New Kids on the Block (TV series)
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New Kids on the Block is an animated television series featuring the adventures of the New Kids on the Block
. The series lasted a season from 1990
-1991
on ABC
. The following year, The Disney Channel had the series in reruns.
Though the group appeared in live action clips, the voices of the New Kids were done by other voice actors, due to licensing reasons. "You Got It (The Right Stuff)
" was the opening theme, while an instrumental version of "Step by Step" was the closing theme.
The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, who are based on their real-life manager Maurice Starr
.
New Kids on the Block
New Kids on the Block are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band currently consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood.New Kids on the Block enjoyed success in the late 1980s and...
. The series lasted a season from 1990
1990 in television
For the American TV schedule, see: 1990-91 United States network television schedule.The year 1990 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1990.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:...
-1991
1991 in television
For the American TV schedule, see: 1991-92 United States network television schedule.The year 1991 in television involved some significant events.Below is a list of television-related events in 1991.-Events:-Debuts:-1950s:...
on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
. The following year, The Disney Channel had the series in reruns.
Though the group appeared in live action clips, the voices of the New Kids were done by other voice actors, due to licensing reasons. "You Got It (The Right Stuff)
You Got It (The Right Stuff)
"You Got It " is a 1988 single from New Kids on the Block. The lead vocals were sung by Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg. The second single from the group's second album Hangin' Tough, it peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart in early 1989, while topping the UK charts in November 1989...
" was the opening theme, while an instrumental version of "Step by Step" was the closing theme.
The series focuses on the group's misadventures along with their managers, who are based on their real-life manager Maurice Starr
Maurice Starr
Maurice Starr is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer.-Biography:Starr, originally from Florida, moved to Boston with his brother Michael in the early 1970s. After moving to Boston he recorded two unsuccessful R&B albums, Flaming Starr and Spacey Lady...
.
Cast
- Brian Stokes MitchellBrian Stokes MitchellBrian Stokes Mitchell is an American stage, film and television actor. A powerful baritone, he has been one of the central leading men of the Broadway theatre since the early 1990s...
... Danny Wood - Loren LesterLoren LesterLoren Lester is an American actor of stage, screen, and voice, best known for his portrayal of DC Comics superhero Robin and Nightwing in the numerous Batman animated series and features in the DC Animated Universe....
... Jordan Knight - Matt E. Mixer ... Jonathan Knight
- Scott MenvilleScott MenvilleScott David Menville is primarily an American voice actor, actor, musician, and comedian.-Early life and career:The son of Chuck Menville, he was bassist for the Southern California rock band Boy Hits Car, which released three albums until he left the band in 2006. He was with the group since...
... Joe McIntyre - David CoburnDavid CoburnDavid Coburn is an American actor, voice actor and singer. He is best known as the voice of Captain Planet in the TV series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers.-Filmography:...
... Donnie Wahlberg and Nikko the dog - Dave FennoyDave FennoyDave Fennoy is a voice actor. He is also known as David Fennoy, Dave Fenoy, and David Fenoy.-Animation:* Ben 10 - Tetrax Shard* Ben 10: Alien Force - Tetrax Shard* Captain Planet and the Planeteers - Additional Voices...
... Dick Scott - J.D. Hall ... Bizcut
- Patricia Alice Albrecht ... Additional Voices
- Leslie Speights ... Additional Voices