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The MadTV cast says "Look What I Can Do" At Their Futures

By Jon
Mad TV was without a doubt one of the greatest sketch comedies on television, with its hilarious jokes, biting political remarks, and zany characters. It really was the all-star cast that kept us tuning back in every week hoping to once again laugh ourselves into a coma. The show first aired over 20 years ago, with more than 58 cast members featured throughout its 14 season lifespan.Let's take a look at what happened after the final curtain dropped on this forward-thinking comedy series from the 90s! It's Mad TV!Jordan PeeleJordan Peele (and his co-star and friend Keegan Micheal

80s

4 Knight Rider Spin-offs Even The Most Die-Hard Fans Didn't Know Existed

By Jon
Back in the weird and wonderful world of 1982, a hit new show was about to make its mark on television history. In a police detective meets science fiction series, David Hasselhoff plays the Foundation for Law and Government (F.L.A.G.) agent Michael Knight, who cruises in the legendary high-tech vehicle KITT fighting crime wherever his wheels take him. The show was immensely popular with its snappy lines and tough stance on justice, bringing with it a whole wave of cultural references that we all use today without realizing it. Even though the original series only lasted for

90s

What 15 Of Your Favorite Nick Game Show Hosts Are Up To These Days

By Zachary
We would run from the school bus all the way to our couch to catch every second of our favorite Nick game shows. But what ever happened to the hosts after their shows were cancelled? We tracked down 15 of the network's stars and learned what they've been up to since the '90s.1. Omar Gooding (Wild &Crazy Kids)CinemablendGooding, the younger brother of actor Cuba Gooding Jr., got to oversee all the ridiculous competitions on this show, including lots of pie fights. He's never really left TV, appearing on shows like Smart Guy, Deadwood, and the short-lived Barbershop TV

90s

'Four Weddings And A Funeral' Is Coming Back, But Not As A Movie

By Tanya
Four Weddings And A Funeral is one of those movies that everyone seems to love. Even though it's a romantic comedy, it managed to appeal to a wide audience and bring in over $200 million at the box office. The studio is hoping to bring it back, but this time as a TV show. Rank Film DistributorsThe show is currently in development with Hulu, and will be a little bit different than a lot of others shows. They are calling it an "anthology" instead of a TV series, and will be handled differently than what you'd expect. Rank Film DistributorsThey

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12 Dark Secrets About Nickelodeon Game Shows That'll Change How You See Your Childhood

By Meg
When we were kids, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and Hollywood Squares were not the game shows we wanted to watch. If it wasn't kids competing and no one was getting slimed, what was the point? That's why Nickelodeon TV shows were so important to us! We got to imagine ourselves running Legends Of The Hidden Temple or being mesmerized by the VR technology on Arcade. But there are some things about your favorite game shows you may not have known.1. Marc Summers Had OCDNickelodeonHost of arguably the messiest show on television, Summers had a severe case of OCD. He

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10 Facts About 'Roseanne' That Will Make You Miss The Original Series

By Tanya
Roseanne will be back in just a few short months, but now is the best time to catch up on our old favorites. There are a lot of things about the classic series that we may not know, and it might change how you feel about the revival. ABCRoseanne Barr's first TV show obviously helped her career, but how much do you really know about the classic sitcom? Find out now! 1. Because Roseanne was successful, other stand up comedians got their own showsSplitsiderBetween Roseanne and Seinfeld, TV executives were realizing that stand up comedians were a great resource for

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15 Facts About 'ThunderCats' That'll Have You Yelling "ThunderCats, Ho!"

By Awa
Thunder...Thunder...ThunderCats! Even today, every time we hear those words it takes us right back to the 80s, when after school wind down meant tuning in to watch a badass group of feline humanoids from planet Thundera fend off their enemies, who followed them to Third Earth. The show was so good that it spawned comic books, toys and video games. It may not have been as popular as GI: Joe or Transformers, but those who watched it religiously knew that the show had heart and taught us many lessons. ThunderCats eventually faded into obscurity, but fans of the

80s

Remember Ernest? The Strange Life Story Of A Forgotten Movie Star

By Zachary
If your childhood was anything like mine, you probably wore out the tapes of movies like Ernest Goes to Camp by playing them over and over again.Still hilarious.Buena VistaBut you also probably wondered the same question I did: who was Ernest? Obviously we knew that Ernest was a funny guy who always wore the same clothes and got into wacky hijinks, but why did they make so many movies about this Ernest guy anyways? It turns out that the character had a long and interesting career."KnowwhuImean?"Hey Vern It's ErnestErnest was played by

90s

7 Facts About 'The Nanny' That Even Your Ma Doesn't Know

By Tanya
She had style, she had flair, she was there, that's how she became the nanny! The Nanny was one of the most iconic shows of the 90s. The characters all felt original and fun, the plot was just outrageous enough that it was hilarious, and it had enough heart to keep us invested. The series lasted for six seasons, and over those years we were all completely in love with this woman who seemed to stand out more than anyone ever would like to. CBSBetween her iconic laugh, her big hair, and her colorful outfits, Fran Fine was the perfect
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