Everytime I watch it I say ---what the hell? Whats the point of this show? They just sit there and talk about nothing it's like a really bad episode of Seinfeld...not to mention the crude distubing animation. How is this show likable?
shareI agree. Half the conversations are recycled jokes already performed by the guest comedian/star on the show, so writing isn't a great factor here. It's so monotone that you start falling asleep in parts, also the "squigglevision" crap is utterly idiotic, gives me a headache just looking at it.
"Do you know what a .44 Magnum does to a womans pussy?" - Martin Scorsese
It's funny and witty and that's why it's likable.
shareMaybe it isn't the show. Maybe you're just a really stupid person. And don't get understand, good humor.
You probably laugh at fart jokes. And TIVO every episode of "Carlos Menica" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour"
I know what it is ! You need a laugh track behind every joke, too cue you when to laugh.
But seriously. Why make this thread ? Is your life that important that you feel the need too tell the world, what is cool or what sucks. You must be a really important person.
I'm quite happy for someone - anyone - to start a thread that takes issue with fans of the show. The trouble is, dismissing the show as 'stupid' without any justification is, well, stupid.
In the meantime... greetings from the U.K., and from England's premier Dr Katz fan.
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I think it's a fantastic show.
shareEverytime I watch it I say ---what the hell?
I thought the same thing was i was like 14.. it wasn't funny at all, and the lines were annoying, and it was boring.
now that i'm older, and my sense of humour has expanded beyond adam sandler movies, i've come to realize what a great show this is, and the subtle humour in conversations between dr katz and his son is outstanding.
Same here, adammm5. I'm 17 now, so when the show was on I was pretty young.
shareDr. Katz was a great show. Most people dont enjoy it because it's too subtle and not "obvious" enough. It's not a show you'll enjoy if you like comedy thats spoonfed to you.
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I agree in part about the standup routines, if you have already seen the comics perform, on the show it can be boring, especially since they had to tone down the language. I love it because other than those few episodes the writing is very witty and creative. Jonathan Katz reminds me a lot of Woody Allen.
shareI just got the complete series on DVD as a gift from someone who thought I would like it because I LOVE "Home Movies" and I have to agree with the OP after watching season one... it reminds me of "Shorties Watching Shorties", only they try to write a plot around the stand up comic's routine. You say "other than those few episodes...", do episodes get more storyline driven as the seasons progress? I'm up to season two right now and I really want to try to like the show.
sharedick and paula celebrity special is also another soup2nuts show. took a while for me to find, but i believe i ended up getting it off myspleen.net. its more like dr. katz than home movies, but all 3 are fantastic shows.
shareMaybe it isn't the show. Maybe you're just a really stupid person. And don't get understand, good humor.
You probably laugh at fart jokes. And TIVO every episode of "Carlos Menica" and "Blue Collar Comedy Tour"
I know what it is ! You need a laugh track behind every joke, too cue you when to laugh.
Do the critics of this show really not understand the point of character-driven comedy?
The original post said "They just sit there and talk about nothing it's like a really bad episode of Seinfeld." Will this type of shallow TV-Guideism ever go away? Just because characters discuss mundane or trivial matters doesn't mean that show is "about" mundane or trivial matters -- unless you, as the viewer, are incapable of grasping the concept of subtext. If you are that type of viewer, I wouldn't recommend reading any books, listening to any song lyrics, or visiting any art museums -- a lot of that stuff is about nothing too! Petals on a wet, black bough ... OK, but where's the action?
The good news is that the episodes DO "get more storyline driven as the seasons progress." (may contain spoilers). In season eight, Laura finally realizes her dream when she inherits her uncle's muckraking fashion magazine. The only problem -- her uncle stipulated in the will that the editor-in-chief must be none other than Ben, whose unorthodox style promptly turns Laura's dream into a nightmare! Meanwhile, in season nine, Dr. Katz goes to elaborate and wacky measures to prevent Stanley from finding out he and Julie are in love because they made a pact while in Las Vegas at Dom Irrera's wedding to not date anyone for exactly one year after Dr. Katz's disastrous breakup with Katrina, played in a six episode arch by Sandra Oh. It is a little complicated but it's fun!
...but the concept of the series is that it's animated stand-up.
I'm sorry, but if you didn't realize this you're either over-thinking or not paying enough attention.
I must have been too distracted by the 2/3rds of each episode where the characters interact with one another to realize the only concept of the series is the 1/3rd of each episode that is focused on stand-up comedy routines.
share...the segments with Dr. Katz and Ben are based off of Jonathan Katz' stand-up.
You just don't get it.
I think it's one of those shows you have to actually sit down and pay attention to in order to fully enjoy it. When you watch it out of the corner of one eye, you don't grasp how funny it actually is. It took me a few episodes to really get into it and now I think it's hilarious. the characters are very endearing and as someone else said, the banter between the main 3 characters is brilliant. I started at Season 5 but I can't wait to see the rest. There's an undeniable charm about this show but you have to let it grasp you. However, I understand that it isn't for everyone. You don't watch it for the visuals, that's for sure. For me, it's like a really great radio play and there's at least one line in every episode that makes me laugh out loud.
shareI feel sad for you.
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