JamesG
01-04-2026, 04:37 AM
From the Nov. 2, 1994, edition of Daily Variety
“Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man” would have fit right in on Adult Swim. But that outlet was still six years away at the time this launch ad ran.
It was a big swing by USA Network to take on an original animated series. Its crass lead character was voiced by Jason Alexander, who was in the midst of his “Seinfeld” run as George Costanza.
https://variety.com/gallery/tv-ads-rare-variety-star-trek-freaks-and-geeks-sopranos-dawsons-creek-west-wing/nbc083094d/
“Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man” would have fit right in on Adult Swim. But that outlet was still six years away at the time this launch ad ran.
It was a big swing by USA Network to take on an original animated series. Its crass lead character was voiced by Jason Alexander, who was in the midst of his “Seinfeld” run as George Costanza.
https://variety.com/gallery/tv-ads-rare-variety-star-trek-freaks-and-geeks-sopranos-dawsons-creek-west-wing/nbc083094d/