Baloney and Kids/Super Buttons/Katie Ka-Boom: The Driving Lesson is the 61st episode of the original Animaniacs. It originally aired on May 2, 1994.
Dot's Poetry Corner
Dot recites her own interpretation of
"Jack Sprat".
Theme Song
Last line
Yakko: Dana Delany...
Baloney and Kids
Animation by Wang Film Production
Plot
The Warners are trapped in a set of a show with an over-friendly dinosaur named Baloney, prompting the Warners to attempt to escape his persistence.
Crew
- Written by Peter Hastings
- Directed by Michael Gerard and Dave Marshall
Songs
Trivia
- This segment is a parody of the Mattel TV series Barney and Friends, particularly the show's first 6 seasons that take place in a school.
- The character Baloney is a parody of the show's titular character, Barney the Dinosaur.
- This episode is the first appearance of Baloney the Dinosaur.
- The Stupid Broadcasting Service and its logo (utilizing the Warners), is a parody of PBS and its logo.
- At the start, there is a Yankee Doodle parody and at the end of this cartoon, there's a This Old Man parody like on Barney and Friends.
Gallery
Production Art
Super Buttons
A poor excuse for poor Buttons to get pulverized.
Animation by Akom Film Production
Plot
Buttons, Mindy and her family are all superheroes. One day, however, Mindy catches sight of a bird and begins to follow it. Buttons is then forced to chase after and protect her.
Crew
- Written by Nicholas Hollander
- Directed by Lenord Robinson
Trivia
- Much of this cartoon parodies elements of Superman.
Katie Ka-Boom: The Driving Lesson
Animation by Akom Film Production
Plot
Katie Ka-Boom loses it when her family wants to show her how to drive but she wants to show she can do it without instruction.
Crew
- Written by Nicholas Hollander
- Directed by Audu Paden
Trivia
- At one point, Katie's appearance resembles the art style of Ed "Big Daddy" Roth.
- With this cartoon, Katie Kaboom officially becomes recurring. And it only took them 25 episodes!
Dot's Poetry Corner
Dot recites her interpretation of
"30 Days Hath December".
Cast
| Voice Actors: | Character(s): |
| Rob Paulsen | Yakko Warner, Katie's Dad |
| Jess Harnell | Wakko Warner, Prince of Props |
| Tress MacNeille | Dot Warner, Mindy's Mother, Princess of Props #1 |
| Jeff Bennett | Baloney |
| Nancy Cartwright | Mindy |
| Frank Welker | Buttons, Mindy's Father |
| Laura Mooney | Katie Ka-Boom |
| Mary Gross | Katie's Mom |
| Maggie Roswell | Princess of Props #2, Spider-Villain |
| Neil Ross | Crook, Announcer |
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