"Dilbert" (1999) TV series 1999-2000

User Rating:

8.1/10   

Directors:

Rick Del Carmen
James Hull

Writer:

Christina Chahal (staff writer) (1999-2000)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

25 January 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy

Plot:

Cubicle denizen Dilbert toils away at Path-E-Tech which makes undefined products. The focus is on his survival amongst a moronic boss, hostile co-workers and his malevolent pet, Dogbert.

Plot Keywords:

Cubicle | Dog | Evil Cat | Office | Computer

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win

Cast

Daniel Stern	...	Dilbert (16 episodes, 1999-2000)
Chris Elliott	...	Dogbert (15 episodes, 1999-2000)
Gordon Hunt	...	Wally (15 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jim Wise	...	Loud Howard (15 episodes, 1999-2000)
Larry Miller	...	Pointy-Haired Boss (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jackie Hoffman	...	Dilmom (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Tom Kenny	...	Asok / ... (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Kathy Griffin	...	Alice (14 episodes, 1999-2000)
Gary Kroeger	...	Various / ... (13 episodes, 1999-2000)
Tress MacNeille	...	Various / ... (13 episodes, 1999-2000)
Maurice LaMarche	...	Garbage Man / ... (8 episodes, 1999-2000)
Jason Alexander	...	Catbert (7 episodes, 1999-2000)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Australia:PG (some episodes) | Australia:G | Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company:

United Media Productions

Trivia:

Main theme, composed by Danny Elfman, was taken from the theme for the movie Forbidden Zone (1982) (the first movie for which Elfman composed music) - hence its title, "The Dilbert Zone".

Quotes:

Elbonian Slavedriver: Get to work, you lazy corpse!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (#19.4)" (2007)

An under-rated, rare gem.

People this show must be the most overlooked, under-rated show ever. It had no exposure. It was on UPN! Think about it: no one watches UPN for intelligent comedy gems do they? or wait -- for anything.

Dilbert, the TV-series, stays almost *perfectly* true to the comic and the voice actors are superb. When you hear the voice for Dilbert and Dogbert on the first episode you'll go "Wow". Right on the button.

Dilbert only lasted two seasons, contained 30 episodes, and was cancelled in 2000. It features celebrity voice talent such as; Jerry Seinfeld, Andy Dick, Tom Green, etc.

DVD includes (some) special features (better than nothing). A "Makeing Dilbert Work" (which it does) featurette, and clip complimations. Also includes some trailers and interactive menus, and is closed captioned. Audio is English.

When you watch this DVD, I'll be honest, it will take about two episodes to get used to it's type of comedy. After that you'll enjoy about 94% of the rest.

I think you'll agree if "Comedy Central" or even "Fox" picked this up, it would probably go a lot longer than two years. IF marketed correctly.

However, some people simply hate this show. I don't know exactly why. Some say it's boring, but I counter with "maybe a short attention span finds it boring". Some say the comic is better. I personally think the TV-show is the same, maybe alittle better.

Overall this DVD is the favourite in *my* collection. I hope it is at least one of *your* favourites.

HUMOR: 8/10 stays true to Dilbert's "wacky" yet "relatable" feeling

PICTURE / SOUND: 8/10 animation and picture is pretty much the same as a coloured comic but much more detailed. Which is good. Dilbert's mouth only moves when he's talking (same as Dogbert's). Animation is better than shows such as "Family Guy" to give you an idea. Voice acting has simply no faults what-so-ever, and the music is very good (although it could have more). As for quality of sound, it's standard.

STORY: 10/10 Some shows really have bad story lines which ruin everything (family guy, anyone?). Dilbert however has good storyline for almost all the episodes and it runs smoothly throughout the length of the series. I'de say it's perfect in a humane way (EVERYTHING has little faults).

OVERALL: 9.5/10 (not an average) Overall it's almost perfect. Add commentary and more episodes (although that cant be helped) and it would be perfect.

WORTH IT? I can't possibly recommend a DVD more than I recommend this one.