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A close up shot of Katy in the break room

Why Jenna Fischer Almost Killed Amy Adams' The Office Casting

By Jaron Pak 3 months ago

Through no fault of her own, The Office star Jenna Fischer almost inadvertently caused Amy Adams to not be cast in the show as Katy. Here's what happened.

Kaley Cuoco as Penny, Johnny Galecki as Leonard, and Jim Parsons as Sheldon gather around a table in The Big Bang Theory

How Much Would Sheldon And Leonard's Apartment In The Big Bang Theory Cost?

By Jeremy Smith 3 months ago

Sheldon and Leonard may've not lived in a mansion on The Big Bang Theory, but could they even have afforded their Pasadena apartment? Let's do the math.

Marshall looking at the magic mushroom in Common Side Effects

Against All Odds, The Best Animated Show Of 2025 Is Actually Getting A Second Season

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

The best animated show of the year is getting a second season, which feels like a miracle in the current entertainment landscape.

Agatha Christie Fans Will Love Netflix's New Chart-Busting Murder Mystery Series

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

If you're in the mood for a murder mystery with a killer cast and fantastic writing, you'll want to tune into this Uzo Aduba-starring series on Netflix.

Bryan Cranston as Griffin Mill sitting at his desk in The Studio

Bryan Cranston's The Studio Character Is A Deep Cut For Movie Nerds

By Kieran Fisher 3 months ago

Bryan Cranston's character on The Studio is one of many ways the series homages a classic film that similarly satirizes the movie biz.

Apple's The Studio Hilariously Validates Martin Scorsese (Using The Man Himself)

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

The new Hollywood satire The Studio uses a great guest appearance from the legendary Martin Scorsese to send up IP-driven filmmaking.

The Only Major Actors Still Alive From The Carol Burnett Show

By Debopriyaa Dutta 3 months ago

The Carol Burnett Show has influenced so many of your favorite comedians, but sadly, only a couple main cast members are still alive today.

Lochlan with a bag slung over his shoulder on The White Lotus

The White Lotus' Ratliff Brothers Were Blindsided By Season 3's Most Controversial Storyline

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola were shocked when they read what would happen in The White Lotus season 3, episode 6.

Matt screams at the phone while Sal, Maya and Quinn look shocked in The Studio

Apple's The Studio Does A Better Job Riffing On Entourage Than HBO Itself

By Rafael Motamayor 3 months ago

Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' captures the humor and particular style of satire of the popular HBO series 'Entourage' in a way that 'The Franchise' failed to do.

Simon and Sydney Roberts standing together in The Crazy Ones

Why CBS Cancelled Robin Williams' Final Sitcom

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

This sitcom marked Robin Williams' long-awaited return to TV prior to his death, so why was it cancelled so quickly? Creator David E. Kelley knows the answer.

Tanya in a pink scarf and outfit on The White Lotus

The One Thing Jennifer Coolidge Hopes To See In The White Lotus Season 3

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Jennifer Coolidge is not only watching The White Lotus season 3, but she's also paying close attention to one particular storyline.

Kaley Cuoco's Penny standing by the door in the Big Bang Theory episode The Fuzzy Boots

The Big Bang Theory's Co-Creator Admits Kaley Cuoco's Penny Was Cliché At First

By Ryan Scott 3 months ago

The Big Bang Theory co-creator Chuck Lorre knows the show's writers were missing something important about Kaley Cuoco's Penny at first.

Leslie looking upset at Leonard on The Big Bang Theory

Why Sara Gilbert's Leslie Winkle Left The Big Bang Theory

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Who, exactly, was Leslie Winkle (Sara Gilbert) on The Big Bang Theory, and why did she (and Gilbert) leave after season 3? Let's break it down.

Edith looking worried in All in the Family

Jean Stapleton Made All In The Family Change A Key Edith Bunker Scene

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

After years of playing Edith on All in the Family, Jean Stapleton knew the character well enough to suggest a major change to one of her big scenes on the show.

Keefe and Kelvin promoting their Prism bibles on The Righteous Gemstones

The Righteous Gemstones Made Its Best Decision Ever Just In Time For The Final Season

By BJ Colangelo 3 months ago

A season 4 storyline is the best decision The Righteous Gemstones has ever made because it leaves space for the show to tackle very real issues.

Steve Carrell's Michael Scott looks down from the top of the Dunder Mifflin office block in The Office

A Ghostbusters Co-Writer & Star Directed Some Of The Office's Most Memorable Episodes

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

One of the co-writers and stars of Ghostbusters directed some of the best episodes in The Office season 3, and the cast and crew loved him.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine and Kevin McDonald as Denim Vest/Steve having a chat on Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld Stopped A Comedian Guest Star From Pitching Jokes For A Festivus Episode

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Jerry Seinfeld wasn't always eager to hear suggestions on Seinfeld, as a guest star on a Festivus-centric episode learned the hard way.

Howard Rah Sheldon Leonard and Penny eating dinner in the living room on The Big Bang Theory

Every Season Of The Big Bang Theory, Ranked

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

Jumping into The Big Bang Theory is a herculean task, but we've ranked on 12 seasons from worst to best so you can pick and choose as you'd like.

Jon Gries as Greg Hunt and Jennifer Coolidge as Tanya McQuoid-Hunt have a conversation in HBO's The White Lotus Season 2

Mike White's Original The White Lotus Season 2 Plans Were Completely Different

By Noah Villaverde 3 months ago

The White Lotus creator Mike White, who writes and directs every episode of the HBO show, originally had a much different plan for season 2.

Gilligan is in a sport coat, and the Skipper is saying something to him, smiling. From Gilligan's Island.

A Chance Encounter With A Soldier Convinced Alan Hale Jr. That Gilligan's Island Was A Hit

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

Everyone has their own metric on what makes a TV show a success, but Alan Hale Jr. knew Gilligan's Island was a hit thanks to a random meeting with a fan.

Pam leaning her head on Jim's shoulder on The Office

The Office Creator Greg Daniels Had One Rule About Jim And Pam's Relationship

By Josh Spiegel 3 months ago

Jim and Pam's romance on The Office might've been far less effective had creator Greg Daniels and his writing staff taken a different approach to it.

The Profesor outdoors on Gilligan's Island

Gilligan's Island Star Russell Johnson Spent His Retirement Just Like The Professor

By Witney Seibold 3 months ago

The Professor's fate after the events of Gilligan's Island was amusingly similar to how the actor who played him, Russell Johnson, spent his retirement.

Rick and Morty crashing into the Simpsons

The 10 Best The Simpsons Couch Gags

By Mike Bedard 3 months ago

One of the signature bits in The Simpsons is a variation on the opening credits sequence involving the family couch. These are the best Simpsons couch gags

Walton Goggins' Rick, in sunglasses and a white suit, looks slightly upwards in The White Lotus

Jim Hollinger: Who Plays The White Lotus Season 3's Mysterious Hotel Owner

By Valerie Ettenhofer 3 months ago

Rick finally tracks down Jim Hollinger in the latest episode of The White Lotus, with screen veteran Scott Glenn playing the mysterious hotel owner.

Lochlan and Saxon laughing at the full-moon party in The White Lotus

The White Lotus Season 3's Most Disturbing Sex Scene Goes Full Game Of Thrones

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

The White Lotus season 3, episode 6 continues a rather disturbing trend among HBO series (one that was infamously embraced by Game of Thrones).

Sheldon and Howard listening to Penny talk on The Big Bang Theory

Why Simon Helberg Never Wrote Lines For Howard On The Big Bang Theory

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

While many TV actors might suggest lines for their characters, The Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg explained why he never offered his suggestions for Howard.

How I Met Your Mother, two fake paramedics (played by Bays and Thomas), behind Barney and a girl he's picking up

How I Met Your Mother Features A Sneaky Cameo From Its Two Creators

By Michael Boyle 3 months ago

Die-hard fans of How I Met Your Mother already know this, but the show's Emmy Award-winning creators once made a small cameo on the series.