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42 Festive Facts About ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’

‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ is the gift that keeps on giving (and you kind of have Stanley Kubrick to thank for its existence).

Jennifer Coolidge and Jon Gries in 'The White Lotus.'

The Hilarious ‘Peppa Pig’ Mention in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 Was Totally Improvised

Creator Mike White deserves credit for most of the cringe moments in ‘The White Lotus.’ But one was a Sabrina Impacciatore original.

A Brief History of ‘National Lampoon’

‘National Lampoon’ began as an offshoot of a college humor magazine and developed into one of the most influential voices in American comedy.

Steve Martin and John Candy in 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' (1987).

See What Remains of the Lost, 3.5-Hour Cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’

John Hughes speculated that the original cut of ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles’ is lost for good, but you can find remnants of it if you know where to look.

Films like "Frances Ha" help capture the nuance and uniqueness of the Big Apple.

11 Great Films Set in New York City

You don't have to be in the Big Apple to love these films set in New York City, like “Saturday Night Fever,” “Frances Ha,” and more.

Snubbed: 10 Classic TV Shows That Never Won an Emmy

'The Wire' may be the greatest television series of all time. Emmy voters didn't care.

This portrait is titled “Hello everyone.”

See the Funny Finalists—and Vote for Your Favorite—of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Funny animal photos don’t get much better than a gentoo penguin doing “talk to the hand” (or fin, rather).

‘Boy Meets World’ Gets the Horror Movie Treatment in This Hilarious Recut

Reimagining Mr. Feeny from 'Boy Meets World' as a horror villain isn't a huge leap.

Otto, Leslie Nielsen, and Robert Hays in 'Airplane!' (1980).

How the 1980s Became the Golden Age of Spoof Movies (And Why It Couldn’t Last)

The arrival of blockbuster movies like 'Jaws' and 'Star Wars' and the rise of the home video era allowed '80s comedies like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun' to define the spoof genre like no films before them ever could.

Kenan Thompson at the 47th Annual People's Choice Awards in 2021.

The 15 Longest-Running Cast Members in ‘Saturday Night Live’ History

How long has Kenan Thompson been on 'SNL'? Nineteen seasons—and counting.

How Steven Seagal Claimed His Place as the Worst Host In 'Saturday Night Live' History

For more than 30 years, 'SNL' cast members have regularly cited Steven Seagal as the worst host the show has ever had—an ignoble distinction for a program that's been on the air for half a century.

8 Times Leslie Nielsen Played a Fart Joke on Someone

'Airplane!' and 'Naked Gun' star Leslie Nielsen carried a fart machine wherever he went, including movie sets, elevators, and courthouses.

UHF Official Trailer #1 - Kevin McCarthy Movie (1989) HD

10 Fun Facts About “Weird Al” Yankovic’s ‘UHF’

'UHF' was a passion project for "Weird Al" Yankovic, but it bombed at the box office in 1989. Here are 10 fact about the cult classic you might not have known.

Holly Flax and Michael Scott as the anti-Jim and Pam in 'The Office.'

Watch Michael and Holly Annoy Darryl in These Deleted Scenes From 'The Office'

Even if you've seen every episode of 'The Office,' these deleted scenes will be new to you.

8 Facts About 'Wizard of Loneliness' Nathan Fielder

Nathan Fielder, creator of HBO's 'The Rehearsal,' also owns a successful outdoor apparel brand with terrible customer service.

The 2001 comedy bombed at the box office, but it's since become a cult classic.

15 Campy Facts About 'Wet Hot American Summer'

'Wet Hot American Summer' bombed at the box office when it premiered in 2001, but this summer flick has since become a cult classic.

Steve Martin was a curious choice for the role of a mobster.

'My Blue Heaven,' Steve Martin's Comedic, Spiritual Sequel to 'Goodfellas'

In 1990, two movies based on the life of mobster Henry Hill hit theaters. 'Goodfellas' had Martin Scorsese. 'My Blue Heaven' had Steve Martin.

"We got a lot of fan theories about this show, and now you're gonna hear about them!"

6 'Seinfeld' Fan Theories That Will Blow Your Mind

The world of 'Seinfeld' grows even more bizarre when you account for some of these wild fan theories viewers have offered.

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black.'

15 Facts About 'Men in Black'

Forget everything you thought you knew about the Oscar-winning alien comedy franchise, which premiered 25 years ago.

Harvey Korman and Mel Brooks in 'History of the World: Part I' (1981).

11 Memorable Facts About 'History Of The World, Part I'

Mel Brooks’s irreverent take on the course of human events thoroughly divided critics, but left countless viewers hungry for a sequel.

Time to Turn It Up to 12: A 'This Is Spinal Tap' Sequel Is Coming

England's greatest fake band is reuniting for a real sequel.

The legendary parodist helped change pop culture forever.

21 Fun Facts About "Weird Al" Yankovic

Since first getting national airplay on the Dr. Demento radio show, "Weird Al" Yankovic has spent decades building his reputation as America's preeminent parody songwriter.

The Time Steve Martin Performed Stand-Up For an Audience of Dogs

Martin's jokes were a hit with his canine audience—until things got a little rowdy towards the end

Bob Odenkirk stars in 'Better Call Saul.'

8 Surprising Facts About Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is best known for playing ethically-malleable lawyer Saul Goodman, but he has enjoyed a decades-long career as a versatile writer and performer.

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