New Kids on the Block (TV series)
American animated television series
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New Kids on the Block is an animated series featuring the adventures of the vocal group of the same name. It lasted for one season in 1990 on ABC. Beginning the following year, it aired in reruns from October 12, 1991,[1] to 1993 on Disney Channel.[2][3] Though the group appeared in live action clips, their animated voices were performed by other voice actors.[4] "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" was the opening theme, while an instrumental version of "Step by Step" was the closing theme. In each episode, the group is traveling to a concert location when something takes them off track, ending in a pro-social moral lesson.[5] A primetime special, New Kids on the Block Christmas Special, aired on ABC on December 14, 1990.[6]
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Sheryl Scarborough
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Loren Lester
Scott Menville
Matt E. Mixer
Dave Fennoy
Pat Fraley
J. D. Hall
Josh Keaton
Theresa Saldana
| New Kids on the Block | |
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| Genre | Animation |
| Developed by | Kayte Kuch Sheryl Scarborough |
| Directed by | Mario Piluso |
| Voices of | David Coburn Brian Stokes Mitchell Loren Lester Scott Menville Matt E. Mixer Dave Fennoy Pat Fraley J. D. Hall Josh Keaton Theresa Saldana |
| Composers | Murray McFadden Timothy Mullhollan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 15 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Andy Heyward Robby London Dick Scott |
| Producer | Mario Piluso |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production companies | DIC Animation City Big Step Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | September 8 – December 14, 1990 |
Plot
The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, who are based on their real-life manager, Maurice Starr.
Voice cast
- David Coburn - Donnie Wahlberg/Nikko the dog
- Brian Stokes Mitchell - Danny Wood
- Loren Lester - Jordan Knight
- Scott Menville - Joey McIntyre
- Matt E. Mixer - Jonathan Knight
- Dave Fennoy - Dick Scott
- Pat Fraley - Hubbie
- J. D. Hall - Biscuit
- Josh Keaton - Albert
- Theresa Saldana - Rosa
Additional voices
- Patricia Alice Albrecht -
- Bobby Block -
- Susan Blu -
- Thom Bray -
- Hamilton Camp -
- Jennifer Darling -
- Linda Gary -
- Gaille Heidemann - Reporter
- Michael Horse -
- Clyde Kusatsu -
- Sherry Lynn -
- Kenneth Mars -
- Pat Musick -
- Samantha Paris -
- Rob Paulsen -
- Maggie Roswell -
- Leslie Speights -
- Cree Summer - Stevie
- Susan Ware -
- Michael Winslow -
Crew
- Susan Blu - voice director
Episodes
- "Shiek of my Dreams" (written by Sheryl Scarborough & Kayte Kuch, September 15, 1990)[7]
- "In Step... Out of Time!" (written by Charles M. Howell, September 22, 1990)
- "The New Kid in the Class" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 8, 1990)
- "Cowa-BONK-a" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 29, 1990)
- "Kissed Missed 'n Double Dis't" (written by Gordon Bressack)
- "Dis't Dream Date" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough)
- "Hot Dog!" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley)
- "Overnight Success" (story by Janis Diamond, teleplay by Gordon Bressack)
- "The Legend of the Sandman" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, November 19, 1990)
- "Homeboys on the Range" (story by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, teleplay by Chris Weber & Karen Willson)
- "New Heroes on the Block" (written by Bruce A. Faulk)
- "The New Kids on the Old Block" (written by Charles M. Howell)
- "The New Kids Off the Wall" (written by Phil Harnage, Kevin O'Donnell, Mario Piluso)
- "Rewind Time" (written by Charles M. Howell)
- "Christmas Special" (written by Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough, Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, December 14, 1990)
VHS releases
| Year | Title | Production details | Notes | Certifications |
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| 1990 | The New Kid in the Class |
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Includes "The New Kid In The Class" episode. |
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| 1990 | Sheik of My Dreams |
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Includes the "Sheik of My Dreams" episode. |
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| 1990 | In Step...Out of Time |
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Includes the "In Step...Out of Time" episode. |
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| 1990 | Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist |
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Includes the "Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist" episode. | |
| 1990 | Overnight Success |
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Includes the "Overnight Success" episode. | |
| 1990 | New Heroes on the Block |
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Includes the "New Heroes on the Block" episode. | |