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The Drinky Crow Show
The Drinky Crow Show title from the pilot
Created byTony Millionaire
Eric Kaplan
StarringDavid Herman
Dino Stamatopoulos
Becky Thyre
Pamela Adlon
Eric Kaplan
Tony Millionaire
Country of originUSA
Production
Running timeapprox. 11 minutes
Original release
NetworkCartoon Network
ReleaseMay 13, 2007 (Pilot)
November 23, 2008-present

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The Drinky Crow Show is an American animated television series created by Eric Kaplan and Tony Millionaire, based on the latter's comic strip Maakies. The pilot episode aired on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim on May 13, 2007.[1][2]. The series premiered on November 23, 2008.

Dino Stamatopoulos provides the voice of the titular character and David Herman provides the voices of Uncle Gabby and Captain Maak. Millionaire's wife Becky Thyre co-stars as the voice of the Captain's Daughter and Phoebe Bird. Pamela Adlon provides the voice of Mademmoiselle DeBoursay, as well as many of the other female characters. Creators Tony Millionaire and Eric Kaplan also provide additional voices.

They Might Be Giants perform the show's theme song.

Setting

The show centers around Drinky Crow (an often drunk crow) and Uncle Gabby described as a drunken Irish monkey. It has a nineteenth century nautical setting, where the main characters are constantly at war with the French, who are all alligators. It is characterized by graphic violence and surreal humor.[3]

Production

The animation is somewhat unique in that, although it is CGI-animated and rendered in 3D using Maya[4], its resolution and its color palette are deliberately kept low. This gives the show a more tradition cel-animated look, reminiscent of 50s children's TV cartoon shows. Matt Danner and Eddie Trigeruos are show animators, while physical production is handled atMirari Films[5].

Characters

Drinky Crow

A suicidal alcoholic crow.

Uncle Gabby

A drunken Irish monkey who is only after girls and booze.

Phoebe Bird

Drinky Crow's on-again-off-again girlfriend. She used to date a Walrus but lost interest with him as he kept bringing his work home.

Captain Maak

The captain of the boat Drinky Crow and Uncle Gabby work on. He is apparently an English captain.

Captain's Daughter

A barefoot, Betty Boop style character who, like her title, is the captain's daughter. Her real name is never given and the characters refer to her as Captain's Daughter.

Lieutenant Vronchy

An alligator who also is a naval captain for France.

Mademmoiselle DeBoursay

The French spy who works for Lieutenant Vronchy. She is able to sneak in and out mostly by seducing Uncle Gabby.

Episode List

# Title Original airdate Production code
0"Pilot"May 13 2007000
While out in sea, Drinky Crow spots a mermaid, but Uncle Gabby will not believe him (thinking that Drinky Crow was drunk).
1"Beer Goggles"November 23 2008101
After being dumped, Drinky Crow cuts out his eyes and replaces them with beer goggles so that he can date a hideous bar skank without being disgusted with himself.
Guest stars: Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie
2"Whale Show"November 30 2008104
When Drinky Crow's girlfriend dies horribly, he decides to convert his grief into money at a marine theme park that specializes in sex, violence, and meta-humor.
3"God Of Monkeys"December 7 2008106
Uncle Gabby gives Drinky Crow a hernia, and feels guilt for the first time in his life, so he orders an immense Monkey God from the internet.
4"Organs"December 14 2008103
Drinky Crow infuriates his brain by quitting drinking, Gabby dates a sexy French spy trapped in a cage, and a young syphlis with a lot to prove fights his bladder.
5"Old Girlfriend"December 21 2008105
Drinky Crow's old girlfriend comes back into his life but is only interested in sex and slavery. Guest stars: Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie.
6"Tunnel Girls"December 28 2008102
Uncle Gabby dates a girl who is looking for a cheap thrill before her wedding night, while a harem of girls who can turn into a race car try to seduce Drinky Crow.
7"Elephant Man"January 4 2009107
Drinky Crow befriends a hideous freak with Proteus syndrome on a suicide hotline, and Uncle Gabby resolves to steal him away for himself.
8"Bar"January 11 2009108
The sleazy Maakies bar becomes gentrified and Drinky Crow is inspired to commit many horrible and gruesome murders.
9"Aspire"January 18 2009109
Drinky Crow must solve two mysteries – where are the ship's rats coming from and where is the French spy DeBoursay hiding her atomic reactor. The two solutions are as surprising as they are disgusting. Guest star: Jackie Mason.
10"Peace"January 25 2009110
When Peace breaks out Drinky Crow discovers his girlfriend is expecting eggs, and joins a torture and revenge racket to make ends meet.

References

  1. ^ "Drinky Crow May 13!" (Press release). The Beat. 2007-04-06. Retrieved 2007-04-06. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Guy Drinks. Bird Drinks. Guy Thrives. Bird Drinks. - New York Times
  3. ^ "The Drinky Crow Show!" (Press release). Fantagraphics Books. 2007-05-12. Retrieved 2008-01-01. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Maya Makes Drinky Crow Show's Boozy, 2-D World Spin". Wired.com. Retrieved 2007-06-29.
  5. ^ "The Drinky Crow Show Interview". ColdHardFlash. Retrieved 2009-02-10.


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