Meet the Raisins! (1988)
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
Director: Barry Bruce
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Music
Runtime: 34 min
Release Date: November 4, 1988
Cast
- Tim Conner - Ed McMelon (voice)
- David Downing - Red (voice)
- Kareem - AC
- David Scully - Beebop
- Ted Roisum - Stretch
- Todd Tolces - Rudy
- PQ Baer - Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli
- Randy Patterson - Zoot
- Marly Stone - Mother
Screenplay
- Barry Bruce (Story)
- Craig Bartlett (Story)
- Arthur Sellers (Screenplay)
- Arthur Sellers (Story)
- Mark Gustafson (Story)
Editing: Kelley Baker
Production: Will Vinton Studios
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
documentary, music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meet the Raisins! about?
- 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
- Who directed Meet the Raisins!?
- Meet the Raisins! was directed by Barry Bruce.
- Who stars in Meet the Raisins!?
- Meet the Raisins! stars Tim Conner, David Downing, Kareem, David Scully, Ted Roisum, Todd Tolces.
- How long is Meet the Raisins!?
- Meet the Raisins! has a runtime of 34m (34 minutes).
- What genre is Meet the Raisins!?
- Meet the Raisins! is a Animation, Comedy, Music film.