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When Studio 60 Went to Gilbert and Sullivan for Cutting Edge Comedy

When Studio 60 Went to Gilbert and Sullivan for Cutting Edge Comedy

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian examines how Studio 60 went to Gilbert and Sullivan for cutting edge comedy.
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When Did Fonzie First Control the Arnold’s Jukebox By Hitting It?

When Did Fonzie First Control the Arnold’s Jukebox By Hitting It?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals the first that Fonzie controlled the jukebox at Arnold's by hitting it.
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This Album Is Good – Lana Del Ray’s Blue Banisters

This Album Is Good – Lana Del Ray’s Blue Banisters

In a new feature spotlighting good new albums, Brian takes a look a Lana Del Ray's new album, Blue Banisters.
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Five Classic TV Theme Songs That Were ‘Remixed’ For the Show’s Final Season Diff'rent Strokes cast

Five Classic TV Theme Songs That Were ‘Remixed’ For the Show’s Final Season

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times TV shows 'remixed' their classic theme song for their final seasons.
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How Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari Remained ‘Bosom Buddies’ Decades After Their Show Ended

How Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari Remained ‘Bosom Buddies’ Decades After Their Show Ended

Upon the sad passing of the excellent actor, Peter Scolari, let's reflect on the lifelong friendship he and Tom Hanks formed while doing the sitcom, Bosom Buddies.
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The Utterly Bizarre Racial Misstep in the Middle of Wedding Singer the Musical

The Utterly Bizarre Racial Misstep in the Middle of Wedding Singer the Musical

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian examines the bizarre racial misstep in Wedding Singer the Musical
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What Was The First Movie to Break the Fourth Wall?

What Was The First Movie to Break the Fourth Wall?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals the first motion picture to break the fourth wall.
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Molly Dodd Forces Herself to Go Through the Years With Her Ex-Husband

Molly Dodd Forces Herself to Go Through the Years With Her Ex-Husband

In the latest spotlight on memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian looks at a great moment between Molly Dodd and her ex-husband as she makes him go over their shared past, warts...
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Yeah, We Get It, Horror Movies, The ‘Happy Ending’ Is a Fakeout

Yeah, We Get It, Horror Movies, The ‘Happy Ending’ Is a Fakeout

In a feature spotlighting pop culture pet peeves, Brian complains about how every other modern horror movie has a 'twist' ending with a happy ending fakeout.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Alien Invasion!

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Alien Invasion!

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to identify the comic book alien race that debuted in a given comic book.
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