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When Barney Miller Tried Flipping the Entire Premise of the Series

When Barney Miller Tried Flipping the Entire Premise of the Series

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at an attempt to flip the Barney Miller show concept completely on its head for a possible new series.
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Who Sang ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ Before Milli Vanilli ‘Sang’ It?

Who Sang ‘Girl You Know It’s True’ Before Milli Vanilli ‘Sang’ It?

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became famous from a cover version, Brian looks at the song Milli Vanilli later 'sang,' 'Girl You Know It's True'
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Why Did Blofeld Offer James Bond a ‘Delicatessen – in Stainless Steel!’ Before Bond Killed Him?

Why Did Blofeld Offer James Bond a ‘Delicatessen – in Stainless Steel!’ Before Bond Killed Him?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, discover why Blofeld made Bond such an unusual offer in For Your Eyes Only.
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Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Die Hard On A…

Pop Culture Wake-Up Call – Die Hard On A…

In the latest weekly Pop Culture Wake-Up Call quiz, the theme is naming films that could be best described as 'Die Hard on a....'
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The Cookout on Big Brother is Not Racist

The Cookout on Big Brother is Not Racist

There is a controversy on this season of Big Brother, where an alliance made up of Black contestants has been dominating the game. Brian explains why it not "racist."
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What Song’s Use In a Movie Increased Your Appreciation For That Song the Most?

What Song’s Use In a Movie Increased Your Appreciation For That Song the Most?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what song's use in a movie has had the biggest jump in your appreciation of that song?
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When the Bond Films Killed Off Blofeld Just to Show That They Didn’t Need Him

When the Bond Films Killed Off Blofeld Just to Show That They Didn’t Need Him

In their latest look at creators talking about each other, Brian shows the Bond movie that killed a major villain just to show the other side of a rights dispute that they didn't need...
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That Time a Bunch of Old Stars Half-Assed Their Way Through “Old Friends” at the Emmys A bunch of old TV stars Stephen Sondheim's "Old Friends" at the 1986 Emmys

That Time a Bunch of Old Stars Half-Assed Their Way Through “Old Friends” at the Emmys

In a feature spotlighting seemingly out of nowhere Stephen Sondheim references, Brian looks at the time a bunch of classic TV stars sang Sondheim's "Old Friends" at the 1986 Emmy Awards.
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Willard Scott’s Little Remembered Post-Today Show Acting Gig

Willard Scott’s Little Remembered Post-Today Show Acting Gig

In a feature on cast members in popular series that have fallen into obscurity, Brian looks at Williard Scott's one regular acting gig after becoming the Today Show's weatherman.
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How Hamilton Somehow Makes Angelica’s Life LESS Feminist Than Reality Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton

How Hamilton Somehow Makes Angelica’s Life LESS Feminist Than Reality

In a feature examining historical events compared to how they were portrayed in popular culture based on history, Brian looks at how the real life Angelica Schuyler was actually MORE feminist than the character...
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