Description:  The Doctor Dolittle cartoon is a 1970s animated series about a veterinarian who can talk to animals and travels the world in a ship to help them, often accompanied by his young apprentice, Tommy Stubbins. The main antagonist is the pirate Sam Scurvy, who seeks the secret to Dolittle's ability to control the animal kingdom for world domination. Aiding the doctor are a crew of anthropomorphic animal characters, including the two-headed Pushmi-Pullyu, and a rock-and-roll band of grasshoppers called "The Grasshoppers".

Characters: Dr. Dolittle: A veterinarian who can communicate with animals. Tommy Stubbins: Dr. Dolittle's young first mate and apprentice, who also learns to speak with animals. Sam Scurvy: A pirate who constantly tries to steal Dr. Dolittle's secret. Animal Crew: Includes the monkey Chee-Chee, the duck cook Dab-Dab, the two-headed Pushmi-Pullyu, the owl Too-Too, and the dog Jip. The Grasshoppers: A rock band of grasshoppers who often help the doctor.

Plot: Dr. Dolittle and his crew travel by ship to various locations to treat sick animals. While on their journeys, they are pursued by Sam Scurvy, who wants to use their animal-talking abilities to take over the world.