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When Did Brothers & Sisters Jump the Shark?

When Did Brothers & Sisters Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Brothers & Sisters jumped the shark.
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The KKK Drove the Original ‘What a Man’ Singer Out of the Business a Decade Before Salt-N-Pepa

The KKK Drove the Original ‘What a Man’ Singer Out of the Business a Decade Before Salt-N-Pepa

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became notable from a cover version, Brian looks at how the inspiration for "Whatta Man" saw the original singer driven out of the...
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The Brady Bunch Was Way Ahead of the Game With ‘Kelly’s Kids’

The Brady Bunch Was Way Ahead of the Game With ‘Kelly’s Kids’

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how The Brady Bunch's 'Kelly's Kids' didn't work out, but led to a similar sitcom over a decade later
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Not Such a Small Sample Size

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Not Such a Small Sample Size

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, the challenge is to figure out which hit songs sampled these OTHER hit songs
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Star Wars and One of the Biggest Movie Retcons of All-Time

Star Wars and One of the Biggest Movie Retcons of All-Time

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see Luke Skywalker becoming Darth Vader's son changed the Star Wars mythology and became one of the great movie retcons ever.
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The James Bond Films Retconned M From the New Head of MI6 to the Old Head

The James Bond Films Retconned M From the New Head of MI6 to the Old Head

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons, see how M went from being the new head of MI6 to the original head of MI6 in the James Bond films.
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What’s Your Favorite Star Trek Movie?

What’s Your Favorite Star Trek Movie?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what your favorite Star Trek film is.
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Growing Pains’ Disturbingly Gross Treatment of Tracey Gold’s Weight

Growing Pains’ Disturbingly Gross Treatment of Tracey Gold’s Weight

In a feature spotlighting plots that were a mistake, Brian takes a look at how gross Growing Pains treated Tracey Gold with her weight issues.
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Long-Running TV Shows Rarely Ever Actually Use Their Own History

Long-Running TV Shows Rarely Ever Actually Use Their Own History

In a column on pop culture "pet peeves" of his, Brian complains about how long-running shows never seem to actually use their actual history when bringing back characters with grudges
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Five Times Notable Love Interests Returned on TV Sitcoms for Some Closure

Five Times Notable Love Interests Returned on TV Sitcoms for Some Closure

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times notable love interests were brought back on TV sitcoms to allow some closure with their former romantic partners.
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