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South Park Was Rejected By Fox Because Of One Vulgar Character
Before landing at Comedy Central, Trey Parker and Matt Stone faced an uphill battle when pitching the show that would become "South Park" to Fox.
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15 Best Sitcom Episodes Of All Time, Ranked According To IMDb
Crowd-sourced metrics like IMDb ratings might not be perfect, but it's still interesting to look at which episodes users consider the best ever.
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Malcolm In The Middle's Creator Spent An Hour A Week Writing Apology Letters To Parents
Malcolm in the Middle creator Linwood Boomer maintained an unusual habit during the show’s original run — and it wasn’t a one-off.
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Why Kaitlin Olson Did Her Own Stunts On It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
The next time you see Sweet Dee take a tumble on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, remember that it might be Kaitlin Olson doing the stunt herself.
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Why Seinfeld's Final Two Seasons Felt Different From The Previous Seven
Seinfeld’s final seasons felt noticeably different, and the shift traces back to a behind-the-scenes change that ultimately altered how the show was written.
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Parks And Recreation Originally Began As A Spin-Off To A Classic Sitcom
NBC's Parks and Recreation almost looked drastically different, having been developed initially as a direct spin-off to another beloved sitcom.
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Why Jason Biggs Rejected The Lead Role In How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother nearly had a very different lead, thanks to a career decision shaped by timing, ego, and how Hollywood once viewed television roles.
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One Of Scrubs' Most Enduring Characters Was Created As A One-Time Appearance
One fan-favorite Scrubs character was never meant to stick around, but a small behind-the-scenes choice helped change the tone of the series.
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What To Watch In March: Your Guide To 140+ Premieres And Finales
Discover what to watch in March 2026 with TVLine's guide to 140+ TV premieres and finales across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms.
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Why The Big Bang Theory Didn't Show Howard And Bernadette's Babies
Even though Howard and Bernadette were parents to two children, The Big Bang Theory never had them appear on screen (except that one time).
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How The Scrubs Revival Pays Homage To Dr. Bob Kelso — And Why Ken Jenkins Isn't In Season 1
The Scrubs revival pays tribute to Dr. Bob Kelso — but it doesn't rule out a future appearance by Ken Jenkins.
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The Jetsons Marked A Historic First For ABC (Which Is Probably Why It Lasted Just One Season)
Ironically enough, the same element that made The Jetsons such a groundbreaking program for ABC ended up being its undoing early on in its run.
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Scrubs Legacy Cast Breaks Down J.D. And Elliot's Relationship Status, Turk's Mid-Life Crisis, And Dr. Cox's Big Move — Watch Video
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley and Bill Lawrence talk Scrubs revival twists in spoiler-filled TVLine interview.
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Bryan Cranston Changed Malcolm In The Middle's Original Plans For Hal
Hal on Malcolm in the Middle was originally supposed to be much different, but Bryan Cranston's performance inspired a new direction.
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Jason Bateman Starred In A Short-Lived Sitcom That Was Canceled Due To Parents' Complaints
While his career has stretched from hits like Silver Spoons to Ozark, one early sitcom in which Jason Bateman starred got shut down pretty quickly.
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Mayim Bialik Was 'Afraid' To Film A Very Important Big Bang Theory Scene
Before filming one of her most important scenes on The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik was anxious about Amy taking this important step.
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Why Kaley Cuoco Replaced Amanda Walsh As The Big Bang Theory's Female Lead
The female lead of The Big Bang Theory was not always Penny, and early test reactions forced a major creative rethink that reshaped the sitcom forever.
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Happy Days' Fonzie Was Nearly Played By A '60s Rockstar
Happy Days could have looked very, very different had Henry Winkler never been cast. In fact, a '60s rockstar might have gotten the part of The Fonz instead.
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Jennifer Aniston's Reaction To Reese Witherspoon's Friends Mistake Was Pure Class
Reese Witherspoon recalls how Jennifer Aniston helped calm her nerves after a Friends mistake — and why the cast sometimes messed up on purpose.
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How Wesley Snipes Changed Jaleel White's Mind About Playing Family Matters' Myrtle
Jaleel White was less than pleased at having to play Urkel's cousin Myrtle on Family Matters. He got past his concerns with the help of superstar Wesley Snipes.
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Fran Drescher Says Studio Execs Regret Canceling Her Little-Remembered Sitcom
The Nanny was a smash for both Fran Drescher and CBS, but her follow-up, Happily Divorced was not as big a success for TV Land and only lasted two seasons.
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The Big Bang Theory Guest Star Who Almost Played Leonard Before Johnny Galecki
As Leonard, Johnny Galecki helped anchor The Big Bang Theory for 12 seasons, but one of the show's recurring actors also tried out for the iconic role.
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10 Friends Moments You Didn't Realize Were Improvised
Friends built its legacy on more than scripts alone. Off-the-cuff reactions and actor instincts played a bigger role than many viewers realize.
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Why Larry David Didn't Want To Act In Seinfeld
Larry David helped shape one of television's most iconic sitcoms but deliberately stayed offscreen, a choice that helped define how Seinfeld came together.
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The Neighborhood Wraps Filming On Series Finale — Will The CBS Comedy End With A Wedding?
The Neighborhood has wrapped production on its final season — what do cast social media posts suggest about the May series finale?
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A Marvel Actor Starred In The Short-Lived Golden Girls Sequel Series
A forgotten sequel followed The Golden Girls into the 1990s, helping launch a future Marvel star while struggling to escape the shadow of a TV classic.
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How The Gilligan's Island Creatives Felt About Negative Reviews
Loved by audiences but derided by critics, Gilligan's Island is a classic of '60s TV., but how did the show's cast and crew deal with the negative press?
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