Frequently Asked Questions and Trivia

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Frequently asked questions

1. Where can I find Kidd Video episodes on DVD?

   Unfortunately, there has been no official release of Kidd Video on DVD.

2. How can I help get Kidd Video released on DVD or on TV?

   The answer to this question involves a complex history of ownership. Kidd Video was originally released by DiC and Saban. We emailed DiC in 2003, and their representative said that DiC does not own the rights to the show and suggested that they belong to Saban. However, in 1995, Saban became a part of Fox Kids; and in turn, Fox Kids was sold to Disney in 2001. It seems that Disney now owns the rights to all Saban productions, and many of them air on ABC Family.

   In conclusion, Kidd Video almost certainly belongs to Disney at this point. However, Disney is so large with so many divisions that it is hard to know whom to approach. Here are a couple of suggestions:

   • Disney Video and DVD: use this form to inquire about a Kidd Video DVD release.
   • ABC Family feedback: Go here to request if you would like to see Kidd Video on ABC Family channel.
3. Where can I find tapes of episodes?
   Golden Book Video released six commercial videotapes. These are the original cut as they aired on NBC, minus the popular music video. These tapes are sometimes available through flea markets and online auctions.

   • The Pink Sphinx, with music videos for "Turn Me Up" and "Time"
   • Music Sports
   • The Master Zapper, with the music video for "Video Romeo"
   • Adventures from the Flipside including "Woofers & Tweeters," "Cienega," and "The Stone," and the music videos for "Come Back to Me," "Video Romeo," and "Easy Love"
   • Euphonius the Melodious Dragon
   • The Teen Beat including "Double Trouble," "Master Blaster Brat," and "Pirates and Puzzles"

   Other episodes circulating around were probably taped from the last known broadcast of Kidd Video, on WGN in 1992. These versions do not contain the music videos, and also the pop songs featured during the episode were dubbed over with unknown stock pop songs. Perhaps this was because the songs 'dated' the show, or perhaps the rights to use them were not obtained.

4. Is Kidd Video coming back to TV?

   The last known broadcast of Kidd Video in the USA was on WGN in 1992. It comes up from time to time in other parts of the world. Try contacting ABC Family channel if you want to see the show broadcast again.

5. Was there a Kidd Video album? Where can I get it?

   A soundtrack-type album does exist! It was only released in Israel in 1986. (The cast of Kidd Video also toured Israel in 1987.) Here's the track list:

   Side One: 1. Video to Radio 2. Where Did Our Love Go? 3. It's Over When The Phone Stops Ringing 4. A Little TLC 5. We Should Be Together 6. Come Back To Me
   Side Two: 1. You Better Run 2. Video Romeo 3. Time 4. Turn Me Up 5. Easy Love

   The front cover of the album has a big picture of the band on it, and the back has a cartoon picture of them in the Flipside. The record label is CBS records. Shuki Levy and Haim Saban produced the songs A Little TLC, Come Back To Me, Easy Love, Turn Me Up, Video to Radio and You Better Run. They also wrote Video to Radio, Come Back To Me, You Better Run and Easy Love. Gary Goetzman and Mike Piccirillo produced the rest of the songs.

   This album was released on both vinyl record and cassette in Israel. It was never released in the United States, although copies sometimes turn up on eBay, selling for $40 to $100.

   You can download MP3s of the Kidd Video album here! This is a ZIP file containing all 11 songs.

6. How old are the cast members?

   Bryan Scott is (born December 15, 1965).
   Gabriele Rozzi is (born June 16, 1962).
   Robbie Rist is (born April 4, 1964).
   Steve Alterman is (born August 16, 1963).

7. Where are the cast members now?

   Robbie Rist, Bryan Scott and Steve Alterman have all worked in the movies in the past few years, mostly behind the scenes as voice actors. Robbie Rist is also a prolific musician and has been in many L.A. bands. Bryan Scott is living in California and has a young son. Cathy Cavadini, the voice of Glitter, is still doing voice work, most notably recently as the voice of Blossom on The Powerpuff Girls.

8. What happened to Gabriele Bennett?

   Gabriele is now a teacher, dance instructor, and entertainer, and is married with three sons. In 2011 she relocated to Germany.

9. Were the cast really musicians?

   Yes. The cast sang the original Kidd Video songs themselves. In addition, Robbie Rist and Bryan Scott also played guitar for a couple of tracks, and Bryan Scott wrote one song ("Time"). Robbie Rist and Steve Alterman have both continued to play music.

10. What is the name of the blonde woman in the Easy Love video?

    We don't know... but if we ever find out, we will add the information here.

11. Did Kidd Video ever make it home?

    There is no indication that the band made it back to earth, although Ash did go home temporarily in "The Stone."

Trivia

1. What time does Carla's alarm clock go off to wake up to go to rehearsal?

   It goes off bright and early at 8 am.

2. What kind of motorcycle does Kidd ride?

   Kidd rides a red Honda Arrow Scooter.

3. What kind of truck does Whiz have?

   Whiz drives a yellow Subaru Brat. It has red stripes and lights mounted on top.

4. What do we know about H&S Storage?

   It's a standard mini-storage place. The building and doors are white. There is an H&S Storage sign on the door to the area where the band keeps their equipment... the band parks their vehicles in front of this door. Underneath the H&S Storage sign is a standard "For Sale" sign. It has a phone number 985-3805. To the left of the door, the words, "Trucks Park In Rear," are painted. Of course, Whiz parks his truck in front anyway! Inside the storage area are shelves, boxes and barrels... and of course, the mirror to the Flipside.

5. What kind of car does Carla drive in "Come Back To Me"?

   Carla drives a Ford Mustang convertible. It has a California license plate that says "KIDD V". Incidentally, her license sticker is up for renewal in September 1984. The diner she goes to has a Help Wanted sign in the window... and they sell hot cakes for $1.49.

6. What kind of equipment does the band use?

   The band prefers Yamaha & Roland keyboards, Gibson (Les Paul and Explorer) guitars, Shure (57) microphones, and Pearl drums. The mic that Kidd, Ash, and Whiz are singing into at the studio in "Come Back To Me" is a studio-standard Seinnheiser microphone. The electric drum kit that Carla has on her white drum kit is from Yamaha.

7. What can you tell me about the band's clothes?

   Ash and Kidd wear hi-top Converse All-Stars in the theme song, and therefore they are also drawn into the cartoons. Kidd wears red, Ash wears black. In the cartoon, Carla has pink shoes that match her dress. Kidd and Whiz both seem to have gotten earrings in the second season (see "Video Romeo.") Carla also wears a huge hair bow in "Turn Me Up." There are lots of scarves and bandannas used in their clothing: Kidd has one around his leg; all the guys have scarves on "You Better Run;" Carla is wearing a scarf on "Come Back To Me."

8. What's the Kiddmobile?

   In addition to the band being taken to the Flipside, their instruments and Whiz's truck are also taken. Whiz's truck transforms in the Kiddmobile in the new world. It's a huge spacious hovercraft that also serves as living quarters for the band, Glitter and Toolbot. It also has an autopilot.

9. What's the Groove Machine?

   The Groove Machine is an instrument that Ash plays. It is best described as two white oval pieces that are a bit larger than phone receivers. The two oval pieces are joined at shorter ends and can open like a stapler. When you open the Groove Machine, you see a bunch of keys and buttons. Ash plays music on the Groove Machine and sings his really bad lyrics. The origin of this little contraption is unknown. [DYN? The Groove Machine seems to change sizes from episode to episode. Sometimes it looks like a cellular phone, and sometimes it seems to be bigger.]

10. What is Toolbot?

    Toolbot is a robotic toolbox that was invented by Whiz. He's got a lot of wacky gadgets inside of him, as well as legs, arms and a built-in motorcycle. He is introduced in the second season.

11. What is Tin Snake?

    It's Master Blaster's metal snake. You can see him in the episodes "Master Blaster Brat" and "Having A Ball."

12. What Is The Fortress?

    The Fortress is Master Blaster's flying base of operation. Not only does it have a lot of high-tech gizmos that Master Blaster uses to find his music groups, as well as plot against Kidd Video, but Blaster and the Copy Cats also live there. It is shaped like a giant jukebox.

13. What are the kids' last names?

    No last names were mentioned on the show, although Kidd was actually referred to as Kidd Video.

14. What's that movie the band is in?

    Bryan Scott, Steve Alterman and Cathy Cavadini [Glitter] are credited as being party guests in the movie, "Some Kind of Wonderful" (starring Eric Stoltz and Mary Stuart Masterson). How did the three of them end up in a movie together?

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