Cartoon Cutouts -The Tom and Jerry Collection includes Tom the cat, Jerry the mouse, and Spike the dog. The fun TV series, created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera for MGM, in 1940 has become one of America’s greatest cartoons. Celebrating its 70th episode in 2010, its still airs on television for today’s generation to enjoy. The never ending chase between cat Tom and mouse Jerry has enticed every child of every generation thus far and will do so time and again in years to come.