"Father of the Pride" (2004) TV series 2004-2005

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Creator:

Jeffrey Katzenberg

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

31 August 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family

Plot:

The misadventures of a family of White Lions who perform with Siegfried and Roy in Las Vegas.

Plot Keywords:

Lion | Talking Animal | Stage Magician | Surrealism | Las Vegas Nevada

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

John Goodman	...	Larry (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Cheryl Hines	...	Kate (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Carl Reiner	...	Sarmoti (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
David Herman	...	Roy (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Julian Holloway	...	Siegfried (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Orlando Jones	...	Snack (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Danielle Harris	...	Sierra (12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Daryl Sabara	...	Hunter (11 episodes, 2004-2005)

Runtime:

26 min (13 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Singapore:PG | USA:TV-14

Company:

DreamWorks Television

Trivia:

The show's main title theme was performed by star John Goodman.

Quotes:

Chutney the Elephant: Larry, do you still have that spare key to my house I gave you?
Larry: What, the turkey lock you out again?
Chutney the Elephant: I don't know what you're implying, but the turkey's just my roomate. We have seperate bedrooms. It's an economic arrangement. I was tired for cooking for one... ah screw it! I'll get my key from someone else.

i like it

I just started watching this show, and I think it's pretty funny. The animation is nothing to get excited about, but it's satisfactory. Personally, I think the writing is snappy, a bit edgy, amusingly crude at times, and absurd. If you're looking for family entertainment you're going to be disappointed, but if you're looking for slightly more adult oriented satire, I think FATHER OF THE PRIDE is good stuff. My favorite parts generally involve Siegfried and Roy, their extremely pampered outlook on the world, and the ridiculous situations they get themselves in. My feeling is that DreamWorks animation, in general, writes more for a grown animation audience and in that, it risks alienating those who still believe animation is only for kids. Seeing Sieg and Roy mock Dick "The Chainsaw" Cheney and "douchy" Al Gore, watching them speed off on their Segways, or turn a Big Gulp dispenser into a Las Vegas extravaganza is funny stuff. If you're 16 or older and like your humor sarcastic, give FATHER OF THE PRIDE a chance. It's got some really good moments.