Behind the scenes with ’90s cartoon “Animaniacs”

Lyricist and composer Randy Rogel and voice talent Rob Paulsen reflect on being part of the satirical cartoon that captured the zeitgeist of a generation.

The live performance at the Center for the Arts on May 21 features piano and singing from the animated show's original talent. (Courtesy image.)

by Emily Cohen | May 20, 2023 | Film & TV, Performing Arts

KHOL · ’90s cartoon Animaniacs revived and in person

When the “Animaniacs” hit the afters-chool television line up in the 1993, it was described as the cartoon for the adult in every child – and the child in every adult. The series featured music, satirical social commentary and pop culture references. Revived on Hulu in 2020, it is now in its third season.

The show’s original Emmy-winning composer and lyricist, Randy Rogel and voice talent Rob Paulsen joined us via Zoom to talk about their upcoming performance at the Center for the Arts on Sunday, May 21.

Listen above for highlights from the silly, high energy interview.

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About Emily Cohen

Emily has served as executive director of KHOL since June 2019. She has a background in ecological design and urban planning and has worked as a teacher on the US-Mexico border in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, as a policy wonk in Washington, DC and as a land use planner in Wyoming. She enjoys getting away from the operations side of radio to produce original stories about arts and culture in Jackson.