Animaniacs

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The comedy of Animaniacs was a broad mix of old-fashioned wit, slapstick, pop culture references,  [ 2 ] and cartoon violence. The comedy of Animaniacs was a broad mix of old-fashioned wit, slapstick, pop culture references,  [2 ] and cartoon violence. The show featured a number of comedic educational segments that covered subjects such as history, mathematics, geography, astronomy, science, and social studies, often in musical form. Animaniacs itself was a variety show, with short skits featuring a large cast of characters. The show featured a number of comedic educational segments That covered subjects such as history, mathematics, geography, astronomy, science, and social studies, often in musical form. Animaniacs itself was 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. 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.

Animaniacs first aired on Fox Kids from 1993 to 1995 and new episodes later appeared on The WB from 1995 to 1998 as part of its Kids' WB afternoon programming block. Animaniacs first aired on Fox Kids from 1993 Thurs 1995 and new episodes later appeared is The WB from 1995 Thurs 1998 as part of its Kids' WB afternoon programming block. The series had a total of 99 episodes and one film, titled  Wakko's Wish . The series had a total of 99 episodes and one film, titled  Wakko's Wish . Reruns of the show have aired on Cartoon Network, Boomerang , Nickelodeon , Nicktoons and since January 2013, Hub Network. Reruns of the show have aired on Cartoon Network, Boomerang , Nickelodeon , Nicktoons and since January 2013 Hub Network. On September 24, 2013, Animaniacs was listed among TV Guide's "60 Greatest TV Cartoons of All Time".  [ 3 ] On September 24, 2013, Animaniacs was listed among TV Guide's "60 Greatest TV Cartoons of All Time".  [3 ]

Contents Contents
[ hide ] * 1 Background 1 Background
 * 1.1 Premise 1.1 Premise
 * 1.2 Characters 1.2 Characters
 * 1.3 Creation and inspiration 1.3 Creation and inspiration
 * 2 Production 2 Production
 * 2.1 Producers 2.1 Producers
 * 2.2 Writers 2.2 Writers
 * 2.3 Cast 2.3 Cast
 * 2.4 Animation 2.4 Animation
 * 2.5 Music 2.5 Music
 * 3 Hallmarks and humor 3 Hallmarks and humor
 * 3.1 Recurring jokes and catchphrases 3.1 Recurring jokes and catchphrases
 * 3.2 Humor and content intended for adults 3.2 Humor and content Intended for adults
 * 3.3 Parodies 3.3 Parodies
 * 4 Response 4 Response
 * 4.1 Ratings and popularity 4.1 Ratings and popularity
 * 4.2 Nominations and awards 4.2 Nominations and awards
 * 5 History 5 History
 * 5.1 Preproduction 5.1 preproduction
 * 5.2 Fox Kids Era: Episodes 1–69 5.2 Fox Kids Era: Episodes 1-69
 * 5.3 Kids' WB Era: Episodes 70–99 5.3 Kids' WB Era: Episodes 70-99
 * 5.4 Aftermath and syndication 5.4 Aftermath and syndication
 * 6 Theatrical short and film 6 Theatrical short and film
 * 6.1 I'm Mad 6.1 I'm Mad
 * 6.2 Wakko's Wish 6.2 Wakko's Wish
 * 7 Merchandise 7 Merchandise
 * 7.1 Home video 7.1 Home video
 * 7.2 Print Print 7.2
 * 7.3 Video games 7.3 Video games
 * 7.4 Musical collections 7.4 Musical collections
 * 8 See also 8 See also
 * 9 Notes 9 Notes
 * 10 References 10 References
 * 11 Further reading 11 Further reading
 * 12 External links 12 External links

== Background [ edit ] Background [ edit ]== === Premise [ edit ] Premise [ edit ]=== The Warner siblings and the other characters lived in Burbank, California.  [ 4 ] However, characters from the series had episodes in various places and periods of time. The Warner siblings and the other characters lived in Burbank, California.  [4 ] however, characters from the series had episodes in various places and periods of time. The Animaniacs characters interacted with famous persons and creators of the past and present as well as mythological characters and characters from modern television. Andrea Romano, the casting and recording director of Animaniacs , said that the Warner siblings functioned to "tie the show together," by appearing in and introducing other characters' segments.  [ 5 ] Each Animaniacs episode usually consisted of two or three cartoon shorts.  [ 6 ] Animaniacs segments ranged in time, from bridging segments less than a minute long to episodes spanning the entire show length; writer Peter Hastings said that the varying episode lengths gave the show a "sketch comedy" atmosphere.  [ 7 ] The Animaniacs characters interacted with famous persons and creators of the past and present as well as mythological characters and characters from modern television. , Andrea Romano, the casting and recording director of Animaniacs, said that the Warner siblings functioned to "tie the show together," by appearing in and introducing other characters' segments.  [5 ] Each Animaniacs episode usually consisted of two or three cartoon shorts.  [6 ] Animaniacs segments ranged in time, from bridging segments less than a minute long to episodes spanning the entire show length; Writer Peter Hastings said that the varying episode lengths gave the show a "sketch comedy" atmosphere.  [7 ] === Characters [ edit ] Characters [ edit ]=== Animaniacs had a wide cast of characters. Animaniacs had a wide cast of characters. Shown here are the majority of the characters from the series. Shown here are the Majority of the characters from the series. See also: List of Animaniacs characters See also: List of Animaniacs characters Animaniacs had a large cast of characters, separated into individual segments, with each pair or set of characters acting in its own plot. Animaniacs had a large cast of characters, separated into individual segments, with each pair or set of characters acting in its own plot. The Warners, Yakko, Wakko, and Dot, were three cartoon stars from the 1930s that were locked away in the Warner Bros. The Warners, Yakko, Wakko, and Dot , were three cartoon stars from the 1930s That were locked away in the Warner Bros. water tower until the 1990s, when they escaped. [ 4 ] After their escape, they often interacted with Warner Bros. water tower until the 1990s, when they escaped. [4 ] After Their escape, they often interacted with Warner Bros.. studio workers, including Ralph, the security guard; Dr. studio workers, including Ralph, the security guard; Dr. Otto Scratchansniff, the studio psychiatrist, and his assistant Hello Nurse. Pinky and the Brain are two genetically altered laboratory mice that continuously plot and attempt to take over the world. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyandthebrain_8-0"> [ 8 ] Slappy Squirrel is an aged cartoon star that would easily outwit antagonists and educate her nephew, Skippy Squirrel, about cartoon techniques. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Slappy_9-0"> [ 9 ] Additional principal characters included Rita and Runt, Buttons and Mindy , Chicken Boo , Flavio and Marita (The Hip Hippos), Katie Ka-Boom , a trio of pigeons known as The Goodfeathers , and Minerva Mink. Otto Scratchansniff, the studio psychiatrist, and his assistant Hello Nurse. Pinky and the Brain are two laboratory mice Genetically altered That Continuously plot and attempt to take over the world. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyandthebrain_8-0"> [8 ] Slappy Squirrel is an aged cartoon star That would easily outwit antagonists and educate her nephew, Skippy Squirrel, about cartoon techniques. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Slappy_9-0"> [9 ] Additional principal characters included Rita and Runt, Buttons and Mindy , Chicken Boo , Flavio and Marita (The Hip Hippos), Katie Ka-Boom , a trio of pigeons known as The Goodfeathers , and Minerva Mink. === Creation and inspiration [ edit ] Creation and inspiration [ edit ]=== The Animaniacs cast of characters had a variety of inspiration, from celebrities to writers' family members to other writers. The Animaniacs cast of characters had a variety of inspiration, from celebrities to writers' family members to other writers. Executive Producer Steven Spielberg said that the irreverence in Looney Tunes cartoons inspired the Animaniacs cast. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg1_1-1">[ 1 ] The general premise of Animaniacs and the Warner siblings were created by Tom Ruegger, who also came up with the concept and characters for Pinky and the Brain. Executive Producer Steven Spielberg said that the irreverence in Looney Tunes cartoons inspired the Animaniacs cast. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg1_1-1">[1 ] The general premise of Animaniacs and the Warner siblings were created by Tom RUEGGER, who Also came up with the concept and characters for Pinky and the Brain. Ruegger was also the senior producer and creative leader of the show. Also RUEGGER was the senior producer and creative leader of the show. Writer Deanna Oliver contributed The Goodfeathers scripts and the character Chicken Boo. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-1">[ 7 ] Producer and writer Sherri Stoner contributed heavily to Slappy Squirrel and Pinky and the Brain. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-2">[ 7 ] Nicholas Hollander based Katie Kaboom on his teenage daughter. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-3">[ 7 ] Writer Deanna Oliver contributed The Goodfeathers scripts and the character Chicken Boo. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-1">[7 ] Producer and writer Sherri Stoner Contributed Heavily to Slappy Squirrel and Pinky and the Brain. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-2">[7 ] Nicholas Hollander Katie Kaboom based on his teenage daughter. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-3">[7 ]

Senior Producer Tom Ruegger modeled the Warners' personalities heavily after those of his three sons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-origin1_10-0"> [ 10 ] Because the Warners were portrayed as cartoon stars from the early 1930s, Ruegger and other artists for Animaniacs made the images of the Warners similar to cartoon characters of the early 1930s. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-origin1_10-1">[ 10 ] Simple black and white drawings were very common in cartoons of the 1920s and 1930s, such as Buddy, Felix the Cat , Oswald the Lucky Rabbit , and the early versions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Senior Producer Tom RUEGGER modeled the Warners' personalities Heavily on Those of his three sons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-origin1_10-0"> [10 ] Because the Warners were portrayed as cartoon stars from the early 1930s, RUEGGER and other artists for Animaniacs made ​​the images of the Warners similar to cartoon characters of the early 1930s. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-origin1_10-1">[10 ] Simple black and white drawings were very common in cartoons of the 1920s and 1930s, such as Buddy, Felix the Cat , Oswald the Lucky Rabbit , and the early versions of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

Tom Ruegger created Pinky and the Brain after being inspired by the personalities of two of his Tiny Toon Adventures colleagues, Eddie Fitzgerald and Tom Minton. Tom RUEGGER created Pinky and the Brain after being inspired by the personalities of two of his Tiny Toon Adventures colleagues, Eddie Fitzgerald and Tom Minton. Ruegger thought of the premise of Pinky and the Brain when he wondered what would happen if Minton and Fitzgerald tried to take over the world. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyorigin_11-0"> [ 11 ] RUEGGER thought of the premise of Pinky and the Brain when they wondered what would happen if Minton and Fitzgerald tried to take over the world. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyorigin_11-0"> [11 ]

Sherri Stoner created Slappy the Squirrel when another writer and friend of Stoner, John McCann, made fun of Stoner's career in TV movies playing troubled teenagers. Sherri Stoner created Slappy the Squirrel when another writer and friend of Stoner, John McCann, made fun of Stoner's career in TV movies playing troubled teenagers. When McCann joked that Sherri would be playing troubled teenagers when she was fifty years old, Sherri developed the idea of Slappy's characteristics as an older person acting like a teenager. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-4">[ 7 ] Sherri Stoner liked the idea of an aged cartoon character because an aged cartoon star would know the secrets of other cartoons and "have the dirt on [them]". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-1">[ 5 ] When McCann joked That Sherri would be playing troubled teenagers when she was fifty years old, Sherri Developed the idea of Slappy's characteristics as an older person acting like a teenager. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-4">[7 ] Sherri Stoner liked the idea of an aged cartoon character Because an aged cartoon star would know the secrets of other cartoons and "have the dirt to [them]". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-1">[5 ] == Production [ edit ] Production [ edit ]== === Producers [ edit ] Producers [ edit ]=== Steven Spielberg was the executive producer during the entire run, Tom Ruegger was the senior producer, Jean MacCurdy was the executive in charge of production, and Rich Arons, Sherri Stoner, Peter Hastings, Rusty Mills, and Liz Holzman were producers of the show. Steven Spielberg was the executive producer during the entire run, Tom RUEGGER was the senior producer, Jean MacCurdy was the executive in charge of production, and Rich Arons, Sherri Stoner, Peter Hastings, Rusty Mills, and Liz Holzman were Producers of the show. The producers of the show usually had other jobs on the series; Tom Ruegger, Rich Arons, and Sherri Stoner all served as writers, and Spielberg was very involved in the show's writing, checking every script for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-1">[ 6 ] Voice director Andrea Romano said that Spielberg also came up with story ideas, read storyboards, and came to recording sessions. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-2">[ 5 ] The Producers of the show usually had other jobs on the series, Tom RUEGGER, Rich Arons, and Sherri Stoner all served as writers, and Spielberg was very involved at in the show's writing, checking every script for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-1">[6 ] Voice director Andrea Romano said that Spielberg Also came up with story ideas, read storyboards, and came to recording sessions. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-2">[5 ] === Writers [ edit ] Writers [ edit ]=== Writers for Animaniacs included writers Tom Ruegger, Sherri Stoner and Paul Rugg , Deanna Oliver , John McCann , Nicholas Hollander, Peter Hastings, Charlie Howell, Gordon Bressack, Jeff Kwitny, Earl Kress, Tom Minton , and Randy Rogel. Writers for Animaniacs included writers Tom RUEGGER, Sherri Stoner and Paul Rugg , Deanna Oliver , John McCann , Nicholas Hollander, Peter Hastings, Charlie Howell, Gordon Bressack, Jeff Kwitny, Earl Kress, Tom Minton , and Randy Rogel. Writers Hastings, Rugg, Stoner, McCann, Howell, and Bressack were involved in sketch comedy. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-5">[ 7 ] Other writers for the series came from cartoon backgrounds, including Kress, Minton, and Randy Rogel. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-6">[ 7 ] Writers Hastings, Rugg, Stoner, McCann, Howell, and were involved at Bressack in sketch comedy. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-5">[7 ] Other writers for the series came from cartoon backgrounds, including Kress, Minton, and Randy Rogel. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-6">[7 ]

Made-up stories did not exclusively comprise Animaniacs writing, as writer Peter Hastings said: "We weren't really there to tell compelling stories(...) [As a writer] you could do a real story, you could recite the Star-Spangled Banner, or you could parody a commercial(...) you could do all these kinds of things, and we had this tremendous freedom and a talent to back it up." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-7">[ 7 ] Writers for the series wrote into Animaniacs stories that happened to them; the episodes "Ups and Downs," "Survey Ladies," and "I Got Yer Can" were episodes based on true stories that happened to Paul Rugg, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-0"> [ 12 ] Deanna Oliver, and Sherri Stoner, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-8">[ 7 ] respectively. Made-up stories did not Exclusively comprise Animaniacs writing, as writer Peter Hastings said: "We Were not really there to tell compelling stories (...) [As a writer] you could do a real story, you could recite the Star -Spangled Banner, or you could parody a commercial (...), you could do All These kinds of things, and we had this tremendous freedom and a talent to back it up. " <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-7">[7 ] Writers for the series wrote into Animaniacs stories That happened to them, the episodes "Ups and Downs," "Survey Ladies," and "I Got Yer Can" were episodes based on true stories That happened to Paul Rugg, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-0"> [12 ] Deanna Oliver, and Sherri Stoner, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-8">[7 ] respectively. Another episode, "Bumbi's Mom," both parodied the film Bambi and was a story based on Stoner's childhood reaction to the film. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-3">[ 5 ] Another episode, "Bumbi's Mom," both parodied the film Bambi and was a story based on Stoner's childhood reaction to the film. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-3">[5 ]

In an interview, writers for the series said that Animaniacs allowed for non-restrictive and open writing. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-9">[ 7 ] Writer Peter Hastings said that the format of the series had the atmosphere of a sketch comedy show because Animaniacs segments could widely vary in both time and subject. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-10">[ 7 ] Writer Sherri Stoner said that the Animaniacs writing staff worked well as a team in that writers could consult other writers on how to write or finish a story, as was the case in the episode "The Three Muska-Warners". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-11">[ 7 ] Writers Rugg, Hastings and Stoner said that the Animaniacs writing was free in that the writers were allowed to write about and parody subjects that would not be touched on other series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-12">[ 7 ] In an interview, writers for the series said that Animaniacs allowed for non-Restrictive and open writing. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-9">[7 ] Writer Peter Hastings said that the format of the series had the atmosphere of a sketch comedy show Because Animaniacs segments could Vary Widely in Bothan time and the subject line. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-10">[7 ] Writer Sherri Stoner said that the Animaniacs writing staff worked well as a team in That writers could consult other writers is how to write or finish a story, as was the case in the episode "The Three Muska-Warners". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-11">[7 ] Writers Rugg, Hastings and Stoner said that the Animaniacs writing was free in That the writers were allowed to write about and parody subjects That would not be touched is the other series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-12">[7 ] === Cast [ edit ] Cast [ edit ]=== Animaniacs featured Rob Paulsen as Yakko, Pinky and Dr. Otto von Scratchansniff, Tress MacNeille as Dot, Jess Harnell as Wakko, Sherri Stoner as Slappy the Squirrel, Maurice LaMarche as the Brain, Squit and the belching segments "The Great Wakkorotti" (Harnell said that he himself is commonly mistaken for the role), <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-4">[ 5 ] and veteran voice actor Frank Welker as Ralph the Security Guard, Thaddeus Plotz and Runt. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-2">[ 6 ] Andrea Romano said that the casters wanted Paulsen to play the role of Yakko: "We had worked with Rob Paulsen before on a couple of other series and we wanted him to play Yakko." Animaniacs featured Rob Paulsen as Yakko, Pinky and Dr. Otto von Scratchansniff, Tress MacNeille as Dot, Jess Harnell as Wakko, Sherri Stoner as Slappy the Squirrel, Maurice LaMarche as the Brain, Squit and the belching segments "The Great Wakkorotti" (Harnell said that he himself is Commonly mistaken for the role), <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-4">[5 ] and veteran voice actor Frank Welker as Ralph the Security Guard, Thaddeus Plotz and Runt. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-2">[6 ] Andrea Romano said that the casters wanted Paulsen to play the role of Yakko: "We had worked with Rob Paulsen before on a couple of other series and we wanted him to play Yakko." Romano said that the casters had "no trouble" choosing the role of Dot, referring to MacNeille as "just hilarious (...) And yet [she had] that edge." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-5">[ 5 ] Before Animaniacs, Harnell had little experience in voice acting other than minor roles for Disney which he "fell into". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-6">[ 5 ] Harnell revealed that at the audition for the show, he did a John Lennon impression and the audition "went great". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-7">[ 5 ] Stoner commented that when she gave an impression of what the voice would be to Spielberg, he said she should play Slappy. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-8">[ 5 ] According to Romano, she personally chose Peters to play Maria. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-9">[ 5 ] Harnell said that he himself is commonly mistaken for the role); <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-10">[ 5 ] Other voices were provided by Jim Cummings, Paul Rugg , Vernee Watson-Johnson , Jeff Bennett and Gail Matthius (from Tiny Toon Adventures). Romano said that the casters had "no trouble" choosing the role of Dot, referring to MacNeille as "just hilarious (...) And yet [she had] That edge." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-5">[5 ] Before Animaniacs, Harnell had little experience in voice acting other than minor roles for Disney Which they "fell into". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-6">[5 ] Harnell Revealed That at the audition for the show, they did a John Lennon impression and the audition "went great". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-7">[5 ] That Stoner commented when she gave an impression of what the voice would be to Spielberg, they said she should play Slappy. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-8">[5 ] According to Romano, she personally chose to play Mary Peters. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-9">[5 ] Harnell said that he himself is Commonly mistaken for the role); <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-10">[ 5 ] Other voices were provided by Jim Cummings, Paul Rugg , Vernee Watson-Johnson , Jeff Bennett and Gail Matt Hair (from Tiny Toon Adventures). Tom Ruegger's three sons also played roles on the series. Tom's three sons RUEGGER Also played roles on the series. Nathan Ruegger voiced Skippy Squirrel, nephew to Slappy, throughout the duration of the series; Luke Ruegger voiced The Flame in historical segments on Animaniacs ; and Cody Ruegger voiced Birdie from Wild Blue Yonder. Nathan RUEGGER voiced Skippy Squirrel, nephew to Slappy, Throughout the duration of the series, Luke RUEGGER voiced The Flame in historical segments is Animaniacs, and Cody RUEGGER voiced Birdie from Wild Blue Yonder. === Animation [ edit ] Animation [ edit ]=== Animation work on Animaniacs was farmed out to several different studios, both American and international, over the course of the show's production. Animation work on Animaniacs was farmed out to several different studios, Both American and international, over the course of the show's production. The animation companies included Tokyo Movie Shinsha (now known as TMS Entertainment ), StarToons, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-startoons_13-0"> [ 13 ] Wang Film Productions , Freelance Animators New Zealand , and AKOM , and most Animaniacs episodes frequently had animation from different companies in each episode's respective segments. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14"> [ 14 ] The animation companies included Tokyo Movie Shinsha (now known as TMS Entertainment ), StarToons, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-startoons_13-0"> [13  ] Wang Film Productions , Freelance Animators New Zealand , and AKOM , and most Animaniacs episodes frequently had animation from different companies in each episode's exposition segments. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-14"> [14 ]

Animaniacs was made with a higher production value than standard television animation; the show had a higher cel count than most TV cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-1">[ 12 ] The Animaniacs characters often move fluidly, and do not regularly stand still and speak, as in other television cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-2">[ 12 ] Animaniacs was made ​​with a higher production value than standard television animation, the show had a higher cel count than most TV cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-1">[12 ] The Animaniacs characters often move fluidly, and do not regularly stand still and speak, as in other television cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-2">[12 ] === Music [ edit ] Music [ edit ]=== Animaniacs was a very musical cartoon, with every episode featuring at least one original score. Animaniacs was a very musical cartoon, with every episode featuring at a least one original score. The idea for an original musical score in every episode came from Steven Spielberg. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-music_15-0"> [ 15 ] Animaniacs used a 35-piece orchestra, <sup class="reference" id="ref_Anone"> [a  ] and was scored by a team of six composers, led by supervising composer Richard Stone. The idea for an original musical score in every episode came from Steven Spielberg. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-music_15-0"> [15 ] Animaniacs used a 35-piece orchestra, <sup class="reference" id="ref_Anone"> [a  ] and was scored by a team of six composers, led by supervising composer Richard Stone. The composing team included Steve and Julie Bernstein, Carl Johnson, Gordon Goodwin and Tim Kelly. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-11">[ 5 ] The use of the large orchestra in modern Warner Bros. The composing team included Steve and Julie Bernstein, Carl Johnson, Gordon Goodwin and Tim Kelly. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-11">[5 ] The use of the large orchestra in modern Warner Bros.. animation began with Animaniacs predecessor, Tiny Toon Adventures, but Spielberg pushed for its use even more in Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-12">[ 5 ] Although the outcome was a very expensive show to produce, "the sound sets us apart from everyone else in animation," said Jean MacCurdy, the executive in charge of production for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-music_15-1">[ 15 ] According to Steve and Julie Bernstein, not only was the Animaniacs music written in the same style as that of Looney Tunes composer Carl Stalling, but that the music used the same studio and piano that Stalling used. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-13">[ 5 ] Senior producer Tom Ruegger said that writers Randy Rogel, Nicholas Hollander, and Deanna Oliver wrote "a lot of music" for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-13">[ 7 ] animation Began with Animaniacs predecessor, Tiny Toon Adventures, but Spielberg pushed for its use even more in Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-12">[5 ] Although the outcome was a very expensive show to produce, "the sound sets us apart from everyone else in animation," said Jean MacCurdy, the executive in charge of production for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-music_15-1">[15 ] According to Steve and Julie Bernstein, not only was the Animaniacs music written in the same style as That of Looney Tunes composer Carl Stalling, but That the music used the same studio and piano That Stalling used. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-13">[5 ] Senior producer Tom RUEGGER said that writers Randy Rogel, Nicholas Hollander, and Deanna Oliver wrote "a lot of music" for the series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-13">[7 ]

Animaniacs had a variety of music types. Animaniacs had a variety of music types. Many Animaniacs songs were parodies of classical or folk music with educational lyrics, such as "Wakko's America", which listed all the states in the US and their capitals to the tune of Turkey in the Straw. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-America_16-0"> [ 16 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-wakkotune_17-0"> [ 17  ] Another song, titled "The Presidents", named every US president (up to Bill Clinton, due to production date) to the tune of the William Tell Overture (with a very brief usage of the tune Dixie ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-presidents_18-0"> [ 18 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-presidenttune_19-0"> [ 19  ] Another song had Yakko listing the "Nations of the World" to the tune of the Mexican Hat Dance. Many Animaniacs songs were parodies of classical or folk music with educational lyrics, such as "Wakko's America," Which listed all the states in the U.S. and Their capitals to the tune of Turkey in the Straw. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-America_16-0"> [16 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-wakkotune_17-0"> [17  ] Another song, titled "The Presidents", named every U.S. Presidents (up to Bill Clinton, due to production date) to the tune of the William Tell Overture (with a very brief usage of the tune Dixie ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-presidents_18-0"> [18 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-presidenttune_19-0"> [19  ] Another song had Yakko listing the "Nations of the World" to the tune of the Mexican Hat Dance. Non-educational songs included parodies, such as the segment "Slippin' on the Ice", a parody of " Singin' in the Rain ". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-slipping_20-0"> [ 20 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostadults_21-0"> [ 21  ] Most of the groups of characters even had their own theme songs for their segment on the show. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-othertheme_22-0"> [ 22 ] Non-educational songs included parodies, such as the segment "Slippin 'on the Ice", a parody of " Singin 'in the Rain ". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-slipping_20-0"> [20 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostadults_21-0"> [21  ] Most of the groups of characters even had Their Own theme songs for Their segment on the show. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-othertheme_22-0"> [22 ]

The Animaniacs series theme song, performed by the Warners, was a very important part of the show. The Animaniacs series theme song, performed by the Warners, was a very important part of the show. In the series' first season, the theme won an Emmy Award for best song. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward1_23-0"> [ 23 ] Stone composed the music for the title sequence and Ruegger wrote the lyrics. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-14"> [ 7 ] Several Animaniacs albums and Sing-along VHS tapes were released, including the CDs Animaniacs, Yakko's World , and Variety Pack , and the tape Animaniacs Sing-Along: Yakko's World. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-youngsters_24-0"> [ 24 ] In the series' first season, the theme won an Emmy Award for best song. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward1_23-0"> [23 ] Stone composed the music for the title sequence and RUEGGER wrote the lyrics. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-14"> [7 ] Several Animaniacs albums and Sing-along VHS tapes were released, including the CDs Animaniacs, Yakko's World, and Variety Pack, and the tape Animaniacs Sing-Along: Yakko's World. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-youngsters_24-0"> [24  ] == Hallmarks and humor [ edit ] Hallmarks and humor [ edit ]== The humor of Animaniacs varied in type, ranging from parody to cartoon violence. The humor of Animaniacs varied in type, ranging from parody to cartoon violence. The series made parodies of television shows and films. The series made parodies of television shows and films. In an interview, Spielberg defended the "irreverence" of Animaniacs, saying that the Animaniacs crew has "a point of view" and does not "sit back passively and play both sides equally". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-0"> [ 25 ] Spielberg also said that Animaniacs' humor of social commentary and irreverence were inspired by the Marx Brothers <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-1">[ 25 ] and Looney Tunes cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg1_1-2"> [ 1 ] Animaniacs, among other Spielberg-produced shows, had a large amount of cartoon violence. In an interview, Spielberg defended the "irreverence" of Animaniacs, saying That the Animaniacs crew has "a point of view" and does not "sit back passively and play both sides Equally". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-0"> [25 ] Also Spielberg said that Animaniacs' humor of social commentary and irreverence were inspired by the Marx Brothers <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-1">[25 ] and Looney Tunes cartoons. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg1_1-2"> [1 ] Animaniacs, among other Spielberg-produced shows, had a large amount of cartoon violence. Spielberg defended the violence in Animaniacs by saying that the series had a balance of both violent humor and educational segments, so the series would never become either too violent or "benign". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-2">[ 25 ] Animaniacs also made use of catchphrases, recurring jokes and segments, and "adult" humor. Spielberg defended the violence in Animaniacs by saying That the series had a balance of both violent humor and educational segments, so the series would never become either too violent or "benign". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-2">[25 ] Animaniacs Also made ​​use of catchphrases, recurring jokes and segments, and "adult" humor. Yakko, Wakko, and Dot shake hands with their  Tiny Toon Adventures  predecessors: Buster and Babs Bunny and Plucky Duck, who make a cameo appearance in an episode of Animaniacs Yakko, Wakko, and Dot shake hands with Their  Tiny Toon Adventures  predecessors: Buster and Babs Bunny and Plucky Duck , who make a cameo appearance in an episode of Animaniacs=== Recurring jokes and catchphrases [ edit ] Recurring jokes and catchphrases [ edit ]=== Characters on Animaniacs had catchphrases, with some characters having more than one. Characters are Animaniacs had catchphrases, with some characters having more than one. Notable catchphrases include Yakko's "Goodnight, everybody!" Notable catchphrases include Yakko's "Goodnight, everybody!" often said following adult humor, Wakko's "Faboo!", and Dot's frequent assertions of her cuteness. often said following adult humor, Wakko's "Faboo!", and Dot's frequent assertions of her cuteness. The most prominent catchphrase that was said by all the Warners was "Hello-oo, nurse!" <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-creation_4-2"> [ 4 ] Tom Ruegger said that the "Hello-oo, Nurse!" The most prominent catchphrase that was said by all the Warners was "Hello-oo, nurse!" <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-creation_4-2"> [4 ] Tom RUEGGER said that the "Hello-oo, Nurse!" line was intended to be a catchphrase much like Bugs Bunny 's line, "What's up, doc?" <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-3"> [ 12 ] Characters Pinky and the Brain had a catchphrase where Brain would ask Pinky, "Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" line was' intended to be a catchphrase much like Bugs Bunny 's line, "What's up, doc?" <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-3"> [12 ] Characters Pinky and the Brain had a catchphrase where Brain would ask Pinky, "Are you pondering what I'm pondering?" to which Pinky would always respond with a non-sequitur. Which to Pinky would always respond with a non-sequitur. At the start of all Pinky and the Brain episodes, Pinky asks "Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?", to which Brain answers "The same thing we do every night, Pinky... try to take over the world!" At the start of all Pinky and the Brain episodes, Pinky asks "Gee Brain, what do you want to do tonight?" To Which the Brain answers "The same thing we do every night, Pinky ... try to take over the world ! " in a segment that preceded the theme song. That in a segment preceded the theme song. Also, Brain would shout "Yes!" Also, Brain would shout "Yes!" in response to an idea that he liked. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyandthebrain_8-1"> [ 8 ] Writer Peter Hastings said that he unintentionally created these catchphrases when he wrote the episode "Win Big," and then Producer Sherri Stoner used them and had them put into later episodes. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-15"> [ 7 ] in response to an idea That they liked. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyandthebrain_8-1"> [8 ] Writer Peter Hastings said that he unintentionally created These catchphrases when they wrote the episode "Win Big," and then Producer Sherri Stoner used them and had them put into later episodes. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-15"> [7 ]

Running gags and recurring segments were very common in the show. Running gags and recurring segments were very common in the show. One example is the close-up of the Warner's water tower after the closing credits; right before the end of the episode, the water tower door would open, one or more of the characters would come out, say something to the audience, and the water tower door would close. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-credits_26-0"> [ 26 ] Something similar happened in the last few lines of the opening theme, where after the phrase "We're Animaney, Totally Insane-y", one or more of the Warners would chime in with a rhyming phrase. One example is the close-up of the Warner's water tower after the closing credits, right before the end of the episode, the water tower door would open, one or more of the characters would come out, say something to the audience, and the water tower door would close. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-credits_26-0"> [26 ] Something similar happened in. the last few lines of the opening theme, where after the phrase "We're Animaney, Totally Insane-y", one or more of the Warners would chime in with a rhyming phrase. Director Rusty Mills and senior producer Tom Ruegger said that recurring segments like the water tower gag, such as the segment The Wheel of Morality, eased the production of episodes because the same animated scenes could be used more than once. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-4">[ 12 ] The Wheel of Morality was also used to take up time in an episode that was running short. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-5">[ 12 ] Director Rusty Mills and senior producer Tom RUEGGER said that recurring segments like the water tower gag, such as the segment The Wheel of Morality, Eased the production of episodes Because The same animated scenes could be used more than once. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-4">[12 ] The Wheel of Also Morality was used to take up time in an episode that was running short. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-5">[12 ]

Another running gag was that characters would make a brief appearance in other characters' segments and sometimes point out that they are not in the correct episode. Animaniacs even devoted an entire episode to characters and segments being switched around. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-switch_27-0"> [ 27 ] Characters from Tiny Toon Adventures also made appearances in some episodes of Animaniacs. Another running gag Was That characters would make a brief appearance in other characters' segments and sometimes point out That they are not in the correct episode. Animaniacs even devoted an entire episode to characters and segments being switched around. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-switch_27-0"> [27 ] Characters from Tiny Toon Adventures Also made ​​appearances in some episodes of Animaniacs. Because of Steven Spielberg's involvement in the series, a running gag was that his films were mentioned in the series and even a caricature of Spielberg himself appeared a few times; for instance, in the episode "Hooked on a Ceiling", Spielberg was made " eminence " of the Sistine Chapel, and the Warners painted an  ET  picture on its ceiling (in the place of God) reaching out to Elliott (in place of Adam). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ceiling_28-0"> [ 28 ] Because of Steven Spielberg's involvement in the series, a running gag Was That his films were Mentioned in the series and even a caricature of Spielberg himself appeared a few times, for instance, in the episode "Hooked on a Ceiling", Spielberg was made " eminence "of the Sistine Chapel, and the Warners painted an  ET  picture on its ceiling (in the place of God) reaching out to Elliott (in place of Adam). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ceiling_28-0"> [28 ] === Humor and content intended for adults [ edit ] Humor and content Intended for adults [ edit ]=== A great deal of Animaniacs' humor and content was aimed at an adult audience. A great deal of Animaniacs' humor and content was Aimed at an adult audience. The comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan  Pirates of Penzance  and  HMS Pinafore  were parodied in episode 3, "HMS Yakko". Animaniacs parodied the film A Hard Day's Night and the Three Tenors, references that  The New York Times  wrote were "appealing to older audiences". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-adultjokes_29-0"> [ 29 ] Some content of Animaniacs was not only aimed at an adult audience but were suggestive in nature. The comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan,  Pirates of Penzance  and  HMS Pinafore  were parodied in episode 3, "HMS Yakko". Animaniacs parodied the film A Hard Day's Night and the Three Tenors, references That  The New York Times  wrote were "appealing to older audiences ". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-adultjokes_29-0"> [29 ] Some content of Animaniacs was not only Aimed at an adult audience but were suggestive in nature. For example, one character, Minerva Mink had episodes that network censors considered too sexually suggestive for the show's intended audience, for which she was soon de-emphasized as a featured character. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-14"> [ 5 ] For example, one character, Minerva Mink had episodes That network censors Considered too sexually suggestive for the show's Intended audience, for Which she was soon de-emphasized as a featured character. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-14"> [5 ]

The Animaniacs characters had personalities and character traits similar to those of film stars in movies marketed to adults. The Animaniacs characters had personalities and character traits similar to Those of film stars in movies marketed to adults. The Warners personalities were made similar to those of the Marx Brothers and Jerry Lewis, in that they, according to writer Peter Hastings, "wreak havoc," in "serious situations". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-16">[ 7 ] In addition, the show's recurring Goodfeathers segment was populated with characters based on characters from the 1990 WB film  Goodfellas , an R-rated crime drama neither marketed nor intended for children. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-15">[ 5 ] The Warners personalities were made ​​similar to Those of the Marx Brothers and Jerry Lewis, in That they, According to writer Peter Hastings, "wreak havoc" in the "Serious Situations". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint2_7-16">[7 ] In addition, the show's recurring Goodfeathers segment was populated with characters based on characters from the 1990 WB film  Goodfellas , an R-rated crime drama neither marketed nor Intended for children. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-15">[5 ] Parodies and caricatures made up a large part of Animaniacs. Parodies and caricatures made ​​up a large part of Animaniacs. The episode "Hello, Nice Warners" introduced a Jerry Lewis caricature (left), who made occasional appearances on the series and movie. The episode "Hello, Nice Warners" introduced a Jerry Lewis caricature (left), who made ​​occasional appearances on the series and movie.=== Parodies [ edit ] Parodies [ edit ]=== Animaniacs parodied popular TV shows and movies and caricatured celebrities. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-6">[ 12 ] One episode even made fun of competing show  Power Rangers , <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-3"> [ 25 ] and another episode caricatured Animaniacs' own Internet fans. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-getalife_30-0"> [ 30 ] Animaniacs spoofs were multi-layered, with the episode parodying one specific subject and referencing other subjects along the way. Animaniacs parodied popular TV shows and movies and caricatured celebrities. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-6">[12 ] One episode even made ​​fun of the show Competing  Power Rangers , <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Spielberg2_25-3"> [25 ] and another episode caricatured Animaniacs' own Internet fans. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-getalife_30-0"> [30 ] Animaniacs spoofs were multi-layered, with the episode parodying one specific subject and referencing other subjects along the way. For instance, the episode "Hooked on a Ceiling" - itself alone from the title, a likely reference to the title of a 1960s American pop music tune - also not only parodied  The Agony and the Ecstasy , but it also featured Quasimodo shouting "Sanctuary! Sanctuary!", a reference to  The Hunchback of Notre Dame  . <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ceiling_28-1">[ 28 ] Animaniacs made fun of celebrities, major motion pictures, television shows for adults (  Seinfeld  and  Friends , among others), television shows for children, and trends in the US. Animaniacs also made potshots of Disney films, creating parodies of such films as  The Lion King ,  Beauty and the Beast  ,  Pocahontas  ,  Bambi  , and others. Animaniacs Director Russell Calabrese said that not only did it become a compliment to be parodied on Animaniacs but also that being parodied on the series would be taken as a "badge of honor". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-7">[ 12 ] For instance, the episode "Hooked on a Ceiling" - itself alone from the title, a reference thunderstorms to the title of a 1960s American pop music tune - Also not only parodied in  The Agony and the Ecstasy , but It also featured Quasimodo shouting "Sanctuary ! Sanctuary ", a reference to  The Hunchback of Notre Dame  . <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ceiling_28-1">[28 ] Animaniacs made ​​fun of celebrities, major motion pictures, television shows for adults (  Seinfeld  and  Friends , among others), television shows for children, and trends in the U.S. . Animaniacs Also made ​​potshots of Disney films, creating parodies of such films as  The Lion King  ,  Beauty and the Beast  ,  Pocahontas  ,  Bambi  , and others. Animaniacs Director Russell Calabrese said that not only did it become a compliment to be parodied in Animaniacs is but Also That being parodied on the series would be taken as a "badge of honor". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-7">[12 ] == Response [ edit ] Response [ edit ]== Animaniacs became a very successful show, gathering both child and adult fans. Animaniacs Became a very successful show, gathering Both child and adult fans. The series received ratings higher than its competitors and won eight Daytime Emmy Awards and one Peabody Award. The series ceived higher ratings than its Competitors and won eight Daytime Emmy Awards and one Peabody Award. === Ratings and popularity [ edit ] Ratings and popularity [ edit ]=== During its run, Animaniacs became the second-most popular children's show in both demographics of children ages 2–11 and children ages 6–11 (behind  Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers  ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostkids_31-0"> [ 31 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings3_32-0"> [ 32  ] Animaniacs, along with other animated series, helped to bring "Fox Kids" ratings much larger than those of the channel's competitors. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-chicagotribune2_33-0"> [ 33 ] In November 1993, Animaniacs and Tiny Toon Adventures almost doubled the ratings of their rival shows,  Darkwing Duck  and  Goof Troop , in both the 2–11 and 6–11 demographics that are very important to children's networks. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostkids_31-1">[ 31 ] On Kids' WB, Animaniacs gathered about one-million children viewers every week. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-0"> [ 34 ] During its run, Animaniacs Became the second-most popular children's show in Bothan demographics of children ages 2-11 and children ages 6-11 (behind  Mighty Morphin 'Power Rangers  ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostkids_31-0"> [31 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings3_32-0"> [32  ] Animaniacs, along with other animated series, helped to bring "Fox Kids" ratings much larger than Those of the channel's Competitors. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-chicagotribune2_33-0"> [33 ] In November 1993, Animaniacs and Tiny Toon Adventures almost Doubled the ratings of Their rival shows,  Darkwing Duck  and  Goof Troop , in Both the 2 - 11 and 6-11 demographics That are very important to children's networks. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostkids_31-1">[31 ] There is a Kids' WB, Animaniacs gathered about one-million children viewers every week. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-0"> [34 ]

While Animaniacs was popular among younger viewers (the target demographic for Warner Bros.' TV cartoons), adults also responded positively to the show; in 1995, more than one-fifth of the weekday (4 pm, Monday through Friday) and Saturday morning (8 am) audience viewers were 25 years or older. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostadults_21-1"> [ 21 ] The large adult fanbase even led to one of the first Internet-based fandom cultures. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan1_35-0"> [ 35 ] During the show's prime, the Internet newsgroup alt.tv.animaniacs was an active gathering place for fans of the show (most of whom were adults) to post reference guides, fan fiction, and fan-made artwork about Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan2_36-0"> [ 36 ] The online popularity of the show did not go unnoticed by the show's producers, and twenty of the most active participants on the newsgroup were invited to the Warner Bros. While Animaniacs was popular among younger viewers (the target demographic for Warner Bros.. 'TV cartoons), adults responded positively Also to the show, in 1995, more than one-fifth of the weekday (4 pm, Monday through Friday) and Saturday morning (8 am) audience viewers were 25 years or older. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mostadults_21-1"> [21 ] The large adult fanbase even led to one of the first Internet-based fandom cultures. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan1_35-0"> [35 ] During the show's prime, the Internet newsgroup alt.tv.animaniacs was an active gathering place for fans of the show (most of Whom were adults) to post reference guides, fan fiction, and fan-made artwork about Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan2_36-0"> [36  ] The online popularity of the show did not go unnoticed by the show's Producers, and twenty of the most active participants on the newsgroup were invited to the Warner Bros. Animation studios for a gathering in August 1995 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan3_37-0"> [ 37  ] dubbed by those fans Animania IV. Animation studios for a gathering in August 1995 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan3_37-0"> [37 ] Those dubbed by fans Animania IV.

The series gained high ratings even under disadvantageous circumstances. The series Gained high ratings even under disadvantageous Circumstances. During November 1993, KDAF, then the Fox affiliate for Dallas, Texas , had a three-day transmitter failure, resulting in a blank screen instead of an episode of Animaniacs ; during this period, about 11,000 homes were tuned to KDAF during the Animaniacs timeslot, which was almost double the rating of the rival KXTX-TV (at the time an independent station) children's show. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings1_38-0"> [ 38 ] During November 1993, KDAF, then the Fox affiliate for Dallas, Texas , had a three-day transmitter failure, Resulting in a blank screen instead of an episode of Animaniacs, during this period, about 11,000 homes were tuned to KDAF during the Animaniacs timeslot , Which was almost double the rating of the rival KXTX TV (at the time an independent station) children's show. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings1_38-0"> [38 ] === Nominations and awards [ edit ] Nominations and awards [ edit ]=== Animaniacs' first major award came in 1993, when the series won one Peabody Award in its debuting season. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-peabody_39-0"> [ 39 ] In 1994, Animaniacs was nominated for two Annie Awards, one for "Best Animated Television Program", and the other for "Best Achievement for Voice Acting" ( Frank Welker ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie22_40-0"> [ 40 ] Animaniacs also won two Daytime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition" and "Outstanding Original Song" ( Animaniacs Main Title Theme). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward1_23-1"> [ 23 ] In 1995, Animaniacs was nominated four times for the Annie Awards, once for "Best Animated Television Program", twice for "Voice Acting in the Field of Animation" (Tress MacNeille and Rob Paulsen), and once for "Best Individual Achievement for Music in the Field of Animation" (Richard Stone). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie23_41-0"> [ 41 ] In 1996, Animaniacs won two Daytime Emmy Awards, one for "Outstanding Animated Children's Program" and the other for "Outstanding Achievement in Animation". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward2_42-0"> [ 42 ] In 1997, Animaniacs was nominated for an Annie Award for "Best Individual Achievement: Directing in a TV Production" (Charles Visser for the episode "Noel"). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie25_43-0"> [ 43 ] Animaniacs also won two more Daytime Emmy Awards, one for "Outstanding Animated Children's Program" and the other for "Outstanding Music Direction and Composition". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward3_44-0"> [ 44 ] In 1998, the last year in which new episodes of Animaniacs were produced, Animaniacs was nominated for an Annie Award in "Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Daytime Television Program". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie26_45-0"> [ 45 ] Animaniacs also won a Daytime Emmy Award in "Outstanding Music Direction and Composition" (for the episode "The Brain's Apprentice"). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward4_46-0"> [ 46 ] In 1999, Animaniacs won a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward5_47-0"> [ 47 ] When Animaniacs won this award, it set a record for most Daytime Emmy Awards in the field of "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition" for any individual animation studio. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyrecord_48-0"> [ 48 ] In 2009, IGN named Animaniacs the 17th-best animated television series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ign_49-0"> [ 49 ] Animaniacs' first major award came in 1993, when the series won one Peabody Award in its debuting season. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-peabody_39-0"> [39 ] In 1994, Animaniacs was nominated for two Annie Awards, one for "Best Animated Television Program", and the other for "Best Achievement for Voice Acting" ( Frank Welker ). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie22_40-0"> [ 40 ] Animaniacs also won two Daytime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition" and "Outstanding Original Song" ( Animaniacs Main Title Theme). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward1_23-1"> [ 23 ] In 1995, Animaniacs was nominated four times for the Annie Awards, once for "Best Animated Television Program", twice for "Voice Acting in the Field of Animation" (Tress MacNeille and Rob Paulsen), and once for "Best Individual Achievement for Music in the Field of Animation" (Richard Stone). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie23_41-0"> [ 41 ] In 1996, Animaniacs won two Daytime Emmy Awards, one for "Outstanding Animated Children's Program" and the other for "Outstanding Achievement in Animation". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward2_42-0"> [ 42 ] In 1997, Animaniacs was nominated for an Annie Award for "Best Individual Achievement: Directing in a TV Production" (Charles Visser for the episode "Noel"). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie25_43-0"> [ 43 ] Animaniacs also won two more Daytime Emmy Awards, one for "Outstanding Animated Children's Program" and the other for " Outstanding Music Direction and Composition". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward3_44-0"> [ 44 ] In 1998, the last year in which new episodes of Animaniacs were produced, Animaniacs was nominated for an Annie Award in "Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Daytime Television Program". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-annie26_45-0"> [ 45 ] Animaniacs also won a Daytime Emmy Award in "Outstanding Music Direction and Composition" (for the episode "The Brain's Apprentice"). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward4_46-0"> [ 46 ] In 1999, Animaniacs won a Daytime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward5_47-0"> [ 47 ] When Animaniacs won this award, it set a record for most Daytime Emmy Awards in the field of "Outstanding Achievement in Music Direction and Composition" for any individual animation studio. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyrecord_48-0"> [ 48 ] In 2009, IGN named Animaniacs the 17th-best animated television series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ign_49-0"> [ 49 ] ==History [  edit ]== The Warner siblings as ducks, before they were changed to Their dog-like species. The idea for the Warners to be ducks was changed during preproduction of the series.See also: List of Animaniacs episodes===Preproduction [  edit ]=== Before Animaniacs was put into production, various collaboration and brainstorming efforts were thought up to create Both the characters and premise of the series. For instance, Ideas that were thrown out were Rita and Runt being the hosts of the show and the Warners being duck characters That Senior Producer Tom RUEGGER drew in his college years. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-8">[ 12 ] After the characters from the series were created, they were all shown to Executive Producer Steven Spielberg, who would decide Which characters would make it into Animaniacs (the characters Buttons and Mindy were chosen by Spielberg's daughter). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-9">[ 12 ] The characters' designs came from various sources, including caricatures of other writers, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pinkyorigin_11-1"> [ 11 ] designs based on early cartoon characters, and characters That simply had a more modern design. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint3a_12-10">[ 12 ] ===Fox Kids Era: Episodes 1-69 [  edit ]=== Animaniacs premiered on September 13, 1993, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-latimes_review_50-0"> [ 50 ] on the Fox Kids programming block of the Fox network, and ran there until September 8, 1995 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-3"> [ 6,  ] new episodes aired from the 1993 through 1994 seasons. Animaniacs aired with a 65 - first season episode Because These episodes were ordered by Fox all at once. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-0"> [ 51 ] While on Fox Kids, Animaniacs Gained fame for its name and Became the second-most popular show among children ages 2-11 and children ages 6-11, second to  Mighty Morphin Power Rangers  (Which Began That same year). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings3_32-1">[ 32 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-1">[ 51 ] In 1994, Yakko, Wakko and Dot Also starred in the theatrical short "I'm Mad". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mad_52-0"> [ 52 ] New episodes were aired on Fox Kids until the 65th episode aired, Fox then ordered no more new episodes, with the exception of a short, four-episode long second season that was quickly put together from unused scripts during the Animaniacs syndication period on the Fox Kids. After aired on Fox Kids Animaniacs reruns for a year, Animaniacs switched to the new Warner Bros. children's programming block, Kids' WB. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-2">[ 51 ] ===Kids' WB Era: Episodes 70-99 [  edit ]=== The series was popular enough for Warner Bros.. Animation to invest in additional episodes of Animaniacs past the traditional 65-episode marker for syndication. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-factory_53-0"> [ 53 ]  Animaniacs premiered on the new Kids' WB line-up on September 9, 1995, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-4">[ 6 ] with a new season of 13 episodes. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-3">[ 51 ] At this time, the show's popular cartoon characters,  Pinky and the Brain , were spun-off from Animaniacs into Their Own TV series. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-animation_54-0"> [ 54 ] While on Kids' WB, Animaniacs gathered over one million children viewers every week. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-1">[ 34, ] however, Animaniacs was only successful in an unintended way, bringing in adult viewers and viewers outside the Kids' WB target demographic of young children. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-4">[ 51 ] This unintended result of adult viewers and not enough young viewers put pressure on the WB network from advertisers and caused dissatisfaction from the WB network towards Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-5">[ 51 ] Slowly, orders from the WB for more Animaniacs episodes dwindled and Animaniacs made ​​it through a couple more short seasons, Relying have leftover scripts and storyboards. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings1_38-1">[ 38 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-6">[ 51 ] The fourth season had eight episodes, Which was reduced from 18 Because of the WB's dissatisfaction with Animaniacs. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-decline1_51-7">[ 51 ] Finally, in 1998, Animaniacs was canceled by the WB, led by executiveJamie Kellner, who has Also been held responsible for the cancellations of [http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfrank%2Bwelker%2Broolit%26biw%3D1179%26bih%3D855&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=fi&u=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakazoid!&usg=ALkJrhgCxXH5t-e6EQskfEVtssRKcrVXIA '' Freakazoid! ] and  Pinky and the Brain ''. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-kellner_55-0"> [ 55 ] The 99th and final Animaniacs episode was aired on November 14, 1998. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate_56-0"> [ 56 ] Afterwards, Animaniacs segments were being shown along with segments from other cartoons as part of  The Cat & Birdy Warneroonie PinkyBrainy Big Cartoonie show . <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-layoff_57-0"> [ 57 ]On December 21, 1999, a direct-to-video movie starring the Warners, titled Wakko's Wish , was released. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-2">[ 34 ] ===Aftermath and syndication [  edit ]=== After Animaniacs, Spielberg collaborated with Warner Bros.. Animation again to produce the short-lived series  Steven Spielberg Presents Freakazoid , along with the Animaniacs spin-off series  Pinky and the Brain  , from Which  Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain  was later spun off. Warner Bros. Warner Bros..Also produced two other animated comedy series in the later half of the decade titled [http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfrank%2Bwelker%2Broolit%26biw%3D1179%26bih%3D855&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=fi&u=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histeria!&usg=ALkJrhhz6fzFLlk-akFQXVwgVDZa36toIg '' Histeria! ] and  Detention '', Which were short-lived and unsuccessful Earlier Compared to the series. Later, Warner Bros.. cut back the size of its animation studio Because the show Histeria! went over its budget, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-emmyaward4_46-1">[ 46 ] and most production is further Warner Bros.. animated comedy series ceased. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-layoff_57-1">[ 57 ]

Animaniacs, along with  Tiny Toon Adventures  , continued to Rerun in syndication through the 1990s into the early 2000s after production of new episodes ceased. In the U.S., Animaniacs aired on Cartoon Network, from August 31, 1998 <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate1_6-5">[ 6 ] until the spring of 2001, when Nickelodeon bought the rights to air the series beginning on September 1, 2001. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate3_58-0"> [ 58 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-airdate4_59-0"> [ 59  ] Nickelodeon Transferred the series to its newly Launched sister channel Nicktoons on May 1, 2002, and aired there until July 7, 2005. Also the show is aired on Boomerang, along with  Tiny Toon Adventures  , from 2005 until 2006. Animaniacs started airing is a Network Hub with a 4-hour marathon on December 24, 2012 and started airing regularly on April 7, 2013. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-hub_60-0"> [ 60 ] When the is the series ran on Nickelodeon and Nicktoons the series' intro was altered and Shortened, similar to what happened to the  Pinky and the Brain  intro. Airings on other channels do not make any edits or alterations to the series. <sup class="Template-Fact" style="white-space: nowrap;">[  citation needed  ] ==Theatrical short and film [  edit ]== ===I'm Mad  [ edit ]=== Main article: I'm MadYakko, Wakko, and Dot first theatrically appeared in the animated short, " I'm Mad, "Which opened nationwide alongside the full-length animated feature,  Thumbelina  , on March 30, 1994. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mad_52-1">[ 52 ] The musical short featured Yakko, Wakko, and Dot bickering during a car trip. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-immad_61-0"> [ 61 ] Producers Steven Spielberg, Tom RUEGGER, and Jean MacCurdy wanted "I'm Mad" to be the first of a series of shorts to bring Animaniacs to a Wider audience. However, the "I'm Mad" was the only Animaniacs theatrical short produced. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mad_52-2">[ 52 ] The short was later incorporated into Animaniacs episode 69 ===Wakko's Wish  [ edit ]=== Main article: Wakko's WishThe Warners starred in the feature-length, direct-to-video movie  Wakko's Wish . The movie takes place in the fictional town of Acme Falls, in Which the Warners and the rest of the Animaniacs cast are under the rule of a greedy dictator. When the Warners find out about a star thatwill grant a wish to the first person that touches it, the Warners, the villagers (the Animaniacs cast), and the dictator race to get to it first. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-3">[ 34 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-wakkoswish3_62-0"> [ 62 ] Although children and adults rated Wakko's Wish highly in test-screenings, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-wakkoswish1_63-0"> [ 63  ] Warner Bros.. for decided to release it direct-to-video, rather than spend money on advertising. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-wakkoswish2_64-0"> [ 64 ] Warner Bros.. the movie is released to VHS on December 21, 1999, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-ratings2_34-4">[ 34, ] there has not yet been a DVD release. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdvol4_65-0"> [ 65 ] ==Merchandise [  edit ]== ===Home video [  edit ]=== Main article: Animaniacs is a home videoEpisodes of the show have been released on DVD and VHS during and after the series run.

VHS videos were released in the United States and in the United Kingdom. All Of Those videos are out of production, but are still available at online sellers. The episodes featured are jumbled at random and are in no Particular order with the series. Each video featured four to five episodes each and Accompanied by a handful of shorter skits, with a running time of about 45 minutes.

Beginning on July 25, 2006, Warner Home Video Began releasing DVD volume sets of Animaniacs episodes in order of the episodes' original airdates. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdvol1_66-0"> [ 66 ] Volume one of Animaniacs sold very well, over half of the product being sold in the first week made it one of the fastest selling animation DVD sets That Warner Home Video ever put out. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdvolsales_67-0"> [ 67 ] ===Print [  edit ]=== An Animaniacs comic book, published by DC Comics, ran from 1995 Thurs 2000 (59 regular monthly issues, plus two specials). Initially, These featured all the characters except for Pinky and the Brain, who were published in Their Own comic series, though cameos were possible. The Animaniacs comic series was later renamed ''Animaniacs! featuring Pinky and the Brain''. <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-animaniacscomic_70-0"> [ 70 ] The Animaniacs comic series, like the show, parodied TV and comics standards, such as  Pulp Fiction  and  The X-Files , among others. === Video games [ edit ] Video Games [ edit ]=== Animaniacs was soon brought into the video game industry to produce games based on the series. Early notable games were Play Zone! 'S PC game Animaniacs Game Pack ! (1997) <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-gamepack_71-0"> [ 71 ] and Konami 's  Animaniacs  for the Super Nintendo (1994). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-snes_72-0"> [ 72 ] More modern games include  Animaniacs: The Great Edgar Hunt  <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-edgarxbox_73-0"> [ 73  ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-edgargc_74-0"> [ 74  ] and [http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dfrank%2Bwelker%2Broolit%26biw%3D1179%26bih%3D855&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=fi&u=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animaniacs:_Lights,_Camera,_Action!&usg=ALkJrhiUsfQY-5Kv9x-VfXBSzJcDrwExOg '' Animaniacs: Lights, Camera, Action! ] . <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-lightsds_75-0"> [ 75 ] <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-lightsgba_76-0"> [ 76  ] Other Games are  Animaniacs  for the Sega Genesis <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-genesis_77-0"> [ 77  ] and Game Boy ; <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-gameboy_78-0"> [ 78  ]  Animaniacs: A Gigantic Adventure  for PC ; <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-gigantic_79-0"> [ 79  ]  Animaniacs: Splat Ball ! for PC, <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-splat_80-0"> [ 80,  ]  Pinky and the Brain: World Conquest for PC ; <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pbconquest_81-0"> [ 81  ]  Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley for the PlayStation <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-tenpin_82-0"> [ 82  ] and Pinky and the Brain: The Master Plan'' for the Game Boy Advance (Europe only). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-pbmaster_83-0"> [ 83 ] ===Musical collections [  edit ]=== Because Animaniacs had many songs, record labels Rhino Entertainment and Time Warner Kids produced albums featuring songs from the show. These albums include Animaniacs (1993), Yakko's World (1994), A Christmas Plotz (1995), Animaniacs Variety Pack (1995), A Hip-Opera Christmas (1997), The Animaniacs Go Hollywood (2003), The Animaniacs Wacky Universe ( 2003), <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-mainalbum_84-0"> [ 84 ] and the compilation album, ''The Animaniacs Faboo! Collection'' (1995). <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-compilationalbum_85-0"> [ 85 ] == See also [ edit ] See also [ edit ]== ==Notes [  edit ]== a ^ Sources vary on the size of the Animaniacs orchestra. On the " Animaniacs Live! " featurette, Maurice LaMarche host Refers to the orchestra as "a 35-piece". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dvdint1_5-16">[ 5 ] A 1995 Warner Bros.. Press release Refers to the orchestra as "30-piece", <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-internetfan3_37-1">[ 37 ] while an article of the New York Times reads That the orchestra was a much smaller "20-piece". <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-adultjokes_29-1">[ 29 ] In an interview for "The Cartoon Music Book " Animaniacs composer Richard Stone said that the number of people in the orchestra varied, Depending on the episode and the type of music needed, but said that "I do not think we ever had more than thirty-two [pieces]." <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-orchestrasize_86-0"> [ 86 ]== References [ edit ] References [ edit ]== == Further reading [ edit ] Further reading [ edit ]== == External links [ edit ] External links [ edit ]==
 * List of Animaniacs episodes
 * List of Animaniacs characters
 *  Tiny Toon Adventures 
 *  Pinky and the Brain 
 *  Freakazoid! 
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