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(L-R) John Cleese, Neil Innes, Michael Palin, Eric Idle

When Monty Python Took American Television to Court

In 1975, ABC planned two Python specials. The group sued to make sure they would never air.

15 Fighting Facts About Coach

Craig T. Nelson's Emmy-winning sitcom hit the field for the final time 20 years ago.

10 Surprising Facts About George Carlin

The legendary comedian's influences included the IRS and Danny Kaye.

25 Groovy Facts About Austin Powers

Mike Myers's James Bond-like, decade-skewing comedy franchise kicked off 20 years ago.

15 Fun Facts About Hot Fuzz

15 Things You Might Not Know About Annie Hall

15 Big Facts About My Big Fat Greek Wedding

The 2002 surprise hit is still the highest-grossing romantic comedy of all-time.

13 Close-Up Facts About Grosse Pointe Blank

3. You may have heard that it's based on a real Grosse Pointe student who became a hitman. It isn't.

25 Memorable Quotes from Don Rickles

“Room service is great if you want to pay $500 for a club sandwich.”

Watch Stephen Hawking Audition Actors to Be His New Voice

Miss Piggy never had a chance.

8 Women Who Changed Comedy Forever

Today’s comediennes stand on the shoulders of many hilarious women who came before them.

Ricky Gervais as David Brent in The Office.

20 Surprising Facts About 'The Office'

Go behind the scenes of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's beloved—and painfully cringey—comedy, 'The Office.'

Mystery Science Theater 3000 Is Getting a Comic Book Series

When is it happening? Hopefully in the not-too-distant future.

18 Things You Might Not Know About Wayne’s World

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn.

5 Ways Doing Improv Can Help Your Professional Life

Learn to listen, take risks, and cooperate on the stage and in the office.

20 Hilarious Facts About Waiting for Guffman

Though it didn’t make much of a dent in the box office when it hit theaters 20 years ago, Christopher Guest’s mockumentary has become a cult hit in the years since.

Remembering The Jerky Boys

After selling over 3 million albums of crank calls, the Boys went their separate ways.

Betty White's Guide to Life, in 20 Quotes

In addition to her work as a beloved actor and animal rights activist, Betty White was a master of wise words and one-liners.

14 Illuminating Facts About The Golden Child

Eddie Murphy's fantasy comedy went through numerous changes before it hit theaters in 1986.

20 of Steven Wright's Funniest Jokes

Steven Wright once supposedly said, "I intend to live forever. So far, so good."

How An Obscure British Comedy Sketch Became The World’s Most Repeated TV Program

It's gained a cult audience all over the world—and is especially popular in Germany.

16 Celebratory Facts About Party Down

Are we having fun yet? 'Party Down'—not to be confused with reality show 'Party Down South'—is a hilarious sitcom that ran for 20 episodes between 2009 and 2010. But it's about to come back.

5 Fast Facts About Dana Carvey

The beloved former SNL star is back with a new Netflix comedy special, 'Straight White Male, 60.'

14 Facts About Monty Python's Flying Circus On Its 50th Anniversary

'Monty Python's Flying Circus' was almost canceled after one episode, but went on to become one of television's most influential comedy series.

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