"Barbie has a boyfriend named Ken, but he's not much of a man. Trust me. I checked." That's one of the only times Franklin said something that makes sense.
I love how he precariously pivots between coherent and senile at a moment's notice. It's so smooth, in fact, that it's sometimes hard to tell when he's genuinely being sarcastic or when he's lost it. But, that's why we love him!
Sadly this is one if not the MOST underrated cartoons EVER! The comedy is sharp, and goes over most peoples heads. That's why it was cancelled. Who's dental plan do I have to activate to bring the critic back?????
Shows called "the critic" it used to air back in 95 or 96. I know it aired around the same time as The Simpsons and did better than them for a short time sadly the show lasted 26 episodes. You can watch all the episodes on digital tv.
@@one-bell Right, the style gets more refined and the show looks different the longer it's on the air, that's common for any long running cartoon; what's different about The Critic is they redesigned the characters completely for season 2 because the network thought the original designs were too off-putting. The characters have a much "softer" look to them and bigger eyes in season 2, also other things like completely changing the look of Jay's apartment.
@@leitmotif1234 In fact it seems like the characters in season 1 are "The Manga version" and the characters in season 2 are "The Anime version", the characters even look more chibi in season 2 with those eyes and they even feel smaller than in their version in season 1.
During the alternate commentary track, either Al Jean or Mike Reiss said that Gerrit Graham while recording his lines would have a glass of scotch or something similar. Just shows the attention to detail they had.
As much as I love the show, I think it should die a hero. Putting aside the fact that several of the actors have since retured or passed away, I don't think we could replicate the original charm if we tried.
"Son, I'm going to be honest with the American people; I'm not going to wear this tupee anymore." "Uh Dad, you don't wear a tupee..." "I will from now on!"
It's amazing how often, 30 years later, I still use some of Franklin's quotes. Either 5:54 or 6:01 - When I'm walking around the house without pants on 1:41 - When I screw up something but know it's fixable 5:36 - When I see a hard collision 2:49 - When I destroy something with force 4:06 - When I am placed in a position of leadership 12:50 - Pretty much anytime I encounter anything involving a penguin And so on.
Franklin Sherman rules. He is funny and goofy like Mr. Magoo but also nutty like a fruitcake. The Critic is a legendary Tv series. Even though he's a cartoon character and Jay Sherman's dad. He is hysterically funny. I am much alike like him but I am not a rich alcoholic drunk like him. I'm just an average person in real life just with 1/2 a brain just like Franklin Sherman. Franklin Sherman is one awesome old rich alcoholic drunk with a lot of class and also personalities.
THIS IS A FUNNY TV SHOW JON LOVITZ IS A TALENTED ACTOR AND IS SO NOSTALGIC AND MEMORABLE FUN FACT THE CREATOR OF THE SIMPSON'S CARTOON ALSO DID THE TV SHOW THE CRITIC AWESOME CASTING.
“As the first black female head of the Ku Klux Klan, I want to say that America stinks!”
I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
lmfao that one blew my mind
Followed by Duke in the audience: “This may hurt us more than it helps us”
And Franklin turning into Julia Child 😂😂😂
@@victorm152 Cause when we think of nuclear holocaust, we think of making dinner!
The way he predicted Candace Owens
This man truly walks the line between genius and insanity
He truly is a man among men among men.
That show deserved to run more than two seasons. It had a well balanced cast.
Dude! Movies will come out FOREVER so Jay as a critic would have stayed relevant. Good while it lasted
The art was amazing also, truly a class act.
That goes without saying
Think the jokes were too intelligent.
@@sartainja Agreed and knowing the population, they didn't love the amazing music for this show.
"The best of Franklin" is just EVERY scene that Franklin's was in 🤣
ditto 😂
“Now let’s go rob that bank!”
Still a better politician than most that I’ve seen.
"Barbie has a boyfriend named Ken, but he's not much of a man. Trust me. I checked."
That's one of the only times Franklin said something that makes sense.
And the way he says "Mal-lee-boo!" 😅
I love how he precariously pivots between coherent and senile at a moment's notice. It's so smooth, in fact, that it's sometimes hard to tell when he's genuinely being sarcastic or when he's lost it. But, that's why we love him!
He's a good role model!
“I don’t care how many stewardesses you’ve bagged. You’re a lousy pilot!”
Love how nonchalant the penguin is (and liquored)!
Penguin: ( indistinguishable drunken mutter)
"Oh dear, this is just what he did at Nixon's funeral"
The OG of cutaway gags; the inspiration for Family Guy
Kinda was.
Made by a former Simpsons lead too
@@UndeadPastaactually two of them former show runners Mike Riess and Al Jean
That side eye from the penguin when he gets caught drinking, and Franklin’s “penguins can’t fly” are unforgettable 😂
I've just had a realisation that Mayor Adam West is basically Franklin.
Television does it to everyone.
No one messes with Adam We.
Franklin walked so Mayor West could run (& fire a cat launcher)
Sadly this is one if not the MOST underrated cartoons EVER! The comedy is sharp, and goes over most peoples heads. That's why it was cancelled. Who's dental plan do I have to activate to bring the critic back?????
The image of the carousel of babies in the Fishmobaby-Whirlamagig never fails to wreck me laughing
Badger blaster
Gerritt Graham's brilliant Mid-Atlantic accent.
Ah Shakleford, so this is where you ended up after fleeing Arlen
Pocket Sand!
"I punch like a comet,
Then drink til I vomit,
I'm Franklin the Sailor Lad! (Toot toot)"
The man is an absolute figure of legend.
This show was so far ahead of its time it's still ahead of its time.
I remember the dryer channel gag, literally predicted twitch.
"I'm not really a rabbit!"
"We know."
One of my favorite moments.
This dude is a whole ass mood
14:00 Who?
My Wife Eleanor
Who?
My Wife Eleanor
Who?
My Wife Eleanor
That's the best segment of the whole two series.
I don't know this show, I don't know these characters, I understand none of this, yet this speaks to me on sooooo many levels.
Shows called "the critic" it used to air back in 95 or 96. I know it aired around the same time as The Simpsons and did better than them for a short time sadly the show lasted 26 episodes. You can watch all the episodes on digital tv.
@@ladynikkie Rosebud...
Yes! Rosebud Frozen Peas. Full of country goodness and green peaness. Wait, that's terrible, I quit!
“it’s not the real Jay Sherman, but an incredible simulation.”
All episodes exist here on UA-cam just look up The Critic
@Chief Two Hands This piggy went to commercial.
02:37 Franklin seems like he's a fun grandpa
This is going to sound terrible but I'm actually surprised he remembered to strap her in
@@hopemueller2658 Naw that's definitely lucky he did.
@@hopemueller2658 his love of his grandchild outweighs his craziness.
@@beauwalker9820 Technically Penny's not his granddaughter yet, but I'm confident it was only a matter of time by the end of the show
This guy and Duke Phillips are the two best characters in the show
I love that one sip of alcohol made him loonier then the Mad Hatter and March Hare combined 😂
6:43
That pretty much sums up Franklin Sherman in a nutshell.
He’s neither a shell nor a nut…oh, wait, he is a nut.
@@chieftwohands3656 hes actually a carrot
@@lobster8086 and he misses his baby carrot.
I kind of love that you can easily tell if a scene was from season 1 or season 2 based strictly on the art style.
That's true for many cartoons. Look at The Simpsons between seasons 2 and 3.
Wish we had a Season 3.
@@one-bell Right, the style gets more refined and the show looks different the longer it's on the air, that's common for any long running cartoon; what's different about The Critic is they redesigned the characters completely for season 2 because the network thought the original designs were too off-putting. The characters have a much "softer" look to them and bigger eyes in season 2, also other things like completely changing the look of Jay's apartment.
FOX demanded the animators draw larger pupils in the characters eyes for some weird reason.
@@leitmotif1234 In fact it seems like the characters in season 1 are "The Manga version" and the characters in season 2 are "The Anime version", the characters even look more chibi in season 2 with those eyes and they even feel smaller than in their version in season 1.
Franklin is my favorite animated dad, his scenes still make me cry from laughter
To see those nitro burning funny cars. Vroom vroom!
Whenever Franklin shows up, he steals the show.
My favorite character in any TV show or movie ever 😀
"There's a reason there is a banana in my ear. I'm trying to lure the monkey out of my head."😄😂🤣
"On this TV, I do believe his nose is bigger than my foot. Look, see? Isn't that incredible?"
Gets me everytime
“I hear you can say your name backwards. Is that true?.”
“NILKNARF!”
“What’s your favorite food in the whole world?”
“NILKNARF!”
"Uh dad... I understand the silverware but why the dog?" Wait really? You understand the silverware?
Cuckoo! 😂
Oh, dear lord, this is solid gold.
During the alternate commentary track, either Al Jean or Mike Reiss said that Gerrit Graham while recording his lines would have a glass of scotch or something similar. Just shows the attention to detail they had.
What the hell are the odds of me looking for exactly this a week after it was uploaded?! :mind blown:
Thank you so much I needed to laugh!!!! And even more THANKS for the "My wife Ellen, Who" scene. I still laugh so so hard!👏👏👏🤣
Franklin's first date cracks me up.
I thought I remembered this show, but watching this makes me realize I had forgotten how batshit it was.
The critic was so good. I'm glad I can see it again on digital tv
Thank you ! He's the best cartoon character
"as the first black female head of the ku klux klan". I just lost it after that.
8:47 this line never fails to make me laugh.
"Burn, baby... burn".
That butler got his revenge!
Gerritt graham was always great in anything he did. RIP
Hate to break this to you, but Gerritt Graham is STILL ALIVE!!!! He’s 73, right now. Maybe you’re related to Nostradamus, or something!!!😉😉😉😉
One of the best characters
I am starting to remember how crazy the father is. Memories flooding back in 🥳
THERE SHOULD BE A WHOLE SHOW ABOUT HIM GETTING DRUNK WITH THE PENGUIN
The Home Improvement gag kills me.
"Penguins can't fly!"
Seeing Jays face at 4:59 when his Dad is singing along is too much 😂
"I'm as shocked as you are"
*insert shit-eating grin*
I laughed so hard I peed
Easily one of the funniest characters ever written
"Burn baby...burn"
"You are a disgrace to this family...
Now, who wants to boogie with baby 37'?"
Bring this show back
As much as I love the show, I think it should die a hero. Putting aside the fact that several of the actors have since retured or passed away, I don't think we could replicate the original charm if we tried.
"Son, I'm going to be honest with the American people; I'm not going to wear this tupee anymore."
"Uh Dad, you don't wear a tupee..."
"I will from now on!"
I wish he stuck his hair back on in an unkempt fashion.
The Brain's voice as the judge 😂
You understand the silverware? KOO KOO
I miss this show
"I've invented the first fishmobaby whirlimagig."
He's a genius.
This cutaway'ed and non-sequestered better then family guy does. For some reason FG is STILL on.
The Critic was the thinking man's FG.
Its been my lifelong dream to be secretary of balloon doggies
This is the greatest thing I've ever seen.
God I loved this show. Brilliant.
My family, and I love The Critic
5:30 Out here making Jeff Jarrett proud🥲👏🏼
If I could be a vegetable, I'd be a carrot!
0:59 I'm writing that one down for the next PTA meeting.
God I love how they reference an episode of The Simpsons that the showrunners for this show worked on and showran lol.
It deserves a reboot to criticize today's movies that stink
Drrrrrinkin'!!!
Franklin sherman doing curly howard
I wish he did woody wood pecker impression.
I think my favorites are the "no pants" routine and "rivet rivet rivet!"
It's amazing how often, 30 years later, I still use some of Franklin's quotes.
Either 5:54 or 6:01 - When I'm walking around the house without pants on
1:41 - When I screw up something but know it's fixable
5:36 - When I see a hard collision
2:49 - When I destroy something with force
4:06 - When I am placed in a position of leadership
12:50 - Pretty much anytime I encounter anything involving a penguin
And so on.
Also, the penguin one gets me every. Single. Time. It's the delivery.
@@pfightingpolish"I don't care how many stewardesses you bagged, you're a lousy pilot!"
The dad was freakin hilarious lol
Thank you
This is how I want to retire.
Franklin rules!
HAPPY 1937 Nilknarf
Am I the only one who wanted to see the Badger Blaster in action?
Probably helps to remove the mushrooms and snake!
I'm starting to think that Franklin lost his intelligences from his first drink. And he started to have a drinking problem
"I will from now on."
I feel the change in art style between the two seasons was a regression. The season 1 art style was superior.
It's kinda like the Simpsons with season 3. The animators went for the big pupil look for sure.
@@dsargent724 Well, someone loved Al Hirschfeld's work, I could see why they went there.
1:25 anyone here from the Candace Owens presidential debate.
That’s more Maxine Waters. As much as grifter as Candance Owens is, she’s never criticized this country like that.
Take *THAT* Guuuuuernica!
Take THAT Birth of Man!
“If I could be a vegetable I’d be a carrot.”
*"I Miss My Baby Carrot"* 😂
I may be wrong, I don't know, but Jay's father might just be insane.
“This is just what he did at Nixon’s funeral!”
NILKNARF!
NILKNARF!
He's a more classy version of Grandpa Simpson.
He doesn't need a nickel to get on the ferry! The ones with pictures of bumblebees on 'em!
But he drinks like Barney Gumbel and is a treasure trove of non sequitur humor like Ralph Wiggum.
Franklin always seems like he has the greatest lust for life.
this is my favorite fiction character
nilknarf is actually nail polish in swedish.
It's all started by Ted Kennedy spiked the punch
That Popeye parody is on point
Franklin Sherman rules. He is funny and goofy like Mr. Magoo but also nutty like a fruitcake. The Critic is a legendary Tv series. Even though he's a cartoon character and Jay Sherman's dad. He is hysterically funny. I am much alike like him but I am not a rich alcoholic drunk like him. I'm just an average person in real life just with 1/2 a brain just like Franklin Sherman. Franklin Sherman is one awesome old rich alcoholic drunk with a lot of class and also personalities.
THIS IS A FUNNY TV SHOW JON LOVITZ IS A TALENTED ACTOR AND IS SO NOSTALGIC AND MEMORABLE FUN FACT THE CREATOR OF THE SIMPSON'S CARTOON ALSO DID THE TV SHOW THE CRITIC AWESOME CASTING.