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Ginger-Nell Hollybrook, seated, in Apple Pie

Golden Girls Star Rue McClanahan Led A Forgotten Sitcom That's Impossible To Watch

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

Television history is littered with forgotten shows that no one can find more than scant traces of. One of them starred Rue McClanahan pre-"Golden Girls."

George Costanza (Jason Alexander) runs Jerry (Seinfeld) through a scenario during Seinfeld.

Jason Alexander Hated The 'Most Thrilling' Seinfeld Episode, According To Julia Louis-Dreyfus

By Aaron Perine 2 months ago

Everyone has a favorite episode of Seinfeld, but the one Julia Louis-Dreyfus called the 'most thrilling' is one that Jason Alexander absolutely hated.

Adam Quark in uniform on the TV series Quark

A '70s Sci-Fi Show Parodied Some Of Star Trek's Best Episodes

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

"Star Trek" is arguably the most influential sci-fi show of the modern era. It's no surprise it's parodied often, including by this little-seen gem of the '70s.

Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza smiling in a pizza shop in Seinfeld

Jason Alexander Didn't Use A Stunt Double For A Death-Defying Seinfeld Stunt

By Quinn Bilodeau 2 months ago

When it came to this extremely dangerous scene in a season 9 episode of Seinfeld, Jason Alexander did everything by himself, with no need for a stunt double.

Simon (Mark McKenna) smirking on One of Us Is Lying

Why Peacock Canceled One Of Us Is Lying

By Mike Bedard 2 months ago

"One of Us Is Lying," based on the works of Karen M. McManus, was one of several live-action YA adaptations that was cancelled too soon in 2023.

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in black suits, shades and trilbies as the Blues Brothers in the film of the same name.

John Belushi's Final Role On A Leslie Nielsen Series Is Impossible To Watch Now

By Andrew Gladman 2 months ago

John Belushi was a comedy legend who gave us numerous memorable roles to appreciate for generations, but his Police Squad! cameo wasn't one of them.

Mariska Hargitay, Patrick Stewart, Kelsey Grammer, Lucy Lawless, and Sherman Hemsley in a collage.

12 Spin-Offs That Are Better Than The Original Series

By Allyssa Capri 2 months ago

It's not easy for a spin-off to not only succeed but also surpass its predecessor. But here are 12 that did so with flying colors.

Jerry wearing a puffy shirt and talking to Elaine on Seinfeld

Seinfeld's Puffy Shirt Episode Was A Nightmare For One Crew Member

By Witney Seibold 2 months ago

Designing the iconic puffy shirt for the beloved Seinfeld episode wasn't as simple as finding the shirt in a store, as the creator of the shirt recalls.

Reaper poster: Ben, Sam, and Sock striking action poses while the Devil looms in the background

Why The CW's Urban Fantasy Comedy Reaper Was Canceled

By Devin Meenan 2 months ago

The CW's entertaining urban fantasy comedy Reaper starred Bret Harrison as Hell's bounty hunter, but it was canceled after just two seasons.

Joan and Zoey talking in the office on Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

Why Lauren Graham's Joan Bennett Left Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Lauren Graham's Joan Bennett was a core part of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist before the character abruptly exited the series due to real-world factors.

Steve Buscemi as Headmaster Dort gives a speech to his students in Wednesday

Wednesday Season 2 Gives A Tim Burton Alum A Standout Guest Starring Role

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

The third episode of Wednesday season 2 features a special appearance by a Tim Burton veteran who's no stranger to playing antagonists in the director's work.

Orel Puppington holds a fork while eating at the dinner table while his father Clay and mother Bloberta share an upset look at each other in

The Canceled Adult Swim Comedy That Was Too Dark For The Network

By Rusteen Honardoost 2 months ago

Adult Swim consistently pushes the envelope of what networks will show on TV, but one of their best proved to be too dark.

Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia Addams, Isaac Ordonez as Pugsley Addams, and Luis Guzmán as Gomez Addams looking alarmed in Wednesday

One Wednesday Season 2 Scene Calls Back To One Of Catherine Zeta-Jones' Best Movies

By Jeremy Mathai 2 months ago

Wednesday season 2 brings Wednesday and Morticia's relationship to the forefront, culminating in a scene that evokes a great Catherine Zeta-Jones movie moment.

Penny and Leonard drinking wine at the kitchen counter on The Big Bang Theory

Johnny Galecki Used A Wild Method To Act Drunk On The Big Bang Theory

By Nina Starner 2 months ago

Johnny Galecki's method for acting drunk on The Big Bang Theory may've seemed absolutely ridiculous to his co-star Kaley Cuoco (because it was), but it worked.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday seems done with social events in Wednesday season 2

How Wednesday Season 2 Pays Homage To The Best Addams Family Movie

By Debopriyaa Dutta 2 months ago

Addams Family Values, itself arguably the best Addams Family movie, provides direct inspiration for a storyline in the first half of Wednesday season 2.

Sweet Tooth drives with his hair on fire in Twisted Metal

Anthony Mackie's Twisted Metal Has A Meta Joke That Makes No Sense

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

Twisted Metal is one of the funniest and most creative video game adaptations out there, but a joke in season 2 has us scratching our heads.

Wednesday Addams refuses to lead the pack in Wednesday

This Wednesday Season 2 Premiere Scene Gives Jenna Ortega Her Best Moment Yet

By Bill Bria 2 months ago

Jenna Ortega's best moment in Wednesday season 2 (so far) gives both the actor and her character a chance to address their concerns about the show around them.

Cartman looks sad while wearing a Woke Is Dead shirt in South Park

South Park's Most Offensive Character Has Moved Beyond Parody (And Even He Knows It)

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

South Park season 27 has made it clear that even Eric Cartman knows he's beyond parody in 2025, setting the stage for a potentially hilarious storyline.

Mad Men, Don Draper shrugging in his office

Jon Hamm Paid Homage To His Mad Men Character In A Hit Animated Comedy

By Michael Boyle 2 months ago

Jon Hamm has a secondary career playing Don Draper-esque parodies of his Mad Man character on other shows, including a hit children's cartoon.

J.D. (Zach Braff) from Scrubs, Leela (Katey Sagal) from Futurama, Thomas Kirkman (Kiefer Sutherland) from Designated Survivor, Peter Griffin (Seth MacFarlane) from Family Guy, and Agents Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) from The X-Files

15 TV Shows That Were Canceled Multiple Times

By Gregory Lawrence 2 months ago

Sometimes, a TV show may get canceled out of nowhere, only to be renewed or rescued before getting axed once again. Here are 15 series that met such a fate.

Dora the Explorer and her friends dancing on stage in South Park

South Park Season 27's Darkest Joke Is About Dora The Explorer

By Rafael Motamayor 2 months ago

Everyone is paying attention to South Park season 27, and the latest episode unleashes what might be its darkest joke yet.

Mr. Garrison and Donald Trump standing in a Mar-a-Lago hallway in South Park

South Park's Latest Assault On The Trump Administration Is One Of The Show's Most Shocking Episodes

By Quinn Bilodeau 3 months ago

South Park season 27 has taken its lampooning of the Trump administration to even wilder heights, sending up Kristi Noem, JD Vance, and more in the process.

Ned sitting at a typewriter in his office on The Paper

The First Trailer For The Office Spin-Off The Paper Isn't A Home Run - Here's Why That's OK

By Nina Starner 3 months ago

The Office spin-off The Paper now has a trailer and it ... doesn't look great. But maybe we should give it a shot anyway, as fans of The Office could tell you.

The Addams Family (and Principal Dort) look over their new digs in Wednesday

Every Wednesday Season 2 Question The First Four Episodes Leave Unanswered

By Bill Bria 3 months ago

The first half of Wednesday season 2 is here, and it leaves a whole bunch of mysteries unsolved and questions unanswered.

Wednesday Season 2 Gives A Horror Icon A Killer Cameo Appearance In Its Opening Scenes

By Nick Staniforth 3 months ago

Wednesday season 2 kicks off with a cameo appearance from an actor who starred in one of the best ghost movies of all time.

The King of the Hill gang hanging out in the alley while Bobby brings toddler G.H. to his mom in the revival opening

The King Of The Hill Revival Timeline Has Fans Baffled, But Does It Really Matter?

By Danielle Ryan 3 months ago

Certain details in the King of the Hill revival have left fans confused about its timeline, and for valid reasons. But do those 'mistakes' really even matter?

Elvis stands in front of a row of windows in Agent Elvis

Why Netflix Canceled Matthew McConaughey's Agent Elvis

By Joe Roberts 3 months ago

Agent Elvis, an animated Netflix show featuring Matthew McConaughey as the King, had an amusingly ridiculous premise. Unfortunately, timing wasn't on its side.