Beany and Cecil (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1962, Beany and Cecil is an animation series.
What it’s about. Beany and Cecil first appeared as a hand puppet TV show in the late 40's created by Bob Clampett. It later became an animated cartoon series under the Warner Brothers aegis. The puppet show, entitled Time for Beany, originally aired in 1949, with the animated series first appearing in Matty's Funday Funnies in 1959, later renamed Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil and finally Beany and Cecil in the USA. Another season was produced in 1988. In its original form of hand puppets, the show conveyed a greater sense of personal communication than did the animated series which followed. The hand puppets were extensively marketed and did well as a merchandising function.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Beany and Cecil sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beany and Cecil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beany and Cecil tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beany and Cecil (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beany and Cecil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beany and Cecil worth watching?
- Beany and Cecil holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Beany and Cecil released?
- Beany and Cecil was released in 1962.