This just premiered on FOX, and I have to say that I enjoyed it.
Certainly way better than Lucy, Bouchard's previous show, and this is with only one episode. But likewise, it's hard to say if the quality will measure up to Katz or Home Movies, since it's only been one episode.
It won't last, though. So it's pointless to even be speculating. A non-Simpsons or MacFarlane comedy would vastly improve FOX's shitty Sunday night line up, but people will probably rage at this and go watch more shitty Cleveland.
I meant to catch the premiere of this, but I had to settle for only seeing it and bits and pieces, since I had family relatives over at the house and was kind of busy serving them dinner and stuff like that. Does anyone know if there'll be any reruns of the show being aired on FOX?
I was going to record this but forgot.
I'll check Hulu tomorrow.
I got a kick out of Bob's Burgers, it was even served the way I wanted it... medium-rare. :thumbup:
I hope this one will have a more stable shelf-life than Sit Down, Shut Up and The Goode Family. :sly:
Quote from: Avaitor on January 09, 2011, 08:26:44 PM
I'll check Hulu tomorrow.
Same here. I had prior engagements(bleh work), so I need to catch up on the whole Animation Domination lineup.
I caught this on Hulu due to the fact that when this premiered, I was on a boat, and most likely eating dinner since I had a late dinner, that and the channel that this would be on was the most flakeliest channel on the ship. One day it was CTV, the next day it was a Fox affiliate from Buffalo, then one day the CW Network that airs in my neck of the woods. That channel was weird.
Anyway, other than that, it was pretty good. I hope this show lasts more than one season. I doubt it will, but SHUT UP! Let me dream! I saw more potential in the first episode of this than Sit Down, Shut Up and Cleveland Show.
Finishing up the pilot now, and I can't say much, but it's a decent premiere.
Definitely better than Lucy or Sit Down, Shut Up.
I don't think it'll last long, but maybe the show can become a little better before it ends.
Quote from: Avaitor on January 16, 2011, 12:45:23 AM
I don't think it'll last long, but maybe the show can become a little better before it ends.
Don't think it will last long?
If only we got more people watching Bob's Burgers, mabye that will increase the longevity. (https://animationrevelation.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Flh6.ggpht.com%2F_dYQHeEvLf8A%2FTQlJuPxs8wI%2FAAAAAAAAAWc%2FRR7RWqqLynE%2Fpimp.png&hash=3d8ca9f2de79fc6238a50a4f07503023a1e4335b)
Writer: Loren Bouchard & Jim Dauterive
From the most recent episode.
No wonder I'm digging this show.
King of the Hill writers are on this show? No wonder this episode felt like a more wacky version of KOTH to me. This episode was pretty entertaining, even though I missed the first few minutes due to making dinner.
The show is pretty good, but is it just me, or would it be a lot better without the kids? I can't help but feel like they constantly drag it down. Occasionally one of them will be funny, but the oldest one is weird and awkward, the little girl is weird and disturbing, and the boy is just weird.
Bob himself is an entertaining character, but I don't think it's completely great just yet.
I feel like they're necessary or the FOX audience will lose interest in it. I honestly think that's why they are pushed so much, even though they aren't the funniest characters at all.
True.
To be honest, as great as Jon Benjamin's delivery is, it can only go so far for the mainstream audience. Bob is funny but not quite as balanced as McGuirk or Archer, so I can see why the kids are getting pushed so much.
It's just not a great show so far, but it's the only thing I'm recording on Fox at this point.
From what Jake told me, Fox is promoting the show as their latest hit, so I think it'll last longer than SDSU did.
I've only seen one episode so far, but its pretty damn funny.
Fox just renewed the show for a second season.
I have to give it props for lasting longer than just about anything non-MacFarlene that Fox has been trying lately. I think it's been getting progressively better as well, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how the next season turns out.
DVDs fucking where?
Seriously, I love this show. It's become the highlight of my sunday nights now, even more than Family Guy was.
The show returned tonight, and it didn't miss a single beat.
The kids stole the show once again, with Bob's kids bringing along all their little buddies for a hilarious treasure hunt in an abandoned factory. I couldn't stop laughing at the end of show song either.
I really want to keep watching this, but I don't watch FOX anymore, and I don't really want to turn in for 1 show. I hope there's a DVD soon.
Is it just me or did the animation get better in the show? Really fun episode, you just got to love the kids.
I noticed a whole bunch of Korean names in the credits. Maybe they actually hired a studio to do the animation.
In any event, I thought it was great. I'm still shocked this actually got a second season.
Why doesn't Adult Swim just buy the whole damn Fox network already? (http://www.deadline.com/2013/05/adult-swim-acquires-off-network-rights-to-bobs-burgers)
Well I'm not surprised. It's about time te show joined the block.
Did anyone really expect it to go anywhere else?
It's way too good for modern Adult Swim honestly.
Quote from: Rosalinas Spare Wand on May 01, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
It's way too good for modern Adult Swim honestly.
And it'll probably annoy the AS neckbeards who have an actual series interrupting their Loiter Squad and Eric Andre Show.
Well, that was quick. (http://www.toonzone.net/forums/adult-swim-toonami-forum/304247-5-28-schedule-update-bobs-burgers-premiere-new-venture-brothers-episodes-new-greatest-event-television-history-special.html)
Comics coming soon. (http://adultswimcentral.com/2013/07/17/bobs-burgers-comes-to-dynamite-comics)
I've been catching up with the show, and I'm onto season 4 now. It really is a good show, and if there's one thing I prefer about it over Home Movies, it's the way the kids are written. Their dialogue feels more genuine to how children interact than Home Movies, which usually felt like post-grad writers shooting the shit. Still funny, but I think BB gets the demographic a little better.
But I'm still not crazy on how Tina and Linda are voiced by dudes. There's no reason they couldn't just get female voice actors for them.
I never got the impression that the Home Movies kids were ever supposed to act like actual kids. I always thought that everyone on the show was more or less on the same level of maturity and immaturity, with the kids often acting like adults and vice-versa. Either way, I personally always found the dialogues and conversations well-written and hilarious, so that was never something I cared about anyways.
I also don't get why they didn't get female actors to play Tina and Linda either. Not saying that John Roberts and Dan Mintz don't do a good job giving the characters personality, but it still always struck me as a strange casting decision. Of course, I'm so used to it now and they've so settled into their roles that I can't really imagine them having any other voice, but still.
At this point I can't imagine Tina or Linda sounding any different. They may be male voice actors but they nail those characters, to me.
I've been catching up with this show on Netflix and have been burning through season three. They kind of had a rocky start in season one but once the show really found its legs it's really been fantastic. It can be funny as well as heartwarming.
Also, my god, the My Neighbor Totoro parody in season 3's Thanksgiving episode was amazing.
Yeah, I was on and off with the show for the first 2 seasons, but since 3 it's been great stuff.
I still prefer Archer, but I'm glad that both of these shows are kicking ass.
Haven't really watched the show much since season one (a few episodes here and there, all of which I've enjoyed), but I caught the insurance fraud and Gene getting stuck dating that blond girl episodes on AS tonight and thought they were both hilarious. The quality really does seem to have just gotten better and better.
"You... you were using me?"
"I prefer the term 'networking.'"
So who saw the pony themed episode? I thought it was pretty nifty that they referenced bronies in a way. Well... that and the furry fandom... I kind of found the term "Equesticle" to be quite funny. Also, it wasn't as mean spirited as you would expect. They actually showed a bit of the good and the bad, though in this episode, the bad side was more about swindling a kid out of a collector's item.
Emmy winner! (http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/136883-Bobs-Burgers-Wins-First-Emmy)
It's getting a movie. (https://www.avclub.com/fox-is-making-a-bobs-burgers-movie-1819143120)
I don't really know if there's a need for a feature of this. But the show is still pretty popular among 20-somethings, and if it focuses on the music, which is easily one of the most popular parts of the show, I think it could do a decent job of enticing fans to go to the big screen.
Even though I'm not a big Bob's Burgers fan, I'm glad that it's getting a feature before Family Guy. I don't think the world needs a 105 minute, uncensored version of that.
I've grown weary of "Animated series is getting a movie" announcements. Like when Adventure Time was supposed to get a feature film, or Phineas and Ferb, or whatever. But if we actually get a Bob's Burgers film, that'll be fun.
True, I was just thinking about those. I'm not surprised that both of those movies fell through- they were announced right when they were starting to decline in popularity, and wouldn't be that marketable. But these movies rarely do that well to begin with, unless the cartoon is super popular.
Quote from: Avaitor on October 05, 2017, 01:47:11 PMTrue, I was just thinking about those. I'm not surprised that both of those movies fell through- they were announced right when they were starting to decline in popularity, and wouldn't be that marketable. But these movies rarely do that well to begin with, unless the cartoon is super popular.
That reminds me: How has the show been doing lately? I haven't watched the show in quite a few years. Has the show gone downhill, or is it still good?
I want to get back into this show, but I'm worried that the show might face the Fox curse of long-running cartoons where they dip in quality after a certain point. Has that happened yet for
Bob's Burgers?
Quote from: Daikun on October 05, 2017, 03:22:45 PM
Quote from: Avaitor on October 05, 2017, 01:47:11 PMTrue, I was just thinking about those. I'm not surprised that both of those movies fell through- they were announced right when they were starting to decline in popularity, and wouldn't be that marketable. But these movies rarely do that well to begin with, unless the cartoon is super popular.
That reminds me: How has the show been doing lately? I haven't watched the show in quite a few years. Has the show gone downhill, or is it still good?
I want to get back into this show, but I'm worried that the show might face the Fox curse of long-running cartoons where they dip in quality after a certain point. Has that happened yet for Bob's Burgers?
Ratings-wise, while it's a little behind Simpsons and Family Guy, I think the show performs a lot stronger on streaming platform. It's very popular among my/our age group.
Quality-wise? I dunno, I haven't really seen it in a while. I think the show's alright, but I liken it to a vegan Archer or something. It can be good, but I prefer something with a little more of an edge.
Quote from: Daikun on October 05, 2017, 03:22:45 PM
That reminds me: How has the show been doing lately? I haven't watched the show in quite a few years. Has the show gone downhill, or is it still good?
I want to get back into this show, but I'm worried that the show might face the Fox curse of long-running cartoons where they dip in quality after a certain point. Has that happened yet for Bob's Burgers?
As a giant fan and I mean GIANT fan of Bob's Burgers, I would say the quality as remained pretty consistent. There's a few mediocre episodes here and there, but I find on a second watch, most of the time I usually end up enjoying them way more than I thought I would. I've come to a point where I don't think I can call an episode of Bob's Burgers bad.
Avaitor brought up Archer and I find it interesting to compare the two. Both have ridiculously strong seasons 2-4. There are just so many amazing episodes for both shows. And while seasons five through seven + 1 episode of season 8 of Bob have like I said been pretty consistently good, Archer's seasons 5-8 have for the most part disappointed me. Season 5 is much better after multiple watches but 6-8 are just mediocre to bad, IMO. Archer seems to keep trying to change things up to keep things fresh I guess, but I think it's had the opposite effect. I think they should just go back to the formula that made it strong in the first place. Season 6 kind of tried that but it got held back by too much Archer/Lana and not enough of the other characters. Bob mostly just keeps doing what it does best. A funny show with plenty of heartwarming moments.
Sorry to go on an Archer rant comparison. If you want any recommendations for stand out episodes to test out to see if you want to get back in to the show, just let me know what seasons you haven't seen much or any of.
Like Avaitor, I like Bob's Burgers okay but it's too tame for my tastes. I generally like my animated comedies to have a bold anarchic spirit, a razor-sharp satirical edge, and creatively play with the medium and the kind of stories it can tell, and I find Bob's sense of humor pretty low-key and "safe" for lack of a better word. I'm kinda with you that Archer has been kinda hit and miss since season 5, but the show's cleverly reflexive scripts and its willingness to reinvent itself and change the status quo is more to my tastes. Though I'd be interested in a "best-of" list of Bob's Burgers episodes from seasons 6 and 7 since I stopped watching after season 5.
I'll likely watch the Bob's Burgers movie when/if it comes out since I like the show enough. After all, I haven't watched MLP since season 3 and I'll probably end up seeing the film anyway.
Quote from: LumRanmaYasha on October 06, 2017, 10:44:05 AMThough I'd be interested in a "best-of" list of Bob's Burgers episodes from seasons 6 and 7 since I stopped watching after season 5.
Ask and you shall receive:
"Gayle Makin' Bob Sled"
"The Gene and Courtney Show"
"House of 1000 Bounces"
"Stand by Gene"
"The Hormone-iums"
"Glued, Where's My Bob" (This is one of the one's I nominated for the tournament)
"Sea Me Now"
"The Quirkducers"
"The Last Gingerbread House on the Left"
"Bob Actually"
"Eggs for Days"
"Thelma & Louise Except Thelma is Linda"
"Paraders of the Lost Float"
There are other really good episodes, but these are probably my favorites from seasons 6 and 7. And some (or maybe all) might not be to your tastes, but I think they are pretty much all really good at making me laugh and care about these characters.
And that's all I really need.
Thanks! I'll check these out sometime. I do like the show, but I'm not invested enough to keep up with it. Knowing which episodes to prioritize watching helps.
I like what I've seen of Bob's Burgers but I've never really kept up with the show (I would like to watch all of it eventually, though). As for Archer, I have yet to watch the two newest seasons for some reason (not out of lack of interest; it's my favorite sitcom!), but I thought 5 and 6 were still plenty enjoyable, though definitely weaker than 1-4.
Thanks for that list, Dreamer2! I'll save that for later!
Looks like the movie is still on track, even after Disney's purchase of Fox.
Cris Mertens revealed that he's an assistant editor on the film. (https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwkvv0RAT56)
It's set to release on July 17, 2020. (https://www.indiewire.com/2019/05/bobs-burgers-move-release-date-2020-1202132070)
R.I.P. Dave Creek (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-creek-dead-bobs-burgers-character-designer)
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About flippin' time.
Surprised they're still putting this out in theaters and not just dumping it on Hulu or Disney+, but I like seeing movies in theaters so I'm glad. Bob's is such a low-stakes show most of the time that I'm definitely curious what kinda story they came up with to make a whole movie around.
There's speculation that a lot of Fox's pre-buyout schedule has iron-clad requirements to be released exclusively in theaters, and this is probably part of that.
Still, I think this would have been a good opportunity to put the show on Disney+, if the movie joined it. But I guess they don't really see a reason to add it, if it does so well on Hulu.
Jimmy Pesto may have to be recast or written out of the show.
https://twitter.com/MarlowNYC/status/1472038670219853825
Synopsis released for the movie.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FInC8gxWQAA68MK.jpg)
EDIT: We might get a trailer tomorrow. (https://twitter.com/AWschedules/status/1479741393736060929)
The movie releases May 27. (https://twitter.com/MouseFitzgeral/status/1480192436794241028)
Jimmy Pesto has been recast.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-N7BzTa8AApKl0.jpg)
Thought they would've written him out since it's been a while, and it's not like Pesto recast auditions should've taken that long to do.
I'm surprised that Pesto wasn't written off, considering how much the kids have been stealing the show lately & his absence in the movie with no speaking lines due to Jay Jonhston's arrest. I mean, if they had no problem removing lines for that, why not just write him off? Also, it feels like Eric Bauza is in literally everything now.