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 Little Man (The Pink Panther) rid of the Pink Panther, only to side with the feline later on in the short. 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