When it came to sketch comedy shows in the ‘90s, SNL, The Kids in the Hall, MADtv and In Living Color ruled the airwaves, but there were also a few other shows that helped launch some very famous careers.
The Edge
Network: Fox
Number of Seasons: One (1992-1993)
About the show: The series featured an ensemble cast that included Julie Brown, Wayne Knight, Tommy Kenny (who would go on to be the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants) and a young Jennifer Aniston.
Via: TriStar Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection
The Ben Stiller Show
Network: Fox
Number of Seasons: One (1992-1993)
About the show: Co-created by Ben Stiller and Judd Apatow, the show was a launching pad for the careers of not just Ben, but Andy Dick, Janeane Garofalo and David Cross – who served as a writer for the show.
The show was cancelled after 12 episodes, after cancellation it won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Variety Series.
Via: HBO/ Courtesy: Everett Collection
The Dana Carvey Show
Network: ABC
Number of Seasons: One (1996)
About the show: Starring Dana Carvey, the show also featured Steve Carell and Stephen Colbert in the cast. Additionally, the writers included Louis CK and Charlie Kaufman. The show lasted a total of eight episodes.
Via: Brillstein-Grey Entertainment/courtesy Everett Collection
Carol & Company
Network: NBC
Seasons: Two (1990-1991)
About the show: Every week, Carol Burnett and cast performed a different half-hour comedy playlet. The cast included upcoming actors Peter Krause, Richard Kind, and Jeremy Piven.
Via: Everrett Collection
