Good start, but then it gets ruined

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

This 1988 short film brought its director Cordell Barker his first of two Oscar nominations in the animated short film category, but lost to Pixar's very early "Tin Toy". The voice work is done by Richard Condie, another two-time Academy Award nominee from the Richard Condie. The premise for the full seven minutes is accurately described by the title. It's basically all about a man who finds a yellow cat as destructive as clingy in front of his door, but, after initial attraction, tries to get rid of it. Unsuccessfully. Story-wise it reminded me a bit of the Pepe Le Pew short films putting the man in the position of Pepe's favorite lady.It's a decent film for children, but I don't think it offers much value to adults or for a rewatch. The animation is not too great, even for the 1980s and, while the title song is pretty OK, the story gets quickly repetitive, even for such a short running time. The ending is solid and maybe the funniest part of the film, but it can't save it.

Mr Johnson lives alone with only his tuba giving him happiness. So when a small cat is dropped on his doorstep he reacts with happiness. This is short lived as the cat breaks a rattle he had had since being a baby. He decides to get rid of the cat straight away – I mean, how hard can it be? Well, thing is about that, the cat came back the very next day and no matter what Johnson tries to do it continues to do so.I haven't seen this film for years and indeed cannot even remember where it was that I originally saw it. So watching it again recently was quite enjoyable as I got a rush of memory lane. The idea is simple but produces a handful of nice scenarios where the man is trying to get rid of the cat. These are funny but it is the overall delivery of the film that makes it as amusing and enjoyable as it is. The animation is bright and colourful and the portrayal of the cute, harmless little yellow cat contrasts well with what is happening as a result of it being around. The catchy and simple song played over the top is also cheerful and amusing.Inventive but yet simple, this cartoon has a slightly cruel sense of humour but yet delivers it in a cheerful and colourful manner that contrasts well and creates an entertaining air of comedy. Short and entertaining short film that kids of all ages will be amused by.

I recall watching this ages ago on Cartoon Network, very late at night and it was hilarious. I can't recall how it happened exactly, but it was marvelous. The story is a short one; the story of a man named Mr. Johnson who lives alone in an if- anything, orderly house. With this in mind, it turns out one fateful day that a cat, adorable as can be, is left on his doorstep as an orphan would be. Eventually, the cat somehow makes it into the house and in but a few seconds, causes nothing but trouble for poor Mr. Johnson, by wrecking his home. Mr. Johnson does what he can to get rid of the cat, but is continually greeted with the cat's image in his home wrecking every single thing in sight, accompanied by none other than an off- screen chorus of: "But the cat came back, the very next day, The cat came back, We thought he was a goner, but he wouldn't stay away"This cartoon is obscure, but ultimately funny and I highly recommend it to those who enjoy a good, if somewhat morbid, comedy.

I consider myself a connoisseur of animation, especially comedic shorts, and this is the best one I've ever seen. The first time I saw this I was rolling on the floor laughing. Wonderful progression, perfect timing, excellent delivery. The animation style fits perfectly, too. I strongly recommend this short for anyone who likes a good cartoon.