Best of Franklin Sherman from The Critic (Jay's Dad)

All the best scenes featuring Franklin Sherman; Jay Sherman's dad from the show The Critic.

[@darkninja2992]

This man truly walks the line between genius and insanity

[@changvasejarik62]

He truly is a man among men among men.

[@nicholasbrunell8210]

“Now let’s go rob that bank!” Still a better politician than most that I’ve seen.

[@shaneturner500]

“As the first black female head of the Ku Klux Klan, I want to say that America stinks!” I’m dead 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@montega.]

lmfao that one blew my mind

[@untexan]

Followed by Duke in the audience: “This may hurt us more than it helps us”

[@victorm152]

And Franklin turning into Julia Child 😂😂😂

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

​@@victorm152 Cause when we think of nuclear holocaust, we think of making dinner!

[@alexmejia360]

The way he predicted Candace Owens

[@jeanhodgson8623]

That show deserved to run more than two seasons. It had a well balanced cast.

[@brianfoushee3382]

Dude! Movies will come out FOREVER so Jay as a critic would have stayed relevant. Good while it lasted

[@dustinclark3390]

The art was amazing also, truly a class act.

[@victorm152]

That goes without saying

[@sartainja]

Think the jokes were too intelligent.

[@klintonkacatin]

@@sartainja Agreed and knowing the population, they didn't love the amazing music for this show.

[@brianfoushee3382]

"The best of Franklin" is just EVERY scene that Franklin's was in 🤣

[@sollunadonis1995]

ditto 😂

[@untexan]

“I don’t care how many stewardesses you’ve bagged. You’re a lousy pilot!”

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Love how nonchalant the penguin is (and liquored)!

[@Off-with-a-bang]

Penguin: ( indistinguishable drunken mutter)

[@JoLiKMC]

I love how he precariously pivots between coherent and -senile- alcoholic psychosis at a moment's notice. It's so smooth, in fact, that it's sometimes hard to tell when he's genuinely being sarcastic or when he's lost it. But, that's why we love him!

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

He's a good role model!

[@t-spiders1035]

What you call "senility" is more accurately described as "alcoholic psychosis".

[@Ironmew05]

"Barbie has a boyfriend named Ken, but he's not much of a man. Trust me. I checked." That's one of the only times Franklin said something that makes sense.

[@PrincessofPower84]

And the way he says "Mal-lee-boo!" 😅

[@luffyduffy7817]

"Oh dear, this is just what he did at Nixon's funeral"

[@DinoPimp]

I've just had a realisation that Mayor Adam West is basically Franklin.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Television does it to everyone.

[@ladymacbethofmtensk896]

No one messes with Adam We.

[@SuperWolsey]

Franklin walked so Mayor West could run (& fire a cat launcher)

[@alexthompson9516]

Gerritt Graham's brilliant Mid-Atlantic accent.

[@micheljavert5923]

That side eye from the penguin when he gets caught drinking, and Franklin’s “penguins can’t fly” are unforgettable 😂

[@Bennome]

The OG of cutaway gags; the inspiration for Family Guy

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Kinda was.

[@UndeadPasta]

Made by a former Simpsons lead too

[@nightisright1873]

@@UndeadPastaactually two of them former show runners Mike Riess and Al Jean

[@RobotSavetheworld]

The image of the carousel of babies in the Fishmobaby-Whirlamagig never fails to wreck me laughing

[@justinportes8939]

Badger blaster

[@matthewrichman7037]

Sadly this is one if not the MOST underrated cartoons EVER! The comedy is sharp, and goes over most peoples heads. That's why it was cancelled. Who's dental plan do I have to activate to bring the critic back?????

[@YoshiAngemon]

"I punch like a comet, Then drink til I vomit, I'm Franklin the Sailor Lad! (Toot toot)"

[@Off-with-a-bang]

I love that one sip of alcohol made him loonier then the Mad Hatter and March Hare combined 😂

[@crescentgemini9093]

I don't know this show, I don't know these characters, I understand none of this, yet this speaks to me on sooooo many levels.

[@ladynikkie]

Shows called "the critic" it used to air back in 95 or 96. I know it aired around the same time as The Simpsons and did better than them for a short time sadly the show lasted 26 episodes. You can watch all the episodes on digital tv.

[@AdonisJones]

@@ladynikkie Rosebud... Yes! Rosebud Frozen Peas. Full of country goodness and green peaness. Wait, that's terrible, I quit!

[@chieftwohands3656]

“it’s not the real Jay Sherman, but an incredible simulation.”

[@Eersian]

All episodes exist here on KZbin just look up The Critic

[@Darthzilla99]

@Chief Two Hands This piggy went to commercial.

[@edvdylanfan]

This dude is a whole ass mood

[@stoopidpursun8140]

This show was so far ahead of its time it's still ahead of its time.

[@Akiramarusama]

I remember the dryer channel gag, literally predicted twitch.

[@shadowsonicsilver6]

Ah Shakleford, so this is where you ended up after fleeing Arlen

[@handbananaistherapist642]

Pocket Sand!

[@AH-is5yg]

Whenever Franklin shows up, he steals the show.

[@cjhedrick6418]

"I'm not really a rabbit!" "We know."

[@andrewpytko4773]

One of my favorite moments.

[@changvasejarik62]

The man is an absolute figure of legend.

[@Damian_1989]

This guy and Duke Phillips are the two best characters in the show

[@carterpewderschmitgaming]

"On this TV, I do believe his nose is bigger than my foot. Look, see? Isn't that incredible?" Gets me everytime

[@leitmotif1234]

I kind of love that you can easily tell if a scene was from season 1 or season 2 based strictly on the art style.

[@one-bell]

That's true for many cartoons. Look at The Simpsons between seasons 2 and 3.

[@beauwalker9820]

Wish we had a Season 3.

[@leitmotif1234]

@@one-bell Right, the style gets more refined and the show looks different the longer it's on the air, that's common for any long running cartoon; what's different about The Critic is they redesigned the characters completely for season 2 because the network thought the original designs were too off-putting. The characters have a much "softer" look to them and bigger eyes in season 2, also other things like completely changing the look of Jay's apartment.

[@warrenduree9417]

FOX demanded the animators draw larger pupils in the characters eyes for some weird reason.

[@amerisuwaru]

​​@@leitmotif1234 In fact it seems like the characters in season 1 are "The Manga version" and the characters in season 2 are "The Anime version", the characters even look more chibi in season 2 with those eyes and they even feel smaller than in their version in season 1.

[@spyrofan9681]

02:37 Franklin seems like he's a fun grandpa

[@hopemueller2658]

This is going to sound terrible but I'm actually surprised he remembered to strap her in

[@spyrofan9681]

@@hopemueller2658 Naw that's definitely lucky he did.

[@beauwalker9820]

@@hopemueller2658 his love of his grandchild outweighs his craziness.

[@christopherwall2121]

@@beauwalker9820 Technically Penny's not his granddaughter yet, but I'm confident it was only a matter of time by the end of the show

[@jailcatjones3250]

Franklin is my favorite animated dad, his scenes still make me cry from laughter

[@AdonisJones]

My favorite character in any TV show or movie ever 😀 "There's a reason there is a banana in my ear. I'm trying to lure the monkey out of my head."😄😂🤣

[@jtblcksheep3376]

6:43 That pretty much sums up Franklin Sherman in a nutshell.

[@chieftwohands3656]

He’s neither a shell nor a nut…oh, wait, he is a nut.

[@lobster8086]

@@chieftwohands3656 hes actually a carrot

[@beauwalker9820]

@@lobster8086 and he misses his baby carrot.

[@erikdaniels0n]

“I hear you can say your name backwards. Is that true?.” “NILKNARF!” “What’s your favorite food in the whole world?” “NILKNARF!”

[@Royale_withcheeze]

To see those nitro burning funny cars. Vroom vroom!

[@CollinMcLean]

"Uh dad... I understand the silverware but why the dog?" Wait really? You understand the silverware?

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Cuckoo! 😂

[@rafaelvegallapapasca4263]

"You are a disgrace to this family... Now, who wants to boogie with baby 37'?"

[@bobpatel5646]

During the alternate commentary track, either Al Jean or Mike Reiss said that Gerrit Graham while recording his lines would have a glass of scotch or something similar. Just shows the attention to detail they had.

[@dr.robotnick1888]

14:00 Who? My Wife Eleanor Who? My Wife Eleanor Who? My Wife Eleanor

[@jeanhodgson8623]

That's the best segment of the whole two series.

[@catherineklabouch6872]

Oh, dear lord, this is solid gold.

[@ladynikkie]

The critic was so good. I'm glad I can see it again on digital tv

[@BrianHalePhoto]

What the hell are the odds of me looking for exactly this a week after it was uploaded?! :mind blown:

[@Somtaw420]

I thought I remembered this show, but watching this makes me realize I had forgotten how batshit it was.

[@lastburning]

Franklin's first date cracks me up.

[@eddiem28]

Thank you ! He's the best cartoon character

[@animalsrcute5762]

Thank you so much I needed to laugh!!!! And even more THANKS for the "My wife Ellen, Who" scene. I still laugh so so hard!👏👏👏🤣

[@rickyrodriguez6669]

Seeing Jays face at 4:59 when his Dad is singing along is too much 😂

[@EdgeXXI]

"Son, I'm going to be honest with the American people; I'm not going to wear this tupee anymore." "Uh Dad, you don't wear a tupee..." "I will from now on!"

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

I wish he stuck his hair back on in an unkempt fashion.

[@heartofsoul8181]

THERE SHOULD BE A WHOLE SHOW ABOUT HIM GETTING DRUNK WITH THE PENGUIN

[@SamIAmxoxox123]

The dad was freakin hilarious lol

[@tomasiarity]

8:47 this line never fails to make me laugh. "Burn, baby... burn".

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

That butler got his revenge!

[@chellastation]

I am starting to remember how crazy the father is. Memories flooding back in 🥳

[@Kfenstermaker]

"Penguins can't fly!"

[@bradencampbell464]

Gerritt graham was always great in anything he did. RIP

[@jimmybonez8928]

Hate to break this to you, but Gerritt Graham is STILL ALIVE!!!! He’s 73, right now. Maybe you’re related to Nostradamus, or something!!!😉😉😉😉

[@denver924471]

"I'm as shocked as you are" *insert shit-eating grin* I laughed so hard I peed

[@victorm152]

Easily one of the funniest characters ever written

[@TraumfresserBMofficial]

One of the best characters

[@OriginalRussianSpy]

"Burn baby...burn"

[@DoonGhard]

The Home Improvement gag kills me.

[@racheledwards2352]

Bring this show back

[@KirbyLinkACW]

As much as I love the show, I think it should die a hero. Putting aside the fact that several of the actors have since retured or passed away, I don't think we could replicate the original charm if we tried.

[@docthemetalfreak]

"as the first black female head of the ku klux klan". I just lost it after that.

I miss this show

[@Drew_D]

I’m so glad that I found this! 😁

[@pfightingpolish]

It's amazing how often, 30 years later, I still use some of Franklin's quotes. Either 5:54 or 6:01 - When I'm walking around the house without pants on 1:41 - When I screw up something but know it's fixable 5:36 - When I see a hard collision 2:49 - When I destroy something with force 4:06 - When I am placed in a position of leadership 12:50 - Pretty much anytime I encounter anything involving a penguin And so on.

[@pfightingpolish]

Also, the penguin one gets me every. Single. Time. It's the delivery.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

​​@@pfightingpolish"I don't care how many stewardesses you bagged, you're a lousy pilot!"

[@sirJXL]

You understand the silverware? KOO KOO

[@danielvandersall6756]

God I loved this show. Brilliant.

[@cheezemonkeyeater]

"I've invented the first fishmobaby whirlimagig." He's a genius.

[@littledtv8957]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen.

[@donaldwagner8000]

THIS IS A FUNNY TV SHOW JON LOVITZ IS A TALENTED ACTOR AND IS SO NOSTALGIC AND MEMORABLE FUN FACT THE CREATOR OF THE SIMPSON'S CARTOON ALSO DID THE TV SHOW THE CRITIC AWESOME CASTING.

[@ShyGuy83]

Franklin always seems like he has the greatest lust for life.

[@youisiaint]

Its been my lifelong dream to be secretary of balloon doggies

[@ThatGuy-tg7cv]

The Brain's voice as the judge 😂

[@warrenduree9417]

Drrrrrinkin'!!!

[@sarahmcmann5253]

My family, and I love The Critic

[@hamboharambe9982]

Thank you

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

God I love how they reference an episode of The Simpsons that the showrunners for this show worked on and showran lol.

[@ObiTrev]

0:59 I'm writing that one down for the next PTA meeting.

[@DiddyKong393]

Ok. The last one got me in stitches.

[@salsamancer]

That Popeye parody is on point

[@SbsGrinth]

This cutaway'ed and non-sequestered better then family guy does. For some reason FG is STILL on.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

The Critic was the thinking man's FG.

[@ghostshark4060]

6:15 "Sharp as a TAC" 📌

[@1776Sledge]

Franklin rules!

[@kevinsims2876]

5:30 Out here making Jeff Jarrett proud🥲👏🏼

[@jonmartinson6830]

I think my favorites are the "no pants" routine and "rivet rivet rivet!"

[@TheZoidberg312]

Am I the only one who wanted to see the Badger Blaster in action?

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Probably helps to remove the mushrooms and snake!

[@TFSyndicate]

If I could be a vegetable, I'd be a carrot!

[@ReyaitheShadowWolf]

Take *THAT* Guuuuuernica!

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

Take THAT Birth of Man!

[@-throat-]

“This is just what he did at Nixon’s funeral!”

[@TheAurelianProject]

1:24 This has aged well

[@danielferstendig]

I wish he did woody wood pecker impression.

[@stevengibson4566]

I'm starting to think that Franklin lost his intelligences from his first drink. And he started to have a drinking problem

[@Rayne_of_Sunshine]

He has such William Afton energy to me. XD

[@danielferstendig]

Franklin sherman doing curly howard

[@ctt4lfecw]

“If I could be a vegetable I’d be a carrot.”

[@PrincessofPower84]

*"I Miss My Baby Carrot"* 😂

[@WickedFireBird69]

NILKNARF!

[@pseudotasuki]

NILKNARF!

[@MrMegaManFan]

"I will from now on."

[@kingdomsonic12]

HAPPY 1937 Nilknarf

[@Galko655e]

It's all started by Ted Kennedy spiked the punch

[@Darksidedoom]

It deserves a reboot to criticize today's movies that stink

[@Marylandbrony]

1:25 anyone here from the Candace Owens presidential debate.

[@JorgeTorres17-2]

That’s more Maxine Waters. As much as grifter as Candance Owens is, she’s never criticized this country like that.

[@josepina7163]

6:43 my world summarized in one video

[@adamfROMIOWA]

I feel the change in art style between the two seasons was a regression. The season 1 art style was superior.

[@dsargent724]

It's kinda like the Simpsons with season 3. The animators went for the big pupil look for sure.

[@ChristopherSobieniak]

@@dsargent724 Well, someone loved Al Hirschfeld's work, I could see why they went there.