TV Funhouse
In this spin-off of the Saturday Night Live TV Funhouse cartoons, happy-go-lucky Doug hosts a children's show in the vein of Pee-wee's Playhouse, wherein he chooses a theme for the day (Caveman Day, Western Day, Spaceman Day, Mexicans Day, etc.) and encourages his puppet friends, the Anipals, to participate. Of course, the depraved felt animals are far more interested in other activities, including going to a cockfight, visiting a bordello, becoming lab tests, and even getting (literally) high on Christmas cheer!
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Plot Summary
TV Funhouse was a sketch comedy and animation show that served as a playground for SNL head writer Robert Smigel's more surreal and adult-oriented comedic sensibilities. The show featured a mix of live-action sketches and animated shorts, often pushing boundaries with its dark humor and parodies of popular culture.
Critical Reception
TV Funhouse garnered a cult following for its edgy and often bizarre humor, distinguishing itself from more mainstream sketch shows. While not a mainstream hit, it was praised by fans for its originality and willingness to explore darker comedic themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unique and often shocking animated shorts.
- Appreciated for its adult-oriented and surreal comedic style.
- Seen as a precursor to more experimental adult animation on television.
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Fun Fact
The show's most infamous segment, 'Ambiguously Gay Duo,' starring Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert, was later adapted into a short film for Saturday Night Live.
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