The Little Mermaid was first released to theaters on November 17, 1989. Only a few days before Thanksgiving by Walt Disney Enterprises. We graduated from CCHS in late May, 1989, about 6 months before the film was first shown. But what show it was.
We were freshmen at Central Cambria in 1986. So were the California Raisins. When their career was launched in 1986 it was thought they would be a one hit wonder. That one song catapulted them into stardom, more records and big screen and little screen productions. Their claymation [Will Vinton] made them one of the most popular TV commercial spots for the next four years. Remember? Here's their story in 3 - 10 minute videos.