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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.

Gary Busey is "The Gingerdead Man" (2005).

15 Must-See Holiday Horror Movies

Your drunk uncle has got nothing on an axe-wielding turkey, a gaggle of psychopathic Santas, or any other character you'll find in these holiday horror movies.

John Leonard in 'Pepsi, Where's My Jet?' (2022).

'I Just Want a Plane': When a College Student Demanded Pepsi Hand Over a Harrier Jet

John Leonard’s demand was simple. All he wanted was for Pepsi to deliver the Harriet jet he believed they had promised. In 1996, Leonard, then a 21-year-old col

10 Facts About Snoopy

Snoopy debuted in Charles M. Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ comic strip on October 4, 1950, though it took a month for him to get a name. And nearly a year before he became Charlie Brown’s dog.

Watch Hans Gruber Plummet to His Death on This Hilarious ‘Die Hard’ Advent Calendar

Bad guy Hans Gruber takes a tumble off Nakatomi Plaza in this hilarious ‘Die Hard’ advent calendar.

The 50 Best HBO TV Shows of All Time, According to Rotten Tomatoes

‘The Sopranos,’ ‘The Wire,’ and ‘Succession’ all got shown up as HBO's best-ever original series.

Do Brussels Sprouts Taste Better Now? Yes—Here’s Why

It’s partly thanks to the popularity of roasted Brussels sprouts over boiled ones—but that’s not the whole story.

Unraveling the Many Mysteries of New Order's "Blue Monday"

Equal parts happy accident and technological triumph, “Blue Monday” is a supremely weird and brilliant song that continues to pack dance floors and transfix listeners 40 years after its original release.

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.

1987 Micro Machines Car & Playset Commercial (Featuring John Moschitta the Micro Machine Man)

When Micro Machines Took Off

The thumbnail-sized cars were a hit thanks in large part to John Muschitta Jr., the world's fastest-talking pitchman.

Funko’s New ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Board Game Lets You Choose What You’d Do in the Show’s Funniest Situations

If Twyla invited you to her murder mystery party, would you just go—or would you pull a Moira Rose and “RSVP as pending”?

Dobby gains his freedom in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' (2002).

Conservationists Ask People to Stop Leaving Socks at Dobby’s Seaside Grave in Wales

The harbor porpoises that live near Dobby’s Pembrokeshire grave site don’t love socks as much as the Harry Potter house elf did.

Swedish rockers Rednex perform in Hamburg, Germany.

The Murky Origins and Controversial History Behind the Song “Cotton Eye Joe”

Rednex's fiddle-fueled '90s hit “Cotton Eye Joe” was a reworking of an old American folk song that do-si-doed all the way to No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The 30 Best Slasher Movies of All Time

Though often dismissed as a bunch of movies about a crazy guy with a knife, there’s a sense of near-constant creativity at work within even the most low-budget, opportunistic slasher films.

Jeff Goldblum in body horror master David Cronenberg's 'The Fly' (1986).

10 Horror Subgenres to Know Before Planning Your Next Movie Marathon

Just because you love 'Scream' doesn't necessarily mean you're going to enjoy 'Cannibal Holocaust,' so knowing your horror subgenres can come in handy.

The Unlikely Origins—And Rapid Rise—of Chili’s Iconic “Baby Back Ribs” Jingle

It’s 1995, and Guy Bommarito has just bungled an ad campaign so badly that he’s begging Chili’s not to fire him. They give him one last shot.

10 Facts About Pennywise, the Terrifying Clown From Stephen King's 'It'

Pennywise, Tim Curry's homicidal, pasty-faced clown, managed to really scare the poor little kid who played Georgie.

Gene Simmons won't let death stand in the way of a KISS merchandising opportunity.

Dead Serious: When KISS Unveiled the KISS Kasket

Devout decedents of the KISS Army could opt to be buried in an official KISS coffin, where Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley would wag their tongues at you for all eternity.

The subliminal demon face from "The Exorcist" (1973) makes a big impact with little screen time.

10 Terrifying Horror Movie Monsters With Little to No Screen Time

Sometimes the most terrifying movie monster is the one you never see.

Al Roker (R) had an intimate encounter with an Ewok (L) in 2009.

'What's He Doing Behind Me?!': When Wild Ewoks Took Over the 'Today' Show

What was intended to be an innocuous Halloween decorating segment ended with an allegedly inebriated Ewok humping Al Roker's leg.

The Most Popular Halloween Costume in Each State for 2022

Witches and vampires are eternally popular, but Wyoming seems to have a thing for ninjas.

Don't think he’s the GOAT? You just made “The List.”

10 Fun Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Chris Jericho

Think you're a real Jerichoholic? Here are 10 fast facts you might not have known about Chris Jericho, wrestling's preeminent sports entertainer.

The 20 Most Popular Halloween Songs, According to Spotify

From rock classics to horror movie tracks, these are the Halloween songs Spotify users are listening to.

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