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Ubu Productions, Inc., was an independent production company founded in 1982 by television producer Gary David Goldberg. Ubu's notable productions include Family Ties (1982–1989), Brooklyn Bridge (1991–1993), and Spin City (1996–2002).
TitleCreator (s)First Air DateLast Air DateGary David GoldbergApril 5, 1982May 10, 1982Gary David GoldbergSeptember 22, 1982May 14, 1989Gary David Goldberg Ruth BennettJanuary 8, 1985May 8, 1985Gary David Goldberg (developed by ...March 19, 1987June 29, 1988Discover new TV shows and movies from Ubu Productions and where you can watch them.
For his full interview, see http://www.emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/gary-david-goldberg
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In Memory of Gary David Goldberg (1944-2013)
Background: Ubu Productions was the production company of late producer Gary David Goldberg. It was named for his "campus dog," Ubu, who actually appears in the picture that serves as the logo's basis. Ubu's full name was Ubu Roi, and died in 1984. Goldberg himself also died in June of 2013, at the age of 68.
Nicknames: "Sit, Ubu, Sit!...", "UBU", "Good Dog!"
Logo: We see a black Labrador retriever named Ubu holding a Frisbee in his mouth in the middle of a city park. The text "UBU PRODUCTIONS" is on the bottom of the screen, set in Morris Fuller Benton's Hobo typeface.
Trivia:
•This picture was taken somewhere in France, according to various sources.
•Robot Chicken Parody: On an episode of Robot Chicken after the credits roll, we see a still image of a black clay dog in a grassy lawn (much like this logo). Seth Green says, "Sit, Ubu, sit! Bad dog!" The screen cuts to black and we hear a loud gunshot and a dog whimper.
•At the end of the Animaniacs episodes "Animator's Alley/Can't Buy a Thrill/Hollywoodchuck" and "The Christmas Tree/Punchline (Part I)/Prom Night/Punchline (Part II)", the Warners (Yakko, Wakko and Dot) pop out from the water tower, hands folded (like they're praying), and they say the iconic line, minus the "Good dog" part.
In 1982 he formed his own company Ubu Productions (named after his Labrador retriever Ubu Roi, who died in 1984). In 1982 he created Family Ties which ran for seven seasons and was a critical and ratings hit; it helped launch the career of Michael J. Fox.
Aug 26, 2016 · Host Jessica Harris talks with Gary Goldberg, founder of television company Ubu Productions. Harris also talks with Dwight Merriman, co-founder of DoubleClick.
Jun 25, 2013 · Ubu, sadly, died in 1984, two years after "Family Ties" premiered on NBC, but he lives on at the end of every Ubu Productions series, including "The Brooklyn Bridge" and "Spin City."Oh, and...
