Should There Have Been a Kiss Animated Series?

In 1979, plans were made for creating an animated series based on the band Kiss. Should it have happened or is it better than it never got made?
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[@jonstreng7850]

Maybe in 1979 as you said. During the reunion tour - no. The music was losing its steam back than so the exposure could not have hurt. During the reunion tour Ace and Peter seriously needed to concentrate on focusing on the music and didn't need any other distractions.

[@CincinnatusPublish]

As someone who was alive back then, it was rough being a KISS fan, especially after the movie came out. The mockery we received the next day at school was brutal. A KISS cartoon by Hanna-Barbera would have made it even worse. Someone actually spray painted KISS SUCKS on my mother's car.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I'm glad somebody brought it up. I was wondering about that, too, back in the day. They had EVERYTHING else out there. Having said this, I much prefer the early days of KISS when they were menacing and goth. The capes really robbed them of any credibility.

[@charlesmartin14]

The Kiss Scooby Doo movie is great. We watched with the kids this Halloween and it was a blast.

[@SamuelKhan]

KISS was done after Love Gun.

[@armandoarizmendi3768]

You should make a review on Vinnie Vincents 1996 ep

[@davidaston5773]

@Sean I think KISS should agree to be in a full animated film BUT.... it would be story which appeals to kids and adults. It would have a mix of Dungeons and Dragons, Lord of the Rings and the best comic book events. In other words, it would be everything Simmons and co love. Warriors, magic and quests ie Knights of the round table. IMAGINE dark and fantastical animated story with lots of KISS references, and influenced by the best of what inspired Simmons and Stanley to create KISS in the first place. Everything the Elder could've been if they'd approached it with thought and planning. Gene Simmons wearing a knight's armour version of his classic KISS stage gear? With the right attitude and people behind it? It would be a hit with fans and non fans. David

[@vicman3122]

I think that The animation company Filmation could have done a wonderful job by creating KISS cartoon during the 70s.

[@youngpop8696]

I would still love a kiss anime or cg movie

[@vegasaxeman]

Hi Sean! You, my friend, are wise beyond your years! Something or someone must be holding your numbers down at KZbin! I WAS THERE! (During the KISS heyday years) Although I don't "love" the new "KISS-LIGHT" lineup, 50% of KISS is better than no KISS. Your channel is FAR SUPERIOR to 80% of the KZbin KISS fan-channels but it doesn't reflect it in your "numbers", and it baffles me! I got into the music business mostly because of that band and I didn't dream in my wildest dreams that I would not only meet them, but work with them! (Long story for another time). I too would have LOVED a Saturday morning KISS cartoon! Even though I was in 15 in 1979 and already playing my own original songs in a band where the next youngest guy was 24! Lol. Anyway, keep the faith and keep fighting the good Rock-N-Roll fight my friend! I look forward to seeing your next post! God bless and take care...

[@SeanBlumenshine]

I appreciate you saying that. I think the weird KZbin algorithm just doesn’t like me. I think because my videos are too short and I don’t post frequently. Would be interested to know what you did with the band.

[@searching1000]

A cartoon would have been a terrible move for the band. The albums released in the 70's (except Criss' solo record) have some of the best fun & testosterone boosting life ever - of course I'm the male of the species.. but it would boost your confidence w/the ladies, etc. I still listened to it this day - nothing compares to the bombast of KISS. I have a wide variety of musical tastes but KISS will always remain at the top of my list - and to state my age - 55. Also, I luv Music from the Elder especially when you listen to the songs in order of play which were intended vice PG screwing that up when initially released.

[@searching1000]

P.S. M fm E would have made a great 2 movie series if done correctly

[@kenvance5456]

I sure would have watched it.

[@vanderhoff66fu]

Great video great segments. I would have loved to see in a kiss cartoon especially in the late seventies

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Great video. I think, like you said, a cartoon would have been welcomed around 1978. The concept….KISS fights crime…solves mysteries, etc. Saturday mornings…I would have watched religiously.

[@jpmangin]

Kiss and Scooby-Doo is a personal fave.

[@r.thompson2190]

I would have watched it

[@RikJSmith]

Hi Sean . I hope you're doing well and staying safe . This question doesn't really pertain to this Video but I've wanted to ask you this for years ; Bruce Kulick was with KISS for a very long time , so why wasn't he picked to stay in the Band and wear Ace's makeup instead of Tommy ? Thanks and stay safe .

[@darkraven5459]

this was a awesome vid and do you have any KISS comics? it would be cool if you reviewed them

[@SeanBlumenshine]

I reviewed the first Marvel issue and I think the first couple issues of Phantom Obsession. I do own quite a bit of Kiss comics including the Kiss Kompendium omnibus.

[@darkraven5459]

@@SeanBlumenshine Thanks for telling me I will watch them, and I just wanted to say I think your videos are awesome! Have a great day.

[@darkraven5459]

@@SeanBlumenshine I started my own channel 2 days ago and I got my first subscriber and I've got almost 40 views. I credited you on ranking KISS album's because you gave me the idea. I will update you soon about my channel. You Rock!

[@darkraven5459]

Hey Sean! i know i said i was going to update you on my channel and i know you are probably to busy to even care but i found out that some of my subscribers watch you too. I have 4 subscribers and almost 500 views it might past that by the time you read this. Have a great day!

[@RikJSmith]

Love this Video . Really well put together , Sean ! 🎸

[@YouWantedTheBestYouGotTheBest]

This would have been great! I am surprised they haven't done one, but hey it's never too late I reckon they could maybe do one once kiss stops touring and make it a series but most likely not. By the way great video very well made

[@SeanBlumenshine]

Thanks so much!

[@berniecasey7592]

Looking back "NO" !! Just do music.

[@kissdiaries]

Yes, there should have been one!

[@Kissfan96dr]

I was 8yr old then and a mega KISS fan. Hec yeah I would have watched!

[@TomTobin67]

I'm glad there wasn't a kiss cartoon.

[@jameshughes6049]

I would've loved a cartoon. Back then we didn't get to see KISS as easily as today with no internet.

[@tomfreeman3640]

I had enough trouble on the school bus every day with my KISS t shirt from all the "followers" who didn't know their music, but would join the "they're just a gimmick in makeup " crowd. A Saturday morning cartoon would have made my daily rides more difficult than they already were. Side note:. All the bands the mainstream kids and the critics liked were gone not long after graduation!!!!!!! I win lol!!

[@vicman3122]

There is an episode from What's New Scooby Doo where KISS is having a concert

[@Katkiwi25]

I wanted it and still want it. Its all there, They're built for starring as superheroes

[@charliec5653]

I was actually surprised that a Kiss cartoon never happened in the late 70s.

[@rolandoflores7626]

Yesss, we want Kiss caricaturas and adventures, crossover with DC and Marvel too🤘🏻🎉

[@tedharrington5432]

I would have definitely watched a KISS cartoon. Heck! I watched The Jackson 5, The Partridge Family, The Beatles, The Osmonds and the Harlem Globetrotters cartoons back in the 1970's.

[@richcharvel7162]

As a kid, a KISS cartoon (in the fall of 1979) would have been cool. A few years ago, someone on FB posted a promo advertisement for the NBC Saturday morning KISS cartoon. It looked very similar to the Marvel KISS comic images, but they had on their Dynasty outfits. I don't know if it was real or fan made, but it looked awesome. I also think around that time (with the band's popularity dropping and Peter leaving), the cartoon might have only lasted for one season.

[@rockerguy646]

That would've made more sense than the movie. Animation was more Hanna-Barbera's Forte, they should have produced an animated series instead of a live action movie.

[@martyrocks2091]

I'm kinda glad there wasn't one. Late 70's US animation was terrible lol. It would have been quickly thrown together, badly written and cheaply made...kids would probably have loved it. Maybe now, with their retirement surely getting closer, would be a good time for one. Animated Elder movie, anyone?

[@SeanBlumenshine]

That cheap late 70s animation is what I would've liked lol. Charming to me.

[@Mandrahale]

No…

[@mikeface1]

Kiss cartoon please !

[@cruzwayne9883]

the scooby doo movie got me into kiss

[@billmartyn-smith1364]

NO NO NO