Patrick Warburton's Short-Lived Superhero Sitcom Deserved More Than A Single Season
In 2001, Fox aired The Tick, a superhero sitcom starring Patrick Warburton. Despite positive reviews from critics and audiences, the show was canceled.
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In 2001, Fox aired The Tick, a superhero sitcom starring Patrick Warburton. Despite positive reviews from critics and audiences, the show was canceled.
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