Busy Buddies

1956
6.9| 0h6m| NR| en| More Info
Released: 04 May 1956 Released
Producted By: MGM Cartoon Studio
Country: United States of America
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Tom and Jerry need to repeatedly come to the rescue when a teenage babysitter, supposed to be looking after the baby, is more interested in talking on the telephone than in paying attention to the baby who keeps crawling away.

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Flyerplesys Perfectly adorable
Huievest Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.
Myron Clemons A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
TheLittleSongbird I liked Busy Buddies very much as I do with most Tom and Jerry cartoons, but at the same time I didn't love it. It is fairly light on story and the babysitter is a plot device if little else. The animation this said is wonderful, with lots of detail and lush colours, while the upbeat, beautifully orchestrated and action-enhancing music still manages to impress. The gags, revolving mainly around the lengths Tom and Jerry go to raid the kitchen of food, are clever and well-timed, while not feeling routine at the same time. What was also interesting about Busy Buddies was that this was one of the rare occurrences where Tom and Jerry were on the same side, which was a refreshing change from the norm. The duo are their likable selves and their rapport is as ever irresistible. The baby is also a well-utilised addition and works well with Tom and Jerry.So all in all, fun if not one of Tom and Jerry's best. 8/10 Bethany Cox
63x927is58401 I like 1956's Busy Buddies cartoon twice as much than the Tot Watchers cartoon, for Tom and Jerry are not enemies at all, in this cartoon. The baby boy was rescued numerous times by Tom and Jerry, as they remained a team of friends, while Genie, the so-called babysitter was on the telephone and chattering continuously. And the baby was in his crib, winking an eye, as this cartoon concludes. In 1958's Tot Watchers cartoon, Tom and Jerry are friends, not enemies and rescue the baby a few more times, once again, as in the Busy Buddies cartoon. But the conclusion is different. The baby is walking down the street, as Tot Watchers concludes. Tot Watchers would have been funnier had Bill Hanna and Joseph Barbera had the writer have the words, The End, on the baby's diaper as Tot Watchers concludes.
rbverhoef 'Busy Buddies' is a nice animated short where Tom and Jerry have to work together. The babysitter does nothing but talking on the phone to one of her friends while the baby keeps crawling away. Tom and Jerry have to make sure nothing happens to the baby. It's a nice and pretty funny short. It is fun to see the cat and the mouse work together for a change.
Antzy88 This was the first of two Tom & Jerry cartoons to feature Jeannie, the baby-sitter who is left to look after Tom's owners' baby but really couldn't care less (the other was 'Tot Watchers' (1958)). Once the couple have gone out for the evening, Jeannie darts onto the telephone and starts a massive conversation, completely oblivious to the baby boy's needs. Tom & Jerry take advantage of the couple's absence, they raid the kitchen, but are soon halted by the baby, who has escaped... I'm hoping that the above hasn't spoiled the enjoyment too much, and firmly believe it is still the mere backbone of the story and I've not given away any clever gags or slapstick. It's not brilliant, but it's still clever and amusing fare from William Hanna & Joseph Barbera.