In 1963 Blake Edwards’ Pink Panther movie gave the world Inspector Clouseau and Henry Mancini’s magnificent theme, but it also threw in a pink cartoon panther over the opening credits. This sleek and ...

David H. DePatie, the animation producer who, along with partner Friz Freleng created one of the most enduring and recognizable cartoon characters of the last century in the Pink Panther, died Sept.

Animation producer David H. DePatie died on Sept. 23 of natural causes at the age of 91. DePatie is known for founding DePatie Freleng Enterprises with partner Friz Freleng, which is best known for ...