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Animaniacs

  • TV Series
  • 1993–1998
  • Tous publics
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
27K
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375
Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)
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The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world.

  • Creator
    • Tom Ruegger
  • Stars
    • Rob Paulsen
    • Jess Harnell
    • Tress MacNeille
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,657
    375
    • Creator
      • Tom Ruegger
    • Stars
      • Rob Paulsen
      • Jess Harnell
      • Tress MacNeille
    • 79User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Rob Paulsen
    Rob Paulsen
    • Yakko Warner…
    • 1993–1998
    Jess Harnell
    Jess Harnell
    • Wakko Warner…
    • 1993–1998
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Dot Warner…
    • 1993–1998
    Frank Welker
    Frank Welker
    • Ralph the Guard…
    • 1993–1998
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • The Brain…
    • 1993–1998
    Sherri Stoner
    • Slappy Squirrel…
    • 1993–1998
    Jeff Bennett
    Jeff Bennett
    • Baynarts 'Charlton' Woodchucks…
    • 1993–1997
    Nate Ruegger
    • Skippy Squirrel…
    • 1993–1998
    John Mariano
    John Mariano
    • Bobby…
    • 1993–1998
    Chick Vennera
    Chick Vennera
    • Pesto…
    • 1993–1998
    Jim Cummings
    Jim Cummings
    • Narrator…
    • 1993–1997
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Mindy…
    • 1993–1996
    Tom Bodett
    Tom Bodett
    • Announcer…
    • 1993–1995
    Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters
    • Rita…
    • 1993–1996
    Paul Rugg
    Paul Rugg
    • Mr. Director…
    • 1993–1995
    Gail Matthius
    Gail Matthius
    • Lana…
    • 1993–1997
    Colin Wells
    • Colin
    • 1993–1996
    Laura Mooney-Hubbert
    • Katie Ka-Boom…
    • 1993–1998
    • Creator
      • Tom Ruegger
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    10miriamlaufey-1

    Great cartoon!

    Growing up in the 90s, I watched these cartoons a lot and liked them. Even when I was young I realised that the Animaniacs were a bit different from most other cartoons. Like the episode where they make fun of Barney. At that age I wasn't used to seeing such blatant parodies, so I just remember thinking: "Wow! Are they allowed to do that?"

    Recently I decided to check this show out again, for nostalgia's sake. This is when I discovered that it's even better than I remembered it to be. It's not just a silly kids' show, but it's full of clever humour that people of any age can appreciate. There are some scenes that I can watch again and again without getting tired of them. Like when Yakko sings about the nations of the world. Or when they sing about the ingredients of ice cream and candy bars (scary). Brilliant! I recommend watching this show with your kids, if you have any. If you don't, watch it on your own.
    ajdagreat

    not just for kids

    When I was a kid, this was my favorite show. I still love the show for its great music and hilarious episodes, but I don't admit it anymore. It's too bad that this is seen as a childish cartoon, because a lot of the jokes are for adults too. Not just the inside-jokes about Hollywood and Bill Clinton, but there were also jokes such as this one (from the Thanksgiving episode):

    Yakko is protecting his turkey friend from a hunter who wants to make the turkey into Thanksgiving dinner. The hunter insists, "Give me the bird!" Yakko counters with, "We would, but the FOX censors won't allow it."

    The music is great, the show is hilarious, the animation is outstanding. Some of the minor characters are really dumb though, (Minerva Mink, that nameless blue baby bird, etc.) but most of them are funny. It's a real shame that very few adults would sit down and watch this show.
    8owenpont-70803

    A classic.........

    I don't know anyone who doesn't like the Animaniacs. The show is very well done. It makes fun of very recent things ( during the time of course ). I love all the shows on there. From Pinky And The Brain to the others. The characters are all very fun and memorable. And it paces out the different shorts from the Animaniacs very nicely. Overall its a classic cartoon I could watch any day.
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    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
    Movie Nuttball

    Good animated series!

    When this show was on I watched it every time I could! I thought that the characters were really funny and all had great personalities. The animation in My opinion was crisp, clean, and really clear. Not to mention beautiful! Most of the characters in this show are like the older Looney Tunes characters that we all love. These I believe are just as funny and as talented. In fact, Some of them are arguably funnier than the originals! The things that goes on in this series' cartoons are in My opinion nuts which that is what makes them hilarious! There are so many to like and laugh at and the silly things they do! If you like the original Looney Tunes then I strongly recommend that you watch Animaniacs!

    Movie Nuttball's NOTE:

    If you like Animaniacs then I also recommend Taz-Mania and Tiny Toon Adventures!

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    • Trivia
      Rita and Runt were originally conceptualized as hosts of the show akin to The Abbott and Costello Show (1952) before Tom Ruegger scrapped the idea because he felt that it did not align with the idea of the show's "energy."
    • Quotes

      Miles: Begone, pests, and give me the bird.

      Yakko: We'd love to, really, but the Fox censors won't allow it.

    • Crazy credits
      Game Over- Insert Coin
    • Alternate versions
      When the series was shown in reruns on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, almost all references to Warner Bros. were removed from the opening, allowing for a very unusual transition involving the Nickelodeon logo bursting and the opening cut right to the Warner Bros. water tower door opening.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yakko's World: An Animaniacs Singalong (1994)
    • 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)

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    • Release date
      • January 15, 1995 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
      • New Zealand
      • South Korea
      • Philippines
      • Taiwan
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros. Animation
      • Amblin Entertainment
      • Amblin Television
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    • Runtime
      • 21m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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