Perdite, Pongo and their babies

Based on the successful 1961 Disney animated feature film 101 Dalmatians, the TV series presented the adventures of both the Dalmatian pups and their parents, Pongo and Perdite.

The "101 Dalmatians" segment followed the escapades of assorted Dalmatian pups (Lucky, Rolly, Cadpig, etc.) as they grew up on a farm in rural London.

Lucky, Two-Tone, Cadpig, Rolly, Dipstick, Wizzer, Tripod,
Patch, and Spot from the TV series

"The Bark Brigade" segments tracked the trail of Pongo (voice of Kevin Schon) and Perdite "Perdy" (Pam Dawber) as they foiled the evil plans of Cruella de Vil (April Winchell), the sinister villainess who hated her Dalmatian neighbors.

The 1961 movie and subsequent series are based on the 1956 children's novel "The Hundred and One Dalmatians" by Dodie Smith that chronicled the attempts of Cruella de Vil to make a fur coat from the hides of 101 dalmatians.

TV Series Theme Song

I'm seeing lots of spots, plenty of polka-dots.
 (Catch those puppies)
Can't catch the furry flurry, runnin' in a blurry hurry.
(Catch those puppies)
(101) Canines on the run.
 (101) Then doggone dogs of fun.
With out fail you'll wind up chasing your tail.
What's the harm in ruffling feathers on this funny farm?
(101) Life's just a bed or roses.
 (101) Best friends with cold wet noses.
Through thick thin push and pull it's one oh one oh wonderful.
 More times the fun 101 Dalmatians.