Encouraging proof that there’s room on Fox’s “Animation Domination” Sundays for shows NOT created by Seth MacFarlane: several news sources are reporting that the network has renewed freshman comedy “Bob’s Burgers.”
There’s been evidence for weeks the show would get picked up; Fox had quietly ordered more scripts weeks ago. Ratings-wise, Bob’s has been proving itself on a regular basis, consistently retaining a healthy share of its The Simpsons lead-in. [Vulture]
I’m happy about this. I don’t get a much of a chance to talk about “Bob’s Burgers” — because it’s on Sunday nights, it usually gets bumped from my weekend preview for higher-profile shows — but the show’s become a welcome part of my Sunday routine. Even though I don’t love the art for the show, the writing and voice work more than make up for it. The brilliant H. Jon Benjamin somehow makes Bob sound nothing like Sterling Archer, and the hint of crazy in Kristen Schaal’s squeaky voice is a perfect fit for Louise.
Sayyyy… what’s with Hollywood executives renewing all the good comedies while the bad ones get canceled? It makes me suspicious, like this is a diversionary tactic of some sort. I’m starting to look over my shoulder every time I read encouraging news.
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Great show and very funny. Also, it’s great to see how everyone in the family has each others back on every episode. I know this isn’t saying much, but it is easily the best show on Fox’s “Animation Domination”. If you’re not watching this you need to start.
Were you a fan of “Home Movies”? God, I loved that show.
Whatever keeps Eugene Mirman off the streets, I’m all for.
I liked the episode about anuses
Oh, awesome. I hadn’t been watching this because I was afraid that I’d get attached and then it would get cancelled. I shall DVR it.
Now, if only NBC would go ahead and pull the plug on Outsourced.
Fine, I’ll add it to the dvr. You people are the worst.
/You people got me watching SoA and Justified.
@Patty, you can watch the first nine episodes on Hulu.
Thanks, UU!
Always happy to help a fellow GloMo.
Every time a good show gets renewed, my “Better Off Ted” shrine candle burns a little brighter.
what’s with Hollywood executives renewing all the good comedies while the bad ones get canceled
They have to do something to balance out canceling solid shows like Terriers and Lights Out.
/still pissed and in mourning for Lights Out
As much as I like Benjamin, 5 minutes of this show and I could not take it. Probably because 2 men are voicing 2 of the female characters in their normal, “man voices”. Throws me off…
@Miamidiesel – Lights Out was a comedy?
Terriers was pure brilliance, still mourning that show’s death.
I was in when I found out original that Schaal was voicing the little girl with bunny ears; it’s brilliant casting.
The paintings about animal anuses may be the best one, but it’s close. I also love the Banjo episode.
so. bob´s burgers? yeah, thats the name of a big fast food franchise here in brazil and latin america. Lets see who sue who first
It’s a comedy?