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Baby Talk
Baby Talk is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 8, 1991 until May 8, 1992 as part of ABC's TGIF lineup. The show was loosely based on the popular Look Who's Talking movies and was adapted for television by Ed Weinberger. Amy Heckerling created original characters for the series while using key creative and script elements from Look Who's Talking, which she had written and directed. Weinberger served as executive producer during the first season, and was replaced by Saul Turteltaub and Bernie Orenstein in the second season.
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Plot Summary
A social worker adopts a baby, only to discover that the infant can talk and is quite opinionated. The baby, who has a surprisingly adult vocabulary and outlook, becomes the central figure in a series of comedic situations as he navigates his new life and attempts to influence his adoptive mother's romantic relationships.
Critical Reception
Baby Talk was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its premise and execution to be uninspired and derivative of other talking-baby films. Audiences generally found the film to be a predictable and somewhat tiresome family comedy, though some younger viewers might have found amusement in the novelty of a talking infant.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on the tired gimmick of a talking baby.
Lacks originality and humor, making for a forgettable viewing experience.
The adult voice for the baby is jarring and detracts from any potential charm.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Baby Talk are scarce, but available sentiment suggests it was seen as a weak imitation of other family comedies, with many finding the central premise unappealing or poorly executed.
Fun Fact
The voice of Baby 'Cooper' Dubois was provided by actor Scott Weinger, who is perhaps better known as the voice of Aladdin in Disney's animated film of the same name.
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