Some of you might remember that I was one of several key interviewers for the show “Creature Comforts,” which aired last summer on CBS. In essence I and others interviewed real people about a broad range of topics and then the show’s producers, writers and animators made it look like animals were saying the lines. A lot of humor came from the context of the animation, which was done by Aardman — the same British company that did “Wallace and Grommit” and the award-winning original “Creature Comforts.” I did the interviews for two of the show’s most popular character duos, including goat and duck and the fly couple.
Critically acclaimed, “Creature Comforts” suffered in the summer ratings doldrums and was cancelled after three episodes. Those and four unaired episodes were released in a DVD last fall. Now, all of the episodes are being aired on Animal Planet. This actually started last Thursday but I didn’t hear about it in time to tell people.
For the next several weeks “Creature Comforts” will air at 6 p.m. CST (7 eastern) on Animal Planet. Check your local cable or satellite listings. Even if it goes nowhere this was a great experience and made for a truly remarkable television program. It’s like nothing else you’ll see.
UPDATE: Here is a sample segment from the show. This one is based on the question “What is art?” The show includes segments like this on different topics all strung together.
Great work! I hadn’t heard of Creature Comforts till I stumbled upon it on Animal Planet. Goat and duck were among my favorites. Goat must be quite a character. Thanks for your contribution to this clever, funny production.