The Beatles - The Complete Beatles Cartoons Collection - Vol. 6 & 7

The series premiered on ABC on Saturday, September 25, 1965 at 10:30 am. Each show was a half-hour long and consisted of two "adventures" and two sing-a-long songs. Lyrics were flashed on the screen so that viewers could join in. The show was an instant success.

The show was produced by King Features Productions. The voices of the Beatles cartoon characters were supplied by voice actors Lance Percival (Paul and Ringo), and Paul Frees (John and George). Animation was done overseas at TVC of London and Astransa, an Australian company. TVC is also the company that produced the animated movie "Yellow Submarine". The scripts were relatively easy to develop, as the episodes were based on popular Beatles songs.

The cartoons remained on ABC for three more years, with the final two seasons being reruns of previous episodes. After receiving previously unheard of daytime television ratings in its first season, its second season, however, lost ratings to CBS's Saturday morning line-up. Apparently The Beatles couldn't compete with the likes of "Space Ghost", "Frankenstein Jr. and the Impossibles", "Mighty Mouse" and "Mighty Heroes".

In the fall of 1968 the series was moved to Sunday mornings, where it remained until its final broadcast on September 7, 1969.

There were a total of 39 episodes made. They have been rebroadcast in the past by MTV.

Episode 31
I Call Your Name
Ringo is forced by the others to get rid of his pet frog. The following day a movie producer offers to make a big star out of the frog, which starts a frantic search for him.
The Word
The boys are lost in the desert when they happen to see a Sheik's harem without their veils. They are sentenced to be thrown to the crocodiles when the harem saves them and escapes.
Sing-a-longs: She's a Woman / Wait

Episode 32
All My Loving
The Beatles go on a goodwill trip to India where they encounter a tiger that needs to be soothed with their music.
Day Tripper
The Beatles end up on the moon ,after seeing a science fiction movie and being abducted by aliens.
Sing-a-longs: I'm Looking Through You / Nowhere Man

Episode 33
Nowhere Man
The boys are flying around the countryside in a helicopter. They decide to land near a cave that belongs to a hermit. They become the target of his hostility, which backfires on him.
Paperback Writer
The Beatles are asked to each write about how the band started. The tales are wild and each one is completely different.
Sing-a-longs: And I Love Her / Michelle

Episode 34
Penny Lane
The Beatles set out to foil a robbery so that they can win back the affections of their fans, how have turned towards a secret agent; James Blonde.
Strawberry Fields Forever
The Beatles are determined to brighten up a dreary orphanage.
Sing-a-longs: Good Day Sunshine / Rain

Episode 35
And Your Bird Can Sing
The boys are off after an exotic "musical bird"
Got To Get You Into My Life
The Beatles need to take a break from their adoring fans, so they take up meditation in India.
Sing-a-longs: Penny Lane / Eleanor Rigby

Episode 36
Good Day Sunshine
While at Coney Island for a holiday it starts to rain. Everyone is convinced that it's raining because Ringo is a jinx.
Ticket To Ride
The Beatles show off their latest hobbies.
Sing-a-longs: Strawberry Fields Forever / And Your Bird Can Sing

Episode 37
Taxman
The Beatles, while paying their taxes, knock each other out while throwing money bags around. When they awake they are fighting the Sheriff of Nottingham with Robin Hood.
Eleanor Rigby
The boys stick up for an old woman whom the neighborhood kids are calling a witch.
Sing-a-longs: Got To Get You Into My Life / Her, There And Everywhere

Episode 38
Tomorrow Never Knows
The Beatles discover an ancient civilization after falling in a well at Stonehenge
I've Just Seen A Face
Ringo loses his voice at the recording studio.
Sing-a-longs: She Said She Said / Long Tall Sally

Episode 39
Wait
The Beatles try to return a prince to his castle before its to late.
I'm Only Sleeping
John dreams of fighting a dragon after reading the legend of King Arthur to some children.
Sing-a-longs: Penny Lane / Eleanor Rigby