Tag: John Dimaggio
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Early Drafts Of Futurama Had A Very Different Purpose For Bender
In the seventh episode of “Futurama,” called “My Three Suns”, Hermes Conrad (Phil Lamarr) finally notices that Bender (John Dimaggio) the alcoholic robot, doesn’t really seem to fulfill any specific function at Planet Express. Rather than face a cut in his salary, Bender proposes to be the company chef. This is an issue for two…
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One Of Futurama’s Funniest Recurring Characters Was Only Meant To Be In One Scene
The character of Roberto, the homicidal robot, first appeared on the “Futurama” episode “Mother’s Day”, although he would become more of a star in the following season’s “Insane in the Mainframe”. Roberto, played by the amazing Dave Herman, was a vicious criminal often frustrated that he was programmed to be as violent as he was.…
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Futurama Season 11 Finds The Show Once Again Pitting Science Against Faith
The newest episode of “Futurama,” called “Rage Against the Vaccine,” is 25 minutes of every Covid-19 anxiety all rolled into a condensed ball. “Rage” opens with a celebration hosted by the head of Bill Nye (himself), finally declaring that Covid-19 has been defeated. Note that “Futurama” takes place in the year 3023. “It’s felt like…
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Futurama Season 11 Pays Homage To One Of The Best Episodes Of The Comedy Central Run
Spoilers for “Futurama” season 11 follow.The latest “Futurama” episode, “I Know What You Did Next Xmas,” joins the canon of previous holiday episodes — “Xmas Story,” “A Tale of Two Santas,” and “The Futurama Holiday Spectacular.” Indeed, it is Xmas season (as the December holiday is exclusively known in the 31st century), and as usual…
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10 Funniest ‘Futurama’ Episodes, Ranked
Since its debut on Fox in 1999, animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama, by David X. Cohen and The Simpsons and Disenchantment creator Matt Groening, has been adored by fans and critics alike as it followed the adventures of pizza delivery guy Fry, voiced by Billy West, after he is accidentally frozen on New Year’s Eve in…
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‘Futurama’: Where Did We Leave Off With Fry and His Friends?
It all began in 1999 when a dejected 25-year-old Philip J. Fry (Billy West) happened to stumble into a cryogenic lab which consequently thrust him 1000 years into the future. It made for a unique pilot episode, titled ‘Space Pilot 3000,’ especially when Fry meets his new futuristic friends: a one-eyed cyborg named Leela (Katey…
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The Best ‘Futurama’ Episodes, from ‘The Farnsworth Parabox’ to ‘Roswell That Ends Well’
Good news, everyone! One of animation’s all-time classics is coming back, for a fourth go-around.Since it premiered on Fox in 1999, “Futurama” has established itself as “The Simpsons‘” scrappier, too oftenoverlooked, but just as lovable little sibling. The sci-fi cartoon set in the year 2999 comes from the same creator — Matt Groening, who developed…
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10 Most Iconic Characters Voiced by Jeff Bennett
Jeffrey Bennett was born in Huston, Texas, but moved to California in 1990. His voice acting career began with James Bond Jr. in 1991 before getting roles in more successful cartoons like Animaniacs, Gargoyles, and Batman: The Animated Series. He is now held among the likes of Tara Strong, John Dimaggio, and Rob Paulsen as…