The California Raisin Show facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The California Raisin Show |
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| Created by | Will Vinton |
| Directed by | Kent Butterworth Vincent Davis Walt Kubiak Ron Myrick |
| Starring | Dorian Harewood Jim Cummings Cam Clarke Brian Stokes Mitchell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | September 16 – December 9, 1989 |
The California Raisin Show was a fun animated TV series from 1989. It was based on the super popular The California Raisins characters. These characters were famous for their claymation commercials. Claymation is a special way of animating using clay models.
The show followed the adventures of a musical group called The California Raisins. They lived in a world filled with talking fruits and vegetables. The main characters were A.C. (the singer), Beebop (on drums), Stretch (playing bass), and Red (on guitar and piano). Every episode featured cool musical songs.
Before the TV show, there was a special called Meet the Raisins! in 1988. After the show finished its 13 episodes, another special, Raisins: Sold Out!: The California Raisins II, came out in 1990.
About the Show
The California Raisins characters were usually made with claymation. But for this TV show, they used a different animation style. It was called cel animation. This means animators drew each picture by hand.
Even with the new animation style, Will Vinton was still involved. He was the creative director and executive producer. He helped make sure the show looked and felt like the original characters. The show aired on the CBS network.
Meet the Characters
The main stars of The California Raisin Show were the four members of the band. They were:
- A.C. – He was the lead singer of the group.
- Beebop – He played the drums and kept the beat.
- Stretch – He was the cool bass player.
- Red – He played both the guitar and the piano.
Other characters in their fruity world included Leonard Limabean and Lick Broccoli. Shirelle, Lulu Arborman, and Dixie were also part of their adventures.
Episode Guide
The show had one season with 13 exciting episodes. Each episode told a new story about the Raisins. Here are some of the episodes:
- The Apple, Raisin-Style
- No Business Like Shoe Business
- School is Cool
- A Royal Mess
- Lights, Camera, Disaster
- The Good, the Bad & the Broccoli
- Abracadabra Beebop
- The Grape Outdoors
- Rocket n' Rollin' Raisins
- Hold That Jungle
- Olivera Street
- Picture-Perfect Shirelle
- You Can't Grow Home Again
