The programme was based on "The Phil Silvers Show" (1955).
Hanna-Barbara sold the cartoon based on a drawing of the main character
Called "Boss Cat" on British TV because there was a brand of cat food in Britain called "Top Cat."
"Top Cat" was set in Hoagy's Alley, Manhattan, New York.
The character Benny the Ball was voiced by Maurice Gosfield. He also played Private Duane Doberman on "The Phil Silvers Show", which "Top Cat" was based on.
Produced in color, but broadcast in black-and-white during the original ABC run of the show.
Top Cat later reappeared with a host of other Hanna-Barbera characters in "Yogi's Treasure Hunt" (1978).
"Top Cat" was referenced in "The Simpsons: Virtual Springfield" (1997) video game.
"Top Cat" featured in the movie "Cat People" (1982) starring Nastassja Kinski and Malcolm McDowell.
