The 1980s was a tumultuous decade for Saturday Night Live. Most of the original cast members had moved on. The ratings took a major hit. In fact, they were so bad in the middle of the decade that SNL was even briefly canceled. Additionally, creator/co-producer Lorne Michaels left from 1980-85 to pursue other projects, and because he was…
With its ever-changing cast, Saturday Night Live has introduced audiences to a pantheon of comedic talents—from iconic figures like John Belushi and Gilda Radner to contemporary stars like Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson. However, not all of its cast members have taken a permanent place in the public’s collective memory. In fact, there’s an entire…
Despite being portrayed as paranoid and overly suspicious about government conspiracies and other global issues, Dale is ironically trusting and naive when it comes to his familial relationships. The show plays this off comedically, highlighting the irony that Dale, someone who questions everything else, fails to question the glaringly evident infidelity of his wife. But…
For more than 40 years, Saturday Night Live has been a breeding ground of some of America’s greatest comedy minds. But when you put that much talent in an enclosed space, you’re asking for trouble. Even the best SNL members have their bad moments. Not all of the behind the scenes SNL fights ended with someone getting punched in their face. Some of…
For a show that’s supposed to be funny, Futurama sure does have some sad moments. In fact, it’s hard to think of any animated show that has ever been as emotional as Futurama, even if you stack it side-by-side with The Simpsons. Hell, the saddest Futurama episodes are probably more likely to make you cry than almost any other show on…
Ever since they first premiered on The Tracey Ullman Show in 1987, the Simpson family has been a major part of popular culture. The Simpsons has now been on the air for 32 seasons and counting, making it the longest-running primetime series and the longest-running animated series in history. By the end of its 32nd season, it will have had more…
If you’re excited for the Super Bowl matchup today between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Dale Gribble has a message for you – “The Super Bowl was pre-taped six months ago in the same Nevada hangar where they faked the moon landing.” Hank’s best friend and the most paranoid crackpot in…
If you were a kid in the ’90s, you lived through quite possibly the best cartoon lineup in human history. Between Nickelodeon’s lineup with quality shows like Rugrats and Doug to newcomer Cartoon Network’s fresh creations like Dexter’s Labratory and Courage the Cowardly Dog, it truly was an embarrassment of riches, and that’s not even…
Whether you’ve been a One Piece fan for 20 years or you’re a newcomer that got sucked in by the live action, we all have one thing in common…we’re eagerly awaiting Season 2! Greatness doesn’t just happen overnight, and that can be proven through the hard work and dedication the cast and crew put into…
While King of the Hill is known for its dry humor and brilliant, subtle satire, the show’s creators did not shy away from touching on deep and often challenging themes. This thoughtful storytelling allowed Mike Judge and his staff to depict relatable characters who grappled with grief, anxiety, and everything else the show’s viewers deal…
