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'Inside Out' Predecessor? Revisiting '90s Mind-Bending TV
30 Aug
Summary
- Pixar's 'Inside Out' sequel is highest-grossing Pixar film ever.
- 'Herman's Head,' a 1991 sitcom, featured a depiction of a human mind.
- The show's mind characters share similarities with 'Inside Out' emotions.
Pixar's 'Inside Out' sequel has recently achieved monumental success, now standing as the highest-grossing Pixar film and ranking among the top ten highest-grossing movies of all time. This achievement highlights the enduring popularity of exploring human emotions through film. However, the concept of visualizing the inner workings of the human mind is not a new one.
As early as 1991, the Fox network debuted a unique sitcom titled 'Herman's Head.' This series delved into the psyche of its titular character, Herman Brooks, a fact-checker. The show frequently transitioned to scenes within Herman's mind, represented as a cluttered attic.
Within this mental landscape, four personified aspects of Herman's personality—Genius, Angel, Animal (representing lust), and Wimp (representing anxiety)—controlled his actions and decisions. These characters, particularly Wimp and Angel, exhibit similarities to the personified emotions of Fear and Joy found in Pixar's 'Inside Out,' indicating a thematic precursor in '90s television.
