New Kids on the Block (TV series)

American animated television series

This article is about the TV series. For the band, see New Kids on the Block. For other uses, see New Kids on the Block (disambiguation).

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New Kids on the Block

Genre| Animation
Developed by| Kayte Kuch
Sheryl Scarborough
Directed by| Mario Piluso
Voices of| David Coburn
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Loren Lester
Scott Menville
Matt E. Mixer
Dave Fennoy
Pat Fraley
J.D. Hall
Josh Keaton
Theresa Saldana
Composers| Murray McFadden
Timothy Mullhollan
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 15
Production
Executive producers| Andy Heyward
Robby London
Dick Scott
Producer| Mario Piluso
Running time| 22 minutes
Production companies| DIC Animation City
Big Step Productions
Original release
Network| ABC
Release| September 8 (1990-09-08) –
December 14, 1990 (1990-12-14)

New Kids on the Block is an animated television series featuring the adventures of the New Kids on the Block. It lasted for one season in 1990 on ABC. Beginning the following year, it aired in reruns from October 12, 1991,[1] to 1993 on The Disney Channel.[2][3]

Though the group appeared in live action clips, their animated voices were performed by other voice actors.[4] "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" was the opening theme, while an instrumental version of "Step by Step" was the closing theme.

In each episode, the group is traveling to a concert location when something takes them off track, ending in a pro-social moral lesson.[5]

A primetime special, New Kids on the Block Christmas Special, aired on ABC on December 14, 1990.[6]

## Plot

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The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, who are based on their real-life manager, Maurice Starr.

## Episodes

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1. "Shiek of my Dreams" (written by Sheryl Scarborough & Kayte Kuch, September 15, 1990)[7]
2. "In Step... Out of Time!" (written by Charles M. Howell, IV, September 22, 1990)
3. "The New Kid in the Class" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 8, 1990)
4. "Cowa-BONK-a" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 29, 1990)
5. "Kissed Missed 'n Double Dis't" (written by Gordon Bressack)
6. "Dis't Dream Date" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough)
7. "Hot Dog!" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley)
8. "Overnight Success" (story by Janis Diamond, teleplay by Gordon Bressack)
9. "The Legend of the Sandman" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, November 19, 1990)
10. "Homeboys on the Range" (story by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, teleplay by Chris Weber & Karen Willson)
11. "New Heroes on the Block" (written by Bruce A. Faulk)
12. "The New Kids on the Old Block" (written by Charles M. Howell, IV)
13. "The New Kids Off the Wall" (written by Phil Harnage, Kevin O'Donnell, Mario Piluso)
14. "Rewind Time" (written by Charles M. Howell, IV)
15. "Christmas Special" (written by Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough, Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, December 14, 1990, NOTE: This episode aired on prime time, not Saturday morning)

## Principal cast

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* David Coburn \- Donnie Wahlberg/Nikko the dog
* Brian Stokes Mitchell \- Danny Wood
* Loren Lester \- Jordan Knight
* Scott Menville \- Joey McIntyre
* Matt E. Mixer - Jonathan Knight
* Dave Fennoy \- Dick Scott
* Pat Fraley \- Hubbie
* J.D. Hall - Biscuit
* Josh Keaton \- Albert
* Theresa Saldana \- Rosa

### Additional voices

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* Patricia Alice Albrecht -
* Bobby Block -
* Susan Blu -
* Thom Bray -

* Hamilton Camp -
* Jennifer Darling -
* Linda Gary -
* Gaille Heidemann \- Reporter
* Michael Horse -
* Clyde Kusatsu -
* Sherry Lynn -
* Kenneth Mars -
* Pat Musick -
* Samantha Paris -
* Rob Paulsen -
* Maggie Roswell -
* Leslie Speights -
* Cree Summer \- Stevie
* Susan Ware -
* Michael Winslow -

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## Crew

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* Susan Blu \- Voice Director

## VHS releases

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Year  | Title  | Production details  | Notes  | Certifications

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1990  | The New Kid in the Class |

* Released: November 6, 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes "The New Kid In The Class" episode.  |

* RIAA: 2× Platinum[8]

1990  | Sheik of My Dreams |

* Released: November 6, 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes the "Sheik of My Dreams" episode.  |

* RIAA: 2× Platinum[8]

1990  | In Step...Out of Time |

* Released: November 6, 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes the "In Step...Out of Time" episode.  |

* RIAA: 2× Platinum[8]

1990  | Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist |

* Released: 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes the "Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist" episode.  |
1990  | Overnight Success |

* Released: 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes the "Overnight Success" episode.  |
1990  | New Heroes on the Block |

* Released: 1990
* Label: Sony Music
* Format: VHS

| Includes the "New Heroes on the Block" episode.  |

## References

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1. ^ The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 9, no. 5, September/October 1991: pp. 20, 36, 50.
2. ^ The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 11, no. 1, December 1992/January 1993: pp. 28, 30, 47.
3. ^ The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 11, no. 2, February/March 1993: p. 26.
4. ^ Perlmutter, David (2018). The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 430–431\. ISBN 978-1538103739.430-431&rft.pub=Rowman+&+Littlefield&rft.date=2018&rft.isbn=978-1538103739&rft.aulast=Perlmutter&rft.aufirst=David&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:New+Kids+on+the+Block+(TV+series)" class="Z3988">
5. ^ Erickson, Hal (2005). Television Cartoon Shows: An Illustrated Encyclopedia, 1949 Through 2003 (2nd ed.). McFarland & Co. pp. 587–588\. ISBN 978-1476665993.587-588&rft.edition=2nd&rft.pub=McFarland+&+Co&rft.date=2005&rft.isbn=978-1476665993&rft.aulast=Erickson&rft.aufirst=Hal&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:New+Kids+on+the+Block+(TV+series)" class="Z3988">
6. ^ Lenburg, Jeff (1999). The Encyclopedia of Animated Cartoons. Checkmark Books. pp. 301–302\. ISBN 0-8160-3831-7. Retrieved 6 June 2020.301-302&rft.pub=Checkmark+Books&rft.date=1999&rft.isbn=0-8160-3831-7&rft.aulast=Lenburg&rft.aufirst=Jeff&rft_id=https://archive.org/details/isbn_9780816038312/page/301/mode/2up&rfr_id=info:sid/en.wikipedia.org:New+Kids+on+the+Block+(TV+series)" class="Z3988">
7. ^ IMDB Cover Scan
8. ^ a b c "New Kids On The Block - US Certifications". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 9 June 2017.

## External links

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* New Kids on the Block at IMDb

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New Kids on the Block

* Jonathan Knight
* Jordan Knight
* Joey McIntyre
* Donnie Wahlberg
* Danny Wood

Studio albums|

* New Kids on the Block
* Hangin' Tough
* Merry, Merry Christmas
* Step by Step
* Face the Music
* The Block
* 10
* Still Kids

Compilation albums|

* No More Games/The Remix Album
* H.I.T.S.
* Greatest Hits
* NKOTBSB

Extended plays|

* Thankful

Singles|

* "Be My Girl"
* "Stop It Girl"
* "Please Don't Go Girl"
* "You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
* "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
* "Hangin' Tough"
* "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind)"
* "Cover Girl"
* "This One's for the Children"
* "Funky, Funky Xmas"
* "Step by Step"
* "Valentine Girl"
* "Tonight"
* "Let's Try It Again"
* "Games"
* "Call It What You Want"
* "Baby, I Believe in You"
* "If You Go Away"
* "Dirty Dawg"
* "Never Let You Go"
* "Summertime"
* "Single"
* "Dirty Dancing"
* "2 in the Morning"
* "Don't Turn Out the Lights"
* "Remix (I Like The)"

Tours|

* Hangin' Tough Tour
* Magic Summer Tour (1990)
* Face the Music Tour
* New Kids on the Block Live
* NKOTBSB Tour
* The Package Tour
* The Main Event
* Total Package Tour
* Magic Summer Tour (2024)

Related articles|

* Johnny Wright
* Discography
* TV series
* Maurice Starr
* Mark Wahlberg
* Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
* New Edition
* NKOTBSB
* Jordan Knight Performs New Kids on the Block: The Remix Album

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Children's programming on the American Broadcasting Company in the 1990s

First-run animated series|

* A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988–91)
* Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1989–90)
* The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1988–1991)
* Slimer! and the Real Ghostbusters (1986–91)
* Beetlejuice (1989–92)
* The Wizard of Oz (1990–91)
* Little Rosey (1990–91)
* New Kids on the Block (1990–91)
* Darkwing Duck (1991–93)
* Hammerman (1991–92)
* The Pirates of Dark Water (1991–92)
* Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa (1992–94)
* Goof Troop (1992–93)
* The Addams Family (1992–95)
* Cro (1993–95)
* Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993–95)
* Sonic the Hedgehog (1993–95)
* Free Willy (1994–95)
* ReBoot (1994–96)
* Bump in the Night (1994–96)
* The New Adventures of Madeline (1995)
* Dumb and Dumber (1995–96)
* What-a-Mess (1995–96)
* Brand Spanking New Doug (1996–2001)
* Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series (1996–97)
* The Oz Kids (1996)
* Gargoyles: The Goliath Chronicles (1996–97)
* Jungle Cubs (1996–97)
* Nightmare Ned (1997)
* 101 Dalmatians: The Series (1997–98)
* Recess (1997–2004)
* Pepper Ann (1997–2000)
* Science Court (1997–2000)
* Hercules (1998–99)
* Mickey Mouse Works (1999–2001)
* Sabrina: The Animated Series (1999–2001)

First-run live-action series|

* Animal Crack-Ups (1987–90)
* ABC Weekend Special (1977–97)
* Land of the Lost (1991–92)
* CityKids (1993–94)
* Fudge (1995)
* Hypernauts (1996)
* Bone Chillers (1996)
* Flash Forward (1996–97)

Rebroadcasts|

* The Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show (1985–2000)
* DuckTales (1997)

Related programming and topics|

* Disney's One Saturday Morning
* Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue (1990)
* Modern animation in the United States

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