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Classic 1960s Christmas Honorable Mention – Rawhide “Twenty-Five Santa Clauses”

Classic 1960s Christmas Honorable Mention – Rawhide “Twenty-Five Santa Clauses”

We begin our countdown of Brian's favorite 1960s Christmas TV episodes with 1961's "Twenty-Five Santa Clauses" from Rawhide
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Five Classic Instrumental TV Theme Songs That ‘Secretly’ Have Lyrics, As Well!

Five Classic Instrumental TV Theme Songs That ‘Secretly’ Have Lyrics, As Well!

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five classic instrumental TV theme songs that "secretly" have lyrics, as well.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – They Write the Words…

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – They Write the Words…

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to identify which songwriter wrote the following song lyrics.
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2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 1

2021 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 1

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.
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Playing TV Bingo With Benson

Playing TV Bingo With Benson

In TV Bingo, Brian tries to find out if Benson hit enough TV sitcom cliches on a bingo card to make a "bingo"!
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How a Forgotten Demo Became a Blockbuster Hit For Cyndi Lauper

How a Forgotten Demo Became a Blockbuster Hit For Cyndi Lauper

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became notable from a cover version, Brian looks at how an old friend remembering a demo version of a song led to...
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Playing TV Bingo With Wonder Woman

Playing TV Bingo With Wonder Woman

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if Wonder Woman ticked off enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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What Do You Think Is the Best Remake of a Post-1940 Film?

What Do You Think Is the Best Remake of a Post-1940 Film?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think is the best remake of a post-1940 film.
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When Did Perfect Strangers First Have the ‘Dance of Joy’?

When Did Perfect Strangers First Have the ‘Dance of Joy’?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover when the "Dance of Joy" debuted on Perfect Strangers.
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There’s a Certain Death Total At Which Point You No Longer Have a Happy Ending

There’s a Certain Death Total At Which Point You No Longer Have a Happy Ending

When movies and shows are set at a certain scale, there's only so many people that can die for it to still have a 'happy' ending.
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