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Cartman Suffers from "Gingervitus"

For his classroom presentation, Cartman points to people with red hair, light skin and freckles as an inferior race in an all new episode of "South Park," entitled "Ginger Kids." Cartman thinks differently when one morning he himself wakes up with an advanced case of "gingervitus." Unable to endure being ostracized for his looks, he rallies all Ginger Kids everywhere to fight discrimination. See "Ginger Kids" on Wednesday, November 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET on Comedy Central. You can also see the many faces of Eric Cartman.

"Boondocks" Premiere

Aaron McGruder's "The Boondocks" comic strip dives into Adult Swim starting Sunday, November 6, at 11:00 p.m. ET. The show is supposed to be as edgy as the comic. Learn more about "The Boondocks" premise and characters.

"Family Guy" Creator Sings Live

If you love the music featured on "Family Guy," no doubt you love the voice of Brian, Stewie and Peter, namely Seth MacFarlane, the creator and executive producer. You can hear him perform a live concert of select material from the comedy album "Family Guy Live in Vegas." The concert will be part of the Comedy Festival in Las Vegas. The performance is set for Saturday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m. at The Colosseum at Caesar's Palace. Visit ComedyFestival.com for tickets to "Family Guy Live in Las Vegas.

"Treehouse of Horror XVI" on "The Simpsons"

In "Survival of the Fattest," Homer and the gang learn they are the hunted in "The World Series of Manhunter" hosted by guest star Terry Bradshaw on "The Simpsons" special Halloween episode Sunday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Fox. Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox.

"PTV" on "Family Guy"

Peter and Brian create some edgy hits for Peter's own TV station, until the FCC shows up and starts to regulate their everyday life in the "PTV" episode of "Family Guy" on Sunday, November 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET on Fox. Photo Credit: Twentieth Century Fox.

EA Grabs "The Simpsons" License

Electronic Arts, makers of games like "Medal of Honor and "The Sims 2," have announced they struck a deal with Twentieth Century Fox and Gracie Films to develop original videogames based on "The Simpsons." In a press release today, EA said there's no launch date yet. Check out my lists of top picks for the best cartoon videogames on Playstation 2 and Xbox.

"Hopeless Pictures"

Do you read "Entertainment Weekly" as if it were your Bible? Do idolize Harvey Weinstein? Perhaps you should catch up with "Hopeless Pictures," an animated comedy on IFC about a dysfunctional movie studio. The show was created by Bob Balaban of "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind." Read a profile of "Hopeless Pictures" and review the episode guide. Re-runs air every Friday night on IFC.

Get the MotherLoad on Comedy Central

Comedy Central has launched its first broadband-optimized video channel "Comedy Central MotherLoad." New original series and content from classic Comedy Central shows such as Robert Smigel's "TV Funhouse," "Strangers with Candy" and "Viva Variety" will be available exclusively on "MotherLoad" located at www.comedycentral.com/motherload. Stand back and enjoy!

"Follow That Egg" on "South Park"

Tonight on "South Park," Mrs. Garrison realizes he still has feelings for Mr. Slave but Mr. Slave has moved on. He plans to marry his new love as soon as the Governor signs the same-sex marriage bill. Mrs. Garrison leads the charge against gay marriage. See "South Park" on Comedy Central at 10:00 p.m. ET.

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