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See the Cast of Taxi Pull a Rashomon on a Famous Andy Kaufman Controversy

See the Cast of Taxi Pull a Rashomon on a Famous Andy Kaufman Controversy

Today, in a look at interesting interview anecdotes, see the perspectives of three different Taxi cast members on the same Andy Kaufman controversy during the filming of the series.
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Playing TV Bingo With Quantum Leap

Playing TV Bingo With Quantum Leap

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if Quantum Leap hit enough TV drama cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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Quantum Leap’s Alternate Ending For Season 5 Would Have Had Al Searching For Sam

Quantum Leap’s Alternate Ending For Season 5 Would Have Had Al Searching For Sam

In a new feature about never realized pop culture projects, Brian discusses the alternate ending for Quantum Leap's Season 5 finale had the show been renewed for a sixth season.
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Playing TV Bingo With ALF

Playing TV Bingo With ALF

In TV bingo, Brian tries to find out if ALF hit enough TV sitcom cliches on a bingo card to hit a "bingo"!
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What Was the First #1 Song on the Billboard Hot 100?

What Was the First #1 Song on the Billboard Hot 100?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals what song was the first one to go #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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What Seinfeld Episode Involved Elaine’s Crazy Dancing?

What Seinfeld Episode Involved Elaine’s Crazy Dancing?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, learn which episode of Seinfeld involved Elaine embarrassing herself in front of her co-workers with her awkward dance moves.
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What Was The Best TV Season Finale Plot Twist?

What Was The Best TV Season Finale Plot Twist?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what TV shows had the best season finale twist.
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Five Times David E. Kelley Made a Guest Star a Series Regular

Five Times David E. Kelley Made a Guest Star a Series Regular

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times David E. Kelley turned a one-off character into something much more on his various TV series.
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What Seinfeld Episode Involved Jerry’s Date Having ‘Man Hands’?

What Seinfeld Episode Involved Jerry’s Date Having ‘Man Hands’?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, learn which episode of Seinfeld involved one of Jerry's dates having "man hands."
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It’s Okay If Not All of Your Audience Understands What You’re Doing

It’s Okay If Not All of Your Audience Understands What You’re Doing

Today, we look at why you probably shouldn't aim your plots at your smartest members of the audience, but you definitely shouldn't aim them at your dumbest audience members.
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