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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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Beatlemania Somehow Made It All The Way to Gilligan’s Island The Mosquitos on Gilligan's Island

Beatlemania Somehow Made It All The Way to Gilligan’s Island

Today, in the latest look at celebrities/characters being featured under different names, see how Beatlemania made its way all the way to Gilligan's Island with The Mosquitos!
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When Did Get Smart Jump the Shark?

When Did Get Smart 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) Get Smart jumped the shark.
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The Loop’s Second Season Tilted Work/Life Balance All the Way Towards Work

The Loop’s Second Season Tilted Work/Life Balance All the Way Towards Work

In a feature spotlighting TV show drastic revamps, Brian looks at how The Loop's Season 1 spotlight on a young man's work/life balance tilted all the way towards work in Season 2
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