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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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Baking It’s Theme Song Paid Homage to a Sitcom Flop Whose Theme Was a Surprise Hit

Baking It’s Theme Song Paid Homage to a Sitcom Flop Whose Theme Was a Surprise Hit

In a feature explaining once-topical references in pop culture, we look at how Peacock's Baking It pays homage to theme song of an obscure 1970s TV sitcom.
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What’s a New Year’s Resolution That You’d Like a Current TV Show to Adopt?

What’s a New Year’s Resolution That You’d Like a Current TV Show to Adopt?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what New Year's Resolution you'd like current shows to adopt for 2022.
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Armageddon Took a Bite Out of Its Box Office Competition, Godzilla

Armageddon Took a Bite Out of Its Box Office Competition, Godzilla

In the latest Meta-Messsages, see how Armageddon poked some fun at its box office rival, Godzilla.
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Why Are the Rookies Called ‘Boots’ on The Rookie?

Why Are the Rookies Called ‘Boots’ on The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals why the rookies on ABC's The Rookie are called "boots".
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