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[[Image:Harold zoid.jpg|right|thumb|Dear Rich Nephew]] | |||
'''Species''': [[Decapodians]]<br /> | |||
'''Place of Origin''': [[Decapod 10]]<br /> | |||
'''First Appearance''': [[That's Lobstertainment!]]<br /> | |||
== General Sumarry == | |||
'''Harold Zoid''' is the eccentric, over-the-hill celebrity uncle of [[Planet Express]]' incompetant doctor [[Dr. John Zoidberg|John Zoidberg]]. Zoid enjoyed a successful career as an actor, and later (and less successfully), as a director. | '''Harold Zoid''' is the eccentric, over-the-hill celebrity uncle of [[Planet Express]]' incompetant doctor [[Dr. John Zoidberg|John Zoidberg]]. Zoid enjoyed a successful career as an actor, and later (and less successfully), as a director. | ||
==Rise to Celebrity== | ==Rise to Celebrity== | ||
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==Later Years== | ==Later Years== | ||
In a desperate attempt to regain his failing celebrity status, Zoid persuades his [[Dr. John Zoidberg|nephew]] to finance a drama product, called ''[[The Magnificent Three]]''; starring [[Calculon]], Zoid, and featuring minor roles from Zoidberg and [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]]. | In a desperate attempt to regain his failing celebrity status, Zoid persuades his [[Dr. John Zoidberg|nephew]] to finance a drama product, called ''[[The Magnificent Three]]''; starring [[Calculon]], Zoid, and featuring minor roles from Zoidberg and [[Bender Bending Rodríguez|Bender]]. | ||
However, during filming the movie rapidly devoloves into a fractured and nonsensical melodrama, which is greeted with ridicule. The project was Zoid's last, although he did win an award for his roles in the film, despite not being nominated. | However, during filming the movie rapidly devoloves into a fractured and nonsensical melodrama, which is greeted with ridicule. The project was Zoid's last, although he did win an award for his roles in the film, despite not being nominated. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
<b>Harold Zoid's</b> name and personality is an obvious imitation of the real life action movie pioneer Harold Lloyd. | <b>Harold Zoid's</b> name and personality is an obvious imitation of the real life action movie pioneer Harold Lloyd. | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 25 November 2006
Species: Decapodians
Place of Origin: Decapod 10
First Appearance: That's Lobstertainment!
General Sumarry
Harold Zoid is the eccentric, over-the-hill celebrity uncle of Planet Express' incompetant doctor John Zoidberg. Zoid enjoyed a successful career as an actor, and later (and less successfully), as a director.
Rise to Celebrity
Like his nephew, Zoid was born on the planet Decapod 10. He forged a successful career for himself as an actor, espically known for his roles in comedic silent films and action movies, wearing his signature straw hat and thick-rimmed glasses.
Later Years
In a desperate attempt to regain his failing celebrity status, Zoid persuades his nephew to finance a drama product, called The Magnificent Three; starring Calculon, Zoid, and featuring minor roles from Zoidberg and Bender. However, during filming the movie rapidly devoloves into a fractured and nonsensical melodrama, which is greeted with ridicule. The project was Zoid's last, although he did win an award for his roles in the film, despite not being nominated.
Trivia
Harold Zoid's name and personality is an obvious imitation of the real life action movie pioneer Harold Lloyd.