"Goode Family" going green: Mike Judge's new show
The Goodes live in an anonymous Midwestern state in a town called Greenville where football reigns. When Ubuntu joins the team, the Goodes try to keep an open mind.
John Altschuler, co-creator and executive producer of "The Goode Family," was also an executive producer on "King of the Hill" and a writer on the film "Blades of Glory."
New Mike Judge show sneak preview: 'The Goode Family':
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Posted By Karoli - Thu, May 28 2009 at 3:48 PM ESTI hated it.
Snarky, backhanded ridicule of people who dare to care. That's my review in one sentence or less. Worse yet, it wasn't even funny. It was just...snarky and full of one-dimensional stereotypes. I liked King of the Hill because it was downright funny and outlandish. The Goode Family doesn't even come close.
It was insulting to my intelligence.
Posted By Matt Hartley - Fri, Jan 22 2010 at 12:46 AM EST"yup"
Totally agree with you, this show is garbage compared to King of the Hill, KOTH was hilarious, and still kept itself in check morally. Too many TV shows are messed up as is, so this is a big dissapointment from Judge.
Posted By Anonymous - Thu, May 28 2009 at 10:29 PM ESTBrainwash City
People who dare to care or people who are dumb enough to get wrapped up in this nonsense which you call a green movement. There is NO GLOBAL WARMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It simply cannot be proven with scientific evidence. The Earth is warming, the Earth is cooling. Oh my God, lets shut down our economy in the name of being green. Just to let you know, if you believe in something regardless whether it proves your position or not, it is called religion! Your religion is global warming! You can't.... More
Posted By la - Sun, Jan 03 2010 at 10:11 PM ESTYou're the brainwashed
90% of the world's scientists disagree with you, but you're right, right?
You must be a Rebiblican.
Posted By Grym Reiper - Thu, May 28 2009 at 2:47 PM ESTWrong
The Goode Family?
No, This show should have been called The Van Driessen Family.
Just couldn't resist dipping into B&B Huh Mike.
Hell, The Dad Even Sounds like Mr. Van Driessen.
And FAR From funny... Total Fail.
Posted By C-note - Wed, May 27 2009 at 3:40 PM ESTUm, I think you may have missed the point
This is a show that lampoons, not celebrates environmentalism.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020377190457418044235445768...
Posted By Tony C - Wed, May 27 2009 at 2:34 PM ESTName Correction
A little hesitant on "looking forward" to "The Goode Family" but I'll give it a fair shake given Mike Judge's track record.
And it's Brian Doyle-Murray (as in Bill Murray's older brother), not Murphy
Posted By Meredith Darlington - Wed, May 27 2009 at 4:06 PM ESTThanks Tony C
for catching the spelling error. Brian Doyle-Murray's name has been corrected.
Posted By Anonymous - Wed, May 27 2009 at 2:27 PM ESTsounds like a british sitcom from the 1970s
The Good Life (1975 TV series)
On his 40th birthday, Tom Good gives up his job as a draughtsman in a company that makes plastic toys for breakfast cereal packets as he is no longer able to take his job seriously. Their house is fully paid for, so he and his wife Barbara make a decision to live a sustainable, simple and self-sufficient lifestyle while staying in their beloved home in The Avenue, Surbiton. In pursuit of this good life, they dig up their front and back gardens and.... More
Posted By Johnny Sacks - Wed, May 27 2009 at 1:33 PM ESTWOw
The guy is amazing. Anything he touches turns to gold!
Posted By Anonymous - Wed, May 27 2009 at 1:28 PM ESTIs there anything new in this show?
The dad looks exactly like Peggy Hill, the mom looks like the Hill's next-door neighbor, the son looks just like Bobby, and even the dog looks similar. The family is darn close to being the Hill family but democrat.
The concept would have been funny last season, when "going green" was worth parodying, but for next season, it just seems late.
The only refreshing thing I see is Linda Cardellini, but its hardly redeeming enough for me to bother watching.
Posted By Sam Hall - Wed, May 27 2009 at 12:09 PM ESTGoode humor?
I hope The Goode Family is funnier than most Mike Judge shows. It's not that they're bad, they're just boring. The best Simpsons and South Park episodes are full of clever jokes, but King of the Hill puts me to sleep.
Posted By ali - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:38 AM ESTGoode Family
About time another Mike Judge show got on air! Can't wait- thanks for the sneak preview!
Posted By Laura - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:15 AM ESThahaha
mike judge is awesome. this show seems kind of like a ripoff...just a weird, green version of king of the hill...but i'd definitely watch at least one episode just to see what it's all about. american dad is just a weird version of family guy, IMO, but i still enjoy it..so maybe this will be the same way
Posted By jim stevens - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:14 AM ESTGoode family videos
The Goode family video/show series is gonna be great if its predecessor, Beavis and Butthead is any indication. We need more funny and engaging shows that give GREEN the right personality.
Posted By EastSideChick - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:12 AM ESTgreat audio...
Thanks for putting up the audio along with the story and the sneak preview. I can't wait - love Mike Judge!!!
Posted By GreenErinF - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:10 AM ESTnew Mike Judge show The Goode Family
I've never watched King of the Hill but some of my friends that have a similar sense of humor keep telling me to watch it. So I know this show will be great - sort of a self-mockery but also hopefully will teach some green truth.
Posted By nancy - Wed, May 27 2009 at 10:06 AM ESTha
if it's as good as king of the hill, i'll watch it. trust in mike judge
Posted By Mambuju O'Malley - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:56 AM ESTsweet
cross your fingers beavis and butthead make a cameo as litterbugs
Posted By Grey Garvin - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:55 AM ESTI long for King of the Hill...
Some memorable Hank Hill quotes :
(referring to Ronald Reagan)
I miss voting for that man
After a day of fishing, he exults, "I caught more fish today than I did in the '80s, and those were the Reagan years."
Posted By Elizabeth - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:53 AM ESTGoode Family
Though I'll miss Mike Judge as Hank on "King of the Hill," I look forward to hearing him as Gerald on "The Goode Family." I hope it's just as funny (if not more of course)!
Posted By Sean Roberts - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:47 AM ESTRe: The Goode Family
This should produce a few giggles. (The dog might just steal all the scenes.)
Posted By Jennifer - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:44 AM ESTGreen Family Power
We just went to a green house too! This is great that the creators are getting in on the trend.
Posted By David Lombardo - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:43 AM ESTI've already been hearing comments...
...that this show isn't as "good" as "funny" as "satirical" as King of the Hill. But here's the thing...that show weren't particularly funny at first either. Beavis and Butthead was a bit rocky as well. Give the guy a chance to get into the groove (plus, his animation skills are awesome!)
Posted By Doris S. Smith - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:35 AM ESTThe Goodes
The Goode Family on being a good family. Simple yet effective play on words. l look forward to watching. Hope it's good.
Posted By Dave - Wed, May 27 2009 at 9:34 AM ESTGoode Family
I can't wait to see the new Mike Judge show
What is this!?
I don't understand how Mike Judge goes from producing an awesome show like King of The Hill, to this tree huggin nonsense. I'm 20 years old, and like any other guy, I grew up with a favorite TV show, mine was King of the Hill, just a TV show, yeah... big deal? no, but I'm confused. LOL good luck with the show.