In a surprise move (and to the total shock of most in corporate Hollywood and on Wall Street), Robin Rafe is promoted from cashier in the studio cafeteria to President of the Manka Bros. Theatrical Group.
Construction is completed on a bunker under studio head Harry Manka’soffice to be used for Manka family members and top execs in the event of nuclear war.
The Bulgarian shack where the Mankewitz (Manka) brothers were born is moved from the original dirt patch in Yambol, Bulgaria, to the Manka Bros. studio lot in Burbank.
In a controversial interview with The New Yorker, The Shrieking Potato – one of Manka Bros.’ most endearing children’s characters – goes on the record as the country’s first Pro Choice animated vegetable.
A UFO smashes into Stage 14 on the Manka Bros. studio lot and immediately disappears. This blurry photo taken by studio co-founder Simeon Manka is the only proof of the event.