The Chimp Channel
The Chimp Channel is an American comedy television series which aired on TBS Superstation in 1999. Based on the Monkey-ed Movies interstitials that TBS aired one year prior, it is the network's first original sitcom. The short-lived series primarily consists of costumed chimpanzees and orangutans, voiced by human actors, parodying popular television shows, movies, and advertising as well as stars and personalities within the industry. The Chimp Channel marked the first all-simian series since ABC's Saturday morning Lancelot Link, Secret Chimp, which ended in 1972.
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Plot Summary
A struggling comedian inherits a television network from his estranged uncle, only to discover it's run by a staff of chimpanzees. He must navigate the bizarre world of primate television production while trying to keep the network afloat and deal with his own career woes.
Critical Reception
The Chimp Channel was a critical and commercial failure upon its release. The film was widely panned for its nonsensical plot, weak humor, and overall poor execution, failing to find an audience.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise is bizarre and poorly executed.
- Humor relies heavily on slapstick and tired gags.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reception for The Chimp Channel is largely negative, with viewers citing a lack of coherent story, unfunny jokes, and a generally low-quality production as major drawbacks.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a Showtime television pilot before being expanded into a feature film.
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