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When Did Saved By the Bell Jump the Shark?

When Did Saved By the Bell 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) Saved by the Bell jumped the shark.
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Five Great Ethel Ayler Guest Appearances

Five Great Ethel Ayler Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by Ethel Ayler
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What Was the Best Introduction Scene for a New Character on a TV Series?

What Was the Best Introduction Scene for a New Character on a TV Series?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what was your favorite introduction scene for a brand-new character on an established TV series
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Five Great William Thomas Jr. Guest Appearances

Five Great William Thomas Jr. Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by William Thomas Jr.
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Breaking Down the Truth of Dominique Wilkins’ Classic Larry Bird Trash Talk Story

Breaking Down the Truth of Dominique Wilkins’ Classic Larry Bird Trash Talk Story

In a new Basketball Legends Revealed, we try to break down the reality of an iconic story by Dominique Wilkins about his first time playing Larry Bird in the NBA.
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Five Great LaWanda Page Guest Appearances

Five Great LaWanda Page Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by LaWanda Page
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See the David Bowie Cover by Barbra Streisand That Bowie Called ‘Atrocious’

See the David Bowie Cover by Barbra Streisand That Bowie Called ‘Atrocious’

In a feature on bizarre, but earnest, covers of famous songs, Brian examines the David Bowie cover that Barbra Streisand did that didn't end up meeting either of their approvals
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Five Great Brock Peters Guest Appearances

Five Great Brock Peters Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting character actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by Brock Peters
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Does Neal McDonough Really Refuse to Ever Kiss His Female Co-Stars?

Does Neal McDonough Really Refuse to Ever Kiss His Female Co-Stars?

In a new TV Legends Revealed, learn whether Neal McDonough truly refuses to ever kiss his love interests in his TV roles
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When Did NYPD Blue Jump the Shark?

When Did NYPD Blue 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) NYPD Blue jumped the shark.
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