Roland and Rattfink
Roland and Rattfink: Season 1

Air Date

December 18, 1968

Episodes

17 episodes

Roland and Rattfink

Season 1

Overview

The cartoons concerned blond, good-looking, pacifist Roland and the many attempts by the evil, mustachioed Rattfink to ruin his good time.

Episodes

Hawks and Doves

1. Hawks and Doves

December 18, 1968
6 min

In a satire of WWI films, Roland (of Doveland) and Rattfink (of Hawkland) go to war to defend their own interests of peace and violence.

Hurts and Flowers

2. Hurts and Flowers

February 11, 1969
6 min

Rattfink (a weed) continually tries to destroy the peace of Roland (a flower child) who steadfastly refuses to be brought down.

Flying Feet

3. Flying Feet

April 10, 1969
6 min

Roland is off to college for the first time at good 'ol P.U. When he gets to his college, the first thing he does is sign up for track. He could not have come at a better time, as the track team needs a runner to rival Rattfink in a track race. Roland and Rattfink now race to represent their beloved colleges.

The Deadwood Thunderball

4. The Deadwood Thunderball

June 6, 1969
6 min

To protect a stage-coach business, Rattfink must stop the Dodge City train (headed by Roland) from making it to Deadwood and connecting the two cities.

Sweet and Sourdough

5. Sweet and Sourdough

June 25, 1969
6 min

The dastardly bank robber Rattfink must escape the arm of the law, in this case the Canadian law-enforcer Roland, with his bounty of stolen bucks.

A Pair of Sneakers

6. A Pair of Sneakers

September 17, 1969
6 min

Roland, the good spy (one of us), has to protect a secret government letter from Rattfink, the bad spy (one of them).

Say Cheese, Please

7. Say Cheese, Please

June 7, 1970
6 min

Tired of always playing the villain, Rattfink demands to play the hero while Roland plays as his stand-in.

A Taste of Money

8. A Taste of Money

June 24, 1970
6 min

Rattfink finds the answer to his financial burdens in a widow who has inherited five million dollars. But he doesn't bank on all the housework or having to deal with her son, Junior.

The Foul Kin

9. The Foul Kin

August 5, 1970
6 min

What's a dirty rat to do if he can't make money with zero effort? For Rattfink, bug his rich elderly uncle who's about to kick the bucket and make sure he is in his will.

Bridgework

10. Bridgework

August 26, 1970
6 min

Rattfink attempts to sabotage Roland's bridge building project so his uncle can sell the construction company low grade materials at high grade prices.

Robin Goodhood

11. Robin Goodhood

September 9, 1970
6 min

Roland Hood, in his kind heart nature, takes the money tax-collector Rattfink took from the poor. The two battle it out with some help from some friends.

War and Pieces

12. War and Pieces

September 20, 1970
6 min

Roland is sent by "His Majesty, The King" to put the notorious pirate Rattfink under bars.

Gem Dandy

13. Gem Dandy

October 25, 1970
6 min

Roland is given the job of protecting a valuable diamond in a museum overnight, but Rattfink is hiding inside when the museum closes.

Trick or Retreat

14. Trick or Retreat

March 3, 1971
6 min

Rattfink the Renegade, with the help of an Indian tribe, fight to secure the Blue Coat's fort under protection by Sergeant Roland.

The Great Continental Overland Cross-Country Race

15. The Great Continental Overland Cross-Country Race

May 23, 1971
6 min

Roland and Rattfink must once again race to represent their colleges, but this time in self-made cars.

A Fink in the Rink

16. A Fink in the Rink

July 4, 1971
6 min

For obstructing his skating time (accidentally), Rattfink is determined to get back at Roland while avoiding the cop guarding the rink.

Cattle Battle

17. Cattle Battle

August 4, 1971
6 min

In the idyllic old west, Roland the cowboy and Rattfink the cowrustler battle it out to the very end.