Doug (Nickelodeon era, seasons 1-4)

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Doug (Nickelodeon era, seasons 1-4)
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Genre: Slice of life
Problem solving
Dramedy
Comedy
Running Time: 11 minutes
Country: United States
France
Release Date: August 11, 1991 – January 2, 1994
Network(s): Nickelodeon
Created by: Jim Jinkins
Distributed by: MTV Networks
Starring: Billy West
Fred Newman
Constance Shulman
Becca Lish
Eddie Korbich
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 52


Doug is an American/French animated sitcom that was created by Jim Jinkins and produced by Jumbo Pictures for the Nickelodeon. The series premiered in 1991 on the cable network Nickelodeon, as the channel's first original animated content alongside Rugrats and The Ren and Stimpy Show. The series' original run consisted of 52 episodes over four seasons that were broadcast from 1991 to 1994.

Plot

Doug revolves around Douglas "Doug" Funnie, an 11 (later 12)-year-old boy who wants to be another face in the crowd, but by possessing a vivid imagination and a strong sense of morality, he is more likely to stand out. He keeps a journal, which he treats as an autobiography, as he records numerous experiences over the series, which range from learning to dance to getting a bad haircut. Doug Funnie and his family (which consists of his parents Theda and Phil, sister Judy, and dog Porkchop) move from the town of Bloatsburg to Bluffington after his dad receives a job promotion. Bluffington is in the United States but not in any specific U.S. state. However, Bluffington is loosely based on the city of Richmond, Virginia, where creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised.

Why These Seasons Are Funnie

  1. This is one of the very first shows of their successful line of Nicktoons, in fact, it's the very first Nicktoon to ever air on television.
  2. Memorable and likable characters such as: Doug Funnie and Judy Funnie, Doug's alter egos: Smash Adams and Race Canyon, Their parents, Porkchop, Skeeter Valentine, Patti Mayonnaise, Roger Klotz and his cat Stinky Klotz, and others.
  3. Being the very first nicktoon in history, the animation is smoothly great with beautiful contours which got further improved in the Disney era revival.
  4. Amazing voice acting by Billy West (Who also voiced Stimpy from Ren & Stimpy in which the show came out the same year), Fred Newman, Constance Shulman, Becca Lish and Eddie Korbich
  5. While Doug just wants to fit in with his peers, he has a vivid imagination and an unparalleled sense of morality that both make him stand out amongst them. Doug narrates every episode, and writes his experiences in his journal.
  6. Lots of memorable and great episodes, like:
  7. The theme song is pretty cool, catchy and memorable.
  8. There are lots of heartwarming moments.
  9. The episode "Doug Graduates" was a perfect way to end this era.

Un-Funnie Qualities

  1. There are times when Judy Funnie and Roger Klotz can be unlikable at times, especially in the episodes "Doug is Slave for a Day" and "Doug's New Teacher"
  2. The Disney revival seasons while not entirely bad, it's nowhere near as good as this era, especially because of the voice actor "Billy West" (who voiced "Doug and Roger") being replaced by Tom McHugh, while he does a good job as a replacement, he's performance is nowhere near as good as Billy, pointless changes such as the replacement of Honker Burger (the gang's hangout in the original show) with a cheap French restaurant, Chez Honque, some of the characters such as Stinky being removed and the creator "Jim Jinkins" not being as involved as he was in the Nickelodeon era.
  3. There are some bad to mediocre episodes in this era such as:

Reception

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Trivia

  • In 1996, Disney's purchase included the Doug trademark and all rights to future merchandising, while Nickelodeon still has the rights to the first four seasons.
  • The show originated as a potential series of children's books before Jenkins turned it into a cartoon. The story of "Doug's New Shoes" was the original intended premiere book.
  • The Nickelodeon version is available on Amazon and Paramount+, while the fifth season of Disney's revival (along with the movie) are available on Disney+.
  • Bluffington, the shows city settings is loosely based on the city of Richmond, Virginia, where creator Jim Jinkins was born and raised.

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