Reviews

It's amazing, that SO many people have forgotten about this short-lived (but very oft imitated) MTV series. I LOVED this show sense the first episode, and I remember vividly watching just to catch audience reaction (and to see what the trio would do each day). This show has obviously inspired several other needless-to-name MTV shows, of much less quality.



I do not like Jackass. In fact, I cannot stand the show. It may be odd for me to say that I love one show so much, and not the other; considering that both are so *alike*. Jackass, however, is full of non-thought out skits, and scenes less creative than Platypus jokes (Which I think are pointless and meaningless...I mean, they *know* that they're ugly, they don't need *US* to remind them of that). Anyway, Buzzkill had very elaborate jokes and some actual plot (Although every now and again, a "simple" sketch would pass on the show. I'm aware of the "simple" skits...Buzzkill was not without it's faults, either).



The most vivid prank in my mind was when they bombarded New Orleans with their presence. They held a mock Voodoo show, with dolls and the whole 9 1/2 yards. It ended with one member lying in a puddle of "blood" and a Voodoo doll covered with pins and needles...Now, In Louisiana, we are not stupid, but we are more gullible when it comes to supernatural situations.

We Believe in these things (not everyone, but the majority). It was great to see the crowd's reaction(s), because I knew they were genuine.



Buzzkill was defiantly one of my favorite MTV SHOWS, and I wish that it still existed in its purest form, as opposed to the Non-Dairy creamer version Jackass...

This series struck me as odd...It took the basic ideas of the Original (And BEST) cartoon of the 80's, and transformed them into a more Saturday Morning version. What I mean is Gadget Boy is a small child (roughly 8-10 years old...whatever).Once again voiced by Don Adams, albeit a bit pre-pubescent sounding (which of course, was the best idea this show had; returning Adams to the role...eh...sort of). Heather is about in her early 20's and an official crime solver, (and Gadget Boy's official sidekick...As opposed to Penny, whom just snuck around behind the Inspector's back).I thought that the character WAS the original Penny at first, even looks as if Penny had grown up. (Hey, THAT would have been a great concept; Penny turning her snooping & meddling nature into her sworn duty.) This show even has a K-9 Companion, of course, how could it NOT. I remember Brain being one of the funniest characters on the old show. This dog is a much goofier version of Brain, with his own bumbling nature and accident proneness (is that a word?) ...But this time things are different. The Dog has the same enhancements as Gadget Boy himself! Every thing you can imagine (extending arms, roller blade paws, even a helicopter in his back, if I am correct). It's very interesting to see, and to imagine how Brain would have dealt with that, er, responsibility.

The Villain angle totally moves on from the M.A.D. organization, onto a newer, `more' sinister route (even though the villains are still ridiculously moronic...some things never change). Spidra, a fem-fatal (and hideous) creature with 6 arms runs the game now, with her pet, I believe a talking buzzard, by her side. (Almost like Deja-vous?) This series was ok...However; the most good that this show ever could do is making you nostalgic for the days of old.

I Believe, that if you get a chance to see this show, you should take it, watch it at least once...It's interesting...However, I recommend that you do not watch the "Gadget Boy's Adventures Through Time"...It's the same premise as THIS series, but it takes place about time travel, and saving old historians, and saving the lives of people that are forever in high school text books. (And now, my almost unrelated opinion)...NEVER make a NON-educational cartoon EDUCATIONAL!!! It RUINS the entire concept of the cartoon in question...I have no problems with "smart" TV, none at all, just keep it away from the stuff you watch when you DON'T want to watch "smart" TV...That's my mind, and you can't stop me...

Wow, I love this cartoon. OK, so maybe it's not working up to its fullest potential, or getting the credit it deserves, but I must say it is a very well done new series. The humor is very realistic, sarcastic and easy to understand. There are a lot of jokes that blow right over the heads of small children, and the older kids/ adults watching can understand and laugh. All in all, my only complaint is that I don't feel like getting up anymore on Saturdays to watch TV...a sign that I am (unfortunately) growing up...