What is mgm cartoon tom and jerry?

Tom and Jerry is an American animated series created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. The show centers around the never-ending rivalry between a cat named Tom and a mouse named Jerry. The series became one of the most popular and enduring cartoon franchises of all time, with over 160 shorts and several television shows and movies produced under the MGM cartoon studio. The show's success was due in part to its witty slapstick humor, fast-paced action, and clever animation techniques that brought the characters to life. Despite controversies over the show's depictions of violence, Tom and Jerry remains a beloved classic of animation and a cultural touchstone of American entertainment.