Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.Jon falls for Garfield's veterinarian--who puts Garfield on a diet--and invites her to Thanksgiving dinner.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total
- Garfield
- (voice)
- Jon Arbuckle
- (voice)
- Odie
- (voice)
- Dr. Liz Wilson
- (voice)
- Grandma
- (voice)
- Wild Turkey
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaOrson Pig makes a cameo appearance.
- GoofsAll the butter on Jon's face and hands disappears when he puts the turkey in the oven.
- Quotes
Garfield: Well, I might as well see how the ole diet's going.
[steps on his scale]
RX2: Hello, I'm RX2, your talking scale. I can tell you your weight, your fortune, or just about anything else you would like to know.
Garfield: Okay, smarty pants, what's my name?
RX2: Judging by your weight, you are Orson Welles.
Garfield: Great, her voice chip with a cruel streak.
RX2: May I have your autograph, please?
Garfield: Oh, shut up. Why is everybody picking on me, and what's wrong with being large-boned, anyway?
RX2: I've seen all your movies.
Garfield: Hey, how would you like to have your battery removed?
RX2: I wouldn't like that, Mr. Welles.
Garfield: It's not like I'm all that overweight; I can still see my feet.
RX2: I've seen "Citizen Kane" eight times.
Garfield: All right, that's it, you're history!
[stamps the scale repeatedly till it breaks, then dashes away as his scale beeps]
RX2: [drones] Rosebuuuuuuud...
- ConnectionsFeatured in Phelous & the Movies: Phelous's Garfield Halloween (2013)
- SoundtracksMake Thanksgiving One Whole Meal
Music and Lyrics by Ed Bogas and Desirée Goyette as (Desiree Goyette)
Performed by Lou Rawls
He starts Wednesday off in typical style, demanding that Jon (voice of Thom Huge) fix him a big breakfast. He's in a good mood until he realizes that today he has an appointment at the vets'. He doesn't look forward to it, but Jon does, of course, since he's so madly in love with the veterinarian, Liz (voice of Julie Payne). Liz finally relents and agrees on a date, so Jon invites her to Thanksgiving dinner. He's in danger of botching the whole thing, but gets some last minute help from an appropriate source. Garfield, meanwhile, must go on a diet (horrors!).
There are some hilarious sight gags (such as when characters are holding their breath), and the eleventh hour arrival / assistance of Grandma (voiced by Pat Carroll) ensures some real liveliness. She stole much of the show in "A Garfield Christmas", and does the same thing here. Jon is as hilariously awkward as he's ever been, and there's a great series of gags when he's modelling outfits for Garfield. He also threatens to send Liz to sleep when he stalls for time by regaling her with Thanksgiving history. Odie (voice of Gregg Berger) is as endearing as ever.
The best jokes revolve around the talking scale; they're more for adults than kids, who won't understand the references, but they are priceless.
Overall, a likable, pleasant special, worth watching for any Garfield fan.
Seven out of 10.
- Hey_Sweden
- Nov 25, 2017
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