The Ambiguously Gay Duo 1996
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 28, 1996
- Last Aired
- May 15, 2011
- Format
- 1 season · 12 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~0.6 hours (3 min/ep)
- Created By
- Robert Smigel, J.J. Sedelmaier
- Network
- NBC
What is The Ambiguously Gay Duo?
The Ambiguously Gay Duo is an American animated comedy sketch created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 3 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 28, 1996
- Last aired
- May 15, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 7 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~3 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
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The Ambiguously Gay Duo is an American animated comedy sketch created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J. Sedelmaier. Initially debuting on The Dana Carvey Show, the sketch found its permanent home on Saturday Night Live as part of the Saturday TV Funhouse series. The program follows the adventures of two superheroes named Ace and Gary, voiced respectively by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, alongside a cavalcade of characters preoccupied with the question of their sexual orientation.
The sketch combines superhero action with animated comedy, focusing heavily on the ambiguity surrounding the relationship between the two main characters. With its origins in major television sketch comedy programs, it offers a distinct comedic style driven by its notable voice cast and creative team.
Should you watch it?
“Two ambiguous superheroes protect the city while others obsess over their orientation.”
- Features voice performances by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell as the lead superheroes Ace and Gary.
- Created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J. Sedelmaier as part of the Saturday TV Funhouse series.
- Began its run on The Dana Carvey Show before finding a permanent home on Saturday Night Live.
- The premise relies heavily on the central joke of disputing the sexual orientation of the main characters.
Watch it if you enjoy classic animated comedy sketches from the creators of Saturday TV Funhouse.
The tone is comedic and animated, fitting its origin as a sketch featured on television comedy programs.
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 It Takes Two To Tango Mytharc Sep 28, 1996
- E2 Queen of Terror Core Nov 2, 1996
- E3 Don We Now... Or Never Core Dec 14, 1996
- E4 Safety Tips Core Apr 19, 1997
- E5 Blow Hot, Blow Cold Core Nov 15, 1997
- E6 A Hard One to Swallow Core May 9, 1998
- E7 Ace & Gary's Fan Club Core Nov 21, 1998
- E8 AmbiguoBoys Core May 8, 1999
- E9 Trouble Coming Twice Core May 13, 2000
- E10 The Third Leg of Justice Core Oct 19, 2002
- E11 First Served, First Come Mytharc Sep 29, 2007
- E12 The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil Mytharc May 15, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Where did The Ambiguously Gay Duo originate?
The animated comedy sketch debuted on The Dana Carvey Show before moving to Saturday Night Live.
Who voices the main characters, Ace and Gary?
Ace and Gary are voiced by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, respectively.
Who created the sketch?
It was created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J. Sedelmaier.
What series is the sketch a part of?
It is part of the Saturday TV Funhouse series of sketches.
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