Beethoven (TV series) Beethoven (TV series) Beethoven is an American animated television series loosely based on the 1992 motion picture of the same name. The series was produced by Northern Lights Entertainment, Universal Cartoon Studios and Universal Television, and aired for one season (1994–1995) on CBS, with 26 fifteen-minute episodes produced. Dean Jones, who played Dr. Varnick in the movie, voiced the role of George Newton; Nicholle Tom, who played teenage daughter Ryce in the movie and Beethoven's 2nd, was the only cast member from the films to reprise her role in the series. The Newton family love Beethoven, their St. Bernard dog.
Beethoven (film) praised as heroes by the news and George takes a new liking to Beethoven. Ryce also gets a phone call from her crush. The family then goes to sleep, saying good night to Beethoven and all of the dogs they rescued, who are all sleeping in the Newtons' bedroom. The dogs featured in the film were owned and trained by Eleanor Keaton. Beethoven is played by canine actor Chris, age 12. The film received negative reviews from critics. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 33%, based on reviews from 27 critics, with an average score