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Zoidberg
Dr. Johnathan Alfred Zoidberg, often referred to as John A. Zoidberg, or simply Zoidberg is a fictional character from the American animated series ''Futurama''. He is a Decapodian, a crustacean-like species of alien, who works as the staff doctor for ''Planet Express'', despite his woeful understanding of human physiology and questionable credentials. His character sharply contrasts with the typical image of a doctor as a wealthy and respected professional. For example, Zoidberg is extremely incompetent and lives in a dumpster. Zoidberg is voiced by Billy West, who performs the character with a Yiddish-inflected accent inspired by actors George Jessel and Lou Jacobi. Character creation Zoidberg is named after an Apple II game that series writer David X. Cohen created in high school called ''Zoid'', similar to the game ''Qix''. The game was rejected by Broderbund. One of Cohen's inspirations for the character of Dr. Zoidberg was the fact that ''Star Trek'' character Leonard Mc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Futurama
''Futurama'' is an American animated science fiction sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company and later revived by Comedy Central, and then Hulu. The series follows Philip J. Fry, who is cryogenically preserved for 1,000 years and revived on December 31, 2999. Fry finds work at the interplanetary delivery company Planet Express, working alongside the one-eyed mutant Leela and the robot Bender. The series was envisioned by Groening in the mid-1990s while working on ''The Simpsons''; he brought David X. Cohen aboard to develop storylines and characters to pitch the show to Fox. Following its initial cancellation by Fox, ''Futurama'' began airing reruns on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block, which lasted from 2003 to 2007. It was revived in 2007 as four direct-to-video films, the last of which was released in early 2009. Comedy Central entered into an agreement with 20th Century Fox Television to syndicate the existing episodes and air ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy West
William Richard Werstine (born 1952), known professionally as Billy West, is an American voice actor, comedian, radio personality, impressionist and musician. His voice roles include Bugs Bunny in the 1996 film ''Space Jam'', the title characters of ''Doug (TV series), Doug'' and ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'', and several subsequent projects. He also voiced Disney characters, including Ellyvan the Elephant in ''Jungle Junction'', Bashful in ''The 7D'', and the ''Futurama'' characters Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg, Zapp Brannigan, and many more. In commercials, he voices the Red M&M's, M&M and formerly voiced Buzz for Honey Nut Cheerios. West also voices other established characters such as Elmer Fudd, Popeye, Shaggy Rogers, Rocket Raccoon, Muttley, and Woody Woodpecker. He was a cast member on ''The Howard Stern Show'', during which time he was noted for his impressions of Larry Fine, Marge Schott, George Takei, and Jackie Martling. Early life William Richard Wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Taste Of Freedom
"A Taste of Freedom" is the fifth episode in the fourth season of the American animated television series ''Futurama'', and the 59th episode of the series overall. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 22, 2002. The episode was directed by James Purdum and written by Eric Horsted. The plot centers on Zoidberg's experience with the concept of freedom on Earth. Plot The crew celebrates Freedom Day, a day where one can do anything they want, regardless of the consequences. Dr. Zoidberg seems passionate about the holiday, as he loves the idea of freedom, something he did not have on his home planet Decapod 10. At the big Freedom Day celebration in Washington, D.C., Earth President Richard Nixon's head unveils the Earth flag, the "Old Freebie", to celebrate the spirit of the holiday but the flag is eaten by Zoidberg. Zoidberg feels this is an expression of his freedom on Freedom Day; however, the rest of the crowd sees him as a traitor. Zoidberg is ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stench And Stenchibility
"Stench and Stenchibility" is the twenty-fifth episode in the Futurama season 7, seventh List of Futurama episodes, season of the American animated television series ''Futurama'', and the 139th episode of the series overall. It originally aired on Comedy Central on August 28, 2013. The episode was written by Eric Horsted and directed by Crystal Chesney-Thompson. In the episode, Zoidberg, Dr. Zoidberg falls in love with a human flower merchant while Bender (Futurama), Bender competes in a deadly tap-dancing contest. Plot Dr. Zoidberg manages to make a face-to-face date with an alien woman he has been seeing online, despite the other Planet Express crew members warning him that his date will be repulsed by his disgusting stench. After buying flowers from a merchant named Marianne (Emilia Clarke), it turns out the crew was right, and Zoidberg's date is driven away by his horrible armpit odor. Depressed at his dating failure, he returns the flowers to Marianne. Suddenly, List of recu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
That's Lobstertainment!
"That's Lobstertainment!" is the eighth episode in the Futurama season 3, third List of Futurama episodes, season of the American animated television series ''Futurama'', and the 40th episode of the series overall. It originally aired on the Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Network in the United States on February 25, 2001. In the episode, Doctor John D. Zoidberg, Dr. Zoidberg reveals that he is a close relative of the "Silent film, silent hologram" era actor, Harold Zoid. After finding Harold in a restaurant, Zoidberg decides to help him finance a film to revitalize his career. The show's producers have said that "That's Lobstertainment!" is considered one of the series' least popular episodes. It was written by Patric Verrone, Patric M. Verrone and directed by Bret Haaland, and has received mixed critical reception. Plot After a disastrous attempt at stand-up comedy, Doctor John D. Zoidberg, Dr. Zoidberg informs the crew that his uncle, Harold Zoid, was a star in the silent film, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Series Has Landed
"The Series Has Landed", also known as "Episode Two: The Series Has Landed", is the second episode in the first season of the American animated television series ''Futurama''. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 4, 1999. The episode was written by Ken Keeler and directed by Peter Avanzino. In this episode, several main characters, including Doctor Zoidberg ( Billy West), Amy Wong (Lauren Tom) and Hermes Conrad ( Phil LaMarr), are first introduced, and the crew goes on their first mission. After completing their delivery, a series of mishaps occurs which puts Fry and Leela's lives in danger and nearly leaves all of them trapped on the Moon. Plot Settling into their new jobs, Fry, Leela and Bender are introduced to the other Planet Express employees: Doctor John A. Zoidberg, intern Amy Wong and bureaucrat Hermes Conrad. It becomes apparent that the ship needs a captain, and Leela is chosen. On their first mission, a delivery to the Moon, Fry ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lou Jacobi
Lou Jacobi (born Louis Harold Jacobovitch; December 28, 1913October 23, 2009) was a Canadian character actor. Jacobi came to prominence for his role as Mr. Van Daan in the 1955 Broadway production of '' The Diary of Anne Frank'' which he reprised in the 1959 film version. He also acted in the films '' Irma la Douce'' (1963), '' Little Murders'' (1971), '' Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)'' (1972), '' Next Stop, Greenwich Village'' (1976), '' The Lucky Star'' (1980), ''Arthur'' (1981), '' My Favorite Year'' (1982), and '' Avalon'' (1990). Early life Jacobi was born Louis Harold Jacobovitch in Toronto, Canada, to Joseph and Fay Jacobovitch. His family was Jewish. Jacobi began acting as a boy, making his stage debut in 1924 at a Toronto theater, playing a violin prodigy in the Yiddish theater play ''The Rabbi and the Priest.'' After working as the drama director of the Toronto Y.M.H.A., the social director at a summer resort, a stand-u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spock
Spock is a fictional Character (arts), character in the ''Star Trek'' media franchise. He first appeared in the Star Trek: The Original Series, original ''Star Trek'' series serving aboard the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), USS ''Enterprise'' as science officer and first officer (and Kirk's second-in-command) and later as commanding officer of the vessel. Spock's mixed human–Vulcan (Star Trek), Vulcan heritage serves as an important plot element in many of the character's appearances. Along with Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Dr. Leonard McCoy, Leonard "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley), he is one of the three central characters in the original ''Star Trek'' series and List of Star Trek films, its films. After retiring from active duty in Starfleet, Spock served as a United Federation of Planets, Federation ambassador, and later became involved in the ill-fated attempt to save Romulus (Star Trek), Romulus from a supernova, leading him to live out the rest of his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Original Series
''Star Trek'' is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship and its crew. It acquired the retronym of ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' (''TOS'' to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began. The show is set in the Milky Way galaxy, 2266–2269. The ship and crew are led by Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner), First Officer and Science Officer Spock (Leonard Nimoy) and Chief Medical Officer Leonard H. "Bones" McCoy (DeForest Kelley). Shatner's voice-over introduction during each episode's opening credits stated the starship's purpose: Space: the final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship ''Enterprise''. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. Norway Productions and Desilu Productions produced the series from September 1966 to December 1967. Paramount Television p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
