Created by French surrealist artist Roland Topor and director Henri Xhonneux, Telecat is a news show parody hosted by a tomcat named Groucha (who always had his arm in plaster) and an ostrich named Lola. It featured a variety of sentient objects and revolved around the idea that the real-life elementary particles known as gluons were “the souls of objects”.
Second City Television (SCTV) is a sketch comedy show that parodies television and pop culture. It features an ensemble cast of actors and comedians who perform hilarious sketches and impersonations.
The Morning Show follows the story of a popular morning show and the people behind it. When a scandal involving the co-host breaks, the show's executive producer is forced to navigate through the aftermath and deal with the consequences. Greed, scandal cover-ups, secret romances, and the struggle for power in the TV industry are all explored in this workplace drama set in the 2010s and 2020s.
SCTV Network 90 is a comedy TV show set in a fictional television network. It features various sketches, parodies, and satires, often with absurd and irreverent humor. The show is known for its talented ensemble cast who play multiple roles and impersonate celebrities. The comedy troupe explores various aspects of showbiz and pop culture, often using dark comedy and satire to comment on political and social issues. The show gained a cult following and is considered a classic in Canadian humor.
Pig's Breakfast is an Australian children's television series that was broadcast in 1999. The story involves two aliens, Meeba and Grob, who have crashed at a television studio on Earth in a galactic school bus. A producer at the station finds them and puts them in a TV show, thinking that the aliens are actors in costumes. Her two children, Rodney and Lucy, are the only ones who know that they are actually aliens.
In 'Far from Las Vegas,' a man finds himself caught up in unplanned pregnancies, self-defense scenarios, and awkward encounters with his in-laws. With a mix of comedy and drama, this show explores the ups and downs of relationships and the challenges of everyday life.
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.
Just Our Luck is a short-lived American sitcom which aired on the American Broadcasting Company in the fall of 1983. Created by brothers Lawrence and Charles Gordon, it was considered a modernized version of the classic 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. The series stars Richard Gilliland as a mild-mannered TV weatherman for KPOX-TV, and T. K. Carter as a hip, fun-loving 3,000-year-old genie who is freed by Gilliland after being imprisoned in his bottle for nearly two centuries. The series was produced by Lorimar Productions, and initially promoted by ABC as one of its new ambitious comedies along with Webster. Just Our Luck was created to compete against The A-Team on NBC but earned low ratings for much of its run. It was poorly received by critics, however, and was the subject of controversy when the NAACP charged the show with promoting negative stereotypes of African-Americans. The NAACP originally campaigned to have the show removed but later settled for a degree of creative control in the show's development. This included changes to Carter's dialogue, the hiring of black staff writers and the addition of Leonard Simon to the cast. The show was cancelled after three months.
Funny or Die Presents is a satirical comedy TV show that features various sketches and parodies, often mocking the president of the United States and other recurring characters. The show combines irreverence, satire, and alternative comedy, with running gags and spoof commercials. It incorporates elements of drunkenness, drugs, and gross-out comedy, while also exploring family relationships and the entertainment industry. The sketches cover a wide range of topics from politics to pop culture, employing surrealism, stupidity, and stereotypes for comedic effect. Singing, impersonations, and stand-up comedy are also part of the show.
It is 1986 and Britain is booming. "Rivals" dives headfirst into the cutthroat world of TV where hair-dos are big and ambitions are even bigger. Deals are brokered in boardrooms, as well as bedrooms. Nobody can be sure who will come out on top. With every man and woman out only for themselves, can true love really blossom?
Comedy sketch series purporting to show the programming of a low key regional television service. Written by Eric Idle of 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' fame. A popular feature was the music of Neil Innes (one time member of the eccentric Bonzo Dog Dooh Dah Band), especially his Beatles parody The Rutles. They later featured in their own film: 'The Rutles (All You Need Is Cash)'.
The Newsreader is a drama TV show set in the 1980s, depicting the lives of male and female protagonists working in a nightly newsroom. Inspired by historical events, the show explores the challenges and triumphs of journalism in Oceania. It also includes a prominent storyline featuring an LGBT character, specifically a bisexual male journalist.
Archie's TV Funnies is a Saturday morning cartoon animated series produced by Filmation which appeared on CBS from September 11, 1971 to September 1, 1973. The series starred Bob Montana's Archie characters.
Max Renn is the president of a sleazy Toronto UHF television station specializing in adult entertainment. He discovers a dangerous and bizarre broadcast called Videodrome, which depicts brutal torture and murder. As he investigates the origins of Videodrome, he uncovers a political ideology movement with violent goals. Renn begins experiencing hallucinations and realizes that Videodrome is actually a carrier of a malicious broadcast signal that causes the viewer to develop a malignant brain tumor. He must fight against the Spectacular Optical Corporation, the producer of Videodrome, to save himself and defeat the conspiracy.
Jake Crewe is an American television news host who is forced, after beating up his station manager, to accept a job in Calgary, Alberta as the host of the lowest-rated morning news program in the city.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues follows Ron Burgundy, who is back in the newsroom as he ventures into the world of cable news. With his loyal news team by his side, Ron faces new challenges and a changing media landscape, all while trying to maintain his unique brand of humor.
UHF follows the story of a loser named George Newman who becomes the manager of a low-budget UHF television station. George creates bizarre and outrageous shows that become surprisingly popular, leading to conflicts with the owner of a rival network.
Set in the 1950s, the plot follows the fictional creation of the first Brazilian TV station.
Female Company is a hilarious comedy set in 1990s Greece. It follows the story of a reporter and a sex-maniac who find themselves caught up in a hair salon explosion. As the two navigate the aftermath of the explosion, they encounter a variety of quirky characters and situations, including a cheating wife, a CCTV investigation, and a card-playing priest. Along the way, they explore themes of high-society, gay culture, and the complexities of relationships. Will they be able to escape the chaos and find love in the midst of it all?