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Description: On Saturday September 25, 1965 at 10:30 a.m. (EST) on ABC, America was introduced to the Beatles Cartoons. The first cartoon series to ever feature a rock and roll group, it immediately became a hit with a 13 score and a 52 per cent share in ratings. Based loosely on the characters of the Beatles as portrayed in their film, A Hard Day's Night, each half hour program consisted of two cartoons (each approximately 8-10 minutes long) and two singalong segments stuck in-between the two episodes. Though the Beatles never took part in the creation and production of the show, save for the fact that their original music was used, the series still remains a favorite among fans who can remember getting up and eating a bowl of cereal while watching it. And thanks to MTV, Disney (who both aired the show sometime around the late 80's early 90's) and bootlegged copies, the show is continuing to enjoy an ever growing number of fans. A King Features Production. Color. 39 Half-hour episodes. Syndicated. Original ABC Schedule: Season 1: 10:30 a.m. EST Saturdays - 26 new episodes Season 2: 10:30 a.m. EST Saturdays - Only 7 new episodes, remainder were reruns Season 3: 12:00 p.m. EST Saturdays - Only 6 new episodes, remainder were reruns Season 4: 9:30 a.m. EST Sundays - No new episodes - reruns only Original Sponsors: A.C. Gilbert Company Quaker Oats Company Mars Candy Company Original Licensed Merchandise: The Beatles Cartoon Kit- Colorforms Candy Sticks- World Candies, Inc. Inflatable Dolls- manufacturer unknown Songs From A Music Adventure Cartoon Series- Hansen Publications, Inc. Original Premium Giveaways: Nestle's Quik- inflatable dolls Lux Soap- inflatable dolls Theme Song You tell me that you've got everything you want And your bird can sing But you don't get me, you don't get me You say you've seen seven wonders and your bird is green But you can't see me, you can't see me When your prized possessions start to wear you down Look in my direction, I'll be round, I'll be round When your bird is broken will it bring you down You may be awoken, I'll be round, I'll be round You tell me that you've heard every sound there is And your bird can swing But you can't hear me, you can't hear me

Overview

Production Company:
  • King Features Syndicate
  • Artransa/Graphik
  • Canawest Studios
  • Polyphony Digital Animation
  • TVC London
Initial Release Date: Sep 25, 1965
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Rating: TV-G
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