The two names synonymous with cartoons, for as long as one can remember, have turned 70 this year. And far from running out of anyone’s mind, the parents of its current target audience remember it as the one show that they would watch along with their kids.

“That’s what we would connect over. I don’t remember having a problem with my kids watching Tom and Jerry, because it was mostly humor,”

The never-ending fight between the house cat Tom and the mouse, Jerry, has been a comic trademark for multiple generations reaching beyond language and nationality.

The animation teamwork of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera gave to us the never ending cartoon rivalry of Tom and Jerry. The first animated short entitled "Puss get the boot" debuted for Metro-Goldwyn -Mayer on February 10th, 1940. [I have included the cartoon here for your enjoyment] Hanna and Barbera went on to create more than one hundred cartoons from 1940-1959 winning seven academy awards for their work.

Even though various producers carried forward their story in varying styles of animation, it was best remembered for those produced by Fred Quimby. The slapstick animated short stories of Tom and Jerry were created by William Hannah and Joseph Barbera in 1940. Produced by Fred Quimby, TJ took many forms including the latest one, which instead of the silent comedy of errors take, has conversations. The others include a feature film called Tom and Jerry. The Movie in 1992, a TV series, direct to home videos and television specials.

“I don’t like the fact that Tom and Jerry talk to each other. Their silent adventures were more fun.”

Getting Free Goodies

Getting Free Birthday goodies from restaurants, retailers is very tough, but still some of the retailers outlets are offering some free stuff to kids and as well as to adults.

There are plenty of free food, free stuff and also great deals for kids and adults on their special occasions like Birthdays, Special Days. Some retail outlets are offering free stuff and some are like offering senior discounts at their restaurants, though age will be factor for free stuff, but the thing we need is we have to ask for them wherever you go.

Everybody is to take the advantage of these deals on their special occasions, but if it is really your birday or special day, here are some of the ways you can celebrate your special day for free or on the cheap with some special deals...

Black Angus:
If you are not vegeterian then this offer is workout well..you can get free steak dinner at Black Angus for your birthday. The deal is good for the two weeks before and two weeks after your birthday. Only the thing is while going to take this advantage you need to show your identification of proof to show your bday. You can use this deal all our US at any Black Angus or Cattle Company Steakhouse location.

Age Limit : 16 or Older.


Denny's
Denny's Restaurant where kids need to enrolls in the Denny's Birthday Club for which they will entitle with free kids meals and sundae at at participating Denny's restaurant as long as they were with an adult who needs to pay for a regular priced adult entry..

Age Limit : Kids 10 years and under accompanied by an adult.

 
Red Robin

Goldberg Red Robin patrons who join the restaurant chain's eClub get a free gift for signing up as well as a free birthday burger (in addition to regular e-mail newsletters). When you register, you'll have to fill out a survey asking what you order most often at the restaurant, when you go there, who you tend to go with and how often you go.

Age limit: None

 

Firehouse Subs

Firehousesubs.com By adding yourself to the Firehouse Subs mailing list and selecting your favorite sandwich on the restaurant's menu, you can get a certificate for a free sub during your birth month.

Age limit: None

 Coldstone

What's a birthday without ice cream? Thankfully, ice cream chain Coldstone understands the importance of this frozen treat on birthdays, so you can get "the sweetest birthday possible," according to the company.

You'll have to create an account on the company's Web site and sign up to receive other promotions.

Age limit: None

 
Baskin Robbins


Baskin Robbins is another chain of ice cream shops with a birthday club. It entitles members to a free 2.5-ounce scoop of ice cream and discount on a birthday cake, that is, if you're in charge of buying your own cake.

You'll have to create an account at baskinrobbins.com, but you can opt out of e-mail newsletters and other offers unrelated to your free birthday ice cream and cake deal.

Age limit: None

 
Olan Mills

Professional portrait studio Olan Mills offers free baby portraits for parents who want to record their child's growth in pictures during their early years. Portraits can be taken every year on your kid's birthday up to age 3, and one 8-by-10, one 5-by-7 and four wallet-sized prints are free. In additional you can get 20% off any additional portraits, the company says.

Age limit: Kids age 1 to 3 years old only.
 

Toys "R" Us

Toys "R" Us offers a small celebration for children who visit a store on their birthdays. Kids can get a balloon, a crown, a gift and even a birthday announcement to the whole store. Geoffrey the Toys "R" Us giraffe may even send you a birthday card.

Age limit: Kids 10 years and younger.

 
Bob Evans

Birthday boys and girls can get a free Bob Evans kids meal when a parent signs up for the restaurant chain's birthday club online. Menu options include mini cheeseburgers, a grilled cheese sandwich, Kraft (Stock Quote: KFT) Mac & Cheese, chicken strips and spaghetti with meat sauce.

Age limit: Kids under 12 only.

 

Taco Time

Kids can also get a free meal from Taco Time on their birthdays. Each meal includes a taco, burrito or quesadilla plus fries, a small drink and either cinnamon and sugar Crustos or a toy.

Age limit: 12 and younger.