Gary Larson’s The Far Side, a comic strip known for its absurd humor, unexpectedly made the transition to an animated Halloween special for CBS in 1994, directed by Marv Newland. With no cohesive story or recurring characters, the special consisted of unrelated gags with minimal dialogue. Surprisingly, a sequel was produced in 1997, only airing in the UK. Larson made significant changes to the original special, adding new sequences and altering existing animations. Despite the oddity of the project, fans appreciate the effort to capture Larson’s unique comedy. The specials, no longer available online, are considered a quirky and entertaining extension of the beloved comic strip.
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