the series "was merely one more harmless entity in a thousand mediocre cartoons", but opined that it harmed the future potential of the franchise because "we most certainly would have had a new Legend of Zelda anime, movie, or live-action series by now". Ratings Upon the first week of its premiere, the series had a cumulative 4.1/12 rating/share, making the series the highest rated first-run syndicated series at the time. Within the next two weeks, the series (3.8/11) was beat out by Buena Vista Television's Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (4.5/11) and faced competition with Claster Television's Muppet Babies reruns. Legacy In 2023, an advertisement for The Super Mario Bros. Movie featured "The Mario Rap", the show’s opening theme. The trailer was presented as an advertisement for the Super Mario Bros. plumbing service. A website and phone number were provided as well. References External links The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! 1980s American animated television series 1980s American children's comedy television series 1989 American television series debuts 1989 American television series endings American animated television spin-offs American children's animated action television series American children's animated adventure television series American children's animated comedy television series American children's animated fantasy television series American television series with live action and animation Animated series based on Mario Animated television series about brothers English-language television shows Television about fairies and sprites Television series about princesses First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Live action television shows based on video games Television series based on Mario Television series by CBS Studios Television series by DIC Entertainment Television series by DHX Media Television shows set in Brooklyn