Meet the Raisins! spoofs musical documentaries with its use of anthropomorphic food characters. Through its historical perspective, the special also provided an opportunity to elaborate on the personalities and introduce names of the simple yet popular characters. It follows the California Raisins' humble beginnings, rise to musical success, fall from stardom, and eventual comeback. This includes "home movie" clips, scenes of the group's early days as the Vine-Yls, concert footage, and interviews with the people behind the success of the California Raisins including manager Rudy Begaman. The group is also shown performing various hit songs

Cast

David Downing

Red (voice)

Tim Conner

Ed McMelon (voice)

Kareem

AC

David Scully

Beebop

Ted Roisum

Stretch

Todd Tolces

Rudy

PQ Baer

Cecil Thyme/Lick Broccoli

Randy Patterson

Zoot

Marly Stone

Mother