Daniel Stern voices Dilbert, and honestly, it’s one of those performances that sneaks up on you. At first, his voice just seems… normal? Like any other sitcom dad. But then you notice the subtle cracks in his tone when Dilbert realizes his printer is sentient or his stapler has unionized. Stern doesn’t go for big, cartoonish energy—he plays Dilbert as a guy who’s already given up, which makes the jokes land harder.
Fun side note: Stern reportedly ad-libbed a lot of Dilbert’s muttering under his breath, adding layers to the character’s passive-aggressive vibe. If you listen closely in episodes like 'The Knack', you’ll catch extra grumbles that weren’t in the script. Little details like that make me appreciate voice acting as an art form—it’s not just about reading lines, but building a whole personality through sighs and pauses.
Daniel Stern’s Dilbert voice lives rent-free in my head. There’s this one episode where Dilbert tries to explain email to Catbert, and Stern’s delivery—equal parts defeated and sarcastic—kills me every time. What’s wild is how different he sounds from his live-action roles; no trace of Marv from 'Home Alone' here. Just pure, distilled office-drone energy.
I’ve always wondered if Stern drew from real-life experience for the role. His performance feels too authentically drained to be pure fiction. Maybe he did temp work once. Either way, it’s a masterclass in how voice actors can elevate material—the strip’s jokes are funny, but Stern’s timing makes them unforgettable.
The voice of Dilbert in the animated series is brought to life by Daniel Stern, who you might recognize from his roles in 'Home Alone' and 'City Slickers'. Stern's nasal, slightly exasperated delivery perfectly captures Dilbert's everyman frustration with corporate absurdity. It's a casting choice that feels almost too fitting—like he was born to sigh his way through punchlines about incompetent bosses and soul-crushing office politics.
What I love about Stern's performance is how he balances deadpan humor with genuine pathos. There's a weariness in his voice that makes Dilbert relatable, whether he's battling the Pointy-Haired Boss or ranting about TPS reports. It’s a shame the show only ran for two seasons, because Stern’s vocal chemistry with the rest of the cast (like Chris Elliott’s Dogbert) was gold. Every rewatch reminds me how underrated this adaptation of Scott Adams’ comic strip truly was.
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Even though it's the New Year holidays, I'm still cooped up in the company while churning out the paperwork needed for the company's listing process.
That's when my keyboard suddenly types a paragraph on its own.
"Stop working already! Your boss is about to fire you, and yet you're still slaving away for his sake!"
I'm stunned by the information I see. The keyboard goes on typing, "He said you only have a bachelor's degree. If not for the fact that you're a walking lucky charm, you wouldn't have gotten into this company in the first place!
"Now that the company is in the process of getting listed, it's costing far too much just to keep you around! Even though you're being paid a high salary every month, you can't even provide the company with any value!
"He intends to dismiss you the moment the company gets listed! Since it's the new year, new blood should be joining the company!"
I've been holding my coffee mug the whole time. At that moment, I can feel my hands starting to tremble.
For five years, the projects that I've manned never got into any problems. The final round of funding always came through. Even when we were choosing a new office, we came across the situation of an owner who was all-too happy to get rid of the building.
I can say with great confidence that I'm 90% of the main reason how this company expanded from a tiny office to the entire building. To think that I'm the first person to be discarded right after my boss reaches his goal…
I can feel my stomach twisting uneasily. Even my throat goes tight from the anxiety.
Just as I'm about to leave, a few angry voices ring out in the office.
"I'm an office chair! I'll break during the board meeting tomorrow and make sure that your boss falls right on his ass!"
"I'm a printer! I'll make sure to print all the documents he wants with nothing but gibberish on them!"
"I'm a coffee machine! Tomorrow, I'll whip him a special brew that ensures he will never get to leave the toilet bowl for the rest of the day!"
I've just left the washroom when Vanessa Shallow, who has just returned from her maternity leave, covers her mouth as she laughs at me.
"Wow, you really are quick when it comes to bathroom breaks, huh? No wonder your sales performance is increasing by leaps and bounds! I suppose it's all thanks to your ability to take off your pants very quickly!"
Vanessa acts as though she's joking as she starts making faces at the male colleagues around us.
"Right, I forgot how prideful young ladies are nowadays! They can't seem to accept such truths when spoken in such a blunt manner!"
The colleagues burst out laughing in a lecherous way afterward. Their perverted gazes keep clinging to my legs the whole time.
As I stare at Vanessa's slightly bloated face, my gaze grows cold.
It seems that she's so anxious to get her position as the project leader back that she's willing to shed even her sense of shame and propriety.
I take a step forward and speak up. "I'm not as skilled as you are when it comes to such things, Vanessa. After all, not everyone is capable of making Mr. Studdard visit their home every midnight during their maternity leave."
As soon as my words fall, the previously rowdy office goes deathly silent.
Fred originally came to America just to start a new life. But the shadow of the past will continue to haunt him and pursue him to the end of the world. Being a CEO does not make his life peaceful.
Until one day a young woman came to his office to become his new secretary. Without Fred realising it, the woman was stealing his attention more and more. But of course their story will never run smoothly.
Conflicts will keep coming. People from the past are always watching from the darkness, shaking Fred's faith to the core. Can Fred find true love? Or will his life end miserably?
Behind the Desk, Under the Mask
For three years, Winston has been Louis's secretary—the only employee capable of keeping up with the demanding CEO of one of the country's most powerful companies. Their days are filled with arguments, impossible deadlines, and constant clashes that leave everyone wondering how Winston still has a job.
What Louis doesn't know is that Winston was never hired by chance.
As the son of Vance, Louis's biggest business rival, Winston was planted inside the company to gather information and help bring it down from within. What began as a mission soon becomes complicated as the years pass, and the line between duty and loyalty starts to blur.
Then a shocking discovery changes everything.
A secret connection reveals a side of Louis that no one else has ever seen, forcing Winston to confront the truth he has spent years avoiding. The man he was sent to betray is no longer just his boss—he has become someone Winston can no longer bring himself to hurt.
As hidden agendas come to light and a ruthless corporate war intensifies, Winston finds himself trapped between two worlds: the father who raised him and the man he was sent to destroy.
In a game of secrets, loyalty, and betrayal, every mask will eventually fall—and when the truth is exposed, neither of them may walk away unscathed.
Since I've spent a few minutes using the toilet during work hours, I only receive 3500 dollars despite my salary being 20 thousand dollars.
I confront my boss, Vivian Dune, immediately. Although she seems fair and just on the outside, she adopts a passive-aggressive attitude with me.
"The security footage from last month shows that you've used the toilet for 40 minutes altogether. Don't tell me you're working there, right?
"It'll be 500 dollars for every minute you spend in the toilet. That's the new rule of the company. Since you're a veteran employee, you should be the one taking the lead. Honestly, I already went easy on you."
I'm a veteran employee who has been working at this company for ten years. Each business deal that I've closed brings the company at least 100 million dollars worth of revenue.
But now, I get robbed of my most basic right as a human.
Seeing my lack of response, Vivian flashes me a venomous smile.
"If you really don't want to work here, you might as well leave. Do you seriously think we need you? Don't forget that your five-year contract isn't up yet. Who in this industry will want to hire you next?"
I don't argue with her any further. But when my contract, which only has five days left, comes to an end, she's the one panicking instead.
I'm down with a 104-degree fever, so I want to apply for sick leave. But my wife, Nadine Sullivan's assistant, Terrence Lowell, denies my leave and forces me to take on an overtime shift.
"Ms. Sullivan has gone on a trip to a tropical island with her 18th lover. So, I'm the one calling the shots at the company for the time being.
"You're not allowed to leave the company without my permission."
Terrence makes my life difficult on purpose just so he can kiss up to Nadine. That's how he becomes her 19th lover.
Unwilling to accept this fact, I call Nadine on the spot.
But she says to me coldly, "Terrence's word is good as mine. It's just an overtime shift; what else can happen to you? You're so dramatic, Barry."
Disappointment surges into my heart at that moment. "Let's get a divorce."
Nadine just smiles mockingly. "Do you even have the guts to divorce me, Barry Thorpe? All you do is cause trouble nowadays! Don't forget that you still need me to pay for your mom's hospital bills every month!"
As soon as the call is over, Terrence starts a poll in the company's group chat.
"Barry has brought up divorce again. Do you think he'll go through with it or no?"
Nadine quickly votes "no".
But what she doesn't know is that I've already made all preparations to leave her for real.
Oh, the 'Dilbert' TV show! That takes me back. I used to watch it when it first aired, and it was such a clever adaptation of Scott Adams' comic strip. As for streaming, I did some digging recently because I wanted to revisit it. From what I found, it's not widely available on major platforms like Netflix or Hulu. It had a brief stint on Peacock, but that might have been temporary. The show’s a bit of a hidden gem, so it’s frustrating that it’s not easier to find. I ended up tracking down some episodes through less conventional means, like DVD resellers or niche streaming sites, but it’s not the most convenient option.
If you’re a fan of workplace satire, it’s worth the effort though. The voice cast was stellar—Chris Elliott as Dilbert, Daniel Stern as the pointy-haired boss—and the humor holds up surprisingly well. It’s a shame more streaming services haven’t picked it up, given how iconic the comic is. Maybe one day it’ll get a revival or a proper digital release. Until then, I’d keep an eye on platforms like Tubi or Pluto TV; they sometimes surprise you with older shows like this.