Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law

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Once, he was known as the aviary superhero called simply Birdman (during the 1967 Hanna-Barbera series, Birdman & The Galaxy Trio). Along with his specially trained pet eagle, Avenger, he fought crime as many others before him, and many others following him,... more »

Feel The Power... OF ATTORNEY!

Once, he was known as the aviary superhero called simply Birdman (during the 1967 Hanna-Barbera series, Birdman & The Galaxy Trio). Along with his specially trained pet eagle, Avenger, he fought crime as many others before him, and many others following him, did. Eventually, Birdman fell on hard times, and the hero route went by the wayside. He soon shot a pilot for a talk show (which eventually became Space Ghost Coast To Coast) but it too failed to go anywhere for him as he was (obviously) replaced by Space Ghost.

Finally, at some point, Harvey Birdman was inspired to become a lawyer. Now, as an attorney, he represents his fellow former Hanna-Barbera cartoon stars, in a variety of strange cases. With opposing council made up of his former villains, the Judge a prehistoric superhero named Mightor (of the 1967 series Mighty Mightor) and his pet/partner Avenger working as his personal secretary, Harvey tackles the cases only a guy in a business suit with a mask & large wings can!

Regular characters on the show include Reducto, Potamus, Peanut, Gigi, Mentok the Mindtaker, Phil Sebben and several opposing attorneys.less «

• What is your favorite episode?

  Mine are X the Eliminator, Turner Classic Birdman, The Dabba Don, and Death by Chocolate.

  Mine are X the Eliminator, Turner Classic Birdman, The Dabba Don, and Death by Chocolate.less «

  fearless15 Last online Mar 28, 2009
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• I'm shocked to say "Harvey Birdman is not dead !!!"

  I never noticed till now but, at the end of the second to last episode Harvey was with his clone looking at all the problems...more »

  I never noticed till now but, at the end of the second to last episode Harvey was with his clone looking at all the problems that happened from his cases being thrown out. From what I heard in an interview with the writer's and creators it was hinted he didn't really die and to pay attention to the 2nd to last episode. That's when I realized Harvey didn't die his clone did. When asked the writer's confirmed this but, also stressed the show is over. They did it so Harvey could possibly make guest appearences should they ever decide to do so. I really wish they would bring the show back but, Doubt anything like that would ever happen especially since the writer's were tired of doing the show and wanted to pursue other work. Too bad though. Someone should petition it to them.Who knows they may one day change their mind especially since their new show didn't get picked up or get popular. Bet their wishing they did keep the show going. Theres still so many hanna barbera characters to use.less «

  SAP6 Last online Apr 22, 2008
  6 comments, last one Dec 12, 2008 + Add Comment

• The song in Booty Noir

  Does anybody know the song in Booty Noir? It's the one playing during the photos of Reducto and Norliza's dates and during the ending credits. I believe that it's by a fellow named Reg Tilsley, but I haven't gotten any positive results. -Danish Sabreur

  Does anybody know the song in Booty Noir? It's the one playing during the photos of Reducto and Norliza's dates and during the ending credits. I believe that it's by a fellow named Reg Tilsley, but I haven't gotten any positive results. -Danish Sabreurless «

  Danish_Sabreur Last online Dec 31, 1969
  6 comments, last one Nov 4, 2008 + Add Comment

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  8 Great

  A very original show. hide « show »

  The premise of Harvey Birdman is definitely an original one. Harvey acts an attorney, assisting other old, Hanna-Barbera characters. With hilarious results. Harvey Birdman is a well-acted and written show that has a familiar Space Ghost style of spirit and charm. It utilizes a certain degree of continuity and has many references, but the show is never too referential that it becomes annoying. While the stiff, flash animation annoys me (though the first season was traditionally animated I believe), I can mostly ignore this due to the usually excellent execution. To put it simply, Harvey Birdman is just fun to watch.

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  tangerine_tea Added Oct 6, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.7 Superb

  iloveharveybirdman! hide « show »

  harvey birdman is a great show although i havent seen many episodes because im usually watching something else.I think the show is great they shouldnt have canceled it.Its pretty bad that they did but well anyways.,My favorite episode was probably the one With scooby doo Its pretty funny and well watchable.Unlike The tim and eric crappy show.OR tom goes to the mayor.But then again adult swims program is mainly pretty good..better than cartoon network at least.Anyways this show Doesnt have too many cheesy jokes and doesnt always joke about going to the bathroom because thats what alot of adult swims programming is.

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  Cutthedinosawrs Added Sep 6, 2008 All my reviews
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  8 Great

  As funny as it is weird. hide « show »

  I first came across Birdman while on holiday in Majorca when I was 13. I remember vividly watching it with these 2 hot German twins and laughing whenever he shouted 'Bi-ii-irdMAN'. It was really, really corny. But this was back in the day when Cartoon Network didn't have much to show other than the really old-fashioned 1960's and 70's stuff. The last thing I ever imagined is that Birdman would come back in the 21st century to be re-invented as Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law at the Sebben and Sebben law firm.
  
  He's a bit of a dunderhead. And a bighead and a sociophobe and rude but you can't help but love him. Avenger is still his sidekick (only cuter than he was previously) and his boss is Phil Ken Sebben, a one-eyed ladies man. Among the various, random people who work for the firm are Peanut (a Birdman wannabe), Peter Potamus, Reducto and a big cuddly bear who always seems to be smiling (and applauding all on his own at inappropriate moments). My fave character has to be Judge Mentok the Mindtaker (OOOOO-EEEEEE-OOOOOO-EEEEEE!!!!), he just really, really funny.
  
  Harvey's typical cases involve him defending the likes of Shaggy and Scooby, Fred Flintstone, Boo-Boo and George Jetson. Getting in the way of cases going smoothly are and abundance of rapid-fire jokes that come at you from all angles and will probably disorientate you if you're not sure where they're coming from. Sometimes you might have to watch an episode twice as the the dialogue is usually delivered very quickly and you might lose your place among the cryptic references and wildly outlandish humor.
  
  In truth, it's a show for Adults. Even though the jokes are only mildly suggestive there is no way a child could fully understand everything that is going on unless they are an uber-uber-geek. This is a show made for people who love stuff like Family Guy, not Spongebob Squarepants.
  
  Oh, and I love that theme song. They must release some kind of soundtrack CD for this show. Why? Because Mentok WILLS it so!

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  TinnieMaster Added Jul 6, 2008 All my reviews
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  8.8 Great

  Put it on FOX hide « show »

  "Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law" is a pretty good show that airs on Adult Swim, the adulteratedd block from 11-5am on Cartoonetwork. It's a comedy. It's not exactly my favorite show in the world but it still is a show I'm a fan of. It's a Adult Swim orgininal. I started watching it when it first came on and I didn't know much about it but after I figured it out, I started to watch it alot. Harvey rules! He should be on FOX! Not Adult Swim! Hardly anyone gets to see it on Adult Swim unlike if it were on FOX.

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  crzza Added Mar 25, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  Feel the power.........OF ATTORNEY! hide « show »

  Ok, how many of you know Harvey Birdman?
  That superhero guy with the wings? Erm......he use to have his tv show? The dude with the purple bird!
  There, it's coming back to you, isn't it?
  Let's say that we take this superhero and have him become a lawyer? Not just that, let's make him take cases on beloved cartoon characters. Like Scooby-Doo, Boo-boo, Droopy.
  That's what this show does. And, let me tell you, it does a fantastic job!
  Harvey dosen't sove these cases alone, oh no. He has help from Avenger(That purple bird I was telling you about), his assistant Peanut(Also has wings), and Bird-Girl(Really the daughter of Phil Sabben, the head honcho of Harvey's work place)
  He has some enemies too, like Reducto, a little green "alien" with a shrink ray.
  
  This show is laugh-out-loud funny! [adult swim]can make a lot of great shows! Better than Nick, or Disney can!
  
  You have to watch this show!

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  Whizkid103 Added Feb 4, 2008 All my reviews