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Why Chuck Lorre's Controversial Sitcom The United States Of Al Was Canceled

By Akos Peterbencze 8 months ago

Chuck Lorre is considered the King of Sitcoms, but they can't all be hits. Here's why The United States of Al was canceled after two seasons.

George telling off his boss in an episode of Seinfeld

The Real-Life Influence Behind George Costanza's Quitting Job Bit On Seinfeld

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

Remember when George Costanza dramatically quit his office job on Seinfeld and then returned as if it never happened? That was based on a real-life scenario.

Belinda with one hand on her heart smiling and laughing on The White Lotus

The White Lotus Season 3's Natasha Rothwell Responds To Belinda Backlash

By Nina Starner 8 months ago

Things in Thailand certainly don't go the way Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) expected in The White Lotus season 3, but Rothwell stands by her character's actions.

Jerry Seinfeld looking at Elaine in Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld And Larry David Came Up With The NBC Show In The Most Mundane Way

By Quinn Bilodeau 8 months ago

Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David completely changed what was possible in the sitcom landscape, but it all came about after a casual situation.

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim stand side by side against a blue background in Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job

Tim & Eric Had A Bizarre But Beloved Adult Swim Show That Most People Forgot About

By Joe Roberts 8 months ago

Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim are two of the most important voices in comedy history, and all of their Adult Swim shows are part of it.

Every Season Of 30 Rock, Ranked

By Nina Starner 8 months ago

We've gone ahead and ranked every season of the hilarious series 30 Rock from worst to best, because that's the kind of crazy stuff we do around here.

Stephen Amell as Jack Spade in Heels, Naoto Azuma AKA Tiger Mask from Tiger Mask W, and Alison Brie's Ruth as Zoya the Destroya on the phone in GLOW

10 Best Wrestling TV Shows, Ranked

By Ben F. Silverio 8 months ago

Thanks to the WWE, wrestling is huge on TV, but outside of the traditional sports coverage, these are the best wrestling TV shows ever.

The Simpsons, Lisa reading a heartfelt letter to an emotional Bart

The Simpsons Revealed How Lisa And Bart Will Die (And It's Perfect)

By Michael Boyle 8 months ago

The Simpsons feels like a show that could run forever, but if a recent episode is considered canonical, adult Bart and Lisa have the perfect ending.

Mr. Pickles with anime Rick Sanchez and Early Cuyler

10 Worst Adult Swim Shows Of All Time

By Mike Bedard 8 months ago

Adult Swim mostly puts out stellar adult-oriented content, whether it's comedy or anime, but these are the worst Adult Swim shows of all time.

George Costanza eating yogurt in Seinfeld

Why Seinfeld Had To Shoot Two Versions Of The Non-Fat Yogurt Episode

By Quinn Bilodeau 8 months ago

The Seinfeld episode The Non-Fat Yogurt ended up shooting two alternate versions because of an election happening in NYC.

Raj sitting on the couch with curly hair on The Big Bang Theory

Kunal Nayyar Knows Exactly What Happens To The Big Bang Theory Characters After The Finale

By Nina Starner 8 months ago

While several spin-offs live on, the original Big Bang Theory series is over. So what happened to the main characters after the series ended?

A zombie attacking Officer Kirsten on Death Valley

The Forgotten MTV Series That Was Like A Horror Version Of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

By Kieran Fisher 8 months ago

This tragically short-lived MTV horror-comedy series was a little like a cross between Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Reno 911, and What We Do in the Shadows.

Alan Harper looking meekly on Two and a Half Men

Chuck Lorre Had To Fight To Cast One Of Two And A Half Men's Main Actors

By Akos Peterbencze 8 months ago

It's hard to imagine anyone else starring on Two and a Half Men, but show creator Chuck Lorre had to fight CBS for one of his lead actors.

Jason Alexander as George Costanza and Jerry Seinfeld pitch an idea in Seinfeld

Why Someone Jerry Seinfeld Knew In College Sued The NBC Sitcom For $100 Million

By Jeremy Smith 8 months ago

Jerry Seinfeld was sued by an old friend after the massive success of his sitcom, and it's a story straight out of a Seinfeld episode.

Peter Griffin with white hair and a goatee talking in Family Guy

The Hilarious Family Guy Episode That Parodies HBO's Best Shows

By Genci Papraniku 8 months ago

In 2022, Family Guy writers set their sights on some of HBO's best shows, dropping the Griffin family into parodies of Succession, Game of Thrones, and more.

Penny at Sheldon and Leonard's door in her pajamas on The Big Bang Theory

Why Sheldon Cooper Always Knocks Three Times On The Big Bang Theory

By Nina Starner 8 months ago

Sheldon Cooper's famous triple knock was eventually given a canonical explanation on The Big Bang Theory, but the writers initially had a different idea.

Mark S. and Helly R. looking befuddled in Severance

Why Adam Scott Found The Severance Season 2 Finale Heartbreaking

By Witney Seibold 8 months ago

The Severance season 2 finale is pretty heartbreaking. According to Adam Scott, the episode's shooting conditions didn't make it any easier to film.

Sheldon doing the Klingon Salute and smiling on The Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theory's Sheldon Cooper Is Based On A Real Person

By Nina Starner 8 months ago

Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory is based on a real person, and that same person also inspired another character on the show.

Melissa Rauch as Abby Stone and John Larroquette Dan Fielding have a sidebar in Night Court

Why Melissa Rauch's Night Court Was Canceled By NBC

By Jeremy Smith 8 months ago

After three seasons, the Night Court revival featuring Melissa Rauch and original series cast member John Larroquette has been canceled by NBC.

Tyler Labine's Dale and Alan Tudyk's Tucker yelling in a canoe in Tucker and Dale vs. Evil

David Zaslav Killed A TV Sequel To Tucker And Dale Vs. Evil; Here's What It Would Have Been About [Exclusive]

By Ryan Scott 8 months ago

The director of Tucker and Dale vs. Evil tells us about his planned TV sequel to the movie that was unceremoniously killed by David Zaslav.

Tim Robinson as Uncle Pete inside a coffin on Teenage Euthanasia

Adult Swim Might Have Canceled Its Hilarious Tim Robinson Sitcom

By Pauli Poisuo 8 months ago

Despite Tim Robinson's ongoing success, one of the comedic star's less-known but still hilarious sitcoms on Adult Swim seems to have died a quiet death.

John Cena as Peacemaker and Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo sitting together in Peacemaker

The Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer Reveals A Surprise Appearance From A Green Lantern

By Danielle Ryan 8 months ago

John Cena is finally back as Christopher Smith in the trailer for Peacemaker season 2, the long-awaited new chapter in James Gunn's DC Universe series.

Helen George on Call the Midwife, André Holland on The Knick, Noah Wyle on The Pitt, Zach Braff on Scrubs, and George Clooney on ER

15 Best Medical Shows Of All Time, Ranked

By Leo Noboru Lima 9 months ago

Medical dramas have been a staple of television for decades alongside police procedurals and legal dramas, and these are the best medical TV shows of all time.

Ariel Winter as Alex Dunphy on Modern Family

Why Modern Family Star Ariel Winter Disappeared From Hollywood

By Danielle Ryan 9 months ago

Ariel Winter was hilarious as the science-minded Alex Dunphy on Modern Family, but in recent years, she's been staying away from the limelight. Here's why.