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Comedy Panelists Reveal Show Cancellation Secret
24 Nov
Summary
- Strangers With Candy creators learned of cancellation when snack drawers stopped being refilled.
- St. Denis Medical cast and creators discussed the sitcom's humor and set decorations.
- Strangers With Candy featured one of TV's first gender-queer characters, Jerri Blank.
The creators of the iconic 1999-2000 Comedy Central series 'Strangers With Candy' shared a surprising anecdote about its demise. They recounted that they were never formally told the show was canceled, only realizing it when their snack supply ceased. This humorous reveal occurred during a panel marking the show's 25th anniversary of cancellation.
Meanwhile, the cast and co-creator of the contemporary mockumentary 'St. Denis Medical,' set in an underfunded Oregon hospital, also held a panel. They discussed the humor of their second season, which is currently airing, and shared amusing details about the props in a character's office, including a golden football and a samurai sword.
'Strangers With Candy,' known for its satirical take on after-school specials and its groundbreaking portrayal of Jerri Blank as one of television's first gender-queer characters, continues to resonate. The discussion also touched on the series' surreal humor and memorable dance sequences, highlighting its lasting impact.
