The Critic (1994)

01/26/1994 (US) • 22m

Animation, Comedy, Drama

It stinks!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jon Lovitz

Jay Sherman (voice)

23 Episodes

Christine Cavanaugh

Marty Sherman (voice)

23 Episodes

Park Overall

Alice Tompkins (voice)

23 Episodes

Russi Taylor

Penny Tompkins (voice)

23 Episodes

Charles Napier

Duke Phillips (voice)

23 Episodes

Judith Ivey

Eleanor Sherman (voice)

23 Episodes

Gerrit Graham

Franklin Sherman (voice)

23 Episodes

Nancy Cartwright

Margo Sherman (voice)

23 Episodes

Doris Grau

Doris Grossman (voice)

23 Episodes


Last Season

Season 2

1995 | 10 Episodes

Season 2 of The Critic premiered on March 5, 1995.

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Status

Ended

Network

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Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

adult animation

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