Meet the Raisins! (1988)

11/04/1988 (EN) • 34m

Animation, Comedy, Music

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

Top Billed Cast

Tim Conner

Ed McMelon (voice)

David Downing

Red (voice)

Ted Roisum

Stretch

PQ Baer

Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli


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Part of the California Raisins Collection

Includes Meet the Raisins!, Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

documentary

music

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