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Watch "What Color Is Your Cleansuit?"

Adult Swim has been kind enough to put up the Venture Bros. season premiere, "What Color Is Your Cleansuit?", on YouTube and Adult Swim Video. I don't know if this will be a weekly or one time only deal (brand new full episodes are usually reserved for Adult Swim Gold), nor do I know how long these will remain online, but either way this is your chance to watch the episode! I recommend watching the YouTube version below in 1080p!

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Finished my review:
http://noiselesschatter.com/2013/06/03/review-what-color-is-your-cleansuit-the-venture-bros-season-5-episode-1/

For those who remember me, I reviewed each episode of season 3 at Noise to Signal, and I seem to recall them getting a nice reception here, so I hope you don't mind if I point you toward my season 5 reviews. I intend to do the whole season, and between this and the Halloween episode it's definitely shaping up to be an interesting one!
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Jun. 3, 2013, 2:19pm
  • by The Mysterious 'H'
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Nice review. I personally thought it merited its double length (would've been great as the 90 minute special, even) but yeah, the resolution was a bit of a cop-out for them. Maybe they're just getting more humane.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 5:54pm
It may actually say more about me that I hoped for something more tragic.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 9:59pm
  • by beb
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I found myself agreeing with most everything you say in your review. It felt like a weak story for an hour-long episode. There were moments of the craziness we have come to expect from VB but not as much as before.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 6:07pm
Not as crazy as before? I'd go on record saying other than MAYBE Showdown at Cremation Creek, this was the most epic story told on Venture yet.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 7:10pm
  • by beb
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We're not using 'crazy' in the same sense. The 'eat 100 pennies' was "crazy," Monarch and DRGF not being on the same page for role-playing was "crazy." The soylent green-Cleansuit storyline was rather by the book.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 8:50pm
  • by LITO
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Finally they're back
45 minutes of sweetness !
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Jun. 3, 2013, 2:35pm
55 years of living on this planet has trained me to expect that the longer and greater the anticipation, the deeper the disappointment. -- Was it worth the wait?

Oh yes. It was indeed! The Venture Bar has been reset to a hight I'd not imagined.

Characters and their stories have the feeling of design maturity and good development--Gary's physical and mental evolution is a solid sell--We can accept his ongoing transiton from hench-nerd to proto-hero-nerd on all levels. Billy is growing into his new role as a prime mover and official Guild-sanctioned Protagonist feels spot. The boys' growth and their inevitible divergence (while still remaining essentially the Ventures we have come to love) feels organic. The quasi-human (Avoiding spoilers) designs worked very well in the classic sci-fi / comic book / adventurer drama universe.

My eyses are now opened to the scope that a multi-threaded Vetnure story can take on--and it did it without a moment's lag, The writing is top-notch. The art work has hit its stride. The environments feel more substantial.


While on the subject of scope: until now, the notion of a full-length Venture movie seemed like one of those ideas that fans might like but would not fly--the Vetnureverse did not seem sustainable for a feature-length project. But this 45-minute opus proves that if these guys wanted to--and had the backing and staff--they could create a competative box-office VB.

But then that would take them away from regular epesodes and TV production--so please guys--don't take this as encouragement to go to the big screen. We love you just the way you are.

I can't wait to see where this season is going--and even more so now that I no longer expect that which is anticipated to diasappoint.

The show was entertaining, funny and a solid job all around.

Bravo.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 4:57pm
I find it pretty amazing and cool that there are 55-year olds willing to watch cartoons about boy adventurers and super-villains. I guess most would not do this as a matter of principle.

I agree about a full-length movie. It's a shame that there are those Simpsons or Futurama movies -- that really suck -- but a Venture Bros. movie that would likely be incredibly awesome will also likely never be created.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 7:02pm
In the way, Old Folks . . . HEY! GET OFF MY LAWN!!! . . . I mean "Mature People" appreciate it because we grew up with Scooby Do, Johnny Quest, and everything else they reference.
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Jun. 3, 2013, 8:56pm
  • by Captain V Bro.
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"Bender's Big Score" is on a Venturian level of genius.
But yes; it's the only one of the four Futurama dvd movies that is great.. as the others fall short, due in part to the writers strike that occured.
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Jun. 4, 2013, 4:54pm
  • by The Mysterious 'H'
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I thought Beast With A Billion Backs was there, except for the last 5-10 minutes. Bender's Big Score didn't seem that great to me though. It was good but they weren't running on all cylinders at that point, as far as I'm concerned.
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Jun. 4, 2013, 9:41pm
I would agree with that. Bender's Big Score was easily my favorite Futurama for that very reason. Great story arc, thoughtful direction, interesting plot, and gosh darn funny (some emotional elements too).
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Jun. 4, 2013, 11:10pm
Age has nothing to do with it. It's a state of mind thing really.
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Jun. 4, 2013, 7:46pm
"I find it pretty amazing and cool that there are 55-year olds willing to watch cartoons about boy adventurers and super-villains."

I'm pleasantly surprised at this, too. Then again, I'm pleasantly surprised that teenagers and those in their twenties are into "The Venture Bros."

In one of his interviews with Ken Plume, Doc once explained that he and Jackson "speak the same freaky language." I'm 38--just a bit younger than Jackson and Doc, I think--and feel like I speak that language, too. It's a product of growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, I think. Like Jackson and Doc, I was raised on the same mix of pop culture influences: syndicated shows from the 60s, the Sears Christmas "Wishbook," Hanna Barbera's "meddling kids" cartoons from the 70s, 80s Marvel comics, British new wave, etc. And more importantly, I was there for the social phenomena that the show exposes and satirizes so well: the collapse of the public's belief in a science-created Utopia, Cold War paranoia, the effects of absentee parenting, etc. In short, the show couldn't speak more directly to me or others of my age.

But as evidenced by the above post, "The Venture Bros." also speaks to those of different generations, and I think that's amazing. It's a credit, I think, to Jackson's and Doc's talents. They somehow manage to make their very specific influences and experiences relatable to persons of all ages. It's one more reason I love this show.
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Jun. 20, 2013, 11:42am
So I'm not the oldest Venturoo here? Cool beans!
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Jun. 4, 2013, 7:45pm
  • by Biff
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My one complaint is all the new episodes have mutants or zombies in them: the prom had fly mutants, Halloween had zombies, Cleansuit had mutants, and next weeks episode has animal hybrid human mutants.

Well, most people will see this as a good thing... but I would like more aliens and robots dammit... oh, well.... IGNORE ME!!!!!
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Jun. 4, 2013, 5:03pm
  • by Captain V Bro.
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I guess the ratings for this episode were pretty bad.

The FG episode right before it was the 10th highest rated telecast on cable for the night, yet all-new Venture Bros. right after was not even on the top 100 for the night.

And more bad news... Biffbangpow cancelled most of the Venture glassware and mugs.

http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=BBP09203
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Jun. 5, 2013, 3:37pm
http://adultswimcentral.com/2013/06/05/swim-tv-ratings-venture-bros-premier-is-1/

I mean, is that bad? I'm not sure how these things work.
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Jun. 5, 2013, 9:59pm
  • by Captain V Bro.
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Well, that all sounds good... and thanks for posting.

But why isn't Venture Bros. on the ratings top 100?

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/06/04/sunday-cable-ratings-game-of-thrones-wins-night-keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-real-housewives-of-new-jersey-breaking-amish-mad-men-more/185649/

The FG episode right before it is ranked #10 overall, but no V Bros!!!
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Jun. 5, 2013, 10:42pm
Probably because The Venture Bros. didn't air on the east coast until Monday. All those times are EST.
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Jun. 5, 2013, 11:32pm
  • by Captain V Bro.
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  • by beb
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The decision to air the new episodes on Sundays at midnight when so many people have to go to work in the morning does not seem like the smartest of ideas.
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Jun. 6, 2013, 8:28am
It was the #1 show for the timeslot among adults and males 18-24 and 18-34, which are the main demographics Adult Swim cares about. There's a decent drop off probably because most people go to bed at midnight.

http://adultswimcentral.com/2013/06/05/swim-tv-ratings-venture-bros-premier-is-1/
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Jun. 6, 2013, 12:54pm
  • by The Mysterious 'H'
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And also, factoring in the people who DVR'd it or something like that, it's an even huger hit.
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Jun. 6, 2013, 8:46pm
  • by Captain V Bro.
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I just find it odd the Halloween special did so well; but this episode didn't make the top 100 list?

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/10/30/sunday-cable-ratings-the-walking-dead-wins-night-breaking-amish-dexter-homelandlong-island-medium-boardwalk-empire-more/155249/

Almost 1.5 million tuned in for the Halloween show!!!

I'm calling BS on Zap2IT!
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Jun. 6, 2013, 9:43pm
  • by Fred
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I see this is free to download on xbox video, itunes, and amazon.com as well.
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Jun. 8, 2013, 3:37am
  • by Captain V Bro.
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THE RATINGS (actual numbers) WERE GOOD!!
Yes, I found the rating: 1.231 million people tuned in to see the season opener.
That's the most likely the second highest rating the show has ever gotten.

GO TEAM VENTURE!!
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Jun. 8, 2013, 3:42am
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First footage! Title revealed! https://youtu.be/eXJ5OM9RfV8 Synopsis and cast too! “In The Venture Bros.: Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon Heart, a nationwide manhunt for Hank Venture leads to untold dangers and unexpected revelations, while the Monarch is literally out for Dr. Venture’s blood. An imposing evil from the past reemerges to wreak havoc on the Ventures, the Guild, and even the Monarch marriage—it will take friends and foes alike to restore the Ventures’ world to order… or end it once and for all.” The voice cast includes the returning James Urbaniak as Dr. Venture, Patrick Warburton as Brock Samson, Michael Sinterniklaas as Dean Venture, Chris McCulloch as Hank Venture, and The Venture Bros. co-creator Doc Hammer as Dr. Mrs. The Monarch. (Hammer and series co-creator Jackson Publick also wrote the script, and Publick directed.) Other voice cast members include Nina Arianda as Mantilla, Clancy Brown as Daisy and Red Death, John Hodgeman as Snoopy, Hal Lublin as Clayton, Jane Lynch as Bobbi St. Simone, Charles Parnell as Jefferson Twilight, Jay Pharoah as Nuno Blood, Steven Rattazzi as Dr. Orpheus, JK Simmons as Ben, and Dana Snyder as The Alchemist. A project of Titmouse, Adult Swim, and Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, all that radiant baboon heart blood will be gushing forth later this year. Go Team Venture! https://gizmodo.com/venture-bros-movie-adult-swim-warner-bros-animation-1850353234

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It's a month old but there's not much news here for two years at a time, so whatever :) https://www.denofgeek.com/us/tv/the-venture-bros/281421/the-venture-bros-season-8-jackson-publick-doc-hammer

cpc65

Jun. 7, 2019, 9:33pm
Okay, Venturoos. Here's what ya get for the Extras, at least on the DVD version. I felt it was a little light, but that's just my opinion. Deleted Scenes (as always) - Some are B&W sketches with the dialog, others are animated with the dialog. Ghost in the Pro-Blem - An extended view of the distorted images of events from the Pro-BLEM's point of view. Maybe there are some clues hidden in it if you like frame-by-frame advancing. Maybe not. Sirena Goes Off... - Cristin Milioti ad-libbing way more dialog than the script calls for. Poor Rocco. Promo - Basically the season 7 promo. Maybe there's Easter Eggs to find. I haven't done any extensive searching yet. If anyone finds any feel free to post them here!

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