TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special
The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.
The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.

Rated 6.9 on TMDB
Lupita Nyong'o narrates a documentary about Peanuts and its creator, Charles M. Schulz. Famous fans—including Drew Barrymore, Kevin Smith, and Al Roker—share its influence on them, and a new animated story finds Charlie Brown on a quest.

Rated 7.0 on TMDB
Explore the evolution of Buzz Lightyear from toy to human in the making of Pixar’s Lightyear. Dive into the origin and cultural impact of everyone’s favorite Space Ranger, the art of designing a new “human Buzz,” and the challenges faced by the Lightyear crew along the way.

Rated 7.1 on TMDB
Explore the unlikely partnership and enduring legacy of one of the most prolific power couples in entertainment history. Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz risked everything to be together.

Rated 6.9 on TMDB
A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.

Rated 7.2 on TMDB
Everyone thinks that Bob Kane created Batman, but that’s not the whole truth. One author makes it his crusade to make it known that Bill Finger, a struggling writer, actually helped invent the iconic superhero, from concept to costume to the very character we all know and love. Bruce Wayne may be Batman’s secret identity, but his creator was always a true mystery.

Rated 7.1 on TMDB
Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.


