The Panther’s ten sequels, such as Dial “P” for Pink and Pinkfinger, have had nearly 16,000 bookings in U.S. movie houses, many of which had previously given up playing cartoons.

The producer David DePatie and the animator Friz Freleng, the forces behind the cartoon character the Pink Panther, in 1963. From left: Mr. Freleng, Mr. DePatie, Mr. Panther, the producer Harold ...

Roosevelt-raised comedian Eddie Murphy is set to star in a feature-film reboot of "The Pink Panther." Credit: Getty Images / Amy Sussman By Frank Lovece Special to Newsday Updated May 18, 2023 ...