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Television
fromIndieWire
17 hours ago

How 'Parks and Recreation' Went from Nearly Canceled to Enduring Comedy Classic

NBC chose not to pursue a spinoff of 'The Office' and instead created 'Parks and Recreation' with Amy Poehler.
#jon-stewart
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Jon Stewart Ridicules Fox News Protest Over Super Bowl Halftime Show: Who Put Thanos Over Here in the Air Fryer?'

US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

What the F*ck?!' Jon Stewart Fears He's the Dying Leper' in Trump's Jesus Meme

Jon Stewart humorously compared himself to a patient in a controversial Trump post, highlighting absurdities in the situation.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Right-wing politics

Jon Stewart Ridicules Fox News Protest Over Super Bowl Halftime Show: Who Put Thanos Over Here in the Air Fryer?'

Science
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

SNL Goes to Space-And Returns With Pranks

Victor Glover's Artemis II mission highlights the contrast between the awe of space exploration and the humorous challenges of living in a confined spacecraft.
Television
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

'Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair' Is the Rare Revival That Provides Something New

Hollywood's streaming revivals aim to hook subscribers rather than achieve long-term success.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
Television
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

'The Comeback' is back. That's something to Cherish

Valerie's journey reflects a shift in her desires; she no longer just wants to be seen but now expects to be heard, showcasing her growth.
Arts
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Big Mistakes review Schitt's Creek creator Dan Levy excels in new cringe comedy

Television shows can be categorized into those that create stars and those made by stars, with varying success in the industry.
Parenting
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

What Pete Holmes Watches (and Reads) With His Daughter

Pete Holmes balances his comedy career with family life, sharing limited anecdotes about his daughter to connect with diverse audiences.
Television
fromBustle
1 week ago

I Want To Hug Phoebe Buffay After Lisa Kudrow's 'Friends' Confession

Lisa Kudrow reflects on her career post-Friends, feeling undervalued despite her success and Emmy nominations.
#saturday-night-live
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Taking my clothes off is my whole life!' Bryan Cranston on the glorious gross-out return of Malcolm in the Middle

The reboot of Malcolm in the Middle retains the original's humor and outrageousness, celebrating the family's chaotic dynamics.
Film
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Seth MacFarlane Uses AI to Transform into Bill Clinton in Ted Season 2

Seth MacFarlane used AI to transform into Bill Clinton for Ted Season 2 after prosthetics and traditional CGI proved ineffective, demonstrating AI's practical application in entertainment production.
Television
fromIndieWire
4 weeks ago

'The Comeback' Season 3 Review: Lisa Kudrow's Brilliant Satire Confronts Hollywood's Collapse with a Smile

Valerie Cherish chooses to prioritize her professional recognition while ultimately demonstrating that personal relationships and career success can coexist when genuine values guide decisions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Stephen Colbert Mocks Congress Post-Attack Iran War Vote: As Good' as Putting the Condom on' After Sex'

Stephen Colbert criticized Trump's Iran strikes as unconstitutional military action and mocked Congress for authorizing war powers after military operations already commenced.
Television
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Family Guy Spinoff Stewie Picked Up for Two Seasons

FOX has ordered a two-season Stewie spinoff centered on Family Guy's toddler character attending a new preschool, premiering in 2027-28.
Video games
fromKotaku
1 month ago

The Simpsons Hit And Run Guide: The Best Way To Play In 2026

The Simpsons: Hit and Run remains the best Simpsons game ever made, and Donut Team's custom PC launcher is the optimal way to play it on modern computers with enhanced features and mod support.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The 800th 'The Simpsons' episode is set in Philadelphia. But Portland is in its DNA

The Simpsons' 800th episode airs Sunday; many character names were inspired by Portland street names from creator Matt Groening's hometown.
Film
fromQueerty
1 month ago

Pillion director Harry Lighton on The Simpsons episode that made him realize he's gay - Queerty

Pillion, a British 'dom-com' debut by Harry Lighton, explores queer desire and has gained attention through festival releases and active promotion by cast and director.
Software development
fromTheregister
2 months ago

'Ralph Wiggum' loop prompts Claude to vibe-clone software

Agentic, persistent AI loops can autonomously generate and refine code until correct, enabling low-cost product cloning and potentially disrupting developer roles.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

From Mulder and Scully to Marge and Homer: your favourite TV couples

A mark of a true romance is that the couple are closer than anyone else in the world. As Emily Bronte said, whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. This is true for Miss Piggy and Kermit. They've had a longer relationship than most TV couples (since 1976), although it has been tumultuous. No matter what universe, from Dickensian London to Treasure Island to their various TV shows and movies over the years, they find each other.
Television
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass review silly, scattershot Hollywood comedy

Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass is a scattershot, purely comic film that elicits laughter but remains uneven with too many jokes falling flat.
Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

New Comedy Idiotka Spoofs Fashion and Reality TV - San Francisco Bay Times

A struggling fashion designer in West Hollywood enters a reality competition show to win prize money and save her impoverished family while navigating her chaotic household and the show's demands.
#stranger-things
fromVulture
1 month ago

Smiling Friends to End After Three Seasons Due to Burnout

To be perfectly honest, after we finished season three, Zach and I just both had the same feeling where we felt pretty burnt out after putting years and years into this but also pretty accomplished. We just came to this feeling where we're like, 'I think that could just be it after season three.' We both felt like it was right.
Television
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

'SNL' Satirizes a Politically Divided Family Trying to Talk

Ashley Padilla's performances on SNL transform ordinary maternal characters into revealing, eccentric studies, with 'Mom Confession' showing a politically surprising, emotionally nuanced turn.
Television
fromDefector
2 months ago

I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up | Defector

Scott Adams heavily commercialized Dilbert in the 1990s, including extensive merchandising and a reportedly lost Fox live-action sitcom pilot.
#the-muppet-show
Television
fromConsequence
2 months ago

The Muppet Show Review: Sabrina Carpenter Leads Lovely Revival

A Seth Rogen-executive produced Muppet Show special on Feb 4 stars Sabrina Carpenter and Maya Rudolph and functions as a faithful revival pilot.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Finally, a Muppet Show Reboot That Understands the Original Appeal of the Muppets

The Muppet Show is back and better than ever before. Well, not better, exactly. I guess a more accurate description would be exactly the same as. But after so many decades of failed attempts at keeping up with the times-after Muppets Now and Muppets Tonight and The Muppets Mayhem, not to mention the Office-style mockumentary series known simply as The Muppets-the Disney/ABC brain trust has realized that Jim Henson's frantic felt creations work best the way they always have.
Television
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

No Cap: SNL Just Killed Gen Z Slang

On last night's Saturday Night Live, we learned that time stops for nothing-not people and not language. Marcello Hernández, the cast member perhaps most likely to become SNL's next breakout star, dropped by the "Weekend Update" desk to inform the Millennial co-anchor Colin Jost-and, by proxy, many Millennial audience members-of the slang terms favored by Gen Z.
Television
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

13 Shows That Will Make You Laugh, Even If You Aren't Giving It Your Full Attention

Short, character-driven, 23-minute comedies with self-contained episodes are ideal for casual, low-attention viewing while doing chores or hobbies.
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

An Absurdly Permissive Seth Meyers Won Late Night This Week

Late-night shows heavily integrated brand promotions and celebrity tie-ins, blending sponsored content, side hustles, and theatrical collaborations in the week before the Super Bowl.
Television
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of TV's Best Sitcoms Is Ending Early. Fans Are Shocked-but It's Actually a Good Thing.

Smiling Friends creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel ended the show after Season 3 due to burnout, prioritizing quality over continuing with diminished creative energy.
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