Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are a pair of ruthless (often witless) spies working for the nefarious government of the sovereign nation of Pottsylvania. Boris was raised by wolves in the Pottsylvanian forest and was a petty crook before he was recruited by secret intelligence. Whereas Natasha was trained from birth by a group of scientists seeking to create the perfect secret agent.
The pair were partnered and sent to America to endeavor on numerous schemes that aimed to disrupt western democracy. These schemes were time and again thwarted by the actions of Bullwinkle the Moose and Rocky the Flying Squirrel. Indeed, the constant meddling by Rocky and Bullwinkle became so great that Boris and Natasha were assigned the secondary objection of: ‘kill moose and squirrel.’ Fortunately, Rocky and Bullwinkle’s luck and guile coupled with Boris and Natasha’s bumbling incompetence has kept the two heroes one step ahead of these treacherous spies.
Actor Paul Frees provided the voice for Boris, while actress June Foray voiced Natasha. The pair first appeared in the premier episode of the Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, airing on November 19th, 1959.
Last night I was laying on the floor with my parents' dog and I reached over to tickle Nat's chin and she proceeded to shove her whole snout into my hand.
Sometimes I feel like I'm the only SPN fan old enough to get that "moose & squirrel" is a Rocky & Bullwinkle reference. And Crowley, by coining these nicknames, deliberately places himself as Boris, the inept villain that's hyper-fixated on our protagonists.
Rocky and Bullwinkle, a classic animated TV series from the 1960s, is celebrated for its clever humor, witty writing, and memorable characters. The show's unique blend of satire and puns, along with the charming duo of Rocky the flying squirrel and Bullwinkle the moose, has made it a timeless favorite among audiences. The clever plots and playful commentary on current events contribute to its enduring appeal, showcasing its status as a nostalgic gem in animation history.