- Pinky And The Brain, in happier times. A Rather Weak Cheer Pinky, Elmyra and The Brain are not a disaster. But don't put on your dancing shoes, either. by Thomas C. Reed From the attitudes tossed around by some animation fans, you would think Steven Spielberg was advocating spouse abuse. Even before the premiere, if you mentioned Pinky, Elmyra and The Brain you got boos and catcalls. (And as ...anp.awn.com/tv.html