Gravedale High
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| 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 | Original air date |
|---|---|
| 1x01 | September 8, 1990 |
| 1x02 | September 15, 1990 |
| 1x03 | September 22, 1990 |
| 1x04 | September 29, 1990 |
| 1x05 | October 6, 1990 |
| 1x06 | October 13, 1990 |
| 1x07 | October 20, 1990 |
| 1x08 | October 27, 1990 |
| 1x09 | November 3, 1990 |
| 1x10 | November 10, 1990 |
| 1x11 | November 17, 1990 |
| 1x12 | November 24, 1990 |
| 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.
