Movie: Meet the Raisins!

Top 9 Billed Cast

Tim Conner
Tim Conner

Ed McMelon (voice)

David Downing
David Downing

Red (voice)

Kareem
Kareem

AC

David Scully
David Scully

Beebop

Ted Roisum
Ted Roisum

Stretch

Todd Tolces
Todd Tolces

Rudy

PQ Baer
PQ Baer

Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli

Randy Patterson
Randy Patterson

Zoot

Marly Stone
Marly Stone

Mother

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    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

  • Release Date

    1988-11-04

  • Average

    6.2

  • Rating:

    3.1 starts
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    English
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