New Kids on the Block is an animated series featuring the adventures of the vocal group of the same name. It lasted for one season in 1990 on ABC. Beginning the following year, it aired in reruns from October 12, 1991,The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 9, no. 5, September/October 1991: pp. 20, 36, 50. to 1993 on Disney Channel.The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 11, no. 1, December 1992/January 1993: pp. 28, 30, 47.The Disney Channel Magazine, Vol. 11, no. 2, February/March 1993: p. 26. Though the group appeared in live action clips, their animated voices were performed by other voice actors. "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. A primetime special, New Kids on the Block Christmas Special, aired on ABC on December 14, 1990.
Plot The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, who are based on their real-life manager, Maurice Starr.
Voice cast 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 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 -
Crew Susan Blu - voice director
Episodes "Shiek of my Dreams" (written by Sheryl Scarborough & Kayte Kuch, September 15, 1990) "In Step... Out of Time!" (written by Charles M. Howell, September 22, 1990) "The New Kid in the Class" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 8, 1990) "Cowa-BONK-a" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, September 29, 1990) "Kissed Missed 'n Double Dis't" (written by Gordon Bressack) "Dis't Dream Date" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough) "Hot Dog!" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley) "Overnight Success" (story by Janis Diamond, teleplay by Gordon Bressack) "The Legend of the Sandman" (written by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, November 19, 1990) "Homeboys on the Range" (story by Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, teleplay by Chris Weber & Karen Willson) "New Heroes on the Block" (written by Bruce A. Faulk) "The New Kids on the Old Block" (written by Charles M. Howell) "The New Kids Off the Wall" (written by Phil Harnage, Kevin O'Donnell, Mario Piluso) "Rewind Time" (written by Charles M. Howell) "Christmas Special" (written by Kayte Kuch & Sheryl Scarborough, Mark McCorkle & Robert Schooley, December 14, 1990)
VHS releases Year Title Production details NotesCertifications1990The New Kid in the Class Released: November 6, 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes "The New Kid In The Class" episode. RIAA: 2× Platinum1990Sheik of My Dreams Released: November 6, 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes the "Sheik of My Dreams" episode.RIAA: 2× Platinum1990In Step...Out of Time Released: November 6, 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes the "In Step...Out of Time" episode. RIAA: 2× Platinum1990Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist Released: 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes the "Kissed, Missed'n Double D'ist" episode.1990Overnight Success Released: 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes the "Overnight Success" episode.1990New Heroes on the Block Released: 1990 Label: Sony Music Format: VHSIncludes the "New Heroes on the Block" episode.
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