The California Raisins were a fictional rhythm and blues animated musical group as well as advertising and merchandising characters composed of anthropomorphized raisins. Lead vocals were sung by musician Buddy Miles. [1] .

May 23, 2021 · Meet the Raisins! is a 1988 claymation television special directed by Will Vinton, featuring the advertising characters The California Raisins. The show was broadcast November 4, 1988, on the U.S. television network CBS during primetime.

Meet the Raisins! is a 1988 claymation television special directed by Barry Bruce, featuring the advertising characters The California Raisins. The show was broadcast November 4, 1988, on the U.S. television network CBS during primetime. [1] . It was the Raisins' second appearance in a primetime special and their first dedicated feature.

Sep 17, 2024 · California Raisins: Meet the Raisins! is the first California Raisins Claymation TV special made by Will Vinton in 1988.

This special mockumentary shows the California Raisins' humble beginnings, rise to stardom, fall from stardom, and rise back to stardom again, all told through interviews with the Raisins themselves, manager Rudy Begaman and the various colorful characters the Raisins ran into.

Raisins Sold Out: The California Raisins II: Directed by Will Vinton. With Brian Cummings, Jim Cummings, Dorian Harewood, Brian Stokes Mitchell. The California Raisins get a new manager and try to make a comeback.

The series takes place in a world populated by anthropomorphic fruits and vegetables. It focuses on the main characters, a music band called the California Raisins: A.C. (vocals), Beebop (drums), Stretch (bass), and Red (guitar/piano).

Nov 15, 2011 · Meet the Raisins and share their hilarious rise to stardom from seedy honky-tonks to the top of the music charts. Includes hit Raisin versions of "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", "Sh-Boom", "Cool Jerk", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours", "Get a Job" and "Shotgun". THE RAISINS SOLD OUT! The Raisins soon find that fame is fleeting.

Jan 17, 2025 · If you’re between the ages of approximately 35 and 65, you probably remember the California Raisins, a claymation group of sun-dried grapes that ruled the airwaves and the commercial break with soulful covers of classic R&B hits.