It's sophisticated enough for kids, simple enough for adults
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
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Carol Channing
Mehitabel (voice)
John Wilson
Director, Producer
Mel Brooks
Writer
Joe Darion
Writer, Screenplay
Don Marquis
Writer
Preston M. Fleet
Producer
George Kleinsinger
Original Music Composer
Warner E. Leighton
Editor
David Detiege
Production Design
Jules Engel
Production Design
Corny Cole
Production Design
Gary Lund
Production Design
James Bernardi
Production Design
