Meet the Raisins! (1988)

  • NR
  • 11/04/1988 (US)
  • Animation, Comedy, Music
  • 34m

Overview

Meet the Raisins! spoofs musical documentaries with its use of anthropomorphic food characters. Through its historical perspective, the special also provided an opportunity to elaborate on the personalities and introduce names of the simple yet popular characters. It follows the California Raisins' humble beginnings, rise to musical success, fall from stardom, and eventual comeback. This includes "home movie" clips, scenes of the group's early days as the Vine-Yls, concert footage, and interviews with the people behind the success of the California Raisins including manager Rudy Begaman. The group is also shown performing various hit songs

Barry Bruce

Director, Story

Arthur Sellers

Screenplay, Story

Craig Bartlett

Story

Mark Gustafson

Story

Cast

Tim Conner's headshot

Tim Conner

Ed McMelon (voice)
David Downing's headshot

David Downing

Red (voice)
Kareem's headshot

Kareem

AC
David Scully's headshot

David Scully

Beebop
Ted Roisum's headshot

Ted Roisum

Stretch
Todd Tolces's headshot

Todd Tolces

Rudy
PQ Baer's headshot

PQ Baer

Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli
Randy Patterson's headshot

Randy Patterson

Zoot

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