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Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Came Hard for One Specific Generation on The Conners Andy Harris and Jerry Garcia Conner

Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Came Hard for One Specific Generation on The Conners

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how The Conners wrote off both Jackie and Roseanne's boys that were born around the same time on the original Roseanne series
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When Gunsmoke Tried to Make James Arness Look Tiny Chuck Connors on Gunsmoke

When Gunsmoke Tried to Make James Arness Look Tiny

In a new feature looking at bizarre but good pop culture shows, movies and songs, Brian looks at the episode of Gunsmoke where the producers tried to make us think Chuck Connors was bigger...
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Who Wrote ‘Look for the Light’ on Only Murders in the Buildings? Meryl Streep on Only Murders in the Building

Who Wrote ‘Look for the Light’ on Only Murders in the Buildings?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian explains who wrote the touching ballad, "Look for the Light," sung by Meryl Streep and Ashley Park, on Only Murders in the Building
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That ’70s Show Mocked Its Own Use of Chuck Cunningham Syndrome on Donna’s Sister, Tina Amanda Fuller as Tina Pinciotti

That ’70s Show Mocked Its Own Use of Chuck Cunningham Syndrome on Donna’s Sister, Tina

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how That '70s Show made fun of its own use of Chuck Cunningham Syndrome to write out Donna's younger sister, Tina.
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What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 3, “Grab Your Hankies”? Meryl Streep's character looking for the light

What Was the Opening Title Easter Egg in Only Murders in the Building Season 3 Episode 3, “Grab Your Hankies”?

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares the opening title Easter Eggs from the third episode of the third season of the hit Hulu TV series, Only Murders in the Building, "Grab...
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Judy Winslow is Probably the Most Notable Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Example Judy Winslow on Family Matters

Judy Winslow is Probably the Most Notable Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Example

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Judy Winslow from Family Matters was probably the most prominent character to be retconned out.
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Jesus Jones Could Have Used a Lesson in Intersectionality With ‘Right Here, Right Now’ The lead singer of Jesus Jones in the video for "Right Here, Right Now"

Jesus Jones Could Have Used a Lesson in Intersectionality With ‘Right Here, Right Now’

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why Jesus Jones' "Right Here, Right Now" was tone deaf towards racial politics while celebrating the fall of Communism...
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When Topanga’s Sister, Nebula, Fell Prey to Chuck Cunningham Syndrome Topanga's sister, Nebula

When Topanga’s Sister, Nebula, Fell Prey to Chuck Cunningham Syndrome

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Topanga on Boy Meets World originally had an older sister named Nebula
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What Was the Best True Clip Show TV Episode? A reporter interviews David Banner

What Was the Best True Clip Show TV Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm asking you what you think was the best true clip show TV episode.
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The ‘Co-Manager’ Arc on The Office Was a Bad Idea Jim and Michael as co-managers of Dunder Mifflen

The ‘Co-Manager’ Arc on The Office Was a Bad Idea

In a look at pop culture moments that we wish we could forget, Brian explains why the co-manager arc on The Office was such a bad idea
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