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The Jeffersons Pilot Made a Bizarre Argument Involving the N-Word

The Jeffersons Pilot Made a Bizarre Argument Involving the N-Word

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian looks at a bizarre argument in the pilot of The Jeffersons involving the N-Word.
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What Was the First Movie to Use CGI?

What Was the First Movie to Use CGI?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals the first movie that used computer-generated imagery.
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The Quintessential ‘T.G.I.F.’ Lineup

The Quintessential ‘T.G.I.F.’ Lineup

ABC's "T.G.I.F." night of programming lasted over a decade. In those years, which shows aired for the most seasons in any given time slot? Find out!
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Everybody Dance Now!

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Everybody Dance Now!

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to identify the dance movie based on a plot description.
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All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Opening Title Easter Eggs

All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Opening Title Easter Eggs

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares all of the opening title Easter Eggs from the Hulu hit TV series, Only Murders in the Building.
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Five Movie Adaptations of Musicals That Were Hurt By Casting Big Stars Rather Than Singers

Five Movie Adaptations of Musicals That Were Hurt By Casting Big Stars Rather Than Singers

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times movie adaptations of stage musicals were hurt by casting big stars instead of good singers.
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Sam on Who’s The Boss Got a Retroactive Friend for a Spin-Off

Sam on Who’s The Boss Got a Retroactive Friend for a Spin-Off

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Who's the Boss? spun off a show about teen models.
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How John Stamos Came to Record ‘Alone’ Before Heart Did

How John Stamos Came to Record ‘Alone’ Before Heart Did

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became famous from a cover version, Brian looks at how "Alone" took a detour at a John Stamos TV series before getting to...
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Welcome to 70s-90s TV Drama Bingo!

Welcome to 70s-90s TV Drama Bingo!

In a new feature, Brian has a bingo card filled with cliches from 1970s-1990s TV dramas.
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What Was The Best TV Show Pilot Twist?

What Was The Best TV Show Pilot Twist?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what TV shows had the best twists in the pilot.
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