "The Supercape Caper."
- The Pip Squaker is still seen holding the carrot set up by Tom & Jerry, despite having already eaten it!
Goofs[]
- In the scene at timestamp 05:31 where T&J finally snaps a photo of The Pip Squaker, John says, "You did it! The never-before fuzzy-feathered Pip Squaker has just been photographed!" Notice that he didn't say, "never-before photographed fuzzy-feathered Pip Squaker"!
Gallery[]
Main article: Hold That Pose/Gallery