Kings Island fans and history buffs know about the two TV families that visited the park shortly after it opened. The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch filmed episodes at KI in 1972 and 1973, respectively. However, another popular TV show also filmed there: The Saturday morning children’s program The Banana Splits.
The Show
It was produced by Hanna-Barbera, which, at the time, was owned by Taft Communications, owner of Kings Island. The Banana Splits debuted in fall 1968 and ran for two seasons. The show centered on a fictional rock band composed of four costumed animal characters created by Sid and Marty Krofft. In addition to singing and engaging in general merriment, the quartet presented live action and animated segments. During the show’s second season, many exterior scenes were filmed at Coney Island in Cincinnati, also owned by Taft.
That theme song!
The theme song was an absolute banger called “The Tra La La Song." It was released as a single in 1968 but barely dented the Hot 100 in the US, peaking at #96. American punk rock band The Dickies managed to get their version to #7 on the UK Singles Chart in 1979. In 1995, Liz Phair and Chicago’s Material Issue recorded a version for the compilation album Saturday Morning: Cartoons' Greatest Hits.
Filming in Cincinnati
In fall 1970, The Banana Splits began running in syndication, but no new episodes were produced. There was a TV movie made, though, and that was filmed at Kings Island. The movie, called The Banana Splits at Hocus Pocus Park, featured live action scenes filmed at KI mixed with animated segments. It followed the Banana Splits as they attempted to rescue a young girl from a power-hungry witch.
The movie debuted on November 25, 1972, two months ahead of The Partridge Family episode and almost a year to the day The Brady Bunch episode first aired. It ran as part of ABC’s Super Saturday Movie series. It was shown on Cartoon Network and its sibling network Boomerang well into the early 2000s. It’s currently on YouTube, below, in three parts.
The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park starts with live action, and about six minutes in goes to animation. The last five minutes are also live action. It features a concert by the band in front of the fountains across from the Eiffel Tower and a montage of the characters riding different rides. That’s only around 10 minutes, but there is a lot of great footage of the park in its first season.
3371 comments
Clemton Martin
Hey, so a while back I met someone online who called themselves crypt0 investment strategists. We hit it off immediately chatting about art, antiques, even our shared love for vintage watches, all that good stuff. They had me hooked with their big talk about how they’d crushed it in crypt0 and how it was gonna take over the world. I thought, “Eh, what’s a couple grand to dip my toes in?”. At first, it felt like things were going fine, but then it all turned into a total mess. They kept pushing me to throw in more cash like, a lot more saying my “profits” were stacking up. But when I tried to cash out? Yeah, that’s when it went sideways. In just three months, I’d sent $390,000 in Bitc0in from my wallet over five transactions. Then, boom, my wallet got hacked, and I was freaking out.
That’s when I deep searched for recovery experts and came across one, Maestro Encrypter Financier. I spilled the whole story to them, and after they dug into it, they figured out I’d been played by just one person this whole time. They jumped in fast, locked down my wallet, and somehow managed to claw my remaining Bitc0in back from the scammer total pros. The lesson? Online trust is a minefield. What starts as a friendly chat about shared hobbies can spiral into a nightmare. If something feels off, it probably is. And if you’re lucky enough to find help, hold onto it. I am eternally grateful to maestroencrypter @ financier . com for their invaluable services.
Natasha Miller
My husband whom I built my life with for 23 years left me and the kids without a word. Everything came crashing down on me and I reached out to our loved ones and no one could help. There came a time he filed for divorce even when we had no issues or ever fought over anything disastrous. Dr Isikolo came to my rescue and fixed the problem I had with my man. He reunited us back together again and he returned home to us. Indeed life is mysterious and I never thought I would experience what I did went through but all thanks to Dr Isikolo who worked for me and assured me of the positive results after 48 hours which indeed came to pass as he promised. He can as well fix your problems if you contact him now. Text him on WhatsApp him on +2348133261196 or checkout his page https://isikolo-temple.com
Michael Weirsky
Good day viewers, I wish to share my testimony with all of you. I have daily 9 to 5 jobs, but while I work, I try my luck at playing instant Lotto. On this particular day, I decided to seek help online regarding tips for winning the lottery, and I saw many individuals testifying about Meduza spells. I reached out to him and informed him that I needed help to win the lottery, and he clarified the process to me, stating that after he casts the spell, it will take 48 hours for him to provide me the winning numbers, which I accepted. I followed all his instructions, and he provided me with the numbers to enter the Lottery. After the draw the following morning, I received a notification on the Lottery app on my phone indicating that I was the lucky winner of $273 million on the New Jersey Lottery and I’m here to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Meduza. If you seek for assistance in any aspect of your life, WhatsApp Meduza via: +1 (807) 907-2687 OR Email: lordmeduzatemple@hotmail.com
Elizabeth Rush
God bless Capital Crypto Recover Services for the marvelous work you did in my life, I have learned the hard way that even the most sensible investors can fall victim to scams. When my USD was stolen, for anyone who has fallen victim to one of the bitcoin binary investment scams that are currently ongoing, I felt betrayal and upset. But then I was reading a post on site when I saw a testimony of Wendy Taylor online who recommended that Capital Crypto Recovery has helped her recover scammed funds within 24 hours. after reaching out to this cyber security firm that was able to help me recover my stolen digital assets and bitcoin. I’m genuinely blown away by their amazing service and professionalism. I never imagined I’d be able to get my money back until I complained to Capital Crypto Recovery Services about my difficulties and gave all of the necessary paperwork. I was astounded that it took them 12 hours to reclaim my stolen money back. Without a doubt, my USDT assets were successfully recovered from the scam platform, Thank you so much Sir, I strongly recommend Capital Crypto Recover for any of your bitcoin recovery, digital funds recovery, hacking, and cybersecurity concerns.
You reach them Call/Text Number +1 (336)390-6684
His Email: Recovercapital@cyberservices.com
Contact Telegram: @Capitalcryptorecover
His website: https://recovercapital.wixsite.com/capital-crypto-rec-1
bradyziporra
FINDING CLARITY WITH WEB BAILIFF CONTRACTOR:A STORY OF TRUTH AND SUPPORT
My life was turned around when I began to suspect my husband, Mark, of infidelity. The midnight texts, surprise work vacations, and secretive phone habits kept me up at night and broke my heart. I wanted answers but did not know where to go without complicating things. That is when I discovered Web Bailiff Contractor, an agency with experience gathering the facts in such delicate matters as mine.
I phoned them, hopeful yet cautious. Their customer service took my breath away from the initial call. They listened to my issues with understanding, promising me that they would do everything in complete secrecy. I was amazed at how professional they were, and they explained to me their state-of-the-art technology that had the capability to intercept Mark’s phone information without a trace.
Web Bailiff Contractor’s services were unparalleled. They delivered incontrovertible proof—calls and messages of Mark’s adultery—within days. Their efficiency was staggering, procuring results before I’d ventured to expect, but they never pushed me along, phoning with politeness at each step. The truth was brutal, but their counsel gave me the strength to confront it and map out my future with clarity of mind.
I’m forever grateful for the professionalism, turnaround time, and genuine concern of Web Bailiff Contractor. They turned a painful experience into one of empowerment. If you’re dealing with uncertainty about a cheating spouse, I strongly suggest reaching out to Web Bailiff Contractor. Their expertise, speed, and compassion make them the best choice for obtaining answers discreetly.
Leave a comment
This site is protected by hCaptcha and the hCaptcha Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.