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The Critic 

TV-14 | | Animation, Comedy, Drama | TV Series (1994–2001)
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33 episodes
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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 | See full cast & crew »
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2001   2000   1995   1994  
2 nominations. See more awards »

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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 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
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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. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)

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Plot Keywords:

critic | jay sherman | talk show host | movie spoof | movie review | See All (82) »

Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Drama | Romance

Certificate:

TV-14 | See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 January 1994 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

El crítico See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Television, Film Roman Productions, Flinch Studios See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

| (23 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

After the show was cancelled, UPN offered to pick it up. About 9 or 10 Season 3 scripts were written. See more »

Quotes

Theater Employee: Excuse me, sir. The movie's over.
Jay Sherman: I'm stuck in the chair!
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Crazy Credits

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

Connections

Spoofs The Patriot (2000) See more »

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What were the stories for the Season 3 scripts about?
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Q: Were Jay's real parents ever revealed?
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User Reviews

How could they take this off the air?
24 January 2003 | by chthon2 – See all my reviews

I can't believe this only lasted a few years. This was, hands down, one of the best animated shows I have ever seen. The comedy was somewhat remniscent of "Sienfeld", the only differences being that "The Critic" is not painfully boring and actually has a plot to it.

The entire cast is given good lines, much kudos to the writers. And I love the cameos by Orson Welles. Especially the fishsticks thing.

"They're even better raw!"
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