theres used to be a page in the old cartoon network website called the department of cartoons (d.o.c for short) where they showcase behind the scenes material and a few clips from cartoons. heres some of the stuff i downloaded from the page lol (dont ask why most shows dont have its own folder image, i couldnt find one)
Proclaimed as the world’s strongest insect, the so-called Ferocious Flea acted as the strongman and premier attraction of the crooked Ringmaster’s Flea Circus. The Ringmaster realized that this powerful flea could be used to help him rob banks. As such, he had the flea ride along in the fur of his dog as he visited banks. While the Ringmaster stood idly by, the barely visible flea took the Ringmaster’s briefcase, walked it into the vault, filled it with cash and then returned with it… with none of the guards ever noticing. My goodness!
The string of bank robberies led the authorities to press the panic button alerting the city’s valiant hero, Atom Ant. With his own miniature size, Atom Ant saw the tiny footprints leading to and from the bank vaults and he deduced the crimes must have been committed by a fellow insect. He then investigated the Flea Circus and soon thereafter engaged in a tremendous battle with the Ferocious Flea. The two bugs were almost evenly matched in strength, yet Atom Ant’s speed and wits enabled him to prevail, defeating the flea.
In the mayhem of the battle, the Ringmaster’s safe was thrown through a wall and crashed open, spilling out all of the stolen money. When the authorities came across it they were easily able to put together that the Ringmaster was behind the robberies. And both he and his Ferocious Flea compatriot were sent to prison.
Actor Don Messick provided the voice for the Ferocious Flea; with the villain first appearing in the fourth episode of The Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, airing on October 23rd, 1965.