Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

1963 – 1966Show3 seasons70 episodesNR

68
GoodGoodWatch score
68
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is a semi-educational animated cartoon TV series that originally aired on CBS from 1963 to 1966. It was produced by Total Television, the same company that produced the earlier King Leonardo and the later Underdog, and primarily sponsored by General Mills. The title is a play on “tuxedo and tails” formal wear.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales episodes

3 seasons · 70 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Mixed-Up Mechanics, 6.2
  2. S1 E2 Rainmakers, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 The Lamplighters, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Telephone Terrors, 6.9
  5. S1 E5 The Giant Clam Caper, 6.3
  6. S1 E6 Tick Tock, 6.9
  7. S1 E7 Scuttled Sculpture, 7.0
  8. S1 E9 Zoo's News, 6.8
  9. S1 E23 Tale of a Tiger, 6.3
  10. S1 E33 , 5.8
  1. S2 E20 The Romance of Plymouth Rock, 6.1
  2. S2 E29 The Barbers, 6.2
  1. S3 E29 Indianapolis Speedway, 5.4

Cast

Facts

September 28, 1963 · February 12, 1966 · Ended

First aired
September 28, 1963
Last aired
February 12, 1966
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 70 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Recoil Boost, Three Shorts, Radio Contest +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales worth watching?"

Questions about Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.6).

Which season of Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 6.7. Season 3 is the weakest at 5.4. The highest-rated episode is The Lamplighters (season 1, episode 3) at 7.9, and the lowest is Indianapolis Speedway (season 3, episode 29) at 5.4.

Is Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales?

35 h

About 35 hours: 70 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1963 to 1966.

Will Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales use?

Recoil BoostThree ShortsRadio ContestThe Guards Must Be CrazyCharacter CatchphraseReal After AllAnimated SeriesThe Big BoardOld WindbagBlind Without 'EmYou Dirty Rat!Magic Hatand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Recoil Boost, Three Shorts, and Radio Contest.