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Surprising Origins of Netflix's Dark Horse Comedy
25 Aug
Summary
- BoJack Horseman's sad themes contrasted with its comedic nature.
- Creator pitched the show to Tornante Company in 2010.
- Michael Eisner was inspired by 'Mister Ed' for the concept.
The acclaimed animated series "BoJack Horseman," celebrated for its unique combination of witty comedy and profound sadness, traces its roots to an unexpected source. The show's creator, Raphael Bob-Waksberg, was developing ideas in 2010 when he met with Steven Cohen at The Tornante Company.
During a subsequent meeting, former Disney CEO Michael Eisner overheard Bob-Waksberg's pitches. Eisner recalled being immediately drawn to the concept of an animated character with a man's body and a horse's head. He likened the idea to "Mister Ed," a popular talking horse sitcom from the 1960s, and greenlit the project on the spot.
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