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Roger Moore First Played James Bond on TV Nearly a Decade Before His Bond Film Debut

Roger Moore First Played James Bond on TV Nearly a Decade Before His Bond Film Debut

In a look at early "test runs" for future pieces of pop culture, see Roger Moore's first appearance as James Bond...nearly a decade before his film debut as Bond!
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Cobra Kai Subtly Retconned Johnny Lawrence’s Tournament Wins in the Karate Kid Films

Cobra Kai Subtly Retconned Johnny Lawrence’s Tournament Wins in the Karate Kid Films

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons, see how Cobrai Kai subtly retconned Johnny Lawrence's history with the All-Valley Under-18 Karate Tournament.
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When Did Dexter Jump the Shark?

When Did Dexter 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) Dexter jumped the shark.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Cowboys and Aliens…Minus the Cowboys

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Cowboys and Aliens…Minus the Cowboys

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to name the TV show that these alien characters are from.
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Yes Dear Kept Telling Us That Certain Relationships Were a ‘Hard Habit to Break’

Yes Dear Kept Telling Us That Certain Relationships Were a ‘Hard Habit to Break’

In a new feature spotlighting less famous recurring gags, Brian looks at Yes, Dear's recurring gag involving Chicago's "Hard Habit to Break."
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Playing TV Bingo With 21 Jump Street

Playing TV Bingo With 21 Jump Street

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if 21 Jump Street ticked off enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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Say ‘Yes’ To These ‘Trying On Dresses’ Movie Montages

Say ‘Yes’ To These ‘Trying On Dresses’ Movie Montages

In a new feature about montages in TV and movies, Brian first takes a look at five movie montages involving characters trying on dresses.
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Playing TV Bingo With The Golden Girls

Playing TV Bingo With The Golden Girls

In TV Bingo, Brian tries to find out if The Golden Girls hit enough TV sitcom cliches on a bingo card to make a "bingo"!
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What Was The Worst Casting of a Major Star In a Film That You Still Enjoyed?

What Was The Worst Casting of a Major Star In a Film That You Still Enjoyed?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know which major star was the worst casting in a film that you otherwise still enjoyed.
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How Did Tracey Ullman Get Paul McCartney to Appear in Her ‘They Don’t Know About Us’ Music Video?

How Did Tracey Ullman Get Paul McCartney to Appear in Her ‘They Don’t Know About Us’ Music Video?

In a feature explaining surprising cameos in TV shows, movies and songs, Brian looks at Paul McCartney's guest appearance in Tracey Ullman's "They Don't Know About Us" music video
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