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The Critic
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The Critic

1994-01-26 · 22 min / episode · ★ 7.3

Animation · Comedy · Drama

Jay Sherman is a TV movie critic who is forced to review the most pathetic films which he always rates as "It stinks." In addition to the film parodies, the show also deals with his personal life: working for a tyrannical media mogul boss, his lovelife and his family.

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Creators
Mike Reiss, Al Jean
Production companies
Gracie Films, Film Roman, Columbia Pictures Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Jon LovitzJon LovitzJay Sherman (voice)
Christine CavanaughChristine CavanaughMarty Sherman (voice)
Park OverallPark OverallAlice Tompkins (voice)
Russi TaylorRussi TaylorPenny Tompkins (voice)
Charles NapierCharles NapierDuke Phillips (voice)
Judith IveyJudith IveyEleanor Sherman (voice)
Gerrit GrahamGerrit GrahamFranklin Sherman (voice)
Nancy CartwrightNancy CartwrightMargo Sherman (voice)
Doris GrauDoris Grossman (voice)
Maurice LaMarcheMaurice LaMarcheJeremy Hawke (voice)
Nick JamesonNick JamesonVlada Veramirovich (voice)

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