Praise Petey
''Praise Petey'' is an American animated sitcom created by Anna Drezen for Freeform, which aired from July 21 until August 18, 2023. In November 2023, the series was canceled after one season. Premise Petra "Petey" St. Barts is a wealthy New York socialite who had it all until her mother informs her that she inherited a small town from her recently deceased father called New Utopia. Upon arriving, she discovers that her father was a cult leader and that the residents have been brainwashed to mindlessly follow her due to her father's influence. Now with a new purpose in life, Petey hopes to have New Utopia think for themselves and be normal by starting with the abolishment of human sacrifices. Voice Cast Main *Annie Murphy as Petra "Petey" St. Barts *Christine Baranski as White St. Barts (formerly Tammy Overalls) *Stephen Root as Petey's father *John Cho as Bandit *Amy Hill as Mae Mae *Kiersey Clemons as Eliza *Brian Jordan Alvarez as Emmett Recurring * Joel Kim Booster * Anna D ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Animated Sitcom
An animated sitcom is a subgenre of the sitcom that is animated instead of live action and is generally made or created for adult audiences in most cases. ''SpongeBob SquarePants'', ''The Simpsons'', '' South Park'', and ''Family Guy'' are four of the longest-running animated sitcoms. History Early history ''The Flintstones'', which debuted in 1960, is considered the first example of the animated sitcom genre. A similar cartoon, '' The Jetsons'', which took place in the future rather than the past, followed in 1962. Marc Blake argued it started the "science fiction sitcom sub genre". Animated sitcoms have been more controversial than traditional cartoons from the onset. ''The Flintstones'' was originally oriented at parents, as an animated version of '' The Honeymooners'', though it was primarily popular with children. David Bennett argued that when it was originally released, it was aimed at an adult audience, and called it the "direct ancestors" of current adult animation, beca ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Freeform (TV Channel)
Freeform may refer to: __NOTOC__ Computers * Freeform surface modelling, via computer-aided design (CAD) *Freeform solid modeling, via computer-aided design (CAD) * Freeform machine, 3D printing * Freeform, a collaborative application developed by Apple Inc. Entertainment * Freeform composition * Freeform (TV channel), an American television channel * Free-form radio, in which the disc jockey is given total control over what music to play * Freeform Five, UK electro-house band * Freeform jazz, free jazz, subgenre where artists improvise without any preset form or rhythm * Freeform Portland, a Portland listener-supported radio station * Freeform role-playing game, a type of role-playing game with minimal or no rules * Freeform, Electronic music Electronic music is a Music genre, genre of music that employs electronic musical instruments, digital instruments, or electronics, circuitry-based music technology in its creation. It includes both music made using electronic and el ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alan Tudyk
Alan Wray Tudyk ( ;; born March 16, 1971) is an American actor. His film work includes roles in '' 28 Days'' with Sandra Bullock (2000), '' A Knight's Tale'' with Heath Ledger (2001), '' Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story'' with Vince Vaughn (2004), voicing Sonny on '' I, Robot'' with Will Smith (2004), and '' 3:10 to Yuma'' with Christian Bale (2007). In 2010, he starred with Tyler Labine in the black comedy horror film '' Tucker & Dale vs. Evil''. He has also appeared in the films '' Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' with Shia LaBeouf (2011), playing Ben Chapman in '' 42'' with Chadwick Boseman (2013), '' Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials'' with Dylan O'Brien (2015) and Ian McLellan Hunter in '' Trumbo'' with Bryan Cranston (also 2015). Tudyk is known for his television role as Wash on the space Western drama series ''Firefly'' with Nathan Fillion (2002–2003). The show only ran for one season but developed a cult following after the series aired. He reprised the role in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Eve Plumb
Eve Aline Plumb (born April 29, 1958) is an American actress, singer and painter. She is best known for portraying the middle daughter Jan Brady on the ABC sitcom ''The Brady Bunch''. A native of Southern California, Plumb began appearing in commercials at age seven, and also had guest roles on the televisions series ''Family Affair'', '' The Big Valley'' and '' The Virginian'' between 1966 and 1967. She was cast as Jan Brady on ''The Brady Bunch'' in 1969, and portrayed the role until the series' end in 1974. After, Plumb continued to work in television, portraying a teenage prostitute in the NBC television film '' Dawn: Portrait of a Teenage Runaway'' (1976), and as Elizabeth March in the 1978 miniseries '' Little Women''. Plumb continued to reprise her role as Jan Brady in numerous reunion series and films, including '' The Brady Brides'' (1981) and ''A Very Brady Christmas'' (1988). She made her feature film debut with a minor role in ''I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'' (1988), an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Debra Wilson
Debra Wilson, also known as Debra Wilson Skelton or Debra Skelton, is an American actress and comedian. She is known for being the longest-serving original cast member on the sketch comedy series '' Mad TV'', having appeared on the show's first eight seasons from 1995 to 2003. As a voice actress, she has voiced various characters on television, including Ramaraffe on '' Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart'' (2019–present), Grandma Shark on '' Baby Shark's Big Show!'' (2020–present), and Kira on '' Dogs in Space'' (2021–present). She has voiced multiple characters on series such as '' Black Dynamite'' (2012–2015), '' All Hail King Julien'' (2014–2016), and '' Spitting Image'' (2020–2022). She also starred in the films '' The Summerland Project'' (2016) and '' Bodied'' (2017). Wilson has had lead voice roles in video games such as Rebecca Thane in '' Mirror's Edge Catalyst'' (2016), Amanda Waller in '' Batman: The Enemy Within'' (2017–2018) and '' Suicide Squad: Kill the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Paget Brewster
Paget Valerie Brewster (, ; born March 10, 1969) is an American actress and singer. She was first recognized for her recurring role as Kathy on the fourth season of the NBC sitcom '' Friends''. Her breakthrough role came as FBI Supervisory Special Agent Emily Prentiss on the CBS crime drama ''Criminal Minds''. She was a regular cast member on the series from 2006 to 2012, then made two guest appearances before returning as a regular in 2016. Her other roles include voicing Elise and Mr. Mumbles on '' Dan Vs.'', portraying Debra Chambers and Frankie Dart in the fifth and final seasons of ''Community'', respectively, and voicing Judy Ken Sebben / Birdgirl in '' Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law'' and ''Birdgirl''. Brewster has also played Sara Kingsley on the Fox sitcom '' Grandfathered'' and voiced Donald Duck's twin sister Della in the 2017 series of ''DuckTales''. Early life Brewster was born in Concord, Massachusetts. Both her mother, Hathaway Brewster ( Tew), and fat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Hong
James Hong (; born February 22, 1929) is an American actor, producer and director. He has worked in numerous productions in American media since the 1950s, portraying a variety of roles. With more than 650 film and television credits as of 2022, he is one of the most prolific actors of all time. Hong became known to audiences through starring in the detective series '' The New Adventures of Charlie Chan'' (1957–1958), and through frequent appearances on many television shows including the original '' Hawaii Five-O'' (1969–1974), '' Bonanza'' (1960), ''Perry Mason'' (1962–1963), '' The Man from U.N.C.L.E.'' (1965–1966), ''I Spy'' (1965–1967), and ''Kung Fu'' (1972–1975). He has appeared in numerous films, in both comedic and dramatic roles, including Kahn the butler in '' Chinatown'' (1974) and its sequel '' The Two Jakes'' (1990), Hannibal Chew in '' Blade Runner'' (1982), David Lo Pan in '' Big Trouble in Little China'' (1986), Jeff Wong in '' Wayne's World 2'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fred Tatasciore
Fred Tatasciore (; ) is an American voice actor who has provided voices in animated and live-action films, television shows, and video games. He is known for voicing the Hulk and Beast in various Marvel media and Solomon Grundy in various DC media. Other characters he has voiced include Yosemite Sam, Taz, Soldier: 76, Shao Kahn and Kakuzu. Career He is known for portraying characters with deep and powerful voices, though in recent years has expanded his range. He has voiced the Hulk in multiple Marvel projects, including '' Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2'', '' The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes'' and '' Avengers Assemble''. His best known video game roles include Damon Baird in the ''Gears of War'' series, Saren Arterius in the ''Mass Effect'' series, Zeratul in ''StarCraft II'' and ''Heroes of the Storm'', Soldier: 76 in Blizzard's first-person shooter ''Overwatch'' and Xür in Bungie's first-person shooter, ''Destiny''. He voiced the character "8" in the Tim Burton-prod ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kenan Thompson
Kenan Thompson (; born May 10, 1978) is an American actor and comedian. He has been a cast member of the NBC sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' since 2003, making him the longest-tenured cast member in the show's history. He was also the first regular cast member born after the show's premiere in 1975. He starred on the NBC sitcom '' Kenan'' (2021–2022). Thompson began his acting career in the early 1990s, and was an original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series ''All That'', where he often collaborated with co-star Kel Mitchell. In 1996, they began starring in their own sitcom ''Kenan & Kel'' (1996–2000). Thompson also had roles in ''The Mighty Ducks'' franchise, '' Good Burger'', and as the title character in the 2004 film ''Fat Albert''. He has been nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for his work on ''SNL'', winning once. He is ranked at No. 88 on VH1's 100 Greatest Teen Stars. Early life Thompson was born on May 10, 1978 in Columbus, O ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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James Austin Johnson
James Austin Johnson (born July 19, 1989) is an American comedian and actor originally from Nashville, Tennessee. He has garnered attention for his impression of former President Donald Trump, sometimes being referred to as "the best Trump impersonator." He is currently a cast member of the sketch comedy television series ''Saturday Night Live'', where he impersonates both Trump and Joe Biden. Career In addition to the films '' Blue Like Jazz'' and ''Hail, Caesar!'', Johnson has appeared in the television series ''Adam Ruins Everything'', ''Better Call Saul'', and '' All Rise''. He has also filmed a DirecTV television ad with National Football League veteran Peyton Manning. In 2021, Johnson was cast as a featured player on ''Saturday Night Live'', alongside fellow newcomers Aristotle Athari and Sarah Sherman, for its forty-seventh season. During the season premiere's cold open, he portrayed President Joe Biden and later portrayed former President Donald Trump in the season ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sheryl Lee Ralph
Sheryl Lee Ralph OJ is an American actress and singer. She made her screen debut in the 1977 comedy film '' A Piece of the Action'', before landing the role of Deena Jones in the Broadway musical ''Dreamgirls'' (1981), for which she received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical nomination. She currently stars as Barbara Howard on the ABC mockumentary sitcom ''Abbott Elementary'', for which she won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, and became the first Black woman to win the award in 35 years. Ralph has appeared in a number of films during her career. She starred alongside Denzel Washington in the film '' The Mighty Quinn'' (1989). In 1991, she won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female for her performance in the 1990 drama film '' To Sleep with Anger''. Ralph starred in the 1992 films '' Mistress'' and '' The Distinguished Gentleman''. She later played the role of Florence Watson in '' Sister Act 2: B ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Joel Kim Booster
Joel Alexander Kim Booster (born Kim Joonmin; February 29, 1988) is a South Korean-born American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. He co-produced and wrote for '' Big Mouth'' and ''The Other Two'' and as an actor has appeared on '' Shrill'', '' Search Party'', and '' Sunnyside''. In 2022, he wrote, produced, and starred in the Hulu romantic comedy ''Fire Island'', a modern adaptation of ''Pride and Prejudice'' with a main cast of Asian American actors. Early life and education Born Kim Joonmin in Jeju Island, South Korea, Booster was adopted by an American couple as an infant. He was raised in Plainfield, Illinois, in a "conservative, white, Evangelical Christian family" and was initially homeschooled. He went to public school for the first time when he was 16, which he described as his "first time being around non-religious people." He knew he was gay from childhood but kept it a secret. His senior year in high school, his parents found out he was gay by reading his diary ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |