The show featuring a bunny on the couch is Unhappily Ever After.
Unhappily Ever After: The Couch Bunny's Tale
Unhappily Ever After is a satirical sitcom that aired from 1995 to 1999, known for its dark humor and unique premise. At the heart of one of its most distinctive running gags is a stuffed bunny named Mr. Floppy.
Meet Mr. Floppy: The Sage on the Sofa
Mr. Floppy is not just any ordinary bunny; he is a significant character in the life of Jack Malloy, the eccentric father of the family.
- A Hallucination: Mr. Floppy is presented as a hallucination—a stuffed bunny from Jack's childhood that comes to life only in his mind.
- The Couch Confidant: In many episodes, Jack would sit on the living room couch and seek advice from Mr. Floppy. This interaction often served as a comedic staple, with Mr. Floppy offering cynical, often half-assed, and bizarre wisdom or commentary on Jack's life and the family's antics.
- The "Crazy" Father: The show's twist often highlighted the father as the "crazy one," and his reliance on Mr. Floppy for guidance underscored this aspect of his personality.
This quirky dynamic between a struggling father and his hallucinated stuffed bunny on the couch became one of the most memorable elements of Unhappily Ever After, setting it apart from other sitcoms of its time.
For more information about the show, you can visit its IMDb page.
