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The Back and Forth of the Happy Days Opening Credits

The Back and Forth of the Happy Days Opening Credits

In a feature spotlighting behind-the-scenes maneuvering of stars of shows and films affecting things, see how the rise and fall of the various popularity levels of the actors on Happy Days played out in...
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Playing TV Bingo With The Partridge Family

Playing TV Bingo With The Partridge Family

See whether the family rock band sitcom, The Partridge Family, hit enough cliches to make a bingo on a cliche bingo card!
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Five Actors Whose ‘Triumphant Returns’ to TV Shows Didn’t Turn Out So Well

Five Actors Whose ‘Triumphant Returns’ to TV Shows Didn’t Turn Out So Well

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five actors who left their series and then made a return that didn't work out as well as they likely hoped.
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‘Ice Ice Baby’/’Under Pressure’ Confusion is All the TV Talk Show Rage These Days

‘Ice Ice Baby’/’Under Pressure’ Confusion is All the TV Talk Show Rage These Days

Another TV talk show tackled the similarities between "Under Pressure" and "Ice Ice Baby" in a fun game with Kelly Clarkson and Anne Hathaway
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The New York Times Didn’t Make Wordle Harder

The New York Times Didn’t Make Wordle Harder

In the latest "Just a Reminder," Brian reminds folks that the New York Times has not made Wordle harder since it purchased the game.
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Today’s Heardle Answer Speaks to How Messed Up the Current Singles Market Is in the U.S.

Today’s Heardle Answer Speaks to How Messed Up the Current Singles Market Is in the U.S.

The singles market in the United States is going so oddly right now that there are some unusual songs at the top of the charts every week.
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What’s the Best “Battle of the Sexes” TV Episode?

What’s the Best “Battle of the Sexes” TV Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what do you think was the best 'battle of the sexes" TV episode of all-time.
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2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 2, Day 2

2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 2, Day 2

Come cast your vote for the second round of our tournament of the best TV series finale episodes of all-time!
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2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 2, Day 1

2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 2, Day 1

Come cast your vote for the second round of our tournament of the best TV series finale episodes of all-time!
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2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 1, Day 2

2022 Pop Culture References Tournament – Round 1, Day 2

Come cast your vote for the first round of our tournament of the best TV series finale episodes of all-time!
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