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Trey Parker and Matt Stone created the animated sitcom South Park. They developed the series after producing animated shorts titled The Spirit of Christmas and Jesus vs. Santa while they were film students at the University of Colorado.
The animated sitcom South Park first aired on the 13th of August 1997. The pilot episode was produced in just three months and debuted on Comedy Central after negotiations with Fox Broadcasting Company broke down.
Kenny McCormick died in almost every episode of South Park during the first five seasons to serve as the show's most recognizable running gag. This recurring death defined the series' early identity and allowed the writers to explore themes of mortality and the absurdity of life.
Mary Kay Bergman voiced the majority of the female characters in South Park until her death in November 1999. She was subsequently replaced by Mona Marshall and Eliza Schneider after her passing.
The band Primus performed the theme song for the animated sitcom South Park. The song features lyrics alternately sung by the band's lead singer Les Claypool and the show's four central characters.