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Garfield and Friends
- Boomerang
- Genre: Kids' Animation
Common Sense Media says
Comic strip cat's TV tales; better than the movie.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this cartoon series (based on Jim Davis' long-running comic strip) is silly and quirky. Garfield is, as ever, a lasagna-loving, dog-kicking sarcastic grump, but he always comes through for Jon and Odie in the end. Among the barnyard animals in the U.S. Acres portion of the show, some characters are good role models and some aren't, but, again, they always work together as a team when it matters. Some of the series' jokes might fly over kids' heads, but overall the show shouldn't raise any eyebrows.
What's the story?
GARFIELD AND FRIENDS chronicles the animated adventures of comic strip megastar Garfield (voiced by Lorenzo Music), his dorky owner Jon (Thom Huge), and his canine sidekick Odie (Gregg Berger) -- as well as a barnyard full of farm animals based on another strip by Garfield's creator, Jim Davis. Whether Garfield is plotting to get a lifetime supply of Meow Chow or escaping to the tropics to avoid a Monday, kids are guaranteed to giggle at his schemes and antics. And just to make sure he doesn't wear out his welcome, the show includes lots of segments starring the U.S. Acres gang -- Orson the pig (Berger), Roy the rooster (Huge), Wade the duck (Howard Morris), and sheep siblings Bo (Frank Welker) and Lanolin (Julie Payne).
Is it any good?
It's safe to say that kids won't learn much from watching Garfield and Friends, but as "fluffy," mental-break cartoons go, at least it isn't full of violence and innuendo. Just be prepared to explain that Garfield's sometimes selfish, lackadaisical behavior isn't something to aspire to if your kids start craving lasagna and kicking the dog.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the way Garfield acts. Why is he so likable despite the fact that he's lazy and selfish? Would you like a person who acted the way Garfield does? Why or why not? How can you tell that Garfield cares about Odie, despite the way he treats him sometimes? Which farm characters remind you the most of Garfield and his friends? Do you like Garfield or the U.S. Acres gang better? Why?
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Kid, 11 years old
March 20, 2011
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Love it!
I love it! but my mom (Super Mom 2.0) hates it, I watch it anyway tho, and I'm posting this cause I know she doesn't see the review twice, I'm Alyson, and I know all about her two boyfriends...and their "sessions", cause I saw her sticky note and REVEALING tank tops and short shorts, anyway, The show is hilarious! and Garfield is an adorable kitty. :D a must see!
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A classic.
A great classic that's like the comic strip.
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Seriously!?
Seriously!? Garfield is a TERRIBLE example! and the jokes are bland! and in one episode of the orson's farm part of the show, I believe it was "Snowwade and the 77 dwarfs: part 2" , Orson kisses wade! SEVERAL TIMES! then Roy comes along and kisses wade! they are promoting gays! a do not watch for young kids.
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Makes me laugh :)
Practically no romance and very funny. Garfield may be selfish, but there's always some cheesy message about how he has to strive to improve his character in order to be a good person and stuff.
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Hi Jon.
As good as the comic strip. Check it out. Jon and Garfield are both really funny. The only weird thing is: why is Nermal voiced by a girl on the show?
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Tight
I Love This Show I Have Been Wathing This Scince I Was 4 This Show Is So Tight
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Kid, 10 years old
April 16, 2011
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Meerdog Is So Right
Garfield and Friends is an American animated television series based on the comic strip Garfield by Jim Davis. The show was produced by Film Roman, in association with United Feature Syndicate and Paws, Inc., and ran on CBS Saturday mornings from September 17, 1988 to December 17, 1994, with reruns airing until September 9, 1995.[1][2] The show's seven seasons make it one of the longest running Saturday morning cartoons in history, with most lasting no more than two or three seasons.
Regular segments featured both Garfield and U.S. Acres, a lesser-known comic strip also created by Davis. The latter was retitled Orson's Farm for foreign syndication, as that was the name of the comic strip outside of the United States.
The show produced 242 Garfield segments and 121 U.S. Acres segments. There were two "Garfield" segments on each show, two "quickie" shorts (often based on Sunday comic strips), and in between was a U.S. Acres segment. A total of 121 half-hours were produced, and all have been released in the U.S. on five DVD sets by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. The first season aired in a half-hour format. In the second season, it switched to an hour-length format, showing two episodes each week. However, in the show's last season, the second half-hour of the show featured either an episode from the previous season or one of Garfield's TV specials.
Mark Evanier wrote or co-wrote every episode of the series and acted as voice director.
I Gave Good Role model Because Of Orson
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Kid, 12 years old
March 29, 2011
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Good show!
I love garfield but he is a very bad role model to Odey.
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| Topics: | horses and farm animals |
| TV rating: | TV-G |
| Network: | Boomerang |
| Cast: | Gregg Berger, Lorenzo Music, Thom Huge |
| Genre: | Kids' Animation |
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