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Julie Newmar Explains the Joys of Seducing Batman

Julie Newmar Explains the Joys of Seducing Batman

Today, in a look at interesting anecdotes from interviews and books, hear Julie Newmar's thoughts about a classic episode of Batman where Catwoman tried to seduce the Caped Crusader
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What Was The First ‘Call Back’ Cameo in a Film or TV Series?

What Was The First ‘Call Back’ Cameo in a Film or TV Series?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover what was the first film or TV series to have a cameo from an actor who was in an earlier version of that film or...
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Seeing the Actual ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’ Drawing

Seeing the Actual ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’ Drawing

In a feature displaying really cool artifacts from pop culture history, Brian shows what is apparently the original drawing John Lennon's son drew in nursery school of 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds'
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When Did True Blood Jump the Shark?

When Did True Blood Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) True Blood jumped the shark.
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Here’s the Check That Was Used to Purchase the Rights to Superman

Here’s the Check That Was Used to Purchase the Rights to Superman

In a new feature displaying really cool artifacts from pop culture history, Brian shows the check that was used to purchase the rights to Superman.
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This Album Is Good – Harry Styles’ Harry’s House

This Album Is Good – Harry Styles’ Harry’s House

In a feature spotlighting good new albums, Brian takes a look at Harry Styles' charming new pop album, Harry's House.
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The Mystery Over Who Decided That Bowling For Soup Would Cover ‘1985’

The Mystery Over Who Decided That Bowling For Soup Would Cover ‘1985’

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became notable from a cover version, Brian looks at the mystery of how Bowling For Soup came to cover "1985" from SR-71.
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What Was the First TV Theme Song That Explained the Premise of the Show?

What Was the First TV Theme Song That Explained the Premise of the Show?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover what was the first TV series whose theme song explained the premise of the show, Gilligan's Island-style.
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Married…With Children Tried to Spinoff the Opposite of Friends With ‘Enemies’

Married…With Children Tried to Spinoff the Opposite of Friends With ‘Enemies’

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Married...With Children tried to do a spinoff based on a show that was the opposite of Friends by being about...enemies!
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Hawkeye Pierce’s Family Changed Drastically Over the Course of M*A*S*H

Hawkeye Pierce’s Family Changed Drastically Over the Course of M*A*S*H

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Hawkeye's family history changed over the course of M*A*S*H's run.
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