Description:  The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil is a 1988 animated revival of the classic 1960s show, produced by John Kricfalusi (of Ren & Stimpy fame) and featuring the original characters: Beany the boy, his sea-sick sea serpent friend Cecil, and Beany's Uncle Captain Horatio Huffenpuff. The show follows their adventures as they travel the world on the ship Leakin' Lena, often thwarting the villainous Dishonest John, but it was short-lived, with only five of the thirteen episodes produced actually airing on ABC.

Characters: The series features the main duo, Beany and Cecil, and their Uncle Captain, who pilots their ship. The antagonist is Dishonest John, who is always scheming against them.

Plot: Each episode follows the characters on a new, often absurd adventure, which frequently involves Dishonest John trying to take advantage of a situation or a new invention.

Style: The 1988 revival was known for its chaotic and fast-paced animation, cultural satire, pop culture references, and a heavy dose of breaking the fourth wall, similar to the style of its creator, John Kricfalusi.

Production and Broadcast: The show was troubled from the start, with rushed production and creative differences between Kricfalusi and the network. Due to these issues and other production delays, the series was replaced by The Flintstone Kids after only five weeks on the air, despite a total of thirteen episodes being completed.