New Kids on the Block (TV 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).

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]

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)

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

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

Episodes

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

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

VHS releases

Year	Title	Production details	Notes	Certifications
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.