KID SHOWS (CONTINUED)
1980-1989
Have A Cow (1989) - This farmer has too many cows! How many does he have? Start counting kids!
Gangster Dogs (1989) - Puppy Malone and Machine Bone Kelly rules the animal underworld with an iron paw.
The Learning Squad (1988) - An elementary school teacher and his students reenact historical events through song and dance.
Cold Turkey (1988) - You'll gobble with laughter when you watch what this turkey will do to stay warm!
Spelling Bee (1987) - Animated bee teaches children how to spell.
The Anonymous 7 (1987) - We don't know who they are. Rumor is they go to our elementary school. We don't know why they help. But we thank them just the same.
Scary Monsters & Super Creeps (1987) - Muppet-type show based on the David Bowie song.
Gravity Busters (1986) - With their powers of centrifugal force, nothing can stop these crime fighting kids.
Kareem Abdul Ja Bear (1986) - Animated bear featuring the voice of Kareem Abdul-Jabar.
Crazy Science (1986) - Informational and fun scientific series that illustrates sciences greatest "mistakes." It teaches kids that it's better to try and fail than to not try at all. Segments included early attempts at handgrenades and how a hobby lead to the first human blood transfusion. [Series was original titled "Weird Science" but had to change due to pending litigation.]
Animated Meet The Press (1986) - Animated version of the successful Sunday morning news show in an attempt to inform children of the news of the day. [Show proved too costly and time consuming to animate on a weekly basis.]
Ms. Dos (1985) - Produced for Microsoft to teach little girls about the onslaught of the PC.
Pirates Of The 2nd Grade (1985) - Weekly live-action series. Bullies rule Grover Cleveland Elementary. But the teachers and students need them around for protection from the aliens and monsters that are constantly attacking the weak.
Manka SmAll-Stars (1985) - Kids of all ages participate in competitions of strength and agility. The winner got to meet Manka Bros. Vice President of Children's Sports at the time - Helen Olsen.
Power Dogs With Einstein's Brain (1984) - Super powerful and super smart dog in a post-apocalyptic world.
Serpikid (1982) - The crime fighting kid with integrity.
Please - The Magic Word (1982) - Magician Doug Henning teaches kids manners. If they forget to say the magic word he makes them disappear.
The Diabolical Dr. Rubik (1981) - Erno Rubik plays an evil genius presenting difficult challenges to kids in this entertaining and educational children's show.
Celebrate Good Times! (1981) - Come on, Kids, help Earth, Wind & Fire find their long lost brother... Water.
The Whale Tale (1980) - Puppet show retelling the "Jonah and the Whale" story from the whale's point of view. The puppets were controlled by Manka Bros. executives to save on talent costs. [Produced at one of the lowest points in Manka Bros. history.]
1970-1979
Long Lost Ant (1979) - An ant from another galaxy falls into Central Park. Will he ever make it home?
Manka Sheroes (1979) - Thinly-veiled female copies of Manka's male superheroes fight crime while trying to look pretty at the same time.
Space Alamo (1978) - Animated show following 187 brave Texonauts as they do their best week-after-week to defend this abandoned Franciscan space outpost. A show you'll never forget.
Dracula Kittens (1978) - Animated series about kittens from Transylvania terrorizing Dog Town, USA.
The Adventures Of Commodore 64 (1978) - Follow the adventures of Commodore 64 as he explores the unknown and frightening world of computers.
Kittens & Cubs (1977) - One-hour weekly series that shows adorable images and film of the cutest kittens and cubs in the world. Named "Greatest Show Ever" by toddlers and grandmothers.
Wildfire (1977) - Animated short of the hit pop song "Wildfire."
Flycats & The Superbowl (1976) - Further adventures of the Flycats. Here, the underdog Flycats take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl. [Produced with the NFL to get children interested in pro football.]
Jaws Of Life (1976) - "Safety First" is this talking shark's motto.
Sir Ocelot (1975) - The cutest cat Knight of the Round Table.
Guitarzan (1975) - Animated show based on the horrible Ray Stevens song.
