The Ambiguously Gay Duo
Series 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.
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
3 min per episode
1996 – 2011
Premiered: Sat, Sep 28, 1996
Robert Smigel
J.J. SedelmaierLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil”
Bighead and his henchmen blast Ace and Gary with a flesh ray, transforming them from animated characters to live-action ones, in which they are portrayed by Jon Hamm and Jimmy Fallon, respectively. The gun malfunctions and "unanimates" everyone, with Ed Helms playing Half-Scary, a Two-Face-like henchman, Fred Armisen as Lizardo, Stephen Colbert as Dr. Brainio, and Steve Carell as Bighead.
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Cast & Creators
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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)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Smigel, J.J. Sedelmaier
Louis C.K.
Department Leadership Roster
Louis C.K.
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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What is The Ambiguously Gay Duo about?
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.
How many seasons does The Ambiguously Gay Duo have?
The Ambiguously Gay Duo comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ambiguously Gay Duo?
Key cast members in The Ambiguously Gay Duo include Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tracy Morgan, Bill Hader, Bill Chott.
Who created or directed The Ambiguously Gay Duo?
The Ambiguously Gay Duo was developed and directed by Robert Smigel, J.J. Sedelmaier.