Animaniacs

This article is about the original 1993 series. For the 2020 revival series, see Animaniacs (2020 TV series). For the 1994 video game of the same name, see Animaniacs (video game).

Animaniacs
Series logo featuring (from left to right) Yakko Warner, Dot Warner, and Wakko Warner
Also known asSteven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs
Genre
Created byTom Ruegger
Voices of
Theme music composerRichard Stone
Opening theme"Animaniacs Theme" performed by Rob Paulsen, Tress MacNeille, and Jess Harnell
Ending theme"Animaniacs End Title"
Composers
  • Richard Stone
  • Steven Bernstein
  • Julie Bernstein
  • Gordon Goodwin
  • Carl Johnson
  • J. Eric Schmidt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes99 (274 segments) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerSteven Spielberg
Producers
Running time20–21 minutes (1–10 minutes per segment)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1993 (1993-09-13) –
November 12, 1994 (1994-11-12)
NetworkThe WB
ReleaseSeptember 9, 1995 (1995-09-09) –
November 14, 1998 (1998-11-14)
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Animaniacs is an American animated comedy musical television series created by Tom Ruegger for Fox's Fox Kids block in 1993, before moving to The WB in 1995, as part of its Kids' WB afternoon programming block, until the series ended on November 14, 1998.[1] It is the second animated series produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television Animation, after Tiny Toon Adventures. It initially ran a total of 99 episodes, along with a feature-length film, Wakko's Wish. Reruns later aired on Cartoon Network from 1997 to 2001, Nickelodeon from 2001 to 2005, Nicktoons from 2002 to 2005, and Discovery Family (known as The Hub Network at the time) from 2012 to 2014.

Animaniacs is a variety show, with short skits featuring a large cast of characters. While the show had no set format, the majority of episodes were composed of three short mini-episodes, each starring a different set of characters, and bridging segments. Hallmarks of the series included its music, satirical social commentary, pop culture references, character catchphrases, and innuendo directed at an adult audience.

A revival of the series was announced in January 2018, with a two-season order, to be produced in conjunction with Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, with producer Steven Spielberg, songwriter Randy Rogel, and many of the main voice actors returning. It premiered on November 20, 2020, on Hulu, with a second season premiering on November 5, 2021,[2] and a third and final season premiering on February 17, 2023.[3]

  1. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 34. ISBN 978-1538103739.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference variety revival date was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ The Animaniacs [@TheAnimaniacs] (December 10, 2022). "WE CAN'T TAKE IT ANY LONGER! 🗣️ #Animaniacs is back for its FINAL SEASON on February 17, only on @hulu" (Tweet). Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Twitter.