Jon Lovitz
Jay Sherman
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- 1. Pilot Jan 26, 1994
- An acerbic New York film critic leads a miserable existence. Animated.
- 2. Marty's First Date Feb 2, 1994
- Marty acts on Jay's advice and follows a girl he likes to Cuba.
- 3. Dial `M' for Mother Feb 9, 1994
- Jay makes an attempt to appear congenial when he goes on Geraldo Rivera's talk show with his mother.
The Critic is a TV series that follows Jay Sherman, a snobbish and overweight New York movie critic who reviews bad films and faces personal and professional troubles. The show features parodies of famous movies, celebrities and talk shows, as well as a cast of voice actors and guest stars.
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The Critic is an American primetime adult animated sitcom revolving around the life of New York film critic Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. It was created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on seasons 3 and 4 of The Simpsons.
The show follows the life of a 36-year-old film critic from New York named Jay Sherman, voiced by Jon Lovitz. 23 episodes were produced, first broadcast on ABC in 1994 and finishing its original run on Fox in 1995.
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Jan 27, 2004 · Television's saddest sack is the host of a TV review show, Coming Attractions. He must deal with the slings, arrows, and outrageous misfortunes heaped upon him by his ex-wife, adoptive WASP parents, and ratings-desperate Ted Turner-esque boss.
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The Critic. 1994. TV-14. Comedy. A long-suffering film critic slaves for a tyrannical media mogul boss who only wants positive reviews while taking hit after hit to his self-esteem.
- Jon Lovitz
- January 1, 1994
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The Critic is a cult animated TV show that parodies the current state of cinema. Read critics' reviews and ratings for season 1 episodes, featuring Jay Sherman, Christine Cavanaugh, and other voice actors.
Cast & crew. User reviews. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Episode list. The Critic. Top-rated. Sun, Mar 12, 1995. S2.E2. Siskel & Ebert & Jay & Alice. Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert break up their partnership as movie critics, and each of them considers Jay as a potential replacement for the other. 8.7/10. Rate. Top-rated. Wed, Jan 26, 1994. S1.E1.
