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
Videos
Casting arrow_drop_down
Tim Conner
as Ed McMelon (voice)
as Ed McMelon (voice)
David Downing
as Red (voice)
as Red (voice)
Kareem
as AC
as AC
David Scully
as Beebop
as Beebop
Ted Roisum
as Stretch
as Stretch
Todd Tolces
as Rudy
as Rudy
PQ Baer
as Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli
as Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli
Randy Patterson
as Zoot
as Zoot
Marly Stone
as Mother
as Mother
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Kelley Baker
Editor
Editor
Barry Bruce
Director
Director
Will Vinton
Producer
Producer
Barry Bruce
Story
Story
Arthur Sellers
Screenplay
Screenplay
Arthur Sellers
Story
Story
Craig Bartlett
Story
Story
Mark Gustafson
Story
Story
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