1993
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Summary The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world. View more details

1993
TV-Y7
21m

Animaniacs

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Frank Welker Jess Harnell Tress MacNeille Rob Paulsen

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Genres : Adventure Comedy Animation Family Musical Short

Release date : Sep 12, 1993

Countries of origin : United States Japan Philippines South Korea New Zealand Taiwan

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Warner Bros. Animation Amblin Entertainment Amblin Television

Summary The zany adventures of a trio of 1930s animated characters in the modern world. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Comedy Animation Family Musical Short

Release date : Sep 12, 1993

Countries of origin : United States Japan Philippines South Korea New Zealand Taiwan

Official sites : Official Site

Language : English

Production companies : Warner Bros. Animation Amblin Entertainment Amblin Television

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Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, and Frank Welker in Animaniacs (1993)

Cody Ruegger and Sherri Stoner in Animaniacs (1993)

Jack Burns, Jess Harnell, and Sherri Stoner in Animaniacs (1993)

Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, and Frank Welker in Animaniacs (1993)

Maurice LaMarche and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)

Bernadette Peters and Frank Welker in Animaniacs (1993)

Jim Cummings and Sherri Stoner in Animaniacs (1993)

Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen, and Cree Summer in Animaniacs (1993)

Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)

Maurice LaMarche, Gabriel Luque, John Mariano, and Chick Vennera in Animaniacs (1993)

Jeff Bennett, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille, and Rob Paulsen in Animaniacs (1993)

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Episode 1 • Sep 12, 1993

De-Zanitized/The Monkey Song/Nighty-Night Toon

Dr. Scratchansniff attempts to "de-zani-tize" the Warners./ Dr. Scratchansniff sings "The Monkey Song" with the Animaniacs./ The Warners and others give their version of a children's bedtime storybook.

Episode 2 • Sep 13, 1993

Yakko's World/Cookies for Einstein/Win Big

Yakko presents the nations of the world./ The Warners and Albert Einstein discover the theory of relativity./ The Brain is a contestant on a game show.

Episode 3 • Sep 14, 1993

H.M.S. Yakko/Slappy Goes Walnuts/Yakko's Universe Song

The Warners encounter the dastardly pirate Captain Mel./ Slappy demonstrates Skippy different techniques how to gather walnuts from the yard of Doug the Dog./ Yakko takes a trip around the Milky way.

Episode 4 • Sep 15, 1993

Hooked on a Ceiling/Goodfeathers: The Beginning

The Warners give unwanted help to Kirk Douglas-cum-Michelangelo as he tries to paint the Sistine Chapel. Squit tells the story of how he became a Goodfeather - a story that involves a discarded bagel on a busy street.

Episode 5 • Sep 16, 1993

Taming of the Screwy

Mr. Plotz tasks Scratchansniff with bringing the Warners in line so they might appear at a huge gala to schmooze some Japanese investors.

Episode 6 • Sep 19, 1993

Flipper Parody/Temporary Insanity/Operation: Lollipop/What Are We?

The Warners fill in for Mr. Plotz' secretary when she is ill, making Plotz mentally ill; Buttons scrambles to protect Mindy as she hunts for her lollipop; the Warners sing about what they are.

Episode 7 • Sep 20, 1993

Piano Rag/When Rita Met Runt

A savvy cat and naive pooch join forces to escape the city pound in "When Rita Met Runt." Then, the wild Warner siblings disrupt a piano concert at staid Carnegie Hall in "Piano Rag."

Episode 8 • Sep 21, 1993

The Warner's Lot Song/The Big Candy Store/Bumbie's Mom

Slappy Squirrel takes her nephew Skippy to see the film 'Bumbi.' Things seem to be going well, until the film gets to the part where Bumbi's Mom is killed. Slappy tries to calm Skippy down, but the little squirrel is traumatized. In desperation, Slappy takes Skippy to meet the actress who played Bumbi's Mom. Seeing that she's alright, Skippy finds closure...that is, until he watches the in-flight movie on the way home, which happens to be 'Old Yellow.'

Episode 9 • Sep 22, 1993

Wally Llama/Where Rodents Dare

The famed Wally Llama knows much, and can answer almost any question. But after being asked so many simple and mundane questions, the famous Llama has had it. But right about then, the Warner siblings show up with a very, very, very, important question-and they won't leave until they know the answer.

Episode 10 • Sep 23, 1993

King Yakko

The Warners arrive in Anvilania to take their rightful place as rulers - and annoyers.

Episode 11 • Sep 26, 1993

No Pain, No Painting/Les Miseranimals

The Warners help Pablo Picasso discover his new painting style, and modern art is born in "No Pain, No Painting." Then, in a musical parody of Victor Hugo's classic novel Les Miserables, Runt breaks out of Le Pound during the French revolution to save Rita and the Miserable Cats from being made into pastries.

Episode 12 • Sep 27, 1993

Garage Sale of the Century/West Side Pigeons

In "Westside Pigeons," the Goodfeathers battle with the Sparrows as they fight over possession of a statue of Martin Scorsese in this musical spoof of "West Side Story." Then at the "Garage Sale of the Century," the Warners attempt to buy the seller's garage.

Episode 13 • Sep 28, 1993

Hello Nice Warners/La Behemoth/Little Old Slappy from Pasadena

Hello Nice Warners" tells the story of what happens when the Warners siblings are cast in a new film by the comedy genius, Mr. Director. Later, when their maid quits, the Hip Hippos try to cope on their own in "La Behemoth," a parody of a tragic opera. Finally, "Little Old Slappy From Pasadena" takes her powerful sports car for a drive around town, set to the tune of the classic rock and roll song, "Little Old Lady from Pasadena.

Episode 14 • Sep 29, 1993

La La Law/Cat on a Hot Steel Beam

In "Cat on a Hot Steel Beam," Mindy pursues a cute kitty into a dangerous construction site and Buttons tries desperately to save her. Later, Dr. Scratchansniff gets a parking ticket, he's represented in court by the firm of Warner, Warner and Warner ("La La Law").

Episode 15 • Sep 30, 1993

Space Probed/Battle for the Planet

Aliens abduct Yakko, Wakko, and Dot. Inspired by the Orson Welles "War of the Worlds" radio drama, Brain stages a similar hoax on television, hoping to cause a nationwide panic.

Episode 16 • Sep 30, 1993

Chalkboard Bungle/Hurray for Slappy/The Great Wakkorotti: The Master & His Music

The world's strictest teacher meets her match, Walter Wolf, Sid the Squid and Beanie the Bison attempt to ruin an award banquet in Slappy's honor.

Episode 17 • Oct 04, 1993

Roll Over, Beethoven/The Cat and the Fiddle

Slight correction to the summary above: the segment "Roll Over, Beethoven" is followed by "The Cat and the Fiddle".

Episode 18 • Oct 05, 1993

Pavlov's Mice/Chicken Boo-Ryshnikov/Nothing but the Tooth

First, Chicken Boo tries to pass himself off as world-famous ballet dancer, "Chicken Booryshnikov." Then, Pinky and The Brain attempt to steal the crown jewels of Russia in "Pavlov's Mice." Finally, in Czarist Russia, royal dentists Yakko, Wakko and Dot treat Rasputin's toothache in "Nothing But the Tooth."

Episode 19 • Oct 06, 1993

Meatballs or Consequences/A Moving Experience

The Hip Hippos have "A Moving Experience" as they move from the jungle to the city in pursuit of the latest fads.Then in a parody of the films of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, the Warners compete against the grim reaper in a life-or-death game of checkers ("Meatballs or Consequences").

Episode 20 • Oct 10, 1993

The Flame/Wakko's America/Davey Omelette/Four Score and Seven Migraines Ago

Wakko names all fifty states and their capitals in "Wakko's America." Next, Chicken Boo plays the famed frontiersman, "Davey Omelette." Later, "The Flame" of a candle comes to life and guides the audience through a special night in American history. Finally, President Abraham Lincoln attempts to write his Gettysburg Address with the "assistance" of the Warner siblings.

Episode 21 • Oct 11, 1993

Hitchcock Opening/Hearts of Twilight/The Boids

In "Hearts of Twilight," genius filmmaker Mr. Director goes over budget on his new film and the studio sends in the Warners to halt the project in their own inimitable fashion. Later, the Goodfeathers are cast as stunt doubles in a horror film entitled "The Boids."

Episode 22 • Oct 12, 1993

Guardin' in the Garden/Plane Pals

A disgruntled businessman is irked even further when his flight has to move him from his usual 1st class accommodations to coach class. While one wouldn't assume it'd be so bad, the only seat left is near the Warner Brothers and Sister. In no time at all, the siblings have decided to make the fellow their 'special friend.'

Episode 23 • Oct 14, 1993

Be Careful What You Eat/Up the Crazy River/To Da Dump, to Da Dump, to Da Dump Dump Dump

Mindy travels "Up The Crazy River" in the Amazon rainforest, with Buttons once again protecting her from danger. Next, the Warners admonish viewers to "Be Careful What You Eat" in this song about nutrition. Then, Bobbie, Pesto and Squit go "Ta Da Dump, Ta Da Dump, Ta Da Dump, Dump, Dump." Coveting a culinary gold mine in the form of a garbage barge on the wharf, the three birds have their dinnertime delayed when Pesto becomes tangled in the plastic rings from a beverage six-pack.

Episode 24 • Oct 17, 1993

Yakko's World of Baldness/Opportunity Knox/Wings Take Heart

In "Opportunity Knox," Pinky and The Brain travel to Fort Knox to steal the nation's gold supply. Later, a moth's love for a beautiful butterfly sweeps him away on an incredible and comic journey in "Wings Take Heart."

Episode 25 • Oct 18, 1993

Disasterpiece Theatre/Hercule Yakko/Home on De-Nile/A Midsummer Night's Dream

First, in ancient Egypt, Rita and Runt find a "Home on De-Nile" in Cleopatra's palace until they discover that Rita is going to be Cleopatra's next sacrifice to the gods. Next, the Warners spoof the mystery novels of Agatha Christie in "Hercule Yakko," a story set aboard a luxury liner featuring the entire cast. Finally, Yakko performs Puck's famous monologue from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" which Dot translates for the Shakepeare-impaired.

Episode 26 • Oct 20, 1993

Testimonials/Babblin' Bijou/Potty Emergency/Sir Yaksalot

The Warners wreak havoc at the movie theatre in a black and white cartoon from the 1930s. Then, Wakko has a "Potty Emergency" as he races against time and nature to find a bathroom.

Episode 27 • Oct 24, 1993

You Risk Your Life/I Got Yer Can/Jockey for Position

Greek playwright Aristotle tries to win cash and prizes on "You Risk Your Life," a game show hosted by Yakko.

Episode 28 • Oct 25, 1993

Moby or Not Moby/Mesozoic Mindy/The Good, the Boo and the Ugly

The Warner siblings save the great white whale, Moby Dick, from Captain Ahab. Next, in "Mesozoic Mindy," Buttons rescues cave girl Mindy from prehistoric peril.

Episode 29 • Oct 27, 1993

Hot, Bothered, and Bedeviled/Moon Over Minerva/Skullhead Boneyhands

In this Halloween episode, the Devil is "Hot, Bothered & Bedeviled" when the Warners visit Hades and torment him. Next, in "Moon Over Minerva," nerdy Wilford Wolf courts beautiful Minerva Mink.

Episode 30 • Oct 28, 1993

Draculee, Draculaa/Phranken-Runt

In "Draculee Draculaa," the first cartoon in a special Halloween episode, the wacky Warner siblings spend the night at Dracula's castle in Transylvania.

Episode 31 • Oct 31, 1993

O Silly Mio/Puttin' on the Blitz/The Great Wakkorotti: The Summer Concert

A pompous opera divas tangles with the Warners in "O Silly Mio." Then, Rita and Runt help a young child escape the Nazis in war-torn Poland. Finally, "The Great Wakkorotti: The Summer Concert" features Wakko Warner's classic summer camp song.

Episode 32 • Nov 01, 1993

Chairman of the Bored/Planets Song/Astro-Buttons

At a Hollywood party, the Warner siblings meet the world's most boring man, who tells the world's most boring story in "Chairman of the Bored." Later, Mindy leads "Astro-Buttons" on a wild chase across a strange planet.

Episode 33 • Nov 02, 1993

Cartoons in Wakko's Body/Noah's Lark/The Big Kiss/Hiccup

First, in "Noahs' Lark," the Hip Hippos board Noah's ark, much to Noah's chagrin. Then, "The Big Kiss" features Chicken Boo disguising himself as one of Hollywood's leading men.

Episode 34 • Nov 03, 1993

Clown and Out/Bubba Bo Bob Brain

On his birthday, a clown visits Wakko, who is terrified of clowns ("Clown & Out"). Then, in another ploy to take over the world, The Brain seeks adoration by becoming "Bubba Bo Bob Brain," a country music star.

Episode 35 • Nov 04, 1993

Very Special Opening/In the Garden of Mindy/No Place Like Homeless/Katie Ka-Boo/Baghdad Cafe

This four-cartoon episode features the stars of the show appearing in each other's segments. First, The Brain ventures "In the Garden of Mindy" and enlists Mindy's help in his latest plan to take over the world.

Episode 36 • Nov 07, 1993

Critical Condition/The Three Muska-Warners

When Slappy Squirrel's cartoons are reviewed negatively by a couple of critics, Slappy puts them in "Critical Condition." Then, in "The Three Muska-Warners," Yakko, Wakko and Dot defend the king and his castle in a parody of the famed Dumas tale.

Episode 37 • Nov 08, 1993

Dough Dough Boys/Boot Camping/General Boo-Regard

In this three-cartoon episode with a wartime theme, "Dough Dough Boys" features the Goodfeathers as messenger pigeons sent on a mission during World War I.

Episode 38 • Nov 09, 1993

Spell-Bound

Pinky and The Brain become "Spellbound" when they attempt to use Merlin's book of magic to take over the world in the Middle Ages.

Episode 39 • Nov 10, 1993

Smitten with Kittens/Alas Poor Skullhead/White Gloves

Rita and Runt are "Smitten With Kittens" when they befriend three lost cats. Then, "Alas Poor Skullhead" features the Warners performing a scene from Shakespeare's "Hamlet.

Episode 40 • Nov 11, 1993

Fair Game/The Slapper/Puppet Rulers

First, in "Fair Game," the Warners become contestants on their favorite game show, "Quiz Me Quick." Next, Pinky and The Brain hope to become "Puppet Rulers" as the stars of a 1950s children's television show.

Episode 41 • Nov 14, 1993

Buttermilk, It Makes a Body Bitter/Broadcast Nuisance/Raging Bird

The Warner siblings deliver lunch to famed newscaster Dan Anchorman. However, the stuffed shirt is so egotistical that he refuses to tip the delivery persons. Needless to say, Dan's next newscast doesn't go quite according to plan.

Episode 42 • Nov 15, 1993

Animator's Alley/Can't Buy a Thrill/Hollywoodchuck

In "Can't Buy A Thrill," Flavio and Marita decide to seek thrilling adventures, much to the horror of Gina Embryo. Then, a naive Kansas woodchuck who desires to become a "Hollywoodchuck" travels to Hollywood to seek fame and fortune.

Episode 43 • Nov 16, 1993

Of Nice and Men/What a Dump!/Survey Ladies

At the mall, the kids are pestered by two "Survey Ladies" who ask inane questions. Later, in "Of Nice and Men," Rita and Runt lead a daring escape from a farm where rabbits are being raised for their pelts.

Episode 44 • Nov 17, 1993

The Senses Song/The World Can Wait/Kiki's Kitten

The Warners sing "The Senses Song," a ditty delving into the six senses and beyond. "The World Can Wait" when The Brain falls in love and enlists Pinky's help to woo the object of his affection.

Episode 45 • Nov 18, 1993

Mary Tyler Dot Song/Windsor Hassle/...And Justice for Slappy

Dot Warner parodies the classic opening theme from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" in the "Mary Tyler Dot Song." Next, the wild Warners create a "Windsor Hassle" when they help the Queen refurbish Windsor Castle.

Episode 46 • Nov 21, 1993

Turkey Jerky/Wild Blue Yonder

A Thanksgiving cartoon, "Turkey Jerky," features the Warner siblings in Plymouth, Massachusetts, protecting their pet turkey from hunter Miles Standish.

Episode 47 • Nov 22, 1993

Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth

First, in "Video Review," the Warners run amok in a video store late at night. Then, in another effort to overthrow the world, Pinky and The Brain use H.G. Wells' time machine to create an era "When Mice Ruled the Earth."

Episode 48 • Nov 23, 1993

Mobster Mash/Lake Titicaca/Icebreakers

In "Mobster Mash," the Warners tangle with the head of the Mob while dining at a pasta restaurant. Next, the three zany siblings sing about the beautiful "Lake Titicaca." In the last cartoon, "Icebreakers," Runt becomes a sled dog in the Yukon.

Episode 49 • Dec 05, 1993

A Christmas Plotz/Little Drummer Warners

On Christmas Eve, the Warner Bros. chief, Thaddeus Plotz, is subjected to a Dickensian nightmare provided by the Warners in "A Christmas Plotz." Later, the three Warners star in "Little Drummer Warners," a musical version of the nativity.

Episode 50 • Dec 05, 1993

Slippin' on the Ice Song/'Twas the Day Before Christmas/Jingle Boo/The Great Wakkorotti: The Holiday Concert/Toy Shop Terror/Yakko's Universe

The Animaniacs present six winter-themed cartoons to celebrate the holiday season.

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