That lovable arthropod, Atom Ant was a superhero and costar of the Atom Ant/Secret Squirrel Show, a lighthearted animated spoof of the popular superhero and spy genre films of the day. With the ability to lift up to ten times his body weight, and a helmet, compete with antennae to communicate with his superiors, he spent his time pursuing a host of enemies, each of which who was listed in his “Crook Book”. With a small stature, yet mighty voice, he would unleash the battle cry, “Up and at em, Atom Ant” during each episode.

Besides his nut gathering cohost, Atom had a few other guests that often shared the spotlight, such as Precious Pupp, a conniving dog who lived with his motorcycle riding and free wheeling Granny who often left him home while she did whatever motorcycle grannies do in their free time. The Hillbilly Bears were an Appalachian clan of bears, led by patriarch, Paw Rugg. Maw Rugg ran the houselhold, her trusty pipe always close at hand, and siblings, Floral and Shagg, did what most teenagers do - not much of anything.

By 1967, Atom Ant and Secret Squirrel briefly parted ways when Atom finally got his own The Atom Ant Show. But its never wise to split up a successful team and eventually the two joined forces again to once again co-headline this popular animated series.