Dilbert 

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.

Creators:

Scott Adams, Larry Charles

Stars:

Daniel Stern, Larry Miller, Gordon Hunt

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Daniel Stern	...	Dilbert 30 episodes, 1999-2000
Larry Miller	...	Pointy-Haired Boss 30 episodes, 1999-2000
Gordon Hunt	...	Wally 30 episodes, 1999-2000
Chris Elliott	...	Dogbert 29 episodes, 1999-2000
Gary Kroeger	...	Various / ... 30 episodes, 1999-2000
Jim Wise	...	Loud Howard 30 episodes, 1999-2000
Jackie Hoffman	...	Dilmom 29 episodes, 1999-2000
Tom Kenny	...	Asok / ... 29 episodes, 1999-2000
Tress MacNeille	...	Various / ... 28 episodes, 1999-2000

Storyline

Dilbert is a cubicle dwelling employee for a large soulless corporation. Along with his cynical and under-motivated co-workers, he labors fruitlessly under the bone-headed leadership of the Pointy-Haired Boss. Occasionally Dogbert, Dilbert's super-intelligent dog, gets Dilbert caught up in another wild money-making scheme, to Dilbert's regret.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as series title | forename as series title | one word series title | man wears eyeglasses | columbia tristar | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

The characters of Wally and Alice are based on a couple of Scott Adams real-life former coworkers. Wally comes from a man who wanted to take a generous buyout package from the company Adams worked for - but one for the worst performers. This gave him an incentive to be totally lazy, incompetent and surly. Alice's inspiration was a woman who made two grown men cry.

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Quotes

Seven of Nine alarm clock: [as Dilbert reaches over to hit the snooze button] Don't touch me!
Dilbert: Then how do I turn you off?
Seven of Nine alarm clock: I am PLENTY turned off right now!
Dilbert: Clock tease.

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Connections

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

User Reviews

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.

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 January 1999 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dilbert

Filming Locations:

Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

United Media Productions, United Feature Syndicate (UFS), Adelaide Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1