Monster Tails
Description:
Monster Tails was an animated segment on the 1990s show Wake, Rattle & Roll by Hanna-Barbera, featuring the pets of classic Universal Monsters. The series followed a group of monster pets, including Frankenmutt the dog, Elsa the parrot-brained dog, Catula the cat, and Mumfrey the mummy's dog, as they lived in a Transylvanian castle with their guardian, Igor Jr.. The plots often involved the pets' personalities mirroring their owners, who were off making movies in Hollywood.
Key characters and plot
Igor Jr.: The hunchbacked son of the original Igor, who attempts to be in charge of the pets.
Frankenmutt: The dog of Frankenstein's Monster, with incredible strength and a genius-level brain.
Elsa: The pet dog of the Bride of Frankenstein, who has the brain of a parrot and a crush on Frankenmutt.
Catula: Count Dracula's cat, who is arrogant but also a master of magic and transformations.
Mumfrey: The Mummy's dog, a perpetual insomniac.
Dr. Veenie: Dr. Jekyll's pet, who transforms into the super-strong and berserk Mr. Snyde whenever he sneezes.
Plot: Each episode featured the monster pets in comical situations as they dealt with life in the castle and the absence of their famous masters, who were busy in Hollywood.