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South Park (1997)

Beginning in 1997, South Park has become one of the most successful and popular adult animations ever. The five-time Emmy-winning series follows Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick, as they find themselves in unbelievable situations in South Park, Colorado, while trying to navigate the world as fourth graders.

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South Park
Comedy
Sitcom

Cast
Trey Parker , Matt Stone
Release Date
August 13, 1997
Seasons
26
Network
Comedy Central
Franchise(s)
South Park
Writers
Trey Parker
Directors
Trey Parker
Showrunner
Trey Parker
Story By
Trey Parker
Main Genre
Comedy

Summary

Beginning in 1997, South Park has become one of the most successful and popular adult animations ever. The five-time Emmy-winning series follows Stan Marsh, Eric Cartman, Kyle Broflovski, and Kenny McCormick, as they find themselves in unbelievable situations in South Park, Colorado, while trying to navigate the world as fourth graders.

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