Family Guy's Most Controversial Character Was Created By Accident
Family Guy had darker and edgier humor than its predecessor, The Simpsons, but the show's creepiest character was the result of a throwaway joke.
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The Best Christmas Movie, According To IMDb
There are only a couple of widely recognized Christmas movies on IMDb's Top 250 list, and one classic clearly has the edge. -
The Best Doctor Who Christmas Special, According To IMDb
Doctor Who's Christmas specials have ranged in tone from deeply dark to seasonally whimsical, and IMDb users have weighed in on which is the best. -
The 5 Best TV Shows Of All Time, According To IMDb
Here are the top five best (non-documentary) television shows in history, ranked according to the users of the Internet Movie Database. -
Why The Elder Wand Is The Most Powerful Wand In The Harry Potter Universe
The Elder Wand is an important part of the Harry Potter saga, although the rules involving how this powerful item works can be pretty convoluted. -
Why NBC Canceled Jason Lee's My Name Is Earl
The Jason Lee comedy series My Name Is Earl ended on a cliffhanger after four seasons. Here's what we know about why the show ended. -
The Classic '80s Movie That Jack Nicholson Despised
One classic John Hughes movie is so hated by Jack Nicholson that he viewed it as the start of the Hollywood 'conglomeration.' -
Stephen King Refused To Cameo In A Simpsons Episode That Paid Tribute To Him
Stephen King had a cameo appearance on The Simpsons many years ago, but when asked to appear in an episode dedicated to his work, he declined. -
The Big Bang Theory's Catchy Theme Song Sparked A Lawsuit
Our whole universe was in a hot, dense state but that's nothing compared to the heat of The Big Bang Theory theme song lawsuit. -
Why The Twilight Zone Season 4 Had Hour-Long Episodes
Twilight Zone episode runtimes doubled in season 4, even though both Rod Serling and the show's fans preferred shorter episodes. Here's why. -
The 5 Best Movies Inspired By Twilight Zone Episodes, Ranked
Here are the five best feature films inspired by episodes of Rod Serling's classic TV series The Twilight Zone, ranked. -
Why Family Guy Phased Out Certain Controversial Jokes
For as much as it loves pushing buttons, Family Guy has also taken steps to phase out some of its more controversial jokes over the years. -
Marisa Tomei's My Cousin Vinny Oscar Controversy, Explained
Marisa Tomei's unexpected Oscar win for My Cousin Vinny led to some rather unflattering conspiracy theories about how it came to pass. -
James Gunn Wasn't The First Person To Root For Lesbian Velma
James Gunn originally wrote Velma as a lesbian in the 2002 Scooby-Doo movie, and he wasn't the first person to see her that way. -
Why Steven Spielberg Almost Didn't Direct Catch Me If You Can
Catch Me If You Can might've looked quite different in the hands of the director who nearly made it before Steven Spielberg came aboard. -
Larry David Based A Seinfeld Character On His Eccentric Neighbor
Seinfeld creator Larry David drew a lot of inspiration for the series from his personal life, including his actual zany next-door neighbor. -
Fox Almost Sued Itself Over A Controversial Joke On The Simpsons
The Simpsons and Fox have a complicated relationship, as evidenced by that time the company threatened to sue itself over one of the show's jokes. -
Why Stephen King's Cujo Doesn't Have Any Chapters
Stephen King's killer dog novel Cujo has no chapter breaks. Years after the book was published, King revealed why he made this unconventional decision. -
The Seinfeld Pilot Was Hated By Test Audiences
Seinfeld was one of the most popular shows in NBC's history, but test audiences absolutely hated the pilot episode. Here's what they said about it. -
Saturday Night's Lorne Michaels Actor Had To Follow A Strict SNL Rule
Gabriel LaBelle, who portrays SNL creator Lorne Michaels in Saturday Night, was given some surprising instructions on how to play the part. -
Regina King Has One Condition To Return For Watchmen Season 2
It doesn't seem like we'll ever get a second season of the HBO series Watchmen, but if it were to happen, star Regina King has one condition. -
Back To The Future Replaced A Key Actress With A Future The Boys Star
When it came time to make Back to the Future Part II, a cast member from the original was replaced by someone you might know from The Boys. -
A Memorable Simpsons Episode Almost Had Multiple Endings
The Simpsons' creatives nearly borrowed a trick from the film Clue and included multiple endings for one of the show's most infamous storylines. -
The Director With The Most Movies In The IMDb Top 250
Christopher Nolan has more movies in the IMDb's top 250 than any other director. However, you might be surprised by which of his films missed the cut. -
The Simpsons Creator Matt Groening Has Three Favorite Guest Stars
The Simpsons has had a massive cavalcade of guest stars across its long-running history on TV, but who are some of creator Matt Groening's favorites? -
Jamie Lee Curtis' Best Movie According To Rotten Tomatoes Isn't A Horror Flick
Jamie Lee Curtis might be a legendary scream queen of the horror genre, but Halloween isn't her highest-rated movie on Rotten Tomatoes. -
Family Guy Creator Seth MacFarlane Was Surprised By The Reaction To One Death
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane found out just how much the show's fandom loved a certain character when they were shockingly killed off.
