Dr. Claw is a "partially seen character" who is the main villain in the animated television series Inspector Gadget. He runs a criminal syndicate called "M.A.D.", whose mascot is an evil cat named "MAD Cat" (which he keeps by his side). Dr. Claw's plans would be foiled in in every episode, forcing him to flee in his versatile black and red vehicle (which could fire missiles and change into a car, jet, or submarine). While escaping he would yell his catch-phrase: "I'll get you next time, Gadget!...NEXT TIME!" — which was followed by MAD Cat's signature yowl and hiss. Television shows and stage plays sometimes include continuing characters who are never seen or heard by the audience, but only described by other characters. ... A stereotypical villain. ... Inspector Gadget is an animated series about a clumsy, absent-minded, and oblivious detective, Inspector Gadget, who is a cyborg with various gadgets built into his anatomy. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, FL. A mascot is something, typically an animal or human character used to represent a group with a common identity, such as a school, professional sports team, or corporation. ... Trinomial name Felis silvestris catus Schreber, 1775 The cat, also called domestic cat or house cat, is a small feline carnivorous mammal. ... A catch phrase is a phrase or expression that is popularized, usually through repeated use, by a real person or fictional character. ...

Though we often see Dr. Claw's metallic hands and arms, his face is always just out of shot in the series. The device frequently used was to block his face by the back of a chair with the M.A.D. logo on it. This spoofs the cat-stroking James Bond villain Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who was initially only portrayed as fore-arms and hands, with the rest of the body obscured. (M.A.D. is also a play upon Blofeld's group known as S.P.E.C.T.R.E..) James Bond, also known as 007 (pronounced double-oh seven), is a fictional British spy introduced by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. ... Ernst Stavro Blofeld is a fictional character in the James Bond universe. ... S.P.E.C.T.R.E.s leader, Ernst Stavro Blofeld The SPecial Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion (S.P.E.C.T.R.E.) is a fictional terrorist organization led by Ernst Stavro Blofeld. ...

In the original series, Frank Welker supplied Dr. Claw's low, ominous voice. Dr. Claw's face was ultimately revealed in non-canon sources such as licensed action figures and the video game, where he is depicted as an old professor with white hair. In the 1999 live-action movie remake, Dr. Claw was fully visible with the appearance of a middle-aged businessman, and portrayed by Rupert Everett. The direct-to-video sequel released in 2003 portrayed Dr. Claw as more like his cartoon counterpart, and he was played by Tony Martin. Frank Welker Frank Welker (born February 16, 1945 in Denver, Colorado), is an American voice actor. ... In the context of fiction, the canon of a fictional universe comprises those novels, stories, films, etc. ... A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... The 1999 movie Inspector Gadget stars Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Joely Fisher, Michelle Trachtenberg, Andy Dick, and D.L. Hughley. ... Rupert James Hector Everett (born May 29, 1959) is a British actor. ... 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... There are several notable people named Tony Martin: There is an English farmer named Tony Martin who was imprisoned for fatally shooting a burglar. ...

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