In the early series of Pink Panther cartoons, the Panther
generally remained silent, speaking only in two theatrical
shorts. In a later series of cartoons the Panther starred
with his sons Pinky, Panky, and Punky. A third series
of cartoons had the Pink Panther speaking with the voice
of Matt Frewer (of Max Headroom fame), a move that was
controversial with fans who felt that the panther should
never speak. However, two original 1965 Pink Panther cartoons,
"Sink Pink" and "Pink Ice" actually
did have the character speak, with the voice of Rich Little,
who years later would overdub David Niven's voice for
Trail... and Curse of the Pink Panther. The cartoon character
of the Pink Panther has been, since August 15, 1980, a
mascot for Owens Corning fiberglass thermal insulation.
The association comes from the pink coloration of the
insulation.
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