Bananaman (1983–1986) User Reviews

This is Eric, when he eats a banana..

[SHB_73 · 6/10 · 10 August 2002]

Growing up in the 80's, I used to watch this cartoon which was so stupid I laughed every time it was on. I loved the begining and end theme songs so much that after the show I used to whistle it because I couldn't get it out of my head. Favorite quote: "This banana is loaded and I wont hesitate to use it". Funny cartoon.

Surreal

[carolebryancb · 8/10 · 29 November 2021]

I've just binge watched all The Goodies episodes so decided to relive my childhood with this. It would possibly stand up as a Goodies invention it's so surreal. I can actually see them doing this rather than it being a cartoon.

Potassium Infusion

[B.Carter · 5 October 1999]

I was only ever given the chance to see Bananaman if an episode of Danger Mouse happen to run a few minute short... Nevertheless it is one of my favorite childhood TV experiences. The absurdities present throughout every situation and character and cell are simply a delight. It never tries to take itself seriously, but doesn't resort to the inane in its attempt to entertain. Bananaman is a quite little show that, as far as I know, doesn't have a single dissenting viewer... we all loved Bananaman... all of us.

My Opinion

[leah-21775 · 9/10 · 23 January 2021]

One of the best British cartoons every made. I give it nine stars because it is just that good. I recommend it to everyone.

Has not held up well

[bazmitch23 · 2/10 · 15 September 2020]

The animation is very cheap and the character designs are shoody.

The sound mixing is awful. The music is so loud that it is almost impossible to hear the dialogue.

The Goodies do a good job doing the voices, when you can actually hear them!

RIP Tim.

If the Bananaman reboot gets made, hopefully it won't be as creepy as Dennis and Gnasher Unleashed.

Aaargh, it's worse than a rotten banana

[untilitsleeps · 3/10 · 27 July 2006]

As I was watching the show I started thinking:" What is the target audience?" It was just so stupid that even kids wouldn't get anything from it. Bananaman is made extremely cheap, it's boring as hell, and full of stupid jokes that are just so stupid that I can't even describe it. And on top of that, almost all of the "funny" elements are ripped straight off old Disney cartoons. 3 points come from the fact that usually when something is really bad, it makes it just a little funny as it is. Well, bananaman is almost below that, and it deserves credit for it.

I feel sorry for the people who are behind this disaster, it must have been a career killer.

Have a banana!

[In_Name_And_Blood · 9 August 2005]

Bananaman is a great show. I must've watched each episode half a dozen times (ABC had great afternoon kids shows, but not a whole lot of variety). The way he ate bananas was great, I just wish they'd do a crossover with 'Bananas in Pyjamas', but they might have to put it on later at night.

I always wondered what would happen if Eric ate an apple or a watermelon. At least they wouldn't be quite as suggestive as a banana. I mean it's bad enough dressing up like a fruit...but a banana!!?? All up, good show, wish they still made it, but I suppose then the networks would have to show one less of those Nickelodeon shows. Give me a sexually ambiguous, man-boy bananaman anyday!