The Ruff and Reddy Show (also known as Ruff and Reddy) is an American animated television series and the first made by Hanna-Barbera Productions for NBC. The series follows the adventures of Ruff, a smart and steadfast cat, and Reddy, a good-natured and brave (but not overly bright) dog. The series also was presented by Screen Gems, the television arm of Columbia Pictures (now Sony Pictures Television). Ruff and Reddy premiered in December 1957 and ran for fifty episodes until April 1960, comprising three seasons.The series returned to The NBC TV airways on Saturday September 29,1962 and continued..until it was cancelled in 1964. Actor/singer/storyteller:Jimmy Blaine served as the first on camera mc..aided by The Rufus Rose puppets..cartoonist/actor/puppeteer and storyteller:"Capt.Bob"Cottle was the program's second and last host/performer. Andy Bader was "Capt.Bob's"first assistant puppeteer. Hanna and Barbera created the series as the first of their fledgling television operation, first named H-B Enterprises. The "buddy" theme had previously been explored in their Tom and Jerry theatrical shorts, but unlike Tom and Jerry, Ruff and Reddy are not adversaries, but housemates and best friends. The series is notable as one of the earliest original animated television programs, and a pioneering use of limited animation techniques.