: Darwin was originally a 3D CGI character rather than 2D, and Gumball's design was more rectangular with larger eyes.
When the episode premiered on May 3, 2011, Cartoon Network was in a transitional period. It needed a new flagship. What it got was a technological revolution wrapped in a traditional sitcom structure. Looking back at the first episode, it is fascinating to see how the show managed to establish its unique identity immediately—and how much the characters have evolved since that initial sprint. gumball first episode
Gumball and Darwin want to watch a new movie on DVD, but they discover the disc is badly scratched. They try everything to fix it — from household remedies to absurd physics-defying attempts — leading to a chain of hilarious disasters that destroy the house and test their parents’ patience. : Darwin was originally a 3D CGI character
In this premiere, Gumball is tasked by his mother, Nicole, to return a rental DVD titled Alligators on a Train to avoid a late fee. However, chaos ensues when: What it got was a technological revolution wrapped
In "The DVD," Gumball and Darwin discover an old DVD in their attic that they recorded from TV when they were younger. As they try to play it, they realize it's a recording of their own family... and it's not very flattering.
: Gumball was voiced by Nicky Jones (known for Chowder ) in the pilot, but Logan Grove took over for the official series premiere.
: In the pilot, Gumball and Darwin were just best friends, whereas the official series established them as brothers. Reception and Impact