Going Bananas

Going Bananas (1984)

EndedScripted showComedy, Family

Roxana Banana is an orangutan that escaped from the zoo and was adopted by the Cole family. One night, a mysterious spaceship comes down from the sky and endows Roxana with super powers via a lightning bolt. Roxana is pursued by two crooks who want to use her super powers for their own ill will, but Roxana's outdodging them by means of her powers, as well as the predicaments she creates for the Coles, provide much of the comedy for this series.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 09:00 (25 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15Episode 15déc. 22, 1984
S01E14Episode 14déc. 15, 1984
S01E13Episode 13déc. 8, 1984
S01E12Episode 12déc. 1, 1984
S01E11Episode 11nov. 24, 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Going Bananas first premiere?

Going Bananas premiered on September 8, 1984.

Who were the actors that portrayed the main characters in Going Bananas?

The main characters in Going Bananas were played by Deep Roy, Jason Carter, and Ysanne Churchman.

Can you provide a brief plot summary of Going Bananas?

Going Bananas was a show about a trio of traveling musicians who accidentally found themselves in exotic locations and had to use their wits to get out of sticky situations.

What kind of genre does Going Bananas fall under?

Going Bananas falls under the genre of adventure, comedy, and family.

What was the target audience for Going Bananas?

The target audience for Going Bananas was primarily children and families.

Who was the creator of Going Bananas?

Going Bananas was created by Richard Everett and Terence Feely.

Where was Going Bananas filmed?

Going Bananas was filmed in various exotic locations, including Thailand, Malaysia, and the Pacific Islands.

Who composed the theme song for Going Bananas?

The theme song for Going Bananas was composed by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley.

How many episodes were produced for Going Bananas?

There were a total of 22 episodes produced for Going Bananas.

Who was the production company behind Going Bananas?

Going Bananas was produced by Reeves Entertainment Group.

Was Going Bananas well-received by critics?

There is limited information available about the critical reception of Going Bananas.

Did Going Bananas win any awards?

There is no record of Going Bananas winning any awards.

What other TV shows were popular around the same time as Going Bananas?

TV shows popular around the same time as Going Bananas included Knight Rider, The A-Team, and The Cosby Show.

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