what? harvey birdman, attorney at law?

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Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an American adult animated television sitcom created by Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim.

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Dec 30, 2000 · Harvey Birdman, the superhero formerly known as Birdman, is now a practicing (and dimwitted) lawyer. His cases always involve legal disputes between cartoon characters. Past cases involve custody of Jonny Quest, a copyright infringement case between the Chan Clan and Jabberjaw, and Fred Flintstone's possible mob connections. —Mike Konczewski

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Who is the man in the suit Harvey Birdman?

Ray RandallRay Randall is Birdman's secret alter-ego in the original series, and is thus, the man in the suit. Doubles as a Mythology Gag. In one episode, Birdman's mugshot reveals his full name, "Harvey R.R. Birdman," implying that this is the same Birdman from the original series.

How do I watch the Attorney General in Harvey Birdman?

Newly appointed Attorney General Harvey Birdman attempts to find a way to remove megalomaniac billionaire President Phil Ken Sebben from office. Streaming on Roku.

What is Harvey Birdman's real name?

He is voiced by Gary Cole....Harvey BirdmanReal NameHarvey BirdmanFirst AppearanceHarvey Birdman, Attorney at Law, "Bannon Custody Battle"CreatorsMichael Ouweleen, Erik RichterTeam AffliationSebben and Sebben (law firm)6 more rows

How did Harvey Birdman end?

Phil suggests sending Birdman's corpse to Sebben Laboratories when it can be repaired and suddenly realizes that Birdgirl is in fact his daughter. The episode ends with a recording of Harvey's voice being played during his memorial service attended by all his clients and friends.

Is Harvey Birdman on HBO Max?

It won't go to HBO Max, though, as this movie is a Lionsgate film and not Warner Bros., it also won't go to Netflix. Our best bet is likely On-Demand or Hulu, possibly FX. in the same way Is there a new Harvey Birdman?

Is Birdgirl related to Harvey Birdman?

Birdgirl is an American adult animated superhero comedy television series. It is a spin-off of the television series Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law created by Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter, which itself was a comedic spin-off of the original 1967 Birdman cartoon.

Is Harvey Birdman Birdgirl father?

Phil then learns that Birdgirl is in fact his daughter and expresses his disgust while Judy proclaims that she may never be able to forgive him for killing her beloved Birdman. She is later seen in the final scene with the rest of the cast tearfully mourning Birdman's death. '

Was Birdman a real show?

Birdman and the Galaxy Trio, or simply Birdman, is an American animated television series by Hanna-Barbera Productions that debuted on NBC on September 9, 1967, and ran on Saturday mornings until September 6, 1969.

Is Harvey Birdman for kids?

It's funny..but not right for some kids. Some episodes aren't too bad for kids, and are only rated TV-PG; but know your kid on the TV-14 ones. A lot of them have sexual references(which mostly come from Peanut)and some suggestive dialogue; but overall, It's not as bad as some shows you'll see on Adult Swim.

Where did Harvey Birdman come from?

Birdman was an ordinary human who has been endowed by the sun god Ra with the ability to shoot solar rays from his fists and project quasi-solid "solar shields" to defend himself against attacks (Birdman's origin is only vaguely, and only briefly, hinted at during the series.

When did Harvey Birdman air?

December 30, 2000Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law / First episode date

Who is Harvey Birdman?

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law creators Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter were originally writers for Space Ghost Coast to Coast, which is where the titular character made his debut. The show was Adult Swim 's most expensive original series at the time, and is the most expensive spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast .

When was Ace Attorney released?

It was released on January 8, 2008, and includes five new, interactive cases.

What is the theme song for the show "Slow Moody Blues"?

Other notable songs used in the show include Charlie Steinman's "It Is Such A Good Night" (also known as "Scoobidoo Love") and a lyricless version of Gianni Morandi 's "La Mia Mania" (also known as "Okay Maria").

Why is Harvey in jail?

In the episode Harvey is put in jail for a murder he did not commit. The printer had a paper jam, and Dinomutt tried to pull fix it only to get stuck himself. Harvey is in jail for five years, and when they wanted to electrocute him, it turns out that it was a hoax, and Dinomutt was alive.

Who is Yogi Bear's friend?

In an episode Yogi Bear reported to police that his friend Boo Boo sends booby-trapped boxes of chocolates and bouquets. Ranger Smith appears in the episode, but only in pictures, and not alive. Also, Dick Dastardly was sitting among the jurors. This episode was the first appearance of Phil Ken Sebben.

Who is Harvey Birdman?

Gary Cole. Harvey Birdman (born May 3 1967) is a former superhero and one of the lead criminal defense attorneys at the law offices of Sebben & Sebben .

How does Harvey get his powers?

He gets strength and power from sunlight, and grows weak if kept away from the sun for too long. His superpowers include flight, the ability to create a shield of solid light, and the ability to shoot destructive energy beams from his fists. These powers are thought to stem from the crest on his helmet, though Harvey isn't entirely sure of the crest's true role in his powers. He also has large wings growing out of his back, genetically inherited from his father.

Why does Harvey defend the Hair Bears?

Harvey defends the Hair Bears for a mauling at a fast food restaurant , but he is also called to serve on the jury. So naturally, the Deadly Duplicator appears and makes two of him, so he can do both. Meanwhile, Potamus suffers from sexual harassment at the hands of Judy Ken Sebben.

What song did Shoyu Weenie steal?

When Shoyu Weenie, a Japanese pop band, discovers that Jabberjaw and the Neptunes have stolen their hit single "Mochi Mochi" and made it their own, they decide to take their case to a higher power. When he's not available, they settle on Harvey.

Gameplay

A screenshot of the Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law game. Here, Harvey Birdman grills Blue Falcone in the court with an opportunity to ask him by either showing him items Harvey has or make him speak more specifically based on his testimony.

Plot

Case 1: The first segment deals with Peter Potamus being accused of burning down half of Harvey Birdman's house.

Cast

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Overview

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law is an American adult animated television sitcom created by Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The show revolves around the activity of the Sebben & Sebben law firm, which is staffed mainly by superheroes and other characters who had originally been featured in past Hanna-Barberacartoons, m…

Premise

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law features ex-superhero Harvey Birdman of Birdman and the Galaxy Trio as an attorney working for a law firm alongside other cartoon stars from the 1960s and 1970s Hanna-Barbera cartoon series. Harvey's clients are also primarily characters taken from the Hanna-Barbera cartoon series of the same era.
Many of Birdman's nemeses from his former cartoon series appear as attorneys, often represent…

Voice cast

• Gary Cole as Harvey Birdman, Judge Hiram Mightor
• Stephen Colbert as Phil Ken Sebben, Myron Reducto
• Joe Alaskey as Peter Potamus (first appearance only), Number One
• Thomas Allen as Peanut

Production

Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law creators Michael Ouweleen and Erik Richter were originally writers for Space Ghost Coast to Coast, which is where the titular character made his debut. The show was Adult Swim's most expensive original series at the time, and is the most expensive spin-off of Space Ghost Coast to Coast.
Although the first season was animated using digital ink and paint, the remaining seasons were …

International broadcast

In Canada, Harvey Birdman, Attorney At Law previously aired on Teletoon's Teletoon at Night block and later G4's Adult Digital Distraction block. The series currently airs on the Canadian version of Adult Swim.

Special

On May 14, 2018, it was announced that there would be an upcoming special based on the series entitled Harvey Birdman: Attorney General. In the special, Harvey Birdman becomes the next Attorney General of the United States, under President Phil Ken Sebben. The original voice cast returned for the special. It premiered at midnight on October 15, 2018.

Reception

In 2009, Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law was named the 91st-best animated series by IGN. They called the concept of the show "wonderful" and the show as a whole "especially clever." The review summarized that "Harvey Birdman worked as both a parody and homage to these animated characters we know and love, with plenty of funny, surreal jokes along the way."

Home media

Each DVD is in the shape of a law book. Each season's box art is nearly identical, and the only change for each season is the background colour (Volume One is brown purple, Volume Two is blue, and Volume Three is black). The small picture next to the title and the title itself also appears different. In April 2005, Adult Swim had a "Do Our Work For Us" contest for Harvey Birdman Season 1 on DVD. The objective of the contest was to ask viewers to make their own fan-made …