An oral history of 'Strangers With Candy'

Comedy nerds and oddballs helped "Strangers With Candy" grow into a cult favorite over the years, it's inspiring spirit continuing to influence many of today's writer-actor-comedians.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment April 08, 2024 An oral history of 'Strangers With Candy,' the comedy that changed TV's rulebook Amy Sedaris, Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello discuss the origins of their filthy, irreverent cult comedy "Strangers With Candy," which premiered in 1999. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Review: Ed Ruscha show wowed in New York. Why it's even better in L.A. The LACMA show "Ed Ruscha / Now Then" is the first comprehensive retrospective in more than 20 years of a quintessential American artist. SHARE       READ MORE 'Quiet on Set': Key takeaways from the documentary series' bonus episode In "Quiet on Set's" bonus Episode 5, Drake Bell returns, Shane Lyons tells of his Brian Peck incident and Black actors share more troubling stories about life on set. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Kristen Wiig joins 'SNL' Five-Timers Club with a big roster of celebrity friends Wiig was the host and undisputed star even in an episode packed with celebrity cameos, including those by Jon Hamm, Will Forte, Paula Pell, Ryan Gosling and more. SHARE       READ MORE In 'Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,' Toby Jones is the quiet, stubborn leader of a resistance The British Post Office scandal, in which thousands of postmasters were erroneously accused of fraud, is the focus of a four-part docudrama that made waves in the U.K. and comes to the U.S. Sunday on PBS. SHARE       READ MORE CNN Originals looks for a comeback after cuts with space shuttle Columbia series The division that has brought CNN ratings and an Oscar is bouncing back from slashed budgets. Its latest offering is a co-production with the BBC. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'The First Omen' plays to the faithful, but more nun fun is to be had elsewhere Directed with visual flair by Arkasha Stevenson, the prequel to the 1976 horror sensation is somewhat diminished by a forgone conclusion, but gets the job done. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW