The Pink Panther The first film in the series had an animated opening sequence, created by DePatie–Freleng Enterprises, featuring The Pink Panther Theme by Mancini, as well as the Pink Panther character. This character, designed by Hawley Pratt and Friz Freleng, was subsequently the subject of his own series of animated cartoons which gained its highest profile when aired on Saturday mornings as "The Pink Panther Show." The character would be featured in the opening of every film in the movie series except "A Shot in the Dark" and "Inspector Clouseau". Although the original film was actually centred on the Phantom/Sir Charles Lytton,
The Little Man (The Pink Panther) The Little Man (The Pink Panther) The Little Man was a regular character who appeared in the original "Pink Panther" shorts created by David DePatie and Friz Freleng. The Little Man is considered the main antagonist of the Pink Panther series. The Little Man first appeared in 1964 in the first entry of the "Pink Panther" animated series, "The Pink Phink". The character became a foil for the Pink Panther and would appear throughout the series in its 16-year duration. The Little Man appears in various roles throughout the entire original series. He seldom speaks and has a distinctive big