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Animaniacs

  • TV Series
  • 1993–1998
  • TV-Y7
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
27K
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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
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    POPULARITY
    3,809
    209
    • Creator
      • Tom Ruegger
    • Stars
      • Rob Paulsen
      • Jess Harnell
      • Tress MacNeille
    • 78User 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
    • 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.
    Duke_Hologram

    Adults too can laugh

    I'm writing this in agreement with the people who say that Animaniacs isn't just for children. I remember vividly watching this show as a kid, and even today as a young adult. It is such an amazingly hilarious show with many sorts of jokes, and innuendos that anyone could appreciate. It also stands as a reminder of all of the great cartoons produced in the late eighties and early nineties when I was growing up.

    Recently while watching this show, I heard a joke that only teenagers or adults would understand. It was in the episode where Slappy goes to get plastic surgery. Her nephew, Skippy, is somewhat curious about the procedure that his aunt is about to under take, and he decides that he'll go and visit her. At the reception desk he looks at the secretary for the plastic surgery office and remarks, "Gee lady, your skin is so tight you could bounce quarters off of it!"

    I actually laughed for about five minutes solid! I think that people who consider this show childish or silly should watch it again, and really look for all of the cleverly concealed adult jokes. I think you'll find that the show is quite enjoyable, and that it is one of the greats in nineties cartoons.
    10FrankBooth_DeLarge

    This is one funny show

    I used to love Animaniacs when I was younger. The animation, voice work, and music are all great. The humor is very funny in a smart way, it isn't a stupid show like many other kids shows that are released today. There are plenty of adult jokes that will entertain the adults who are watching the show with their kids.

    The characters in this show are all very unique and make the show worth watching. Two very famous characters, Pinky and the Brain, had their own spin off show after-wards. Pinky and the Brain are two lab rats who are always trying to take over the world.

    This was a great show, it's a shame that many adults thought it was only for kids, because there really were plenty of jokes for the adults.

    If you ever get to see this show, watch it all the way to the end. It is very funny.
    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.
    janey_smile

    Faboo!!!

    Animaniacs was THE cartoon of the 90s!! It was ace. The writing and animation were brilliant, and the voice acting was in a league of it's own.

    Unlike Warner Brother's contemporaries, Tiny Toons and Taz-mania (which I also loved), Animaniacs would always show at least three different franchises an episode, meaning there was always something for everyone. The humour was very sophisticated for a cartoon, and as a result it could entertain kids and adults alike.

    The main franchise revolved around the Warner Brothers and their sister (The Warner Siblings, then), Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. Locked in the studio water tower for 60 years for being too crazy, they break out and proceed to drive just about everyone they meet around the bend. It was great. However, if they didn't appeal (as if) or you fancied a change, there were many other equally wonderful characters with their own adventures, including Slappy the Squirrel, Rita and Runt, Buttons and Mindy and Pinky and the Brain (who got their own spin off), to name but a few.

    If, for some reason you disagree, or managed to survive the 90s without ever seeing an episode, I suggest you seek this show out! I guarantee you you won't regret it. It is, to quote the show, 'Faboo!!'

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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
      • September 13, 1993 (United States)
    • 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
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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