Manimal : les coulisses d'une série culte et kitsch.

Discover the secrets of a series as fascinating as it is strange: Manimal! First broadcast in 1983 on NBC, this unique series starred Dr. Jonathan Chase, a man capable of transforming into an animal to fight crime. Ambitious, mysterious, and ahead of its time, Manimal quickly became a cult classic despite its very short run. In this comprehensive documentary, you will discover: – the origins of the series and the intentions of its creators – the impressive special effects… which are now somewhat dated – behind-the-scenes footage and the technical challenges – the reasons for its early cancellation – how Manimal became a cult classic over time Between fascination and curiosity, Manimal remains a television oddity that continues to intrigue decades later. 👉 Visionary series or concept too ambitious for its time? Find out in the video! If you love cult TV series from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, consider subscribing so you don't miss any of the upcoming retrospectives. #Manimal #80sSeries #BehindTheScenesTV #Nostalgia #Documentary ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 00:00 Introduction 00:33 The Story 01:49 The Origins 02:58 The Cast 05:36 The Special Effects 06:31 The Series' Broadcast 13:08 The Guest Stars 13:33 The Music 14:02 In France 16:08 Merchandise 16:44 Sequels and Adaptations 18:25 The Impact on Pop Culture 20:48 After the Series 21:40 Trivia 24:11 The End ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– To support me, you can follow me on social media: ► Instagram:   / culture_pop_atomique   ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ► My website: https://culturepopatomique.fr ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ► My book "The Forgotten Superheroes": https://amzn.eu/d/0ffLSr4a ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ★ You can also subscribe to the channel and turn on notifications 🔔 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Excerpts used in this video: ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 1, Pilot NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 2, Illusions, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 3, The Night of the Scorpion, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 4, The Wolf Woman, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 5, A Matter of Importance, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 6, The Walrus's Defense, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 7, The Dragon's Breath, NBC, 1983 ► Manimal, Season 1, Episode 8, The Legend of the Bronze Bear, NBC, 1983 ► Dallas, Opening Credits, CBS, 1978 ► The Elvis Story, ABC, 1979 ► David Letterman Late Show, NBC, November 8, 1983 ► La Une est à vous, TF1, December 30, 1989 ► Robot Chicken, Season 9, Episode 6, 2017 ► Nightman, Opening Theme, 1997 ► Nightman, Season 2, Episode 8, Manimal, 1998 ► Smallthings - Retrospective and Pop Culture, YouTube, 2022    • 3 séries, 1 même scénario (Manimal, Le Mag...   ► Sheena, Sony Pictures, 2000 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ★ Music: Music Produced by: Aries Beats - / ariesbeats Promoted by: CRFC - / cfc-contentforcreators2724 Aries Beats - UpBeat Aries Beats - Push It To The Limit Channel: / @ariesbeats ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ★ Opening Credit: Silent Partner - Drop and Roll Free Download: Music provided by Audio Libre: • Free Royalty-Free Rock Music ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Lyrics and Editing: Benoît Voiceover: Benoît and Nicolas (ElevenLabs)