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What Was the First Released Cover Version of a Bob Dylan Song?

What Was the First Released Cover Version of a Bob Dylan Song?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals which musical act had the first released cover version of a Bob Dylan song.
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TV Shows, Please Save Me From ‘Bigfoot Isn’t Real…or IS He?’

TV Shows, Please Save Me From ‘Bigfoot Isn’t Real…or IS He?’

In a feature spotlighting pop culture pet peeves, Brian complains about TV shows having 'twist' endings suggesting that the very thing they spent the whole episode debunking is actually legit.
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The Quintessential ‘Must See TV’ Lineup

The Quintessential ‘Must See TV’ Lineup

NBC's "Must See TV" night of programming lasted two decades. In those 20 years, which shows aired for the most seasons in any given time slot? Find out!
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Magic Mike XXL Will Do Anything For a Smile

Magic Mike XXL Will Do Anything For a Smile

In a feature spotlighting memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian spotlights a delightfully absurd strip routine in a minimart in Magic Mike XXL.
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When Did J.J. First Say ‘Dy-No-Mite’ on Good Times?

When Did J.J. First Say ‘Dy-No-Mite’ on Good Times?

In the latest spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, Brian reveals when J.J. first said his famous catch phrase, "Dy-no-MITE" on Good Times.
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Name a TV Show That Was Never As Good As Its Pilot

Name a TV Show That Was Never As Good As Its Pilot

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what TV shows were never as good as their pilot episode.
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Five Earnest But Terrible Raps By TV Characters

Five Earnest But Terrible Raps By TV Characters

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five times TV characters did earnest but terrible raps on their series.
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Detective Dietrich Does His Best Gregory Peck

Detective Dietrich Does His Best Gregory Peck

In a new feature spotlighting memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian spotlights Detective Dietrich's first episode of Barney Miller and his memorable Gregory Peck impression in the episode.
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My Kingdom For Ten More Seconds of the Magnum p.i. Theme Song!

My Kingdom For Ten More Seconds of the Magnum p.i. Theme Song!

In a feature spotlighting pop culture pet peeves, Brian explains why the current Magnum p.i. theme song really bugs him.
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The Mansion Assault in Beverly Hills Cop is Insanely Stupid

The Mansion Assault in Beverly Hills Cop is Insanely Stupid

In a look at inexplicable plot points in pop culture, Brian marvels at just how poorly the Beverly Hills Cop mansion assault was handled.
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