2000s

Valerie's Sense Of Smell (2009) - Fully interactive series in which Valerie smells things all around her and asks the kids at home if they can smell it. She waits for either text messages or emails to tell her what it is.

Shardvark's Christmas In August (2008) - Animaltered character Shardvark hosts the first Christmas Special of the year. Special guests include Joey Levitch and The Shrieking Potato.

Adult Supervision (2007) - Kids play time is 'cautious time' in this musical series where adults make sure the kids don't get hurt. Songs include: "Put That Down" and "Don't Touch That."

Kelvin & Flygirl's Backyard Adventures (2006) - Kelvin & Flygirl crawl into their hyperbox and have adventures all over the world without leaving their backyard.

Oh You Mammoth (2005 - animated) - An MBS primetime animated series about Krag and his family as they live a typical suburban life, trying to stay alive 75,000 years ago.

Jenny Levitch's New Toys (2004) - Joey Levitch hosts this kids educational special about sharing. His seven year old daughter from his 5th marriage, Jenny, gets a truck full of new toys. In the show, Joey teaches other kids how to correctly share and and play with her toys.

Walter Buffalo (2003) - A Manka Kids weekday morning talk show featuring the lovable Walter and his kindergarten friends.

Vegan Egan's Petting Zoo (2003) - Faux fur petting zoo hosted by Manka Kids' favorite vegan - Vegan Egan.

The Crazy True-Life Adventures Of Pocket Hercules (2002) - Animated adventures of the pint-sized Russian weightlifter as he battles dark forces with a band of kids and animals.

 

1990s

Sabaturtle's Tales From The Silk Road (1998) - Educational special hosted by Manka Kids' character Sabaturtle.

The Cypress Hill Silly Sunday Show (1997) - This show aired just five time on UPN before it was canceled when the children started getting out of hand.

Dodger Dogs In The 43rd Galaxy (1996) - The Dodger Dogs become the first hot dogs in space but must deal with the evil Ball Park Franks in order to save the universe.

Cranium Fred & His Friends (1995) - Cranium Fred thinks he knows everything because his head is so large. It takes his friends to keep him grounded while they all study for the Grand Champion Finals.

Storsjodjuret (1994) - Produced for the Swedish government to promote wildlife conservation. Storsjodjuret, Sweden's Great Lake monster, reads stories to kids about the men who have tried to kill him.

The Halifax Explosion (1994) - Animated history of the 1917 explosion that killed 2,000 people in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Sad Sack (1994) - Spin off series from Manka Kids' Animated Grocery Store character. Sad Sack is so depressed that the world is switching over to plastic bags that he blows away from home looking for a world that appreciates paper.

Sabaturtle (1993) - Villainous turtle who is always caught because he escapes VERY slowly.

Animaltered (1992) - Colony of misfit animals including: Chimpanzebra, Albacorilla, Elephantalope, Coytoeagle, Flamingoat, Hawktopus, Buffalobster, Crabbit, Dolphinsect, Rhinoscerostrich, etc.

My Doctor The Snake (1991) - Through music and play acting, this show addresses the two greatest fears children have.

Talkshund (1990) - Informative talking dog talk show. Dog interviews interesting teachers, scientists as well as famous actors and athletes.

Tovarth The Tricycle (1990) - That silly tricycle from Finland!

 

1980s

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 rule 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. 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 Baby Incubators and how a hobby lead to the first human blood transfusion. (Series was originally 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.

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 invading aliens and monsters.

Manka SmAll-Stars (1985) - Kids of all ages compete in competitions of strength and agility. The winner got to meet Vice President of Children's Sports at the time, Helen Olsen.

Power Dogs With Einstein's Brain (1984) - Super powerful and super smart dogs in a post-apocalyptic kennel.

Serpikid (1982) - The crime fighting kid with integrity.

Please - The Magic Word (1982) - Doug Henning teaches kids manners.

The Diabolical Dr. Rubik (1981) - Erno Rubik plays an evil genius presenting challenges 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 of the Jonah and the Whale story from the whale's point of view. (Produced during one of the lowest points in Manka Bros. history.)

 

1970s

Long Lost Ant (1979) - An ant from another galaxy falls into Central Park. Will he ever make it home?

Manka Sheroes (1979) - Animated. Thinly-veiled female copies of Manka's male superheroes.

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 terrorizing Dog Town, USA.

The Adventures Of Commodore 64 (1978) - Follow the adventurous Commodore 64 as he explores the unknown 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.

Wildfire (1977) - Animated short of the hit pop song "Wildfire."

Flycats & The Superbowl (1976) - Further adventures of the Flying Cats. Here, the underdog Flycats take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Super Bowl.

Jaws Of Life (1976) - "Safety First" is this talking shark's motto.

Sir Ocelot (1975) - The cutest cat Knight of all the Knights of the Round Table.

Guitarzan (1975) - Animated show based on the Ray Stevens song.

Super Draculas Meet The All-New Invisible Super Frankensteins (1974) - Further adventures of the Super Draculas as they join forces with the all-new invisible Super Frankensteins to fight evil.

Elvis' Dog (aka Roofus Presley) (1974) - Elvis' sideburned, sunglass-wearing, belt-buckle wearing, crime fighting dog.

Goethe For The Gander (1974) - German show that teaches Goethe to children.

The All-New John And Yoko Super Mysteries (1973) - Animated show that uses a variation of John Lennon sketches of himself as he and Yoko chase ghosts and supernatural beings.

Super Draculas (1972) - Animated teenage Super Draculas take on evil.

Hue Are So Beautiful (1972) - Teaches young kids about colors.

Grammar Jail (1972) - Nine-year-old Kirk must serve his "sentence" along with his six "spellmates". Feature Professional Elipsis as their lovable "Worden".

The New Math (1971) - Pits mothers against their children in a test of the new way versus the old.

Punctuation (1971) - Co-production with Children's Television Network. "Is that a question or a statement?"

Etch A Sketch (1970) - What will the kids draw today?

Lite Bright (1970) - What will the kids create today?

 

1960s

The Shrieking Potato (1969) - Saturday morning variety hour from Idaho Public Television hosted by a shrieking potato.

Irrational Numbers (1968) - Educational math cartoon featuring those irascible numbers!

Reigning Cats And Dogs (1968) - Animated cats and dogs rule the universe. "Now YOU heel!"

Unicorns & Rainbows (1967) - Puppet guide kids through a magical land where adults are dead.

Cash Cow (1966) - Rankin-Manka production. Poor kids around the world pray that someday the cash cow will come to their village so they may milk it for gold coins.

CIApe (1965) - At the height of the Cold War, CIApe must stop any acts of espionage by the evil KGBeaver.

Tales From Grandma's House (1964) - Grandma Manka tells stories to a group of eager kids about the great old days in Bulgaria. She's got such a great memory, she remembers things that never happened.

Guernica (1963) - Animated in the style of Picasso. Used in some schools to teach kids about the horrors of war.

Professor Tickles (1962) - German fairy tale in which Professor Tickles mysteriously appears and tickles children's feet when they are sad.

Manurisms (1960) - Dr. Ed T. Kit teaches young girls how to behave at tea parties and debutante balls.

 

1950s

Laughing Stock (1959) - Comedy show for kids featuring life-size talking cow puppets.

Esperanto Squad (1958) - Join the Esperantans for the fun way to learn the language everyone in the world will be speaking.

Scapegoat (1955) - Animated goat who always gets out of trouble by blaming his American Indian friend. Bully character is a Bald Eagle.)

Jergen's Presents Kazoo Kowboy (1953) - Kazoo playing cowboy teaches the kids about life (and, unfortunately, laundry) on the range.

Crow Magnon (1952) - Animated crow that is 100,000 years old.

 

1940s

Hoarse Horse (1940s) - Tiny pony in the Manka Toons stable of characters. Starred in a series of shorts including Bridle Suite (1946). His catch phrase: "What's wrong?" "I'm a little horse."

Pelican't (1940s) - Pelican with low self-esteem. Starred in a series of shorts. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

Eatin' Crow (1940s) - Starred in a series of shorts. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

Hole Hog (1940s) - Starred in a series of shorts. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

Cryin' Wolf (1940s) - Starred in a series of shorts. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

Jail Birds (1940s) - Wise-ass birds locked in their cages served as foil for Scaredy Cat. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

Scaredy Cat (1940s) - Starred in a series of shorts. (Part of the Manka Toons stable of characters.)

 

1930s

Lennie The Pee-Pee (1934) - Animated short. Earliest known version of the obscure A.A. Milne children's book about a kindly ratkangaroo and his band of mischievous weasels.

Armed Fhorses (1939) - Animated horses fight the Germans in World War I. [This animated movie short was used as a educational reel to teach kids about the coming war with Germany.]

Bill Frog (1930s) - Early cartoon character. Starred in a series of shorts.

Yakkety Yak (1930s) - The Yak that just wouldn't shut up. Starred in a series of shorts and is still a popular character in Eastern Europe.

Orange Ostrich (1930s) - Starred in a series of animated shorts where the crazy orange ostrich gets into all kinds of trouble on the farm, the big city and other planets. (Originated in late 1920s as Ollie Ostrich but after the introduction of TriMankaTate™ in 1929 Ollie Ostrich became orange and caused an immediately worldwide sensation.)