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Continuing Roseanne as The Conners Was an Obvious Choice

Continuing Roseanne as The Conners Was an Obvious Choice

Roseanne Barr doesn't seem to quite grasp that either Roseanne would continue as The Conners or the show wouldn't exist at all.
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CBS’ New True Lies Series Had a Shockingly Bad Pilot

CBS’ New True Lies Series Had a Shockingly Bad Pilot

CBS has somehow taken the over-the-top action comedy True Lies, a visual blast by James Cameron, and adapted it into a dark, gloomy, boring and bland TV series that is shockingly bad
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When Did Hill Street Blues Jump the Shark?

When Did Hill Street Blues 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) Hill Street Blues jumped the shark.
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Who Was the ‘Wonder’ of Natalie Merchant’s ‘Wonder’?

Who Was the ‘Wonder’ of Natalie Merchant’s ‘Wonder’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who the "Wonder" was in Natalie Merchant's song, "Wonder."
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Roseanne’s Death on the Conners Was Both Logical and Respectful

Roseanne’s Death on the Conners Was Both Logical and Respectful

Despite Roseanne Barr's complaints to the contrary, Roseanne Conner's death on The Conners was handled well (and logically).
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Who Was the ‘Rich Girl’ in Hall and Oates’ ‘Rich Girl’?

Who Was the ‘Rich Girl’ in Hall and Oates’ ‘Rich Girl’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who the "Rich Girl" was in Hall and Oates' "Rich Girl"
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Who is the Drummer in Niall Horan’s ‘Heaven’ Music Video?

Who is the Drummer in Niall Horan’s ‘Heaven’ Music Video?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals who the drummer was in Niall Horan's new music video for "Heaven."
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Five Great Mary Alice Guest Appearances

Five Great Mary Alice Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by Mary Alice
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When Did Family Ties Jump the Shark?

When Did Family Ties 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) Family Ties jumped the shark.
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Five Great Moses Gunn Guest Appearances

Five Great Moses Gunn Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by Moses Gunn
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