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Title: The Critic

Overview: The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on The Simpsons. The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (109 votes)

Cast

  • Jay Sherman (voice): Jon Lovitz
  • Marty Sherman (voice): Christine Cavanaugh
  • Alice Tompkins (voice): Park Overall
  • Penny Tompkins (voice): Russi Taylor
  • Duke Phillips (voice): Charles Napier
  • Eleanor Sherman (voice): Judith Ivey
  • Franklin Sherman (voice): Gerrit Graham
  • Margo Sherman (voice): Nancy Cartwright
  • Doris Grossman (voice): Doris Grau
  • Jeremy Hawke (voice): Maurice LaMarche
  • Vlada Veramirovich (voice): Nick Jameson
  • The Critic - X-Men (Specials - Episode 1)

    Jay talks about his rise and fall from fame and introduces his new make-up lady, Jennifer.

    The Critic - Mission: Impossible 2, Gladiator, Gone in 60 Seconds (Specials - Episode 2)

    Jay reviews the best movies from the year 2000 in a beach-themed studio (since all public beaches have banned Jay until he loses 20 pounds) and gets an unexpected visit from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

    The Critic - Pokemon 2000, The Patriot (Specials - Episode 3)

    Jay pans The Patriot with special guest Pikachu (from the Pokémon video games, TV shows, and movies), whom he outs. All the while, Jay tries to prove to Jennifer he is nice enough to date.

    The Critic - Perfect Storm, Star Wars, Titanic, The Sixth Sense (Specials - Episode 4)

    Jay finally lands a date with Jennifer. He takes her to L'ANE Riche (The Wealthy Jackass) where he talks about the movies he missed out on reviewing while unemployed.

    The Critic - Out of Africa, Silence of the Lambs, On the Waterfront (Specials - Episode 5)

    Jay reviews the Oscars.

    The Critic - Sleepy Hollow, Pulp Fiction (Specials - Episode 6)

    Jay discusses Sleepy Hollow and a spoof of Pulp Fiction with Jennifer at her apartment.

    The Critic - Cast Away, The Legend of Bagger Vance (Specials - Episode 7)

    Jay takes a look at the best films of the year 2000, including Cast Away and The Legend of Bagger Vance.

    The Critic - Harry Potter, Planet of the Apes (Specials - Episode 8)

    Jay visits the set of the Harry Potter film and takes a look at the Planet of the Apes remake. He also shows Jennifer his favorite spots in New York City. Later at her apartment, Jennifer introduces Jay to her many children and he asks the viewers' opinion of what he should do, showing gratefulness when they suggest that he have sex with her.

    The Critic - Broadway (Specials - Episode 9)

    Since he hasn't seen a good movie to review in months, Jay defuses Broadway bombs, such as "Copenhagen," "Tuesdays with Morrie: The Musical," "The Graduate" with Kathleen Turner as Mrs. Robinson (the role later played by Jon Lovitz), and "Death of a Seinfeld."

    The Critic - Pearl Harbor (Specials - Episode 10)

    Jay reviews Pearl Harbor and is mistaken for Shrek while waiting in line at the movies with Jennifer.

    The Critic - Top Ten List (Specials - Episode 11)

    The Critic - Creating The Critic (Specials - Episode 12)

    A retrospective of "The Critic" featuring interviews with creators and executive producers Mike Reiss & Al Jean.

    The Critic - Trailer Parodies (Specials - Episode 13)

    The Critic - Animating the Critic Pt. 1 (Specials - Episode 14)

    The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

    The Critic - Animating the Critic Pt. 2 (Specials - Episode 15)

    The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

    The Critic - Animating the Critic Pt. 3 (Specials - Episode 16)

    The process of going from storyboard, to animatic, to final production.

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