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Pop Culture References Dictionary – Syndication Bounce

Pop Culture References Dictionary – Syndication Bounce

In the newest installment of the Pop Culture References Dictionary, Brian discusses the concept of the "syndication bounce."
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What Sitcom Are You the Most Shocked Lasted At Least Eight Seasons?

What Sitcom Are You the Most Shocked Lasted At Least Eight Seasons?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what network TV sitcom are you the most surprised that it lasted at least eight seasons on the air.
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Perfect Strangers’ Rebeca Arthur Speaks Out Against Bronson Pinchot

Perfect Strangers’ Rebeca Arthur Speaks Out Against Bronson Pinchot

Rebeca Arthur made some rather shocking accusations about her former Perfect Strangers co-star, Bronson Pinchot, in a 2020 interview.
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When Did a Cartoon and a Person First Interact In a Movie?

When Did a Cartoon and a Person First Interact In a Movie?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover what was the first film to have a human and a cartoon character interact on the same visual plane of existence.
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Amir Arison Delivered a Clever Joke About His Future Plans in the Blacklist Season 9 Finale

Amir Arison Delivered a Clever Joke About His Future Plans in the Blacklist Season 9 Finale

In the latest Meta-Messsages, see how Amir Arison teased some future plans in the Season 9 finale of The Blacklist
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When Did Insecure Jump the Shark?

When Did Insecure 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) Insecure jumped the shark.
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Ray Liotta and Every Other ER Guest Star Who Was Nominated for an Emmy

Ray Liotta and Every Other ER Guest Star Who Was Nominated for an Emmy

In a feature detailing lists of very important (not important at all) information, Brian lists all of the actors, like the late, great Ray Liotta, that were nominated for Emmys for their guest stints...
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The Controversy Over Whether Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ Was a Cover

The Controversy Over Whether Stevie Wonder’s ‘Superstition’ Was a Cover

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became notable from a cover version, Brian looks at the controversy over whether Stevie Wonder's "Superstition" counts as a cover or not.
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Coach Lubbock on Growing Pains Got a Whole Big Family Before Getting His Own Show

Coach Lubbock on Growing Pains Got a Whole Big Family Before Getting His Own Show

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Growing Pains tried to spin off one of the teachers of Mike and Carol Seaver, along with his surprisingly large family!
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Denzel Washington Gave Jasmine Guy the Scare of Her Life on A Different World

Denzel Washington Gave Jasmine Guy the Scare of Her Life on A Different World

During a scene where her character drunkenly pines for Denzel Washington, Jasmine Guy was surprised by the real Denzel Washington in a prank that scared the daylights out of her
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