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Storyline

Jay Sherman is an overweight and somewhat snobbish New York TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films to which is he always says, "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his professional life working for his tyrannical media mogul boss and his personal life with his friends and family. In a world that seems determined to snub him both in the asinine arts he has to endure and his own difficult relationships, Jay gets along as best he can, while enjoying life's bright spots.

Country: United States

Type: unscripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: January 26, 1994

Also Known As: O Crítico, ザ・クリティックKritikern, Кинокритик, Profession: critique, El crítico, Rýnirinn, Kritikeren, Kritikos se krisi, The Critic, Критичар, Krytyka, El critico, Criticul | See more »

Genres

Plot Keywords

for-grown-ups-animation

talking-to-the-camera

boyfriend-girlfriend-relationship

ex-husband-ex-wife-relationship

employer-employee-relationship

breaking-the-fourth-wall

different-gags-during-credits

father-son-relationship

Company Credits

Production Co: Columbia Pictures Television, Film Roman Productions, Flinch Studios, Gracie Films, Jet City Studios Inc.Sony Pictures Digital, Unbound Studios Inc. | See more »

CastSee full cast »

Jon Lovitz

as Jay Sherman

Christine Cavanaugh

as Marty Sherman

Gerrit Graham

as Franklin Sherman

Rod Steiger

as Rod Steiger

Margaret Cho

Charles Napier

as Duke Phillips

Rex Reed

as Rex Reed

June Lockhart

as June Lockhart

Valerie Levitt

as Jennifer

Gene Siskel

as Gene Siskel

Judith Ivey

as Eleanor Sherman

Kath Soucie

as Various Characters

Michael Carrington

as Chauffeur

Steve Allen

as Steve Allen

Sam McMurray

as Cyrus Tompkins

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1994 | 13 Episodes

Season 2

1995 | 10 Episodes

Season 3

2000 | 10 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

Annie 1994

Nominee

Annie

Best Animated Television Program

Annie 1995