The Pink Panther Theme States) in 1964; the single reached the Top 10 on the U.S. "Billboard" adult contemporary chart and won three Grammy Awards. Various recordings of the composition appeared in the opening credits of all "The Pink Panther" films except "A Shot in the Dark" and "Inspector Clouseau". It has also been used in countless works in which the animated Pink Panther appears. "The Pink Panther Theme", composed in the key of E minor, is unusual for Mancini's extensive use of chromaticism. In his autobiography "Did They Mention the Music?" Mancini talked about how he composed the theme music: From 1976 to
The Pink Panther Show 1971–1972 season. Later seasons swapped "The Ant and the Aardvark" with theatrical series' "Roland and Rattfink", "Hoot Kloot" or "The Blue Racer", as well as reruns of "The Inspector". 8 "Pink Panther" cartoons were aired for their first time during this three-year era (in Bold). "The Pink Panther and Friends" (1974–1976) followed the same format as "The New Pink Panther Show". The first Pink Panther entry was a new episode, while the second was a repeat of an old entry. Bumpers featuring "The Inspector" and "The Ant and the Aardvark" connected the three entries. New series "The Dogfather" (originally produced