The Critic

The Critic

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1994-01-26

The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on 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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The Critic is an American prime time animated series created by writing partners Al Jean and Mike Reiss, who had previously worked as writers and showrunners on 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.

First Aired

1994-01-26

Last Aired

1995-05-21

Seasons

2

Episodes

23

Director

Mike Reiss

Al Jean

Status

Ended

Genres

Animation

Comedy

Drama

Language

English

Network

ABC

FOX

Production

Gracie Films

Film Roman

Columbia Pictures Television

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    Jon Lovitz

    Jon Lovitz
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    Christine Cavanaugh

    Christine Cavanaugh
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    Park Overall

    Park Overall
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    Russi Taylor

    Russi Taylor
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    Charles Napier

    Charles Napier
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    Judith Ivey

    Judith Ivey
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    Gerrit Graham

    Gerrit Graham
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    Nancy Cartwright

    Nancy Cartwright
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    Doris Grau

    Doris Grau
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    Maurice LaMarche

    Maurice LaMarche
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    Nick Jameson

    Nick Jameson