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Jerry Seinfeld doing stand-up in Seinfeld

Why Only One Seinfeld Episode Cut Away From Jerry's Stand-Up Scene

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

Just one episode of Seinfeld cuts away from Jerry doing stand-up to someone in the audience, and there was a very specific note that led to this unique moment.

The Big Bang Theory season 10 finale, Sheldon proposes to Amy

Why The Big Bang Theory Changed Its Showrunner During Its Peak

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

The Big Bang Theory was a smashing success for 12 seasons, but the hit comedy series changed showrunners at the peak of its popularity. Here's why.

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis in front of The Simpsons sky

Why Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, And Arnold Schwarzenegger Turned Down The Simpsons

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

Three of the biggest heroes of 1980s American action cinema were all slated to appear in the same episode of The Simpsons, but here's why it didn't happen.

A group of mutants and freaks under a big top in a group shot from the movie Freaked

The Weird MTV Sketch Comedy Series That Alex Winter Made Before Freaked

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Before the obscure 1990s movie Freaked, Bill and Ted veteran Alex Winter made a bizarre MTV sketch comedy series that influenced the network's house style.

Mary Ann and the Professor standing in a garden, a scene from Gilligan's Island.

How Gilligan's Island Star Dawn Wells Really Felt About Working With Russell Johnson

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Dawn Wells and Russell Johnson were 'thrown together' as the unnamed characters in the Gilligan's Island theme song and it informed their working relationship.

Matthew Fox on Lost, James Gandolfini on The Sopranos, Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk.

TV Show Endings That Fans Still Argue About To This Day

By Margaret David 3 months ago

Fans love to argue about anything and everything, and the controversial endings of these TV shows have kept fans arguing for years, even decades.

Ginger talking to the Skipper, her hair all done up in Gilligan's Island

The Real Reason Tina Louise Accepted The Role Of Ginger Grant On Gilligan's Island

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Gilligan's Island star Tina Louise was surprised by the popularity of the show. Here's why she took the role of the glamorous Ginger Grant in the first place.

Kelsey Grammer's Frasier Crane stands in his apartment looking shocked in Frasier

How Much Does Frasier's Apartment Really Cost?

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

Frasier's apartment is a luxurious staple of '90s sitcom glory, but how much would it have realistically cost for him to live in it?

John Cena as Peacemaker in Peacemaker, Rod in Ricky Stanicky, and Mitchell in Blockers

10 Best John Cena Movies & TV Shows Ranked

By Ben F. Silverio 3 months ago

John Cena is one of the few wrestlers who turned his fame in the ring into a lucrative acting career. Here are John Cena's best movies and TV shows.

Hawkeye in MASH, George in Seinfeld, Roseanne in Roseanne, Ross in Friends, and Liz Lemon in 30 Rock.

The 15 Worst Main Characters In Classic Sitcoms

By Blaise Santi 3 months ago

While our favorite comedy shows bring plenty of laughs, this line-up of the worst main characters in classic sitcoms show that not everyone is beloved.

Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in the Rakuten Super Bowl Commercial from 2023

Alicia Silverstone's Best Movie Is Getting A Proper Sequel Series At Peacock, But Does Anyone Want That?

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

Clueless is getting a TV series adaptation at Peacock, but this iteration is different from the one announced back in 2020, and Alicia Silverstone is involved.

Tom Cruise smiling in sunglasses as Maverick in Top Gun

Tom Cruise Almost Made A Surprise Cameo In A Top Gun SNL Sketch With Val Kilmer

By Ethan Anderton 3 months ago

When Val Kilmer hosted Saturday Night Live in December 2000, a Top Gun sketch almost featured a cameo from co-star Tom Cruise. Why didn't it happen?

A collage of Seo Do-yoon (Rain) in Red Swan, Jung Ji-woon (Rowoon) in The King's Affection, Sung Deok-sun (Lee Hye-ri) in Reply 1988, Yeo Jeong-woo (Park Hyung-sik) in Doctor Slump, and Jang Won-mol (Lee Ji-eun/IU) in Hotel del Luna

15 Best K-Dramas Starring Real-Life K-Pop Idols

By Samuel Stone 3 months ago

Plenty of K-pop stars have appeared in a variety of K-dramas, and we've assembled a list of the best show's featuring Korea's popular musical acts.

William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence with arm over Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso's shoulder in Cobra Kai

Will Cobra Kai Get A Spin-Off Series? Here's What We Know So Far

By Pauli Poisuo 3 months ago

Judging by comments from the Cobra Kai creators, it's not so much a matter of if but when the Karate Kid series will continue with a spin-off (or more).

The Cleaver family in Leave It to Beaver: Hugh Beaumont as Ward, Barbara Billingsley as June, Jerry Mathers as the Beaver, and Tony Dow as Wally

What Happened To The Cast Of Leave It To Beaver After The Finale?

By Luke Y. Thompson 3 months ago

What happened to the Leave it to Beaver cast after they helped establish the classic family TV sitcom formula? Here's everything you need to know.

Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale putting her feet up on the dash of a car in Poker Face season 2

Poker Face Season 2 Trailer Teases New Mysteries With Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, And A Gerbil

By Jeremy Mathai 3 months ago

Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne) is back to solving murder mysteries in the Poker Face season 2 trailer, and she's brought an armada of guest stars with her.

The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder looking panicked in an airplane cockpit

The Rehearsal Season 2 Review: An Unhinged Nathan Fielder Somehow Reaches New Heights

The Rehearsal season 2 doesn't dive quite as deeply into Nathan Fielder's mind, but it does raise the stakes to absurd life-or-death levels. Here's our review.

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George Lucas and Nerd in an elevator in Robot Chicken

How George Lucas Felt About Robot Chicken's Star Wars Sketches On Adult Swim

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

Robot Chicken rose to fame by lampooning pop culture with stop-motion animated toys, and their Star Wars spoofs caught the attention of George Lucas himself.

Sean Giambrone as Jimmy McGill holding a gizmo on a bus in Slippin' Jimmy

The Forgotten Breaking Bad Spin-Off That Never Should Have Happened

By Noah Villaverde 3 months ago

Remember when the Breaking Bad franchise got a spin-off in the form of an animated comedy series? Needless to say, it didn't last long.

A group of Meeseeks standing together stressed out in Rick and Morty

Rick & Morty's Meeseeks Episode Got Another Ending Outside Of Adult Swim

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Rick and Morty continued the story of one Mr. Meeseeks after an episode's conclusion, but fans had to jump into another medium in order to check it out.

Amanda LaRusso eying someone with her head tilted in Cobra Kai

A Big Bang Theory And Cobra Kai Star Is Officially Quitting Acting

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

Courtney Henggeler, who had recurring roles on Cobra Kai and The Big Bang Theory, has announced she's retiring from acting. Here's her reasoning for doing so.

Sheldon on the phone at a casino on The Big Bang Theory

How Jim Parsons Really Feels About Sheldon Cooper's The Big Bang Theory Ending

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Jim Parsons has done plenty of reflecting on his time as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory, including his feelings on the character's ending.

The robot chicken from the opening of Robot Chicken

Why Is It Called Robot Chicken? The Adult Swim Show's Bizarre Title, Explained

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Robot Chicken is a fittingly strange title for an absurd Adult Swim series. It was also inspired by something from its creators' actual lives.

Jason Isaacs as Timothy Ratliff grabbing a piece of poisonous fruit on The White Lotus

Is The Poisonous Fruit From The White Lotus Season 3 Real?

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

A major part of finale of The White Lotus season 3 centered on a poisonous fruit found in Thailand, but is the dangerous fruit real?

Charlotte Nicdao as Poppy and Rob McElhenney as Ian pitch an idea to a person offscreen in Mythic Quest

Why Apple TV+ Canceled Mythic Quest

By Valerie Ettenhofer 3 months ago

Apple TV+ has officially canceled Mythic Quest, which may not come as a huge shock despite the workplace comedy's positive reviews and good buzz.

Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry, Michael Richards as Kramer, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine sitting on a couch in Seinfeld

Was A Seinfeld Animated Spin-Off Ever In The Cards? Here's What We Know

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Can you picture an animated spin-off of Seinfeld? It turns out the creators of the show could – so much so that it actually almost happened.

Jon Cryer as Alan and Melanie Lynskey as Rose on Two and a Half Men

A Key Two And A Half Men Star Had A Cameo In Young Sheldon

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men didn't have too many actors in common, although one of the latter's stars did pop up on Young Sheldon.