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Brian Cronin takes a look at interesting pieces of pop culture history from the worlds of TV, film, music and more.

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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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Playing TV Bingo With That ’70s Show The cast of That '70s Show

Playing TV Bingo With That ’70s Show

In TV Bingo, Brian tries to find out if That '70s Show hit enough TV sitcom cliches on a bingo card to make a "bingo"!
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The Odd Media Coverage of Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Wardrobe Malfunction

The Odd Media Coverage of Miley Cyrus’ New Year’s Wardrobe Malfunction

Miley Cyrus had a wardrobe malfunction on her New Year's TV special and she handled it well, but the media coverage was oddly limited
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Playing TV Bingo With The West Wing The cast of the West Wing

Playing TV Bingo With The West Wing

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if The West Wing ticked off enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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When Did New Girl Jump the Shark?

When Did New Girl 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) New Girl jumped the shark.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Have a Happy NEW Year!

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Have a Happy NEW Year!

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to name movies with the word "new" in their titles.
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A-ha’s First Attempt at ‘Take On Me’ is Pretty Eerie

A-ha’s First Attempt at ‘Take On Me’ is Pretty Eerie

In a look at early "test runs" for future pieces of pop culture, see the first try by A-ha at "Take On Me," including a failed original music video!
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