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Kristen Schaal's Animal Puppet Show Led to South Park Stint
12 Apr
Summary
- An internet puppet show co-created by Kristen Schaal garnered attention.
- The show's unique style impressed "South Park" scouts looking for writers.
- Schaal joined "South Park" as a writer during its eleventh season.
Kristen Schaal, recognized for her unique vocal talents, notably as Louise Belcher in "Bob's Burgers," also contributed to "South Park." Her path to writing for the satirical series began with a co-created internet puppet show, "Penelope Princess of Pets."
This web series featured a young protagonist with the ability to communicate with animals, embarking on a perilous quest. The show's distinctive and irreverent humor captured the attention of "South Park" scouts.
During Season 11, "South Park" was actively seeking new writers. A scout who had seen "Penelope Princess of Pets" was impressed by Schaal's work, which directly led to her opportunity to join the "South Park" writing team.
