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How Rhea Perlman Got Eddie LeBlec Killed Off On Cheers

How Rhea Perlman Got Eddie LeBlec Killed Off On Cheers

In a feature spotlighting behind-the-scenes maneuvering of stars of shows and films affecting their plots, see how Rhea Perlman got her on-screen husband on Cheers killed off.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Friday I’m In Love

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Friday I’m In Love

In the latest Pop Culture Wake-Up Call, your challenge is to name every show that appeared on ABC's TGIF programming block!
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Want to Hear the Brady Bunch Sing About Satan and Sacrificial Rites? Of Course You Do! Meet the Brady Bunch Header

Want to Hear the Brady Bunch Sing About Satan and Sacrificial Rites? Of Course You Do!

In a feature on bizarre, but earnest, covers of famous songs, Brian examines The Brady Bunch's version of "American Pie."
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A Fun Physics Trick From…All in the Family?!

A Fun Physics Trick From…All in the Family?!

An episode of All in the Family has a fun trick based on physics that you can play right now using a chair in your home!
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What’s the Best Movie Closing Credits Song? Breakfast Club Ending

What’s the Best Movie Closing Credits Song?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what your favorite movie closing credits song is.
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Burt Reynolds Pays Tribute to His Gunsmoke Days With a Surprise Cameo

Burt Reynolds Pays Tribute to His Gunsmoke Days With a Surprise Cameo

In a feature explaining surprising cameos in TV shows, movies and songs, Brian shows how a surprise cameo during a TV special let Burt Reynolds pay tribute to his Gunsmoke past.
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The Shawshank Redemption’s Annoying ‘How Often Do You Look at a Man’s Shoes?’ Scene Andy with his shoes hidden in Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption’s Annoying ‘How Often Do You Look at a Man’s Shoes?’ Scene

In a feature spotlighting pop culture pet peeves, I explain why a certain line about men's shoes in Shawshank Redemption has always bugged me.
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Candice Bergen’s Surprising Most Hated Guest Star on Murphy Brown And His Sad Reaction to the News

Candice Bergen’s Surprising Most Hated Guest Star on Murphy Brown And His Sad Reaction to the News

Today, in a look at interesting interview anecdotes, see who Candice Bergen's least favorite Murphy Brown guest star was and see that actor's reaction to that piece of information!
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Five TV Actors Who Were ‘Stranded’ By Their Screen Partners Leaving The Series

Five TV Actors Who Were ‘Stranded’ By Their Screen Partners Leaving The Series

In the latest collection of recurring pieces of pop culture, Brian spotlights five instances of TV actors who were "stranded" by their screen partners voluntarily leaving their respective series
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The Strange Cultural Setting That Gave Us the Sitcom The Occasional Wife Occasional Wife, a 1960s sitcom

The Strange Cultural Setting That Gave Us the Sitcom The Occasional Wife

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, guest writer Adam Barnett details the bizarre truth behind the 60s sitcom, The Occasional Wife.
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