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The series has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 |title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 |author= |date= |work=] |accessdate=2011-01-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed."<ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D{{Dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref> Ain't It Cool News called ''Bob's Burgers'' "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 |title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news |publisher=Aintitcool.com |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite |
The series has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. ] gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/bobs-burgers/season-1 |title=Bob's Burgers: Season 1 |author= |date= |work=] |accessdate=2011-01-11 }}</ref> ''Entertainment Weekly'' gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed."<ref>http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lea8ueAjuz1qz93a6o1_1280.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=0RYTHV9YYQ4W5Q3HQMG2&Expires=1294812470&Signature=HKOI5GdNS9w7MZajpHgCsGS%2BaIs%3D{{Dead link|date=January 2011}}</ref> Ain't It Cool News called ''Bob's Burgers'' "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/47991 |title=Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news |publisher=Aintitcool.com |date=2011-01-06 |accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://marquee.blogs.cnn.com/2011/01/10/mega-recap-monday-shameless-bobs-burgers-the-cape-and-episodes/?iref=allsearch |title=Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs |publisher=Marquee.blogs.cnn.com |date= |accessdate=2011-01-11}}</ref> | ||
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However, the '']'' described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while ] stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on ] that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of '']''."<ref name="Stuever">{{cite news|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/06/AR2011010606807.html|title=In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about|last=Stuever|first=Hank|date=Sunday, January 9, 2011|work=]|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="Goodman">{{cite news|url=http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE7090FY20110110|title=Bob's Burgers serves up bad first course | Reuters|last=Goodman|first=Tim|date=Sun Jan 9, 2011 9:17pm EST|work=]|accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> ] stated that "''Bob's Burgers'' isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next"<ref name="Bianco">{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/columnist/criticscorner/2011-01-06-critics-corner_N.htm|title=Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com|last=Bianco|first=Robert|work=]|accessdate=14 January 2011|date=2011-01-09}}</ref> The '']'' described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://tv.nytimes.com/2011/01/07/arts/television/07burgers.html|title=TELEVISION REVIEW | 'BOB'S BURGERS'; This Family Restaurant Is All About the People|last=Hale|first=Mike|date=7 January 2011|work=The New York Times|page=C10|accessdate=19 January 2011}}</ref> | ||
===Ratings=== | ===Ratings=== |
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2011 American TV series or programBob's Burgers | |
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From left to right: Tina, Gene, Bob, Linda and Louise Belcher | |
Genre | Sitcom Animation |
Created by | Loren Bouchard |
Voices of | H. Jon Benjamin Dan Mintz Eugene Mirman John Roberts Kristen Schaal |
Theme music composer | Loren Bouchard |
Composers | John Dylan Keith Loren Bouchard |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 11 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Jim Dauterive Loren Bouchard |
Running time | 22–24 minutes |
Production companies | Bento Box Entertainment 20th Century Fox Television |
Original release | |
Network | Fox |
Release | January 9, 2011 – Present |
Bob's Burgers is an American animated television sitcom created by Loren Bouchard for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show focuses on the Belcher family, who run a hamburger restaurant. On April 7, 2011, Bob's Burgers was renewed for a second season.
Plot
Main article: List of Bob's Burgers episodesThe show centers on the Belcher family who run a hamburger restaurant. Loren Bouchard stated Bob's Burgers came about, because Fox's animation brand centers mostly on family, but that he also wanted to dabble in workplace comedy. The show is said to fill the void created by the cancellation of King of the Hill, which Bob's Burgers executive producer Jim Dauterive worked on for nearly its entire run.
Cast
Main characters
- Bob Belcher (H. Jon Benjamin), the husband of Linda and the father of Tina, Gene and Louise. He is the proprietor of a restaurant, a profession he enjoys.
- Linda Belcher (John Roberts), Bob's wife and the mother of Tina, Gene and Louise. She stands by Bob's side through the thick and thin.
- Tina Belcher (Dan Mintz), the eldest Belcher child and the "goof" of the family.
- Gene Belcher (Eugene Mirman), the only son. He is very enthusiastic and likes to play with his keyboard.
- Louise Belcher (Kristen Schaal), the youngest Belcher. She enjoys pulling pranks on people she feels are stupid. She has an offbeat sense of humor.
Recurring characters
- Andy Kindler as Mort
- Larry Murphy as Teddy
- David Herman as Mr. Frond
- Ron Lynch as Ron
- Jay Johnston as Jimmy Pesto
- Sarah Silverman as Ollie Pesto
- Laura Silverman as Andy Pesto
Reception
Critical
The series has received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Metacritic.com gave an aggregate score of 53 or "mixed or average reviews." Entertainment Weekly gave the show an A- grade in its review, remarking that "a comedy this well done is very rare indeed." Ain't It Cool News called Bob's Burgers "perhaps the funniest half-hour currently airing on broadcast TV." In its review, CNN called the show "wickedly funny" and said there are "too many highlights to list here."
However, the Washington Post described the show as "pointlessly vulgar and derivatively dull" while Reuters stated that "It's unwise -- and unnecessary -- to launch an animated sitcom on Fox that appears intent to ape the vulgarity quotient of Family Guy." USA Today stated that "Bob's Burgers isn't very tasty" describing the comedy as just "lop along, stumbling from one tasteless moment to the next" The New York Times described the show as having "a lackadaisical vibe; its humor, no matter how anarchic, slides by in a deadpan monotone."
Ratings
After airing, the show became the highest-rated series premiere of the season and also finished 9th in the ratings for the week it aired. Despite this, the ratings went on a slide with Bill Gorman of TV by the Numbers calling it a "toss up" for renewal before the series was renewed for a second season.
References
- "Bob's Burgers". Fox.com. Retrieved 2010-06-11.
- Seidman, Robert (2011-02-27). ""Bob's Burgers" Renewed By Fox". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
- Schneider, Michael (2009-11-30). "Fox cooking up 'Bob's Burgers'". Variety. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
- Ayers, Michael (December 1, 2009). "Fox Orders 13 Episodes of 'Bob's Burgers'". TV Squad. Retrieved 2010-06-30.
- "Bob's Burgers: Season 1". Metacritic.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
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- "Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news". Aintitcool.com. 2011-01-06. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- "Mega recap Monday: 'Shameless,' 'Bob's Burgers,' 'The Cape' and 'Episodes' – The Marquee Blog - CNN.com Blogs". Marquee.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- Stuever, Hank (Sunday, January 9, 2011). "In 'Bob's Burgers,' plenty to beef about". The Washington Post. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
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(help); Text "Reuters" ignored (help) - Bianco, Robert (2011-01-09). "Critic's Corner Weekend: 'Bob's Burgers' isn't very tasty - USATODAY.com". USA Today. Retrieved 14 January 2011.
- Hale, Mike (7 January 2011). "TELEVISION REVIEW". The New York Times. p. C10. Retrieved 19 January 2011.
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- Seidman, Robert (January 11, 2011). "TV Ratings Broadcast Top 25: NFL Wildcard Simpsons, Modern Family, Family Guy and Two and a Half Men Lead Week 16 Viewing". TVbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-01-11.
- Gorman, Bill (2011-03-15). "Fox: 'Bob's Burgers' Back To A "Toss Up"; But Not 'Lie To Me' & 'The Chicago Code'". Tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
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