About Bob's Burgers

'Bob’s Burgers' is an American animated sitcom created by Loren Bouchard which premiered on Fox in January 2011. The series centers around Bob Belcher, a third-generation restaurateur, who runs Bob’s Burgers with the help of his wife, Linda, and their three kids, Tina, Gene and Louise. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and occasionally spotty service, the Belcher family is convinced their burgers are the best in town.

Making / Production

Bob's Burgers is produced by Bento Box Entertainment in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is known for using that classic 'family sitcom' formula while adding a unique, quirky twist with its zany characters and over-the-top scenarios.

Actors

• H. Jon Benjamin as Bob Belcher: Benjamin brings a gruff yet loving tone to the hardworking Bob, grounding the zany antics of the show with his everyman charm.
• John Roberts as Linda Belcher: Roberts breathes life into Linda, Bob's wife, with a cheery and slightly ditzy portrayal that's always full of enthusiasm.
• Dan Mintz as Tina Belcher: Mintz, with his monotone voice, portrays Tina, the oldest child, whose obsession with boys and horses only enhances her charm.
• Eugene Mirman as Gene Belcher: Mirman captures the eccentric and outgoing middle child, Gene, with a loud and endearing performance.
• Kristen Schaal as Louise Belcher: Schaal brings a treacherous and imaginative vibe to the youngest Belcher child, Louise.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The restaurant next door to Bob's Burgers changes for every episode opening.
• The character of Tina was originally written to be a boy named Daniel, but was changed when Loren Bouchard decided that Dan Mintz's low and droning voice would be funnier for a teenage girl.
• The creator of the show, Loren Bouchard, has stated that the show is set in a "sort of northern-East-Coast-y town" that is vaguely based on San Francisco and coastal New England.

Awards

Bob's Burgers has won a couple of awards, including two Primetime Emmy awards for Outstanding Animated Program in 2014 and 2017. It has also received multiple nominations for the same category.

Quotes

• Bob Belcher: "You're my family and I love you, but you're all terrible."
• Linda Belcher: "All right my little babies, mommy's gotta go sing at the dinner theater, and remember, if I'm not famous, I failed."
• Louise Belcher: "Dad, why are you always parceling out your wisdom when I just want to eat my cereal."

Music

The music for Bob's Burgers has its distinct charm that adds another layer of enjoyment to each episode. Loren Bouchard has often stated his love for musical moments in the show, and that's evident through the catchy opening theme and the numerous impromptu musical numbers that the characters often burst into.

Soundtrack

• "Bob's Burgers Theme"
• "Electric Love"
• "Bad Girls Theme"
• "Taffy Butt"
• "Die Hard, Working Girl"