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Playing TV Bingo With The Love Boat

Playing TV Bingo With The Love Boat

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if The Love Boat ticked off enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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The Bizarre Failure of NBC’s ‘Prime Time Starts At 7:30’

The Bizarre Failure of NBC’s ‘Prime Time Starts At 7:30’

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian looks at NBC's failed attempt to make prime time start at 7:30 in 1987.
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What TV Character Deserved a Spinoff the Most (Without Ruining the Original Show)?

What TV Character Deserved a Spinoff the Most (Without Ruining the Original Show)?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what character do you think most deserved (or deserves) a spinoff from a TV series (without ruining the original series).
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When Did Castle Jump the Shark?

When Did Castle 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) Castle jumped the shark.
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Playing TV Bingo With Baywatch

Playing TV Bingo With Baywatch

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if Baywatch ticked off enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – It’s the Car…Chicks Dig the Car

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – It’s the Car…Chicks Dig the Car

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, the challenge is to name the TV shows that featured these distinctive cars/vans in them!
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Playing TV Bingo With What’s Happening!!

Playing TV Bingo With What’s Happening!!

See whether the 1970s sitcom, What's Happening!, hit enough cliches to make a bingo on a cliche bingo card!
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What is the Board Game That You Will Advocate for the Most?

What is the Board Game That You Will Advocate for the Most?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what your go-to board game is that you'll always recommend that people play on game nights!
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No One Seriously Cares THAT Much About the Super Bowl Halftime Show

No One Seriously Cares THAT Much About the Super Bowl Halftime Show

You'll invariably see some over-the-top reactions to whatever the latest Super Bowl halftime show is, but keep in mind that no one seriously cares.
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The Commish Made Its Lead Character a Moron for a ‘Crash Test Dummies’ Joke

The Commish Made Its Lead Character a Moron for a ‘Crash Test Dummies’ Joke

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian looks at a gag in The Commish that made the lead character look like a complete buffoon, all for a...
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