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TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special

Film · 2015

The top 40 funniest cartoon characters are showcased in this TV special, as determined by a Nielsen viewers' survey.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Brad Lachmandirector · executive producer
  2. Matt Lachmanwriter · producer
  3. Jon Mackswriter · producer
  4. Diane Lewisexecutive producer
  5. Maureen Reidyexecutive producer
  6. Bill Brackenproducer

On screen

  1. Justin Roilandlead actor
  2. Mike Judgelead actor
  3. Fred Savagelead actor
  4. Pamela Adlonlead actor
  5. John Robertssupporting actor
  6. Kat Cressidasupporting actor
  7. Mike Henrysupporting actor
  8. Dan Harmonsupporting actor
  9. Genndy Tartakovskysupporting actor
  10. H. Jon Benjaminsupporting actor
  11. Billy Westsupporting actor
  12. Brian Gradenguest actor
  13. Todd Barbeeguest actor
  14. Cheryl Chaseguest actor
  15. Jeff 'Swampy' Marshguest actor
  16. Dan Mintzguest actor
  17. Dan Povenmireguest actor
  18. Tony Anselmoguest actor
  19. Vincent Martellaguest actor
  20. Jeff Bergmanguest actor
  21. Yeardley Smithguest actor
  22. Alex Borsteinguest actor
  23. Nancy Cartwrightguest actor
  24. Seth MacFarlaneguest actor
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From the people who made TV's Funniest Animated Stars: A Paley Center for Media Special

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  1. Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond2015 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  2. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1992 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  3. Beverly Hills, 902101990 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Mister SprinklesJustin RoilandDan Harmon2007 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  2. The Most Extraordinary Space InvestigationsJustin RoilandDan Harmon2005 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  3. Beavis and Butt-HeadMike Judge1993 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  4. Rick and MortyJustin RoilandDan Harmon2013 · TV seriesStrong· 6 shared
  5. King of the HillMike JudgePamela Adlon1997 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  6. Better ThingsPamela Adlon2016 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  7. Office SpaceMike Judge1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  8. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-HeadMike Judge2022 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  9. Monsignor MartinezMike Judge2000 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. Dexter's LaboratoryGenndy TartakovskyKat Cressida1996 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  11. Solar OppositesJustin Roiland2020 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  12. ExtractMike Judge2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. PrimalGenndy Tartakovsky2019 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  14. In the KnowMike Judge2024 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  15. IdiocracyMike Judge2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Samurai JackGenndy Tartakovsky2001 · TV seriesStrong· 4 shared
  17. The Cleveland ShowMike Henry2009 · TV seriesStrong· 7 shared
  18. Beavis and Butt-Head Do AmericaMike Judge1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. The Goode FamilyMike Judge2009 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  20. Acceptable.tvDan HarmonJustin Roiland2007 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  21. Star Wars: Clone WarsGenndy Tartakovsky2003 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  22. Community Table ReadDan Harmon2020 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Sym-Bionic TitanGenndy Tartakovsky2010 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  24. Puppy!Genndy Tartakovsky2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. Beavis and Butt-Head Do the UniverseMike Judge2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. Silicon ValleyMike Judge2014 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  27. Action PointMike Judge2018 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. CommunityDan Harmon2009 · TV seriesStrong· 3 shared
  29. Heat Vision and JackDan Harmon1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Dexter's Laboratory: Ego TripGenndy Tartakovsky1999 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  31. KrapopolisDan Harmon2023 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  32. The Making of 'King of the Hill'Mike Judge2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  33. Phineas and FerbJeff 'Swampy' MarshDan Povenmire2007 · TV seriesNotable· 9 shared
  34. The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!Justin RoilandPamela Adlon2022 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  35. Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Across the 2nd DimensionDan PovenmireJeff 'Swampy' Marsh2011 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  36. Milo Murphy's LawJeff 'Swampy' MarshDan Povenmire2016 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  37. Family GuySeth MacFarlaneMike Henry1999 · TV seriesNotable· 13 shared
  38. Praise PeteyMike Judge2023 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  39. Family Guy Presents: It's a Trap!Seth MacFarlaneMike Henry2010 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  40. Final Flight of the OsirisPamela Adlon2003 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  41. Daddy Day CampFred Savage2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. I Know That VoicePamela Adlon2014 · FilmNotable· 8 shared
  43. Bob's BurgersJohn RobertsH. Jon Benjamin2011 · TV seriesNotable· 6 shared
  44. Kid vs. KatPamela AdlonBilly West2008 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
  45. Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark SideSeth MacFarlaneMike Henry2009 · FilmNotable· 5 shared
  46. Hotel Transylvania 2Genndy Tartakovsky2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the UniverseDan PovenmireJeff 'Swampy' Marsh2020 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  48. Hotel Transylvania: TransformaniaGenndy Tartakovsky2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. Stewie Griffin: The Untold StorySeth MacFarlaneAlex Borstein2005 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  50. JumanjiPamela AdlonBilly West1996 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  51. Family Guy Presents: Blue HarvestSeth MacFarlaneMike Henry2007 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  52. Vampire Hunter D: BloodlustPamela Adlon2001 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  53. Fish HooksJustin Roiland2010 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  54. BeyondPamela Adlon2003 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  55. FixedGenndy Tartakovsky2025 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  56. BabesPamela Adlon2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The Boy Who Could FlyFred Savage1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. The Bob's Burgers MovieJohn RobertsH. Jon Benjamin2022 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  59. Hotel TransylvaniaGenndy Tartakovsky2012 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  60. Common Side EffectsMike Judge2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  61. Monster HouseDan Harmon2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Generator RexFred Savage2010 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  63. CasualFred Savage2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  64. Exploding KittensMike Judge2024 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  65. No One Would TellFred Savage1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. First Girl I LovedPamela Adlon2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  67. Vice VersaFred Savage1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Wonder YearsFred Savage2021 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  69. LouiePamela Adlon2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  70. Gate IIPamela Adlon1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. Bed of RosesPamela Adlon1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania ShortGenndy Tartakovsky2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer VacationGenndy Tartakovsky2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. The GrinderFred Savage2015 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  75. Little MonstersFred Savage1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Dash & LilyFred Savage2020 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  77. The Powerpuff GirlsGenndy Tartakovsky1998 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  78. Recess: School's OutPamela Adlon2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. ArcherH. Jon Benjamin2009 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  80. TroublePamela Adlon2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. RecessPamela Adlon1997 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  82. Lucky LouiePamela Adlon2006 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  83. The Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IIIMike HenrySeth Green2010 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  84. Party DownFred Savage2009 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  85. Gravity FallsJustin RoilandJohn Roberts2012 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  86. The OrvilleSeth MacFarlaneMike Henry2017 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  87. RugratsCheryl ChaseNancy Cartwright2021 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  88. American Dad!Seth MacFarlaneMike Henry2005 · TV seriesFaint· 10 shared
  89. Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock HolmesBilly WestJeff Bergman2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  90. Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy RescuePamela Adlon2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. Robot ChickenSeth Green2005 · TV seriesFaint· 7 shared
  92. Friends from CollegeFred Savage2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  93. All Grown Up!Pamela AdlonCheryl Chase2003 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  94. Little DemonDan Harmon2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  95. Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost DreamsMike Judge2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  96. The AnimatrixPamela Adlon2003 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  97. AnomalisaDan Harmon2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  98. Haunted HotelDan Harmon2025 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  99. Spy Kids 3-D: Game OverMike Judge2003 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  100. The Boys Presents: DiabolicalJustin Roiland2022 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  101. TedSeth MacFarlaneMike Henry2012 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  102. CalifornicationPamela Adlon2007 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  103. The Wonder YearsFred Savage1988 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  104. Brandy & Mr. WhiskersBilly WestTom Kenny2004 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  105. Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderBilly West2009 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  106. CatDogBilly West1998 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  107. The Looney Tunes ShowBilly WestJeff Bergman2011 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  108. Martin & OrloffH. Jon Benjamin2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  109. What a Cartoon!Genndy Tartakovsky1995 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  110. Human ResourcesPamela Adlon2022 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  111. Tinker BellPamela AdlonKat Cressida2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  112. Futurama: Bender's Big ScoreBilly WestJohn DiMaggio2007 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  113. The Crazy OnesFred Savage2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  114. tedSeth MacFarlaneMike Henry2024 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  115. The Princess BrideFred Savage1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  116. Reverse the CursePamela Adlon2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  117. Austin Powers in GoldmemberFred SavageSeth Green2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  118. Futurama: The Beast with a Billion BacksBilly WestJohn DiMaggio2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  119. FuturamaBilly West1999 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  120. DisenchantmentBilly WestJohn DiMaggio2018 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  121. Bah, Humduck!: A Looney Tunes ChristmasBilly West2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  122. Tom and Jerry: The Fast and the FurryBilly WestJohn DiMaggio2005 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  123. Next Stop WonderlandH. Jon Benjamin1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  124. The Powerpuff Girls MovieGenndy Tartakovsky2002 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  125. Home MoviesH. Jon Benjamin1999 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  126. Recess: Taking the Fifth GradePamela Adlon2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  127. Say Anything...Pamela Adlon1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  128. Bobby's WorldPamela Adlon1990 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  129. Rocko's Modern LifeJeff 'Swampy' MarshTom Kenny1993 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  130. A Million Ways to Die in the WestSeth MacFarlane2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  131. Mystery Science Theater 3000Justin RoilandDan Harmon2017 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  132. It's Always Sunny in PhiladelphiaFred Savage2005 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  133. Ned's Declassified School Survival GuideFred Savage2004 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  134. The Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode IISeth Green2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  135. Adventure TimeJustin RoilandJohn DiMaggio2010 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  136. Boy Kills WorldH. Jon Benjamin2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  137. 2 Broke GirlsFred Savage2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  138. The WizardFred Savage1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  139. Futurama: Bender's GameBilly WestJohn DiMaggio2008 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  140. An Inconvenient TruthBilly West2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  141. I Love You, DaddyPamela Adlon2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  142. The SimpsonsYeardley SmithNancy Cartwright1989 · TV seriesFaint· 12 shared
  143. The ConnersFred Savage2018 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  144. Pixie Hollow GamesPamela Adlon2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  145. Ted 2Seth MacFarlane2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  146. Dino TimePamela Adlon2012 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  147. What's New, Scooby-Doo?Pamela Adlon2002 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  148. ThunderCatsPamela Adlon2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  149. Welcome to MooseportFred Savage2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  150. Grease 2Pamela Adlon1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  151. DC Showcase - Batman: Death in the FamilyVincent MartellaJohn DiMaggio2020 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  152. Joe's ApartmentBilly West1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeastPamela Adlon2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. Happy EndingsFred Savage2011 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  155. Kim PossibleNancy CartwrightFred Savage2002 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  156. Secret of the WingsPamela Adlon2012 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  157. The Ren & Stimpy ShowBilly West1991 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  158. Scooby-Doo on Zombie IslandBilly West1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. The Robot Chicken: Star WarsSeth Green2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  160. Tinker Bell and the Pirate FairyPamela Adlon2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  161. BumblebeePamela Adlon2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  162. Tom and Jerry Blast Off to Mars!Billy WestTom Kenny2005 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  163. Welcome to the ClubYeardley SmithNancy Cartwright2022 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  164. LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Batman Be-LeagueredJohn DiMaggioTom Kenny2014 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  165. The King of Staten IslandPamela Adlon2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  166. Phineas and Ferb: Star WarsVincent MartellaJeff 'Swampy' Marsh2014 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  167. Seth Rogen's Hilarity for CharityJustin Roiland2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  168. A Charlie Brown ThanksgivingTodd Barbee1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  169. The Simpsons in PlusaversaryYeardley SmithNancy Cartwright2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  170. Mickey Mouse ClubhouseTony Anselmo2006 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  171. Kim Possible: A Sitch in TimeNancy CartwrightJohn DiMaggio2003 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  172. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow LordPamela Adlon2026 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  173. The Good, the Bart, and the LokiYeardley SmithNancy Cartwright2021 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  174. Uncle GrandpaPamela AdlonJustin Roiland2013 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  175. Aqua Teen Hunger ForceJustin RoilandH. Jon Benjamin2000 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  176. Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years LaterH. Jon Benjamin2017 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  177. Scoob!Dan Povenmire2020 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  178. Justice League UnlimitedFred SavageBilly West2004 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  179. Marvel's Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.Seth Green2013 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  180. RugratsCheryl ChasePamela Adlon1991 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  181. DougBilly West1991 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  182. Cow and ChickenGenndy TartakovskyPamela Adlon1997 · TV seriesFaint· 5 shared
  183. The Flintstones and WWE: Stone Age SmackDown!Jeff Bergman2015 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  184. DuckTalesTony Anselmo1987 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  185. Phineas and Ferb: Mission MarvelVincent MartellaDan Povenmire2013 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  186. Goof TroopNancy Cartwright1992 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  187. Friends with BenefitsFred Savage2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  188. AnimaniacsNancy Cartwright1993 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  189. Pinky, Elmyra & The BrainNancy CartwrightAlex Borstein1998 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  190. The Facts of LifePamela Adlon1979 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  191. Space Chimps 2: Zartog Strikes BackTom KennyJohn DiMaggio2010 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  192. Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryMike JudgeSeth Green1997 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  193. AloneYeardley Smith2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  194. Even StevensFred Savage2000 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  195. Blue Mountain StateFred Savage2010 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  196. Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!Billy WestTom Kenny2015 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  197. American Dragon: Jake LongJohn DiMaggioPamela Adlon2005 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared