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That’s So Raven’s Take on Brandy Went to the Dogs Maisha on That's So Raven

That’s So Raven’s Take on Brandy Went to the Dogs

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see how an episode of That's So Raven saw Raven accidentally steal the dog of her favorite singer, meant to be Brandy
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ABC Tried to Keep Gabriel’s Fire On the Air By Genericizing It

ABC Tried to Keep Gabriel’s Fire On the Air By Genericizing It

In a feature spotlighting TV show drastic revamps, Brian looks at how ABC tried to save Gabriel's Fire by turning it into a generic private detective TV series
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Christie Brinkley Wasn’t Originally the ‘Uptown Girl’ of Billy Joel’s Song

Christie Brinkley Wasn’t Originally the ‘Uptown Girl’ of Billy Joel’s Song

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains the surprisingly complicated background of Bily Joel's hit song, "Uptown Girl."
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When Did Twin Peaks Jump the Shark?

When Did Twin Peaks 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) Twin Peaks jumped the shark.
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That Time Murphy Brown Met…Murphy Brown?!

That Time Murphy Brown Met…Murphy Brown?!

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see how an early Murphy Brown episode saw Murphy meet the actor who is playing the lead in a sitcom about a...
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Who’s the Best Live Action TV Pet (Who Doesn’t Star in the Show)?

Who’s the Best Live Action TV Pet (Who Doesn’t Star in the Show)?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for your pick for the all-time best live action TV pet (not counting pets who starred in their shows, of course).
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When Doing ‘Inspired by True Events’ Stories, You Have to Punch Up, Not Down

When Doing ‘Inspired by True Events’ Stories, You Have to Punch Up, Not Down

Brian explains why films and TV shows "inspired by true events" have to make sure that they are punching up, not punching down
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When The Twilight Zone Took On Marlon Brando…With Burt Reynolds?!

When The Twilight Zone Took On Marlon Brando…With Burt Reynolds?!

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see how Marlon Brando was sent up in an episode of The Twilight Zone by...Burt Reynolds?!
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The Practice’s Final Season Totally Destroyed the Show…on Purpose

The Practice’s Final Season Totally Destroyed the Show…on Purpose

In a feature spotlighting TV show drastic revamps, Brian looks at how The Practice's final season basically destroyed the show...on purpose.
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What Did the Real Life ‘Ms. Jackson’ Think of the Outkast Hit Song, ‘Ms. Jackson’?

What Did the Real Life ‘Ms. Jackson’ Think of the Outkast Hit Song, ‘Ms. Jackson’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian reveals what the real life "Ms. Jackson" felt about the hit Outkast song, "Ms. Jackson."
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