The Goodies is a British comedy TV show that follows the adventures of three men who run a unique agency that specializes in solving unusual problems. The show combines slapstick comedy, satire, and surrealism, often featuring absurd and anarchic humor. The trio's adventures involve various comedic situations, spoofing different genres and cultural references.
French & Saunders (1987) is a British sketch comedy TV show that showcases the talents of comedy duo Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. The series features a variety of sketches, celebrity guest appearances, and parodies. With their unique brand of alternative comedy, the show has become a classic in the British comedy scene.
Little Britain is a British comedy TV show known for its scatological and stereotype-driven humor. It features various absurd characters and sketches that satirize different aspects of British society.
The Comic Strip Presents is a British comedy troupe that parodies various genres and societal norms through a blend of satire and slapstick comedy. The show, known for its unique and surreal humor, showcases a collection of sketches and short films that tackle different topics and themes with wit and creativity.
Viva Variety is an American sketch comedy series that aired on Comedy Central from April 1997 to December 1999. The series satirizes European variety shows.
The Wayans Bros. is a sitcom comedy that follows the lives of two brothers, Shawn and Marlon Wayans, as they navigate the ups and downs of living together in New York City. The show explores their misadventures, sibling rivalry, and their comedic interactions with friends and family. With plenty of laughter and silliness, The Wayans Bros. showcases the unique bond between brothers and the challenges of building a life in the big city.
The Young Ones is a surreal British sitcom that follows the lives of four college students living together in an anarchic and absurd house in 1980s England. The show features a unique blend of slapstick comedy, satire, and surrealism, with an ensemble cast of characters that include a narcissistic punk rocker, a long-haired hippie, a violent anarchist, and a sarcastic punk student. The group's daily lives are filled with cartoon-violence, offbeat humor, and political satire, as they navigate college life, relationships, and the challenges of being young adults in a rapidly changing world.
Portlandia is a sketch comedy television series that follows the lives of various colorful characters in Portland, Oregon. The show explores themes of social satire, politics, and relationships, all with a quirky and comedic twist.
A young African-American man navigates through the challenges of life in a rough neighborhood while overcoming various obstacles and hilarious situations.
A year after accidentally killing a man, a group of dumb teenagers are stalked by a bumbling serial killer. With a mix of spoof, crude humor, and surrealism, Scary Movie is a parody of horror movies and high school life. The plot revolves around the teenagers' attempts to survive the killer's attacks as they uncover the truth behind the previous murder. Filled with humor, absurd comedy, and sexuality, Scary Movie is a cult comedy that blends horror and comedy genres.
Four teens are tricked by Professor Oldman (Tim Curry) into visiting a haunted house for a school project. The sequel to Scary Movie begins with a parody of The Exorcist, in which Megan Voorhees (Natasha Lyonne), is possessed and two priests, Father McFeely (James Woods) and Father Harris (Andy Richter), must drive the demon out. The exorcism doesn't go as planned, and a chain of The Exorcist-like vomiting occurs. Megan insults McFeely's mother and he shoots her in the head. One year later, Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris), Brenda Meeks (Regina Hall), Ray Wilkins (Shawn Wayans) and Shorty Meeks (Marlon Wayans) are at college, trying to live new lives, after the events in the previous movie. (Although all of them died in Scary Movie, in a deleted scene, Brenda says her death was a near death experience, and Cindy was never officially declared dead.) Cindy and Brenda get tagged by a dorky girl, Alex Monday (Tori Spelling); Ray, who is still confused by his sexuality, has two new friends, Tommy (James DeBello) and Buddy (Christopher Masterson); while Shorty is still the same stoner he was in the last movie. The story begins when a college teacher, Professor Oldman (Tim Curry) and his wheelchair-bound assistant Dwight (David Cross) plan to study the paranormal activity at Hell House, with the clueless teens as bait and for Oldman to get action with the college girls. Newcomer Theo (Kathleen Robertson) also becomes part of the study group. When Cindy arrives at the Hell House, she meets a talking Amazon parrot who is vulgar and slanderous, and the caretaker, Hanson (Chris Elliott), who has great people skills and a genetically malformed little hand. After some weird incidents on that night (Cindy being beaten up by a cat, a toy clown attacking Ray after he had sex with Brenda, Shorty getting attacked and smoked by a weed-monster, and Alex having sex with a ghost and it "humps" her. The teens finally learn about the professor's plan and try to escape the mansion. The professor gets killed by a female ghost with disfigured features as the ghost of Hell House's owner, Hugo Kane, seals all exits of the manor to prevent the surviving occupants from escaping. Realizing that killing the ghost is the only way out, the teens are equipped with several technological devices by Dwight that serve to harass and injure the spectral enemy. They are pursued all throughout the mansion. Cindy is chased by an undead skeleton and Brenda rips his bones. Shorty meets the ghost who killed the professor but puts a paper bag on her face and has sex with her. Hanson gets possessed, and Cindy, Brenda and Theo parody Charlie's Angels to get him, but end up beaten up. Eventually, they use Cindy as bait to lure the Kane ghost to a device that ultimately destroys him. Two months later, taking care of the parrot though he despises her for talking too much, Cindy and Buddy are in a relationship and go out on a walk until Buddy disappears without notice as she looks up to see Hanson serving at the hot dog stand. She screams "No!" while Hanson screams "Yes!". Hanson is instantly hit by a car driven by Shorty, who is receiving oral sex by the female ghost...with a bag over her head to hide her facial deformities.
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In is a sketch comedy TV show that aired from 1967 to 1973. Known for its fast-paced format, the show featured an ensemble cast that performed a variety of comedic skits, monologues, musical numbers, and more. It was known for its absurdist humor, social satire, and biting commentary on current events and political issues.
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show is a comedy TV show that follows the hilarious misadventures of married couple George Burns and Gracie Allen. With their unique comedy style and witty banter, they navigate through everyday life situations, often leading to humorous misunderstandings and comedic situations.
The Two Ronnies is a British comedy TV show that premiered in 1971. It showcases the comedic talent of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, who perform a series of sketches, jokes, songs, and musical numbers. The show became known for its clever wordplay, humorous sketches, and catchy songs, making it a favorite among comedy fans.
Extras follows the life of Andy Millman, a struggling actor who works as an extra on various film and TV sets. The show explores the awkward and often embarrassing situations he encounters while trying to make it big in showbiz. Ricky Gervais delivers a hilarious and cringe-worthy performance in this satirical sitcom that offers a behind-the-scenes look into the entertainment world.
The Kids in the Hall is a surreal and irreverent sketch comedy show that features absurdism, self-reflexivity, and running gags. The members of the comedy troupe impersonate various characters, including police officers, secretaries, and gay bar patrons. They perform catchy musical numbers, engage in physical comedy, and deliver jokes that often push the boundaries of decency.
Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule is a post-modern, lo-fi, and awkward comedy talk show. Dr. Steve Brule, a recurring character, explores various topics in a low-budget TV series format, often leading to crude humor, stupidity, and absurdism. The show is a clever satire with social commentary, parodying the broadcasting industry, showbiz, and late-night talk shows.
Your Show of Shows was a live 90-minute variety show that was broadcast weekly in the United States on NBC, from February 25, 1950, until June 5, 1954, featuring Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. Other featured performers were Carl Reiner, Howard Morris, Bill Hayes, Judy Johnson, The Hamilton Trio and the soprano Marguerite Piazza. José Ferrer made several guest appearances on the series. The series was telecast from the now-demolished International Theatre at 5 Columbus Circle and the Century Theater, now demolished, in New York. During 2002, Your Show of Shows was ranked #30 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
Chappelle's Show is a groundbreaking comedy series that showcases Dave Chappelle's unique brand of humor through a mix of sketches, stand-up performances, and satirical social commentary.
Loiter Squad is a sketch comedy TV show that follows a group of pranksters and musicians as they pull off outrageous stunts, perform absurd skits, and showcase their unique brand of humor. With a mix of hip-hop, skateboarding, and candid camera-style pranks, this show is sure to keep viewers entertained with its offbeat and irreverent humor.