I remember watching this when it originally aired. I loved it as a kid. When I tried to tell people about this show they had no idea what I was talking about. Most just think Jim started his career on In Living Color. Thanks for upload
Jim did have a career before In Living Color but it was In Living Color that took his career to where he wanted it as far as comedy wise. This show was a start for him but In Living color took him to the next level. Even he said that without ILC they're never would have been a Ace Ventura
@@dboslice Of course, without the Duck Factory and appearances at the Improv and the Laugh Factory etc., there may have never been a spot for him on 'In Living Colour'
This didn't really start his career, but somewhat derail it. In Living Color gave him the perfect platform to showcase his skills. That launched his real career.
WAY ahead of its time. In 1984, they were shooting on location, using film(?) instead of tape, and creating an excellent cast that actually had some very good lines, instead of the normal sit com BS. Should have known it was too good to last!
This show reminded me of another "ahead-of-it's-time" animation-themed TV show: "My World And Welcome To It" starring William Windom as a character based on James Thurber.
It also won an Emmy for its production design. Not often a show cancelled before its first season even ends win multiple Emmys, should have gotten renewed
After that, the entire MTM, Four Star and TCF TV library are now belongs to Disney Media Distribution where the new logo will appear after this show that replaced the other 20th Television.
This was one of his first roles, airing around 1984 I think. It didn't make it past the first 13 weeks even though it had Cheers for a lead in. They made him a straight man to the rest of the cast and we now know Jim Carrey is no straight man.
@@DrDomich The straight man is a stock character in a comedy performance, especially a double act, sketch comedy, or farce. When a comedy partner behaves eccentrically, the straight man is expected to maintain composure. That is what he means
Actually, Jim CAN play straight man characters. Just look at Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask. He just doesn’t do them as often. Also, in regards to Cheers, you gotta keep in mind that this show aired in 1984. At that time, Cheers was still a flop and not as successful as it would become around 86-87. So The Duck Factory was stuck between a show that wasn’t a hit and a show that was: likely Hill Street Blues.
I’ve only just learned of this sitcom apparently it was and is very well regarded by animators. Looking forward to watching it. Thanks for the uploads 👍😃
Here I am on a Saturday night, deciding where to go, and this video grabbed my attention via a search suggestion! Great pilot, I thought. The ending theme has a hint of Chuck E's In Love to it.
I miss the days when TV shows had theme songs and opening credit sequences. Mrs. Winkler was Teresa Ganzel, Johnny Carson's Tea Time Movie girl (after Carol Wayne).
Jack Gilford who is Brooks here was a very famous N.Y. born comedian of some note. Unfortunately he was a victim of McCarthy's insane 50's fake Communist hunt. Lost time and credits till that madness passed in the 60's and he returned. Frank Welker as the voice artist here was that in his real life and voiced dozens of famous cartoon characters including 'Fred' of "Scooby Doo" & 'Abu' the monkey in "Aladdin".
Saw this when it first came out. Of course, it was more for Jack Gilford and Don Messick; that Jim Carrey guy was a pleasant enough straight man, though.
@kassandramd It aired during the summer of 1984, so naturally the ratings were much lower. And remember, back then, there were still only 3 major networks.
This is Thad Mumford's only producing stint with MTM Enterprises. I guess Mary Tyler Moore thought maybe he wasn't good enough for a producer like him, whereas The Electric Company and Good Times has.
Hi, I'd like to make russian subs for this show. But there are moments which i can't hear properly. If somebody could help me in this matter, leave a comment please.
Just imagine seeing this first episode and having no idea you just saw the tv debut of one the greatest actors of our team. TV/flim history there
I remember watching this when it originally aired. I loved it as a kid. When I tried to tell people about this show they had no idea what I was talking about. Most just think Jim started his career on In Living Color. Thanks for upload
Jim did have a career before In Living Color but it was In Living Color that took his career to where he wanted it as far as comedy wise. This show was a start for him but In Living color took him to the next level. Even he said that without ILC they're never would have been a Ace Ventura
I knew Jim before In Living Color. First time I saw him was in Once Bitten.
@@dboslice Of course, without the Duck Factory and appearances at the Improv and the Laugh Factory etc., there may have never been a spot for him on 'In Living Colour'
2022 I just heard about this today and I'm watching it
This didn't really start his career, but somewhat derail it. In Living Color gave him the perfect platform to showcase his skills. That launched his real career.
WAY ahead of its time. In 1984, they were shooting on location, using film(?) instead of tape, and creating an excellent cast that actually had some very good lines, instead of the normal sit com BS. Should have known it was too good to last!
Here I am all these years later 2019 getting high and still watching genius work
Hahaha, I can relate to some of what you said.
@@nickrameau938 oh you get high too! Nice
This show reminded me of another "ahead-of-it's-time" animation-themed TV show: "My World And Welcome To It" starring William Windom as a character based on James Thurber.
Ted and Gerry Woolery's animated opening title actually won them a Primetime Emmy.
It also won an Emmy for its production design. Not often a show cancelled before its first season even ends win multiple Emmys, should have gotten renewed
Just for the record..."Once Bitten" is still one of my favorite comedy movies of all time.
OH MY GOD HE'S IN HIS 20s HE IS SUCH A BABY HERE
This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Series.
+jwelch5742 Well, there's that!
The roller skating guitar guy I met in 2012, crazy
I saw him in Venice way back in the 90's. I'd remembered him from the opening credits of some show when I was a kid. How old could he be now?
Theresa, Jim, and Clarence have been favorites of mine for years. I am so happy to have been introduced to their earlier work. Thanks
My goodness this show is a hidden gem!
8:43 Speaking of Disney, they now own the rights to this show given that the MTM library was also included in the 20th Century Fox deal.
Still speaking of Disney, the legendary Don Messick as Wally Wooster, was heard as Papa McDuck on DuckTales and as the mayor on Bonkers!!!
After that, the entire MTM, Four Star and TCF TV library are now belongs to Disney Media Distribution where the new logo will appear after this show that replaced the other 20th Television.
2021 fun!
Thanks Jim!
This was one of his first roles, airing around 1984 I think. It didn't make it past the first 13 weeks even though it had Cheers for a lead in. They made him a straight man to the rest of the cast and we now know Jim Carrey is no straight man.
what do you mean by "no straight man" exactly? He's not gay, is he?
@@DrDomich The straight man is a stock character in a comedy performance, especially a double act, sketch comedy, or farce. When a comedy partner behaves eccentrically, the straight man is expected to maintain composure. That is what he means
@@raerncornerproduction6073 wow. Thanks. Never heard that before. Great info. And, yeah, clearly - Jim Carey is no straight man. 😉👍
Actually, Jim CAN play straight man characters. Just look at Stanley Ipkiss in The Mask. He just doesn’t do them as often.
Also, in regards to Cheers, you gotta keep in mind that this show aired in 1984. At that time, Cheers was still a flop and not as successful as it would become around 86-87. So The Duck Factory was stuck between a show that wasn’t a hit and a show that was: likely Hill Street Blues.
This is just a visionary director who was way too early for the Truman show.
Thanks for posting this, as funny as I remember. It was a spring replacement show that just didn't get picked up for the fall.
I thought this was a great show, but NBC never gave it a chance. I loved the title song.
It was terrible, that's why the cancelled it. Yikes.
@@Brendan-Black I wouldn't say terrible. I think "meh" is a better way of putting it.
I’ve only just learned of this sitcom apparently it was and is very well regarded by animators. Looking forward to watching it. Thanks for the uploads 👍😃
Thanks for posting this great show. Now I don't have to dig in the many boxes of VHS tapes to find the episodes I taped when it was on the air.
This was a lot funnier than I'd heard. I got a few laughs. It has a good premise and interesting characters but I've only seen this one episode.
I haven’t seen this since it aired!!!
Thanks for posting this!!
It's like a movie with a laugh track.
I’m really happy to come across this. I really enjoyed the show. Thanks for sharing. 😂
Here I am on a Saturday night, deciding where to go, and this video grabbed my attention via a search suggestion! Great pilot, I thought. The ending theme has a hint of Chuck E's In Love to it.
I came here cause I'm a big fan of Teresa Ganzel. But that was a LOL joke right off the bat: "At least he has a place to stay tonight".
Such a wholesome guy.
Just found this in 2021
Thanks for reposting these! I loved this show when I was a kid (-:
This was much better than I expected
R.I.P. Clarence Gilyard !
GOD, carreys voice was high when he first started
Pretty cool seeing his early stuff. Thank u for posting
As soon as you make fun of FUNerals, I'm all in.
Comedy Central aired this very early starring role of carrey's back in the mid 90's if i recall.
I'm glad I found this. I really thought I imagined this from when I was a kid. 46 and I still remember it.
Man, they didn't even know what they had...
Imagine if they revived this and made it more like Carrey's newest show...
thank you for this post!!! great quality too considering the time
The black guy from Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger.
First show in and I'm really digging it. I sure hope the network picks it up for another season.
Unfortunately it didn't, nobody bother to pick MTM Enterprises up for another season. But bigger things were in store for Jim Carrey.
I'm doing a documentary for MTM hoping to bring MTM Enterprises back from extinction.
Sarcasm, right? the show is from 1984
@@Criticmizer Totally sarcasm.
@@acdc09 this is from 40 years ago. It's a completely forgotten show. Even Jim Carrey fans don't know about it.
I really like Jim Carrey
Guess he had to start somewhere. He really shined on In Living Color.
I miss the days when TV shows had theme songs and opening credit sequences. Mrs. Winkler was Teresa Ganzel, Johnny Carson's Tea Time Movie girl (after Carol Wayne).
8:31 Hey didn't that guy help rob the Nakatomi Plaza on Christmas
Had no idea this show existed. Only learned about it from a reference in the Tonight show.
thank you to put this on youtube
13:02 - 13:04 OMG, what a gentleman. If it were me, I would've kissed him on the spot. (Young Jim Carrey was so gorgeous.)
Where is the laughter coming from in the outdoor scenes? lol
Jack Gilford who is Brooks here was a very famous N.Y. born comedian of some note. Unfortunately he was a victim of McCarthy's insane 50's fake Communist hunt. Lost time and credits till that madness passed in the 60's and he returned. Frank Welker as the voice artist here was that in his real life and voiced dozens of famous cartoon characters including 'Fred' of "Scooby Doo" & 'Abu' the monkey in "Aladdin".
It's not Frank Welker, it's Don Messick.
welcomen buddy great remenbers good
Damn! I forgot about this show. I used to watch as a kid for the animated parts. I foget how long Jim Carrey has been around!
3.15 ... The old guy was in cocoon and the other guy was the basketball coach in teen wolf 😆
I couldn’t believe seeing that the spot we skated as kids on gower was the duck factory. I’m hooked
Correct me if I’m wrong
What a pleasant surprise!
GREAT STUFF! :)
Happy 35th anniversary of Once Bitten 2023
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1984, year I was born. It got cancelled just after 14 episodes. Not sure why, its pretty good and he is so sweet and innocent in this:)
He really is so cute here! It makes me want to pinch his cheeks.
I’m surprised they never made a current sitcom about an animation studio
Mimsie - "QUACK!" LOL
Carrey's too restrained in this show.
If he couldn't do that he'd been out from the start! Thanks for posting the Duck series!
Saw this when it first came out. Of course, it was more for Jack Gilford and Don Messick; that Jim Carrey guy was a pleasant enough straight man, though.
This was replaced by Night Court
Can't believe I never knew about this show.
This show seemed way ahead of it's time
Michael Richards in the first minute!
Canned laughter was horrific
They should release this on DVD.
David Merrill Gill or Olive Films or Mill Creek or Kino Lorber
Let Disney do it.
Early 80's.
jim carrey: one of many reasons why i created john's wacky world
And the funny thing is, Jim Carrey is a great artist
This would have been better as a movie....how far could they stretch the new guy saves studio angle
Aaaa the ole laugh track lol
Love Jim Carrey then and now, alway.
This is my first time hearing of this.
Legit the first thing I ever saw Jim Carrey in was In living color then after that was Once Bitten🤯
@kassandramd It aired during the summer of 1984, so naturally the ratings were much lower. And remember, back then, there were still only 3 major networks.
It's so weird seeing Scooby Do in live action.
Theo from "Die Hard" ftw.
23:47 Mimzie The Cat!
I've heard of this I just never saw it
This is Thad Mumford's only producing stint with MTM Enterprises. I guess Mary Tyler Moore thought maybe he wasn't good enough for a producer like him, whereas The Electric Company and Good Times has.
23:46 - "Where's the cat?"
Mimsie: Quack!
C.J. O'Dell Mimsie quacks and meows.
The custom variant of the MTM logo meets the normal version of the MTM logo!
I have to be honest: I only came because this was the only live action role of the talented Don Messick.
Yosef Demby Don was pretty hilarious in that episode.
This episode, or the episode with Wally is the center of the story?
Harry Nilssen theme?
It is me but was jim was trying to emulate a young jimmy stewart here?.
Kind of feels like M*A*S*H - not really “funny”, but full of lighthearted moments. I can understand why the average viewer didn’t get it.
when did this air?
way the cat
This is new to me
Whats your name the open song ..??
This was Jim Carrey long before he was Ace Ventura!
Hi, I'd like to make russian subs for this show. But there are moments which i can't hear properly. If somebody could help me in this matter, leave a comment please.
Jim Carrey: Straightman
0:30 Fresh Prince of Bel Air stole your intro
Honestly? it was shows like this that lead into Seinfeld
Did this not air? I don't remember hearing anything about it
Yes, it aired. Just didn't get picked up after the initial 13 eps.
Can I get an apartment for $112 this day and age? I'll take a two bedroom with two baths and around 1,700 square feet. Yes, with an office.
Listen believe it or not I've never seen this show with Jim carry
love d this show shame it did'ent last long
Wow, Jim Carrey was a total babe ..
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having Jim Carrey play the mellow straight man, as happened again with Once Bitten, might not have been the right idea...
MMY a'RUV a'RU JIM CARREY
Is this jim carrys real channel