Get ready to “Chase the Laughs, Catch the Fun” as Tom and Jerry celebrate 85 years of iconic mischief and enduring entertainment. Since their debut in 1940, the legendary cat-and-mouse duo have delighted audiences around the world with their playful rivalry and timeless charm. However, the golden era of Tom and Jerry, from 1940 to 1958, is widely considered the peak of the series, marked by the animators William Hanna and Joseph Barbera, who created a total of 114 shorts, all of which are included in Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958).