Lazlo (Camp Lazlo)

Infobox character
color = orange
name = Lazlo


caption = Lazlo
first = "Parasitic Pal"
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species = Brazilian spider monkey
gender = Male
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episode count = All
portrayer = Carlos Alazraqui
creator = Joe Murray

Lazlo is a fictional character in "Camp Lazlo", an award-winning original series from Cartoon Network. Lazlo is a Brazilian spider monkey with a carefree personality. Lazlo, from São Paulo" [http://www.joemurraystudio.com/tv/museum.shtml Character Museum] ," "Joe Murray Studio"] , "goes where the wind blows" by his own statement. ""] Carlos Alazraqui voiced Lazlo.

Creation

Joe Murray, creator of "Camp Lazlo", originally created Lazlo for a children's book concept. As he developed the concept, Murray believed that a children's book could not contain the stories and ideas, so he decided to create a television show. [" [http://www.joemurraystudio.com/tv/camp_lazlo.shtml Camp Lazlo] ," "Joe Murray Studio"] According to Murray, when he thought about Lazlo's personality, a Brazilian spider monkey came to his mind. " [http://turnerinfo.turner.com/presskititem.aspx?P=CARTOON&CID01=98376fcf-3e6c-44a0-aae0-9e41e16079ef&CID02=a97e4cd3-7a0b-4b0c-b126-1a03a9c9ca06 Q & A with Joe Murray] ," "Cartoon Network Pressroom"] Originally Murray wanted Lazlo to carry a strong Brazilian accent, but when Cartoon Network asked Murray to choose only one character to carry a strong accent, Murray opted for Raj and gave Lazlo an Americanized voice. Murray said that he did not plan for Alazraqui to voice Lazlo; according to him the arrangement simply occurred.

Description

Murray wrote on his website that Lazlo's parents moved to the United States to start a fruit company, allowing Lazlo to learn English.

Lazlo stays in the Jelly Cabin with Raj and Clam; the three are called the "Jelly Trio." " [http://turnerinfo.turner.com/presskititem.aspx?P=CARTOON&CID01=d3e88008-3119-4851-b93d-12cd7cbad83c&CID02=a97e4cd3-7a0b-4b0c-b126-1a03a9c9ca06 Character Descriptions] " of "Camp Lazlo", "Cartoon Network"]

Personality

The "Cartoon Network" press kit character descriptions describe Lazlo as "imaginative, freethinking," and a "natural-born non-conformist." The press kit states that Lazlo "enthusiastically spreads mischief and wacky shenanigans," uses "imagination and creativity" to solve problems, and annoys Scoutmaster Lumpus with his "persistent happiness and optimism."

"The Hollywood Reporter" reviewer Ray Richmond described Lazlo as "energetic."" [http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000974482 Camp Lazlo] ," "The Hollywood Reporter"] "Science Fiction Weekly" reporter Kathie Huddleston describes Lazlo as "optimistic" and "out to wreak as much good-natured havoc as he can." [" [http://www.scifi.com/sfw/issue428/screen3.html Camp Lazlo] ," "Science Fiction Weekly"] "Common Sense Media" reviewer Joly Herman, whose review is posted on Go.com, says that Lazlo possesses "innocent rebellious quality of a trickster" since "authority" is often his adversary, and that Lazlo does not "take him seriously," with "him" being Lumpus. [" [http://family.go.com/entertainment/article-csm-79658-tv-review--camp-lazlo-t/ TV Review: Camp Lazlo] ," "Common Sense Media" on Go.com]

Murray says that he admires Lazlo's ability to "make the best of situations when things go against him." In an interview the interviewer inquired Murray about Lazlo's dislike of "structure."

Murray also describes Lazlo as dealing with conflicts and issues "with imagination"; the "Camp Lazlo" creator said that in his own family he likes to use "imagination" when dealing with his real life conflicts.

A member of the Squirrel Scouts, Patsy Smiles, has a crush on Lazlo. In an interview Murray said that Patsy's affection causes Lazlo to feel "little freaked out" and that "She scares him." He describes Patsy as "a little more aggressive with Lazlo than he would ever reciprocate."

ee also

* List of characters in "Camp Lazlo"
* "Camp Lazlo"
* Cartoon Network
* "Rocko's Modern Life"
* Joe Murray

References