Released in 1975, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi was an animated television special directed by legendary animator Chuck Jones and based on the classic story by Rudyard Kipling.
The story follows a brave mongoose who takes on two deadly cobras to protect the family that rescued him. For a generation of kids, it was one of those rare animated films that felt genuinely intense. The stakes were real, the villains were terrifying, and you couldn't help but root for Rikki-Tikki every step of the way.
More than 50 years later, it's still remembered as one of the finest animated adaptations ever put on television.
Did you watch Rikki-Tikki-Tavi growing up?
A group of Morehouse College students won a $25,000 national grant at the 2026 Sports Emmy Awards for their documentary Before the Bell.
The film highlights the Morehouse Boxing Club, with part of the funding helping support the program's future growth.