BoJack Horseman Exists Thanks To This Lighthearted '60s Family Sitcom
BoJack Horseman is one of Netflix's biggest hits, but if it weren't for a wholesome sitcom from the 1960s, the series may never have gotten made.
The animated series BoJack Horseman owes its existence to a lighthearted 1960s family sitcom called Mister Ed. In 2010, BoJack Horseman creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg was pitching five projects to Steven Cohen, a producer at The Tornante Company. During a hallway conversation, Michael Eisner, the former Disney CEO and owner of Tornante, suggested three ideas, including the concept of an animated show about a living person with a horse's head and body.
Raphael Bob-Waksberg, recognizing the potential, said yes to developing BoJack Horseman. Eisner's endorsement played a crucial role in bringing the unique and poignant series to life, drawing inspiration from Mister Ed's sincerity and exploring adult themes like regret, addiction, and ambition.
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