Cathy (TV special)

Cathy was a 1987 American made-for-television animated Christmas special based on the comic strip of the same name created by Cathy Guisewite. The special aired on CBS on December 9, 1987. It was directed by Eda Godel Hallinan and produced by Lee Mendelson, who also produced the Peanuts television specials.

The special revolves around Cathy’s relatable struggles with holiday pressures, including shopping, dieting, and family gatherings. Cathy is voiced by Debra Monk. The narrative highlights Cathy's anxieties and insecurities during the Christmas season, contrasting the ideal of holiday perfection with the everyday challenges faced by many women. While it aimed to capture the humor and pathos of the comic strip, it received mixed reviews.