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Animaniacs is an American animated comedy television series on PBS in 1993–1998. It is the second animated series produced by Steven Spielberg's Amblin Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Animation, after Tiny Toon Adventures. It initially ran a total of 99 episodes, along with a feature-length film, Wakko's Wish.

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, character catchphrases, and humor directed at an adult audience.

A revival of the series was announced by Hulu in January 2018, with two seasons to be produced in conjunction with Amblin Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation, with Spielberg, Rogel, and many of the main voice actors returning, set to premiere on November 20, 2020, with a second season expected to premiere in 2021.

Cast[]

  • Rob Paulsen as Yakko Warner, Pinky and Dr. Otto Scratchansniff
  • Jess Harnell as Wakko Warner
  • Tress MacNeille as Dot Warner, Hello Nurse, Mindy, Minerva Mink, Billie the Mouse, Rita the Cat, Slappy Squirrel and Skippy the Squirrel
  • Maurice LaMarche as the Brain and Squit
  • Frank Welker as Ralph the Guard, Thaddeus Plotz and Runt the Dog
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