When Edwards directed an Inspector Clouseau
follow-up the next year, a similar situation occurred. The
DePatie/Freleng opening title for A SHOT IN THE DARK, (1964)
brought demands for yet another theatrical series. The resulting
group of witty and distinctive cartoons, entitled THE INSPECTOR,
featured the voice talents of comedian Pat Harrington as
both the not-so-clever Inspector and his faithful assistant
Deaux-Deaux.
The Pink Panther live-action feature films continued into
the 70s, 80s, and 90s, each beginning with lavish animated
opening titles.
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