Tonight we welcome Archer Associate Art Director Chad Hurd to our season long discussion as the show escorts us into the backwoods of West Virginia, Archer-style, with “Bloody Ferlin.” In weeks past EP Matt Thompson, Producer Casey Willis, Art Director Neal Holman have delighted us with behind-the-scenes info and tonight is sure to be more of the same with Chad.
A quick bio from The Chad himself:
“I started working for Matt Thompson on The Xtacles for Adult Swim after Neal Holman saw some of my artwork online. I started off as an illustrator and after the show ended the studio began working on the pilot episode for Archer. Thankfully it was a success and since then I have had the chance to wear a lot of different hats on the show. Lead Illustrator, Illustration Director, Storyboard Artist, and now Associate Art Director.
“For this episode, I did a lot of different work. Designing the trailers and environments, setting angles, and helping with storyboards. This is one of my favorite episodes of the season! “
I can’t even begin to get my ahead around the wealth of comedy we have in store for us tonight. Chad has also been awesome enough to share design artwork for “Bloody Ferlin” that I’ll add to the thread after the show airs. Let’s just say he’s not joking about the work that goes into designing white trash trailers.
Pre-show talking points…
- West Virginia! Ray’s drug-dealing/farming brother! Backwoods sheriffs! Shotguns! Hot pie!
- Jack McBrayer guest stars.
- How do we get our hands on Archer’s Poovey Farms hat?
- Ray doesn’t seem to be at all wheelchair bound. Huh?
- What sort of depraved awesomeness can and will Cheryl get into? So glad she tagged along.
- Early concern this episode will be light on Pam and Krieger.
- And this should prove to be interesting…
Open thread. Starts. Now. Live blog with Chad Hurd begins promptly at 10PM EST, but he may drop in beforehand if you guys ask good questions. As always, everyone is encouraged to chat and GIF away well into the morning. I’ll put a cap on things in the AM.
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Love the detail of Archer wearing the Poovey Farms Racing cap. The callbacks to previous episodes are what make Archer so great.
Did anyone catch what Ray’s brother said right after “How the hell else was I supposed to earn a living…?” It sounded like “digging sign?” I missed the episode when it aired and thus am now alone in my archer quote obsessing. Quality episode though.
“I wasn’t sure if you knew what amenable meant. Until you followed it up with nonplussed.”
Wait, Ray is GAY??? How did I miss that?
This episode made me register. Couple of paces I paused to just look at the artwork. The bathroom stall and the fridge at Kenneth’s.
Fridge: silhouette magnet, “Redneck Power”, what looks like a still from Swiss Miss…and more.
Stall: Poovey Racing cow, “Smooth as chedda”, “Straight from the Farm”, “RIP Twan”.
Awesome.
This episode made me register too, it was THAT good
I missed last night, but I can’t believe no one’s tagged the best line of the show:
“What’s my dowry? Tetanus?”
I loved the Wire reference, intentional or not
As Archer was holdin the shotgun
Outside the barn? What was it?
Hey, man’s gotta have a code.
Many thanks to The Chad for the stellar participation and input. So much great inside info. So happy Ray faked handicapableness. Can’t wait for next week. Chet, you killed, as always. Hope this is all of you this weekend…
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alright, i’m out thanks for chatting!
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its spelled “bawk, bawk” in the scripts
This is the inside information fans appreciate.
*kicks keyboard*
Chet, you’re my hero.
I love the power gloves.
If requests, I loved Cheryl’s bok bok with the rooster.
YES!
I’d buy a pair of Bum Zappers in a heartbeat
I didn’t know the proper spelling of bok.
He really likes the moonshine.
I mean really likes it.
I keep thinking they can’t top the last episode, and these previews keep proving me wrong.
Pam is totally taking Archer to Poundtown next week.
Splooshcity
Chet, not sure if you’re taking requests tonight, but if you are: Pam + shock gloves + meat bag. Thanks in advance.
What a slurpfest, this episode was mediocre. Chad won’t take you to the Prom you never had if you give the best compliment.
Oh, snap! Bionic Barry next week!
BARRY’S BACK NEXT WEEK!
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any questions about the episode?
When did you guys find out Ray wouldn’t be paralyzed? Did everyone know all along?
What was that last line? Dan Lather?
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so for the ray question! we don’t always draw the episodes in order, and we did the storyboards for adam, sent them over and he was like, “looks great, but i forgot to tell you ray should be standing…”
so, no. we had no idea until about half way through the season. Adam has it all planned out!
So happy that no one knew.
So who decides what guns get used? I like the aesthetics of wood furniture long guns (AKs, M14s), and I’m assuming that’s the sole driving factor on what gets equipped.
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glad you like the look of the wood on the guns! adam write all the gun types into the script.
Here’s the kick ass artwork Chad sent over to share. Click to enlarge. LOTS of time and energy goes into creating white trash trailers.
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I told my Bro to watch that one, his first, disappointing to say the least
Chad, you and your colleagues are legends. Well played.
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thanks colonoscopy!
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I loved that episode, hope you all liked it as well!
Thanks for making it! You’re an awesome person! Hooray for Archer!
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thanks lobster!
Simply tremendous, as all season has been. You guys always deliver.
Great job Chad and thanks!
I love Archer’s dialogue towards animals.
You fox-eared Asshole!
Archer’s giggles sustain me with nourishment.
Dan Lather!!
Man do they hate Pam.
Way to tie in some serious Pam awesomeness at the end.
Oh, White Pumpkin, you need help for your sickness.
Love that Cheryl giggle
MOONSHINE RAMPAGE!
That’s a thing?
Apparently not.
I have to say, after reading his book, the show is that much more awesome! All the episodes are phenomenal. I asked your boss how I can get a job…I’d actually live in Atlanta, that’s how much I love the show!
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i love the book. its sooooooo good.
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how are you all liking season three? favorite episode?
This one
Million-way tie for all of them.
“The Limited” is one of the best episodes you’ve ever done.
All of the episodes are my favorite.
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the limited was good, i like that one a lot too. those train cars were tough to design! especially Cheryls with the tub in it.
The train one was great, this one was close, but I think last week’s Lo Scandalo tops em all
The Limited is my favorite but the whole season has been awesome.
My favorite episode is “The Limited”. I am a fan of the TV series “Trailer Park Boys” and I recognized the actors’ voices in this episode! Canadians. Not to mention Archer and Babou’s antics throughout the episode. I couldn’t stop laughing.
I seriously thought Archer was going to cry in joy when she asked that question…
Honestly, this is by far my favorite episode of the season so far. It is AMAAAAAAAZING!
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thanks! it keeps getting better. it was really fun to design, and draw. I think some of the designs I did are being posted after the show.
Don’t judge me, food.
I loved that.
Damn right, Archer! Don’t ever let food get uppity with you!
Only problem for Pam is getting gushy at the violence will conduct the electricity more
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lol, ewwww
Sploooosh
Archer could use calf implants
Shave that cock, Cheryl!
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bum shock fights… pretty crazy
We’re going to GIF the sh*t out of that in a bit.
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yes please!
Pam’s gonna get a few more tally marks tonight!
6th thoughts.
Did they do a chicken fucker joke yet? I have to wait to see tonight.
Genesis 38:8 – Then Judah said to Onan, “Lie with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to produce offspring for your brother.”
It does sound too good to be true…
As opposed to the other France not in Europe
Cheryl chokes chickens? Seems about right
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ohhh ugly duckling…
BOK BOK
Kenneth as a pot farmer is incredible.
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right? he nailed it
There are a lot of them.
Manlier way to lose your legs: Pirate’s bullet in the spine or blown off in a methhead’s minefield?
“It would be rude not to eat her pie, which I’m assuming is not only hot, but also moist.”
Cut.
Adam Reed is a master of gloriously timed dialog.
I slow clap both Adam Reed and you, good sir.
but hopefully not flaky…
Well at least we know Archer is a gentleman in bed.
Archer does have a point. Flaky pie is just plain immoral.