The Beatles
Series Overview
The Beatles is an American animated television series featuring the fanciful and musical misadventures of the popular English rock band of the same name. It ran from 1965 to 1969 on ABC in the US. The series debuted on September 25, 1965 and ended on September 7, 1969. A total of 39 episodes were produced. The series was shown on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM EST until the 1967 third season when it was moved to 12:00 PM EST. For the fourth season, which consisted of reruns, the series was shown at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday mornings. Each episode has a name of a Beatles song, so the story is based on its lyrics and it is also played at some time in the episode. The original series was rebroadcast in syndication by MTV in 1986 and 1987 and on the Disney Channel. The series was a historical milestone as the first weekly television series to feature animated versions of real, living people.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
3 Seasons • 39 Episodes
18–30 min per episode
1965 – 1967
Premiered: Sat, Sep 25, 1965
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 6: “Wait/I'm Only Sleeping”
Wait: The Beatles try to get the Prince of Krapotkin back to the castle before his Princess can marry someone else. SINGALONGS: Penny Lane and Eleanor Rigby I'm Only Sleeping: John falls asleep while reading a story about the King Arthur legend to some children. He dreams that he helps Merlin slay a dragon.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Paul Frees
John Lennon / George Harrison (voice) (uncredited)
Lance Percival
Paul McCartney / Ringo Starr (voice) (uncredited)
Julie Bennett
(voice) (uncredited)
Carol Corbett
(voice) (uncredited)
John Lennon
Self (vocals musical segments) (uncredited)
Paul McCartney
Self (vocals musical segments) (uncredited)
George Harrison
Self (vocals musical segments) (uncredited)
Ringo Starr
Self (vocals musical segments) (uncredited)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Al Brodax
Bruce Howard, Al Brodax, Dennis Marks, Jack Mendelsohn
Al Brodax, George Dunning
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Howard
Writer
Al Brodax
Producer
Al Brodax
Writer
Dennis Marks
Writer
Jack Mendelsohn
Writer
George Dunning
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beatles
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What is The Beatles about?
The Beatles is an American animated television series featuring the fanciful and musical misadventures of the popular English rock band of the same name. It ran from 1965 to 1969 on ABC in the US. The series debuted on September 25, 1965 and ended on September 7, 1969. A total of 39 episodes were produced. The series was shown on Saturday mornings at 10:30 AM EST until the 1967 third season when it was moved to 12:00 PM EST. For the fourth season, which consisted of reruns, the series was shown at 9:30 AM EST on Sunday mornings. Each episode has a name of a Beatles song, so the story is based on its lyrics and it is also played at some time in the episode. The original series was rebroadcast in syndication by MTV in 1986 and 1987 and on the Disney Channel. The series was a historical milestone as the first weekly television series to feature animated versions of real, living people.
How many seasons does The Beatles have?
The Beatles comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Beatles?
Key cast members in The Beatles include Paul Frees, Lance Percival, Julie Bennett, Carol Corbett, John Lennon.
Who created or directed The Beatles?
The Beatles was developed and directed by Al Brodax.