Which TV comedy launched the biggest movie stars?

Before the franchises and the awards, they were the fourth-billed name in a half-hour comedy.

1. 1
   Community

   Sent Donald Glover, Alison Brie and the Russo brothers to very different kinds of fame.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Saturday Night Live

   The pipeline that produced Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey and Kristen Wiig.
   999pts
3. 3
   The Big Bang Theory

   Turned its leads into some of the highest-paid actors on television.
   953pts
4. 4
   Freaks and Geeks

   One season that produced Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jason Segel and Linda Cardellini.
   877pts
5. 5
   Friends

   Made six unknowns famous and sent Jennifer Aniston into a two-decade film career.
   600pts
6. 6
   Cheers

   Launched Woody Harrelson, Ted Danson and Kelsey Grammer out of one Boston bar.
   600pts
7. 7
   The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

   Turned a rapper into Will Smith, one of the biggest box-office draws of the 1990s.
   491pts
8. 8
   In Living Color

   Launched Jim Carrey, Jamie Foxx and the Wayans family in five seasons.
   491pts
9. 9
   The Office

   Sent Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Mindy Kaling, Ellie Kemper and B.J. Novak into film careers.
   491pts
10. 10
    Parks and Recreation

    Turned Chris Pratt into a blockbuster lead and launched Aubrey Plaza, Nick Offerman and Adam Scott.
    491pts
11. 11
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine

    Broadened Andy Samberg's range and made Stephanie Beatriz and Chelsea Peretti familiar names.
    360pts
12. 12
    The Mickey Mouse Club

    The 1990s revival that produced Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling.
    0pts
13. 13
    Gilmore Girls

    Gave Melissa McCarthy and Milo Ventimiglia their first sustained audience.
    0pts
14. 14
    That '70s Show

    Introduced Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace in the same basement.
    0pts
15. 15
    Happy Days

    Made Ron Howard a director and Henry Winkler a household name.
    0pts

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