Animaniacs 

The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.

Creator:

Tom Ruegger

Stars:

Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille

11 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Rob Paulsen	...	Yakko Warner / ... 99 episodes, 1993-1998
Tress MacNeille	...	Dot Warner / ... 99 episodes, 1993-1998
Jess Harnell	...	Wakko Warner / ... 99 episodes, 1993-1998
Frank Welker	...	Ralph the Guard / ... 90 episodes, 1993-1998
Maurice LaMarche	...	The Brain / ... 65 episodes, 1993-1998

Storyline

Ensemble cast of off-the-wall Warner Brothers characters, appearing in a wide variety of roles. Mainly staring the Warner Siblings Wakko, Yakko, and Dot, who were created by the WB Studios but found they were just too "zany" to be of any use to the studio. Other popular characters in the series include: Pinky and the Brain, two lab mice bent on world domination. Rita and Runt, a cat and dog team who get into perilous situations every episode but always seem to find time to sing a song, Bobby, Pesto, and Squit, the Goodfeathers, part of a New York City mob of pigeons, who take orders from The Godpigeon and worship Martin Scorsese. Slappy the Squirrel is a late middle-age squirrel. She starred in a series of popular cartoons in the Golden Age but is now retired and looking after her nephew, Skippy Squirrel. Buttons is a watch-dog, charged with watching the mischievous toddler, Mindy. Chicken Boo is a giant chicken trying to integrate into human society. Flavio and Marita are two urbane ...

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Plot Keywords:

hyperbolic physical distortion | skunk | slapstick comedy | cult favorite | tower | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family | Musical

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Certificate:

TV-Y7

Did You Know?

Trivia

Yakko appeared as an inflatable balloon display on top of the water tower in Burbank in real-life, this was in promotion of the show before it was released. However, when Bob Daley, who ran the studio at the time, saw the balloon, he thought that for some reason, Mickey Mouse was sitting on top of the tower, and he requested it to be removed. It was removed, but not before Paul Rugg took a photo of the balloon.

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Quotes

[closing line]
Slappy: Now that's comedy!

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Crazy Credits

Animal Handler - Kathryn Page Lemming Herder - Kathryn Page Shark Handler - Kathryn Page Hamster Trainer - Kathryn Page Tight Rope Walker - Kathryn Page Squirrel Handler - Kathryn Page Jeep Driver - Kathryn Page Raccoon keeper - Kathryn Page Monkey wrangler - Kathryn Page Pit Bull Trainer - Kathryn Page Dallas Cowboy Fan - Kathryn Page Moose caller - Kathryn Page Needs a Vacation - Kathryn Page Babysitter - Kathryn Page Bobbie's sister - Kathryn Page The Shepherd - Kathryn Page Tired of these credits - Kathryn Page Zookeeper - Kathryn Page Buried under lists - Kathryn Page Tractor Puller - Kathryn Page Bull Fighter - Kathryn Page Party Clown - Kathryn Page Taxidermist - Kathryn Page Bounty Hunter - Kathryn Page Rug Merchant - Kathryn Page Back Hoe Operator - Kathryn Page Wine Steward - Kathryn Page Ride Operator - Kathryn Page Circus Performer - Kathryn Page Barbarian - Kathryn Page Zamboni Driver - Kathryn Page The Mayor - Kathryn Page Snake Charmer - Kathryn Page Fire Eater - Kathryn Page Extremely Confused - Kathryn Page Tooth Fairy - Kathryn Page Acrobat - Kathryn Page Contortionist - Kathryn Page Matador - Kathryn Page Defensive Tackle - Kathryn Page Mrs. Claus - Kathryn Page Insincere Laugher - Kathryn Page Ferret Tamer - Kathryn Page Hall Monitor - Kathryn Page Denture Wearer - Kathryn Page Diplomat - Kathryn Page Plotting Revenge - Kathryn Page Bonzai Sculptor - Kathryn Page Nutcracker - Kathryn Page Stocking Stuffer - Kathryn Page Under Sedation - Kathryn Page Karaoke Singer - Kathryn Page Asylum Attendant - Kathryn Page First Trumpet - Kathryn Page Pile Driver - Kathryn Page Local Anesthetic - Kathryn Page Den Mother - Kathryn Page Scared of Internet - Kathryn Page Good Witch - Kathryn Page Snipe Hunter - Kathryn Page Equipped with Air Bag - Kathryn Page Solar Powered - Kathryn Page Make Checks Payable To - Kathryn Page Leggy Supermodel - Kathryn Page Kathryn Page - Kathryn Page Shell-shocked - Kathryn Page Well of Bitterness - Kathryn Page Held for ransom - Kathryn Page Housebroken - Kathryn Page

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Alternate Versions

When the show reran on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons almost all references to Warner Bros. were removed from the opening. Allowing a very unusual transition involving the Nickelodeon logo bursting and the opening cut right to the WB water tower open.

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Connections

Referenced in Freakazoid!: Five Day Forecast/Dance of Doom/Hand Man (1995)

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Soundtracks

Animaniacs Theme - Original Version
Music by Richard Stone
Lyrics by Tom Ruegger
Performed by Rob Paulsen (as Yakko), Tress MacNeille (as Dot) and Jess Harnell (Wakko)

User Reviews

Work of Genius(7/10)

The writers of this show definitely deserve a pat on the back - memorable characters, great scripts and lots of subtle references for the adults to catch all make this fantastic viewing for the whole family! Plus, the voices are superb, if I'm ever home when its showing and I happen to come across it - I usually let go of the remote control

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1993 (USA)

Also Known As:

Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Animation, Amblin Entertainment, Philippine Animation Studio Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

21 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1