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In 1986, Hasbro was riding high on success with toys like G.I. Joe and Transformers. They planned to launch a new line with a movie presented as a series of animated shorts for home video. While those earlier toys focused on military action and transforming vehicles, this new series would be different—stranger, darker, and a little bit disgusting. It would feature heroes, but the main attraction was supposed to be the creepy, slimy villains known as the Inhumanoids. Unfortunately, the toy line didn’t succeed. However, even after 40 years, many people still remember these unique toys that stood out from everything else available at the time.

Shows like Doogie Howser, M.D. proved that a unique medical sitcom could be successful, but also highlighted just how rare they were – likely because it’s difficult to blend humor with the serious nature of the medical profession. This list looks at ten fantastic medical sitcoms – from classic shows of the ’60s and ’70s to more recent attempts – that didn’t quite find their audience, whether due to tricky storylines, limited appeal, or simply being ahead of their time. If you enjoy both comedy and medical dramas, these shows are sure to please.

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that the stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki’s beloved film, My Neighbor Totoro, will now run through the end of 2026. The show, which premiered at London’s Barbican Theatre in October 2022 and ran through March 2024, will continue with another run starting in March 2025. The final performance is scheduled for January 2027.