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#8 - Rainbow Brite: The backstory behind the lovable (and sometimes creepy) cartoon star from the 1980s!
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Hello and welcome to the Pop Cuture Retrospective Podcast! Thank you for tuning in!
On today's episode, you will learn all about Rainbow Brite, the iconic cartoon character from the 1980s. You will learn about her beginnings at Hallmark as well as her explosion in the licensing and merchandise division. You will also learn about the various methods with which she hit the small and big screen including the animated series, the terrifying life action specials and the feature-length movie.
So kick back, relax and enjoy the show!
Here are links to some videos I mentioned in this episode:
Part 1 of the live-action show Rainbow Brite - it's your birthday:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQkZAZ0CQSI
Rainbow Brite's San Diego Zoo Adventure:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcgLCcZGvrM
Rainbow Brite Cereal Commercial:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPwrb5ktoJw
Rainbow Brite Doll Commercials:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXkLYyi1tEA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXobgw5fpco
Rainbow Brite Museum Tour:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPK5I-CwOII
Link to the RainbowBrite.net site:
https://www.rainbowbrite.net/index.html
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