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National Lampoon's Animal House Was Offered To Some Of Hollywood's Finest Directors

By Anya Stanley January 17th, 2023

'It shows you just how low-priority the movie was that they gave it to me...'

Jack Lemmon And Julie Andrews Didn't Have A Script For That's Life

By Jeremy Smith January 16th, 2023

'There was no script, only an outline.'

The brothers of Delta Tau Chi from Animal House

How The Cast Of National Lampoon's Animal House Found Themselves In An Actual Frat House Brawl

By Ben F. Silverio January 16th, 2023

The National Lampoon's Animal House actors were basically method acting.

How Mike Myers Convinced The Studio To Take A Chance On Austin Powers

By Joe Roberts January 16th, 2023

Yeah, baby!

A Test Screening Saved Adam Sandler's Billy Madison From Studio Interference

By Michael Boyle January 15th, 2023

The version of Billy Madison we got almost never happened because the studio originally had mixed feelings. Thank god for audience test scores!

The Daily Stream: Space Dandy Is A So-So Comedy But A Top-Notch Film Festival

By Adam Wescott January 15th, 2023

Let's dance, baby.

National Lampoon's Animal House Hazing Scene Was A Little Too Real For Kevin Bacon

By Shae Sennett January 15th, 2023

It wouldn't be a frat comedy without a little hazing — or a lot.

Shirley MacLaine and Jack Lemmon in The Apartment

Jack Lemmon Saw The Apartment As More Controversial Than Some Like It Hot

By Shae Sennett January 14th, 2023

The Apartment is something of a turning point in the history of Hollywood's studio era.

Caddyshack Came Close To Casting Mickey Rourke In A Major Role

By Jeremy Smith January 14th, 2023

He wasn't right for the part, but that was perfect for him (and his career).

Netflix Cancels Neil Patrick Harris Comedy Series Uncoupled After Just One Season

By Valerie Ettenhofer January 14th, 2023

For all the Darren Star fans out there, fret not. Star's other Netflix series, Emily in Paris, is still going strong.

Jackie Chan Didn't Have Much Time To Film Police Story's Big Pole Jump

By Fatemeh Mirjalili January 14th, 2023

'I'm not Superman.'

Chris Farley, Dana Carvey, and Mike Myers in Wayne's World

Chris Farley Was Almost Too 'Camera Shy' For His Role In Wayne's World

By Jenna Busch January 14th, 2023

Camera-shy or not, Chris Farley is a comedy legend.

Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

Keanu Reeves' Bill & Ted Casting Was A Throwback To Laurel And Hardy

By Jenna Busch January 14th, 2023

'Gentlemen, we're history.'

10 Underrated British Comedy Series You Need To See

By Simon Bland January 13th, 2023

Some hit British comedy TV shows have helped shape modern humor, and here are underappreciated and underrated gems people should add to their watchlists.

'Merry Friggin' Christmas' Clips Tease One Of Robin Williams' Last Performances

By Angie Han January 13th, 2023

See the first clip from Merry Friggin Christmas, one of Robin Williams' last performances. Joel McHale and Lauren Graham also star in the indie comedy.