Wake, Rattle, and Roll
Wake, Rattle, and Roll

Wake, Rattle, and Roll

1991TV ShowEndedEnglish

Wake, Rattle, and Roll is a live-action/animated television show produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and Four Point Entertainment that premiered in the fall of 1990. The show's title was inspired by the song "Shake, Rattle and Roll". After its single season on the air in syndication, Wake, Rattle, and Roll moved exclusively to The Disney Channel under the title Jump, Rattle, and Roll. It has also been screened on Network Ten in Australia while the animated segments were broadcast on ITV in the UK as part of the short running Saturday morning children's programme TV Mayhem.

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Director: VariousGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Wake, Rattle, and Roll was an animated anthology television series that featured reruns of classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons from the 1960s, interspersed with new animated segments. The show's framing device involved two characters, Gary and Wendy, who would travel through a magical TV set to watch these classic cartoons, often encountering humorous situations and characters along the way. The series aimed to introduce a new generation to beloved animated shorts while providing original content.

Critical Reception

Wake, Rattle, and Roll was primarily a children's programming block, and as such, it received a generally positive reception from its target audience. Critics at the time focused more on its role in syndication and its success in repackaging older content for a new era. While not critically lauded for groundbreaking animation or complex storytelling, it was appreciated for its nostalgic appeal and its ability to entertain young viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its nostalgic value and introduction of classic cartoons to a new audience.
  • Appreciated by children for its fun and lighthearted animated segments.
  • Seen as a successful syndication effort that effectively repackaged older content.

Google audience: Information on Google user reviews specifically for Wake, Rattle, and Roll is not readily available, as it was primarily a syndicated children's television block rather than a standalone film with widespread individual user review platforms.

Fun Fact

The series served as a bridge between classic animation and contemporary children's television, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Hanna-Barbera's character-driven cartoons.

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