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When Bob Barker Tried to Steal a Girl From Little Joe on Bonanza Bob Barker on Bonanza

When Bob Barker Tried to Steal a Girl From Little Joe on Bonanza

In the latest spotlight on memorable scenes in TV shows and films, Brian looks at a rare acting performance by the late, great Bob Barker as a rival to Little Joe in a love...
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The Entire Internet Made the Same Incorrect Joke About Bob Barker’s Death Bob Barker on The Price is Right

The Entire Internet Made the Same Incorrect Joke About Bob Barker’s Death

The entire internet is making the same joke about Bob Barker's passing, but the joke doesn't even make sense
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 4, “The White Room”? Charles and his girlfriend, Joy

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 4, “The White Room”?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the fourth episode of the third season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, "The...
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What’s the All-Time Best ‘Bottle Episode’ of a TV Sitcom? George, Jerry and Elaine waiting to get seated at a Chinese Restaurant

What’s the All-Time Best ‘Bottle Episode’ of a TV Sitcom?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think is the all-time best "bottle episode" of a TV sitcom.
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Roman’s Wife and Daughter Were Elegantly Retconned Away on Succession Roman Roy with his wife and daughter...for now

Roman’s Wife and Daughter Were Elegantly Retconned Away on Succession

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Roman Roy's wife and daughter were retconned out of Succession very quickly in the first season.
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Xander’s Role in Buffy’s ‘Once More, With Feeling’ Didn’t Work Xander on the poster for Once More With Feeling

Xander’s Role in Buffy’s ‘Once More, With Feeling’ Didn’t Work

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why Xander's role in the classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode, "Once More, With Feeling" didn't work
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When Did House First Say ‘It’s Never Lupus!’? Dr. House explaining that it is not Lupus

When Did House First Say ‘It’s Never Lupus!’?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover when Dr. House first explained that it is "never Lupus" on the show.
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The Downside of Using a Real Life Author as a Character in Your Book Terrence Mann from Field of Dreams

The Downside of Using a Real Life Author as a Character in Your Book

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see how using a real life author in the book, caused a problem when the film adaptation, Field of Dreams, came out.
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Who Was the ‘You’ Being ‘Fixed’ in Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’? Chris Martin singing "Fix You"

Who Was the ‘You’ Being ‘Fixed’ in Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who was being "fixed" in Coldplay's "Fix You"
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Was Donatello’s Crying During the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Barbara Walters Interview an Accident? Donatello bawling on Barbara Walters' Oscar Special

Was Donatello’s Crying During the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Barbara Walters Interview an Accident?

In a new TV Legends Revealed, learn whether Donatello's crying jag on Barbara Walters' Oscar Special was an intentional gag or not
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