If you get cast on Saturday Night Live, you’re well on your way to a successful comedy career. But first, you have to survive your SNL audition, which is one of the toughest in show business. For starters, it’s an incredibly selective process. The show has had only 153 official cast members since it debuted in 1975. Staffers review hundreds of candidates…
If you’re a fan of South Park, you already know that some of the best episodes feature the loveable Butters Stotch. For this list we’re ranking all the Butters episodes of South Park, and we want you to vote for your favorites. Starting as a background character, Butters had his first speaking role in the episode “Two Guys…
When Rick and Morty first premiered on Adult Swim, Rick’s daughter Beth was portrayed as a smart, no-nonsense mother who loves her family more than anything. Three seasons in, and it’s becoming clear that she might be far less put together than she likes to believe. This confident horse surgeon might be a sociopath as demented as Rick, which is certainly saying something. Rick’s relationship…
You know you’ve made “it” if you’re being impersonated on Saturday Night Live. Some celebrities totally get a kick out of being parodied for laughs, while others get downright upset. Read the reactions of celebrities who talk about what it was like to be impersonated on SNL. Every US President since Gerald Ford has been lampooned on…
Rick might be the smartest man in the multiverse, but he’s also one of the most demented. Rick lives in a world of high stakes and high rewards, and he’s definitely open to cracking a few eggs in order to make his science-omelette. The ends always justify the means in Rick’s mind, even if the means end up…
Broadcast television operates under the scrutiny of the Federal Communications Commission, and while the FCC has to respect the First Amendment, it does ensure that obscene, indecent, or profane content does not reach child audiences. But most of children’s programming regulation occurs internally, where the studios or broadcasters deem content inappropriate for children. In the…
With her high ponytail, dark sense of humor, and ability to stay calm during most life and death situations, Summer is proving to be the best member of the Smith household. Though often overlooked and overshadowed by younger brother Morty, Summer has proved time and time again that she can hang with the big boys and is perfectly capable of…
It’s been on the air for more than 30 years, but for most longtime fans of The Simpsons, the show was at its brilliant best during the first 10 years. In the time sometimes known as the golden age of The Simpsons, many great characters showed up for a one-off joke. Though they were only on screen…
The ’90s was a golden era for animated movies. Disney had its renaissance with classics like The Lion King and Toy Story dominating the box office and capturing the hearts of audiences worldwide. However, there was also a plethora of lesser-known gems that often get overshadowed. From groundbreaking independent films to underappreciated studio releases, the ‘90s offered a diverse range…
King of the Hill has had a cult following since it first aired in 1997, and now, thanks to Hulu, the entire series is available for fans to binge-watch. For 13 seasons, King of the Hill made America laugh with outlandish but down-to-earth perspectives on mundane life in Arlen, TX. The memorable characters have spawned numerous King of the Hill fan theories and…
