Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NBC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
The Ambiguously Gay Duo
Overview
The Ambiguously Gay Duo is an American animated comedy sketch that debuted on The Dana Carvey Show before moving to its permanent home on Saturday Night Live. It is created and produced by Robert Smigel and J. J. Sedelmaier as part of the Saturday TV Funhouse series of sketches. It follows the adventures of Ace and Gary, voiced by Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell, respectively, two superheroes whose sexual orientation is a matter of dispute, and a cavalcade of characters preoccupied with the question.
This production, originally released in 1996, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Animation.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Stephen Colbert
Ace / Dr. Brainio (voice)
Steve Carell
Gary / Police Commissioner (voice)
Tracy Morgan
Mr. T. (archive sound)
Bill Hader
Self
Bill Chott
Announcer / Chief of Police (voice)
Robert Smigel
Bighead / Beetles of Zolaro / Lizardo / Half-Scary (voice)
Ana Gasteyer
Queen Serena (voice)
Bill Hader
Flame Eye / Flatside (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
12 Episodes • Aired 1996-09-27
The typical episode usually begins with the duo's arch-nemesis Bighead, a criminal mastermind with an abnormally large cranium. Bighead is usually briefing his henchmen on a plot for some grandiose plan for world domination, interrupted by a debate as to whether or not Ace and Gary (The Ambiguously Gay Duo) are gay. Once the crime is in process, the police commissioner calls on the superheroes to save the day, often engaging in similar debates with the chief of police.
