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{{DISPLAYTITLE:''Gravedale High'' | {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Gravedale High''}} | ||
:''You may also be looking for the location, [[Gravedale High School]].'' | :''You may also be looking for the location, [[Gravedale High School]].'' | ||
{{Infobox TV | {{Infobox TV | ||
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|prodcompany= [[Hanna-Barbera]]<br />[[NBC Productions]] | |prodcompany= [[Hanna-Barbera]]<br />[[NBC Productions]] | ||
|distributor= | |distributor= | ||
|released= September | |released= [[September 8]]—[[December 1]], [[1990]] | ||
|run_time= 23 minutes | |run_time= 23 minutes | ||
|starring= [[Rick Moranis]]<br />[[Shari Belafonte]]<br />[[Barry Gordon]]<br />[[Jackie Earle Haley]]<br />[[Ricki Lake]]<br />[[Maurice LaMarche|Maurice La Marche]]<br />[[Kimmy Robertson]]<br />[[Roger Rose]]<br />[[Frank Welker]]<br />[[Brock Peters]]<br />[[Georgia Brown]]<br />[[Tim Curry]]<br />[[Eileen Belafonte]]<br />[[Jonathan Winters]] | |starring= [[Rick Moranis]]<br />[[Shari Belafonte]]<br />[[Barry Gordon]]<br />[[Jackie Earle Haley]]<br />[[Ricki Lake]]<br />[[Maurice LaMarche|Maurice La Marche]]<br />[[Kimmy Robertson]]<br />[[Roger Rose]]<br />[[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]]<br />[[Brock Peters]]<br />[[Georgia Brown]]<br />[[Tim Curry]]<br />[[Eileen Belafonte]]<br />[[Jonathan Winters]] | ||
|execs= David Kirschner<br />[[Paul Sabella]] | |execs= David Kirschner<br />[[Paul Sabella]] | ||
|producers= [[Robert Dranko]]<br />[[Phyllis Tucker Vinson]] | |producers= [[Robert Dranko]]<br />[[Phyllis Tucker Vinson]] | ||
|music= [[Tyrell Music Group]] | |music= [[Tyrell Music Group]] | ||
|writer= Ernie Contreras<br />Glenn Leopold | |writer= Ernie Contreras<br />Glenn Leopold | ||
|director= [[Robert Alvarez]]<br />[[Oscar Dufau]]<br />[[Don Lusk]]<br />[[Paul Sommer]]<br />[[Carl Urbano]] | |director= [[Robert Alvarez]]<br />[[Oscar Dufau]]<br />[[Don Lusk]]<br />[[Paul Sommer]]<br />[[Carl Urbano]]<br />[[Gordon Hunt]] (voices) | ||
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'''''Gravedale High''''', also known as '''''Rick Moranis in Gravedale High''''', is an American animated horror comedy | '''''Gravedale High''''', also known as '''''Rick Moranis in Gravedale High''''', is an American animated horror comedy television series produced by [[Hanna-Barbera]] and [[NBC Productions]] for [[NBC]]'s Saturday morning block. It ran in [[1990]], airing 13 episodes that spanned one season. | ||
[[Max Schneider]], a mild-mannered human teacher, is responsible for a class of unruly inhuman kids who resemble classic movie monsters. | |||
==Production== | ==Production== | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
The series was announced to have been sold to NBC in [[November]] [[1989]].<ref name>Sanchez, Jesus ([[November 16]], [[1989]]). [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-11-16-fi-2229-story.html "Like Disney, Hanna-Barbera will diversify into theme parks and retail."]. Retrieved [[February 21]], [[2024]].</ref> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
The theme song was written by [[John Parker]], [[Randy Peterson]], [[Kevin Quinn]], [[Stephanie Tyrell]], and [[Steve Tyrell]]. The music was composed by the [[Tyrell Music Group]]. | |||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== | ||
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! Episode | ! Episode | ||
! Number | ! Number | ||
! | ! Original air date | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Long Day's Gurney into Night]]" | | "[[Long Day's Gurney into Night]]" | ||
| 1x01 | | 1x01 | ||
| September 8, 1990 | | [[September 8]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Do the Rad Thing]]" | | "[[Do the Rad Thing]]" | ||
| 1x02 | | 1x02 | ||
| September 15, 1990 | | [[September 15]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Cleo's Pen Pal]]" | | "[[Cleo's Pen Pal]]" | ||
| 1x03 | | 1x03 | ||
| September 22, 1990 | | [[September 22]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Monster Gumbo]]" | | "[[Monster Gumbo]]" | ||
| 1x04 | | 1x04 | ||
| September 29, 1990 | | [[September 29]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[The Dress | | "[[The Dress Up Mess Up]]" | ||
| 1x05 | | 1x05 | ||
| October 6, 1990 | | [[October 6]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[The Grave Intruder]]" | | "[[The Grave Intruder]]" | ||
| 1x06 | | 1x06 | ||
| October 13, 1990 | | [[October 13]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Fear of Flying]]" | | "[[Fear of Flying]]" | ||
| 1x07 | | 1x07 | ||
| October 20, 1990 | | [[October 20]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[He Ain't Scary, He's My Brother]]" | | "[[He Ain't Scary, He's My Brother]]" | ||
| 1x08 | | 1x08 | ||
| October 27, 1990 | | [[October 27]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Frankenjockey]]" | | "[[Frankenjockey]]" | ||
| 1x09 | | 1x09 | ||
| November 3, 1990 | | [[November 3]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Save Our School]]" | | "[[Save Our School]]" | ||
| 1x10 | | 1x10 | ||
| November 10, 1990 | | [[November 10]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Night of the Living Dad]]" | | "[[Night of the Living Dad]]" | ||
| 1x11 | | 1x11 | ||
| November 17, 1990 | | [[November 17]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[ | | "[[Good-Bye, Gravedale]]" | ||
| 1x12 | | 1x12 | ||
| November 24, 1990 | | [[November 24]], 1990 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| "[[Monster on Trial]]" | | "[[Monster on Trial]]" | ||
| 1x13 | | 1x13 | ||
| December 1, 1990 | | [[December 1]], 1990 | ||
|} | |} | ||
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* [[Kimmy Robertson]] as [[Duzer]] | * [[Kimmy Robertson]] as [[Duzer]] | ||
* [[Roger Rose]] as [[Vinnie Stoker]] | * [[Roger Rose]] as [[Vinnie Stoker]] | ||
* [[Frank Welker]] as [[Frankentyke]], [[J.P. Ghastly]], and [[Clawford]] | * [[Frank Welker (actor)|Frank Welker]] as [[Frankentyke]], [[J.P. Ghastly]], and [[Clawford]] | ||
* [[Brock Peters]] as [[Mr. Boneyard]] | * [[Brock Peters]] as [[Mr. Boneyard]] | ||
* [[Georgia Brown]] as [[Headmistress Crone]] | * [[Georgia Brown]] as [[Headmistress Crone]] | ||
* [[Tim Curry]] as [[Mr. Tutner]] | * [[Tim Curry]] as [[Mr. Tutner]] | ||
* [[Eileen | * [[Eileen Brennan]] as [[Miss Dirge]] | ||
* [[Jonathan Winters]] as [[Coach Cadaver]] | * [[Jonathan Winters]] as [[Coach Cadaver]] | ||
==Merchandise== | |||
===Be the students=== | |||
[[McDonald's]] promoted the TV series by including four collectible toys with their Happy Meals. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:1990]] | |||
[[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | [[Category:Hanna-Barbera]] | ||
[[Category:Gravedale High]] | |||
[[Category:NBC]] | |||
[[Category:TV series]] | [[Category:TV series]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 21 March 2024
- You may also be looking for the location, Gravedale High School.
| Gravedale High | |
|---|---|
 On-screen title card. | |
| Created by | David Kirschner Developed by: Ernie Contreras Glenn Leopold |
| Network | NBC |
| Production company | Hanna-Barbera NBC Productions |
| Original release | September 8—December 1, 1990 |
| Run time | 23 minutes |
| Starring | Rick Moranis Shari Belafonte Barry Gordon Jackie Earle Haley Ricki Lake Maurice La Marche Kimmy Robertson Roger Rose Frank Welker Brock Peters Georgia Brown Tim Curry Eileen Belafonte Jonathan Winters |
| Executive producer(s) | David Kirschner Paul Sabella |
| Producer(s) | Robert Dranko Phyllis Tucker Vinson |
| Music composed by | Tyrell Music Group |
| Writer(s) | Ernie Contreras Glenn Leopold |
| Director(s) | Robert Alvarez Oscar Dufau Don Lusk Paul Sommer Carl Urbano Gordon Hunt (voices) |
Gravedale High, also known as Rick Moranis in Gravedale High, is an American animated horror comedy television series produced by Hanna-Barbera and NBC Productions for NBC's Saturday morning block. It ran in 1990, airing 13 episodes that spanned one season.
Max Schneider, a mild-mannered human teacher, is responsible for a class of unruly inhuman kids who resemble classic movie monsters.
Production
Development
The series was announced to have been sold to NBC in November 1989.[1]
Music
The theme song was written by John Parker, Randy Peterson, Kevin Quinn, Stephanie Tyrell, and Steve Tyrell. The music was composed by the Tyrell Music Group.
Episodes
| Episode | Number | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| "Long Day's Gurney into Night" | 1x01 | September 8, 1990 |
| "Do the Rad Thing" | 1x02 | September 15, 1990 |
| "Cleo's Pen Pal" | 1x03 | September 22, 1990 |
| "Monster Gumbo" | 1x04 | September 29, 1990 |
| "The Dress Up Mess Up" | 1x05 | October 6, 1990 |
| "The Grave Intruder" | 1x06 | October 13, 1990 |
| "Fear of Flying" | 1x07 | October 20, 1990 |
| "He Ain't Scary, He's My Brother" | 1x08 | October 27, 1990 |
| "Frankenjockey" | 1x09 | November 3, 1990 |
| "Save Our School" | 1x10 | November 10, 1990 |
| "Night of the Living Dad" | 1x11 | November 17, 1990 |
| "Good-Bye, Gravedale" | 1x12 | November 24, 1990 |
| "Monster on Trial" | 1x13 | December 1, 1990 |
Cast
- Rick Moranis as Max Schneider
- Shari Belafonte as Blanche
- Barry Gordon as Reggie Moonshroud
- Jackie Earle Haley as Gill Waterman
- Ricki Lake as Cleofatra
- Maurice La Marche as Sid
- Kimmy Robertson as Duzer
- Roger Rose as Vinnie Stoker
- Frank Welker as Frankentyke, J.P. Ghastly, and Clawford
- Brock Peters as Mr. Boneyard
- Georgia Brown as Headmistress Crone
- Tim Curry as Mr. Tutner
- Eileen Brennan as Miss Dirge
- Jonathan Winters as Coach Cadaver
Merchandise
Be the students
McDonald's promoted the TV series by including four collectible toys with their Happy Meals.
References
- ^ Sanchez, Jesus (November 16, 1989). "Like Disney, Hanna-Barbera will diversify into theme parks and retail.". Retrieved February 21, 2024.
