Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 3.3/10
The California Raisin Show
Overview
The California Raisin Show is an animated television series based on the claymation advertising characters The California Raisins. The show is based on an Emmy Award-winning claymation special, Meet the Raisins!, which originally aired on CBS in 1989. After the show's 13-episode run, a sequel to the original special, Raisins: Sold Out!: The California Raisins II, aired in 1990. While the characters are traditionally depicted in claymation, the TV show was cel animated by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson. It did, however, maintain Will Vinton as creative director and executive producer. It takes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables and focuses on the main characters, the California Raisins: A.C., Beebop, Stretch, and Red. Each episode has one or more musical numbers.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 3.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Kids.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Cam Clarke
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Dorian Harewood
Willard E. Pugh
Cree Summer
Crystal
Brian Cummings
Jim Cummings
Seasons
Specials
3 Episodes • Aired 1988-09-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
15 Episodes • Aired 1989-09-16
No season overview provided for this season.