Pink cat series "Bagpuss" was a striped pink cat. The puppet used for animation was originally supposed to be marmalade coloured, but was dyed pink accidentally during the manufacturing process. Another children's television series, "Roobarb and Custard" featured a pink cat, Custard. Creator Grange Calveley based Custard's mannerisms on Sid James. The Pink Panther is a cartoon character created by Friz Freleng. As well as featuring in the opening titles of the films starring Peter Sellers, he has appeared in spin-off cartoon series. Animation historian Jerry Beck has said the character is "anti-authority – he's cool yet he's pink". In 2014, Dutch
Hoops&Yoyo Hoops&Yoyo 'Hoops and Yoyo' are a pair of animated characters featured on Hallmark Cards. The characters were created by Bob Holt and Mike Adair in who also voice the duo. Hoops&Yoyo have a website that features E-cards, animated episodes, an "Ask hoops&yoyo" section, desktop and phone wallpapers, audio snippets, IM icons, fan photos, interactive monthly calendars, a blog, a podcast, games, and merchandise available for purchase. The story lines center around two main characters: Hoops, a pink cat, and Yoyo, a green rabbit, and also feature a few other humorous characters joining them. Hoops and Yoyo tend to get overexcited