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Who Was the First ‘Fictional’ Band to Have a #1 Hit Song? The fictional band, The Archies

Who Was the First ‘Fictional’ Band to Have a #1 Hit Song?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover who was the first fictional band to have a #1 hit song.
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When Did Beverly Hills, 90210 Jump the Shark? The cast of Beverly Hills, 90210

When Did Beverly Hills, 90210 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) Beverly Hills, 90210 jumped the shark.
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What Was the First Score Written Specifically for a Film? The Assassination of the Duke of Guise

What Was the First Score Written Specifically for a Film?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover which film was the first one to have an original score written for it.
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What’s a Non-Scary Moment in a Film or TV Show That Scared You as a Little Kid? The Pink Elephants on Parade in Dumbo

What’s a Non-Scary Moment in a Film or TV Show That Scared You as a Little Kid?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm asking you what is a non-scary moment in a film or TV show that scared you as a little kid.
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When Did That ’70s Show Jump the Shark? The cast of That '70s Show

When Did That ’70s Show 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) That '70s Show jumped the shark.
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Why Was the Bible Such a Big Clue in Mission: Impossible? Ethan Hunt looks at a Bible in the first Mission: Impossible movie

Why Was the Bible Such a Big Clue in Mission: Impossible?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian breaks down why the Bible reveal in Mission: Impossible does make sense...even if it is pretty complicated
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Grand Crew Should Get a Third Season The cast of Grand Crew

Grand Crew Should Get a Third Season

NBC recently canceled Grand Crew after two seasons, but Brian explains why the show merits a third season
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What Was the Weirdest Kids Cartoon Based on a Live Action TV Show? Tabitha and Adam and the Clown Family

What Was the Weirdest Kids Cartoon Based on a Live Action TV Show?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm asking you what you think is/was the weirdest kids cartoon that was based on a live action TV show.
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The Killers Are Not a British Band The Killers perform Mr. Brightside

The Killers Are Not a British Band

Brian writes about how The Killers have become such a fixture in the United Kingdom that many fans believe that the Las Vegas band is actually FROM the United Kingdom.
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When Did Fonzie First Say ‘Ayyy’ on Happy Days?

When Did Fonzie First Say ‘Ayyy’ on Happy Days?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover when Fonzie first said "Ayyy" on Happy Days
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