The Critic 

Jay Sherman is a New York film critic who has to review films he doesn't like for a living.

Creators:

Al Jean, Mike Reiss

Stars:

Jon Lovitz, Nick Jameson, Maurice LaMarche

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Jon Lovitz	...	Jay Sherman / ... 33 episodes, 1994-2001
Nick Jameson	...	Various Characters / ... 33 episodes, 1994-2001
Maurice LaMarche	...	Jeremy Hawke / ... 33 episodes, 1994-2001
Nancy Cartwright	...	Various Characters / ... 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Christine Cavanaugh	...	Marty Sherman / ... 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Gerrit Graham	...	Franklin Sherman / ... 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Doris Grau	...	Doris Grossman / ... 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Judith Ivey	...	Eleanor Sherman 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Charles Napier	...	Duke Phillips / ... 23 episodes, 1994-1995
Kath Soucie	...	Various Characters 23 episodes, 1994-1995

Storyline

Jay Sherman is an overweight and somewhat snobbish New York TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films to which is he always says, "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his professional life working for his tyrannical media mogul boss and his personal life with his friends and family. In a world that seems determined to snub him both in the asinine arts he has to endure and his own difficult relationships, Jay gets along as best he can, while enjoying life's bright spots.

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Plot Keywords:

critic | jay sherman | talk show host | movie spoof | movie review | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The only TV show Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert reviewed. They were generally lukewarm towards the show but they praised Charles Napier as Duke Phillips.

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Quotes

Dressmaker: We dressmakers have a very strict code, so I need to know. Do you deserve to wear virginial white? Because if you don't, you'll have to wear an off white, what we call a "hussy white". So which will it be? White white?
Margo Sherman: Yes... um, except for the gloves.

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Crazy Credits

The beginning of the end credits has Jay watching them as if it was a movie.

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: The Canine Mutiny (1997)

User Reviews

Takin' down before its time

I love the Critc. This is a prime example of how unfairly show biz treats its good shows. The basic premise of the show is that a middle aged film critic by the name of Jay Sherman leads an miserable existence. We see him at the work place ripping bad movies a new one everytime he has to review one (plus for the people of the Crtic for having the guts to comment about this era of horrible movies made by Hollywood). We also see him in his private life as a man who's love life is in shambles, has a weird waspy (and adopted) family, and a man who just needs a break now and then. I very much enjoyed the critic, and shame on ABC and FOX executives for taking it down in its prime. And a half a shame to comedy central for not putting it on as often and at a better time. So in short, maybe ABC or Fox or some other network will wise up and bring back this cult classic from the dead.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 January 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

El crítico

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television, Film Roman Productions, Flinch Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

522 min 30 min (23 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1