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That Time ‘Edward R. Murrow’ Interviewed the Ricardos Ed Warren, a stand-in for Edward R. Murrow, on I Love Lucy

That Time ‘Edward R. Murrow’ Interviewed the Ricardos

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see when Lucy and Ricky Ricardo were interviewed on I Love Lucy by a stand-in for Edward R. Murrow so spot on...
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Five Songs With Twist Endings Songs with twist endings header

Five Songs With Twist Endings

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five songs with twist endings
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When Did Taxi Jump the Shark? The cast of Taxi

When Did Taxi Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Taxi jumped the shark.
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 6, “Ghost Light”? Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building Season 3, Episode 6, "Ghost Light"

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 6, “Ghost Light”?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the sixth episode of the third season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, "Ghost...
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Five People Who Won Emmys For Friends People who won Emmys for Friends

Five People Who Won Emmys For Friends

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five people who won Emmys for their work on Friends
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Who Was the ‘Girl’ Being Patronized to in ‘Wild World’? Cat Stevens singing "Wild World"

Who Was the ‘Girl’ Being Patronized to in ‘Wild World’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who Cat Stevens was talking down to in his hit song, "Wild World."
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What Do You Think is the Best TV Theme That Used an Existing Song? Opening credits to the Wonder Years

What Do You Think is the Best TV Theme That Used an Existing Song?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think was the best TV theme that used an existing song.
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Five Movie Fiancées Who Were Surprisingly Chill About Losing Their Engagements Three nice fiancees from movies

Five Movie Fiancées Who Were Surprisingly Chill About Losing Their Engagements

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five movie fiancées who were surprisingly cool about having their engagements broken so their partner could be with someone else
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Gimme A Break! Didn’t Know WHAT It Was Doing In Its Final Season Nell on the opening credits of Gimme a Break!

Gimme A Break! Didn’t Know WHAT It Was Doing In Its Final Season

In a feature spotlighting TV show drastic revamps, Brian looks at how Gimme a Break! didn't know what the heck it was doing in its sixth and final season
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How Disney Basically Retconned Reality With the Film, Dinosaur The Disney animated film, Dinosaur

How Disney Basically Retconned Reality With the Film, Dinosaur

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Disney tried to retcon reality itself with its film, Dinosaur, to make Tangled its 50th animated film
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