National Lampoon has become synonymous with comedy for as long as moviegoers can remember.
The production house, which began as a satirical magazine created by Douglas Kenney, Henry Beard, and Robert Hoffman, grabbed attention from those seeking a comedic outlet with its publication in the 1970s.
Taking a step-up with commentary and sophistication from comedy publication competitors like Mad Magazine and Cracked, the publishers realized they were developing a fanbase, most of whom were starved for comedy options that stepped outside the norm.
That was when National Lampoon dipped its toes into the movie-making pool.
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