TV Funhouse (2000–2001)

Doug and the "Anipals" introduce animated segments, short videos and other wacky clips. Meanwhile, the other 'Anipal' puppets go on wacky adventures through the city.

Creator:

Robert Smigel

Stars:

Doug Dale, Robert Smigel, Dino Stamatopoulos

Cast

Series cast summary:
Doug Dale	...	Doug the Host (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
Robert Smigel	...	Fogey (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
Dino Stamatopoulos	...	Chickie (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
Jon Glaser	...	Hojo (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
Tommy Blacha	...	Hank (8 episodes, 2000-2001)
David Juskow	...	Larry (8 episodes, 2000-2001)

Storyline

In this spin-off of the TV Funhouse cartoons on SNL, our host Doug (Doug Dale) hosts a show on a set that resembles Blue's Clues if it wasn't computerized. He picks a theme for the day (Caveman Day, Western Day, Spaceman Day, Mexicans Day) and encourages his "Anipals" (His animal puppets) to do stuff for the day that corresponds with the theme. Of course, they never do and get themselves in crazy situations like going to a Tijuanese Bordello and Doug is stuck on the set all alone. There's also Robert Smigel cartoons and mock-educational films!

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Plot Keywords:

puppet | animal | cult tv | cult tv | turtle | 

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Taglines:

You're not a kid anymore.

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Fantasy

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Details

Official Sites:

Comedy Central: TV Funhouse

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 December 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Comedy Central, Poochie Doochie Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Larry: Once again my ass has been kicked by the holiest of holidays.
Hojo: Yeah thanks, baby Jesus.
Whiskers: Thanks, baby New Years.
Hank: I hate fucking babys.

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Connections

Spun-off from Saturday Night Live (1975)

User Reviews

Robert Smigel is a genius

From his days on Saturday Night Live to his success on Conan, Robert Smigel has shown his amazing ability to create memorable characters. This show was very witty and low brow at the same time. My favorite episodes involved Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (a Robert Smigel creation) and a lizard who doesn't want to mate. Robert Goulet does a great job playing himself (as a pal of Triumph) and I would recommend this for everyone except young kids. There are great cartoons in this show but they aren't for children.