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Tom Terrific

1957 – 1958Show2 seasons26 episodes

AnimationKids
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

A heartwarming, uplifting animated series about family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Drawn in a simple style, it features a gee-whiz boy hero, Tom Terrific, who lives in a treehouse and can transform himself into anything he wants thanks to his magic, funnel-shaped "thinking cap," which also enhances his intelligence. He has a comic lazybones of a sidekick, Mighty Manfred the Wonder Dog, and an arch-foe named Crabby Appleton, whose motto is, "I'm rotten to the core!" Other foes include Mr. Instant, the Instant Thing King, Captain Kidney Bean, Sweet Tooth Sam, the Candy Bandit and Isotope Feaney, The Meany.

Feels like

  • Classic Animation
  • Wholesome Kids Show
  • Simple Superhero Adventures
  • Physical Comedy
  • Transformative Powers
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Retro Charm
  • Lighthearted Fun
  • Family-Friendly Entertainment

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

June 10, 1957 · December 15, 1958 · Ended

First aired
June 10, 1957
Last aired
December 15, 1958
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 26 episodes
Genres
Animation, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Accidental Hero, Alliterative Name, Animorphism +9

  • Accidental Hero
  • Alliterative Name
  • Animorphism
  • Arch-Enemy
  • Brain Smoke
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Continuity Cavalcade
  • Early-Bird Cameo
  • Elephants Never Forget
  • A Good Name for a Rock Band
  • Psychopathic Manchild
  • Literal-Minded

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Tom Terrific worth watching?"

Questions about Tom Terrific

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tom Terrific worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Tom Terrific okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Tom Terrific?

2 h

About 2 hours: 26 episodes in 2 seasons of about 5 minutes each, aired from 1957 to 1958.

Can I half-watch Tom Terrific?

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.

Will I feel good after watching Tom Terrific?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Tom Terrific use?

Accidental HeroAlliterative NameAnimorphismArch-EnemyBrain SmokeBreaking the Fourth WallContinuity CavalcadeEarly-Bird CameoElephants Never ForgetA Good Name for a Rock BandPsychopathic ManchildLiteral-Mindedand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Accidental Hero, Alliterative Name, and Animorphism.