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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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Classic 1950s TV Christmas Countdown Master List

Classic 1950s TV Christmas Countdown Master List

A master list of Brian's choices for the greatest 1950s TV Christmas episodes.
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Chrissy Snow Warned Us In Season 2 That She Might Leave At Any Moment

Chrissy Snow Warned Us In Season 2 That She Might Leave At Any Moment

In a feature looking at hilarious in hindsight pop culture moments, Brian spotlights the time Chrissy Snow inadvertently set up the abrupt departure of her character on Three's Company years later.
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2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 24

2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 24

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1950s TV Christmas, and Brian will count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1950s. Here's Day 24, the finale!
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Classic 1960s Christmas #1 – The Andy Griffith Show “Christmas Story”

Classic 1960s Christmas #1 – The Andy Griffith Show “Christmas Story”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1960s Christmas TV episodes with 1960's "Christmas Story" from The Andy Griffith Show
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The Surprise Buffy Connection to George Harrison’s Hit Song, ‘Got My Mind Set On You’

The Surprise Buffy Connection to George Harrison’s Hit Song, ‘Got My Mind Set On You’

In a look at early "test runs" for future pieces of pop culture, see the early version of George Harrison's music video for "Got My Mind Set On You"
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2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 23

2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 23

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1950s TV Christmas, and Brian will count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1950s. Here's Day 23!
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