The Critic
“It stinks!”
Series Overview
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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2 Seasons • 23 Episodes
22 min per episode
1994 – 1995
Premiered: Wed, Jan 26, 1994
Mike Reiss
Al JeanLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “I Can't Believe It's a Clip Show”
Jay is hosting his 10th anniversary show held at Carnegie Hall where he showcases a number of movie clips from old episodes such as Jurassic Park 2, Every Which Way but Lucid, and Rabbi P.I. The show is later held hostage by a number of terrorists who threaten to blow the place up with a bomb tied to Jay's waist. Fortunately, everybody is eventually rescued by Milton Berle.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jon Lovitz
Jay Sherman (voice)
Christine Cavanaugh
Marty Sherman (voice)
Park Overall
Alice Tompkins (voice)
Russi Taylor
Penny Tompkins (voice)
Charles Napier
Duke Phillips (voice)
Judith Ivey
Eleanor Sherman (voice)
Gerrit Graham
Franklin Sherman (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Margo Sherman (voice)
Doris Grau
Doris Grossman (voice)
Maurice LaMarche
Jeremy Hawke (voice)
Nick Jameson
Vlada Veramirovich (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Reiss, Al Jean
Alf Clausen
Nikki Vanzo, Al Jean, James L. Brooks, Mike Reiss
Department Leadership Roster
Nikki Vanzo
Producer
Al Jean
Producer
James L. Brooks
Producer
Mike Reiss
Producer
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is The Critic about?
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.
How many seasons does The Critic have?
The Critic comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The Critic?
Key cast members in The Critic include Jon Lovitz, Christine Cavanaugh, Park Overall, Russi Taylor, Charles Napier.
Who created or directed The Critic?
The Critic was developed and directed by Mike Reiss, Al Jean.