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Top Five Cindy Williams Episodes of Laverne and Shirley

Top Five Cindy Williams Episodes of Laverne and Shirley

In the latest Top Five, Brian counts down the late, great Cindy Williams' best episodes of Laverne and Shirley.
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Five Times TV Shows Did a Riff on Buffy’s ‘Must Be Tuesday’ Gag

Five Times TV Shows Did a Riff on Buffy’s ‘Must Be Tuesday’ Gag

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five Meta-Messages from TV shows referencing Buffy's iconic 'Dawn's in trouble. Must be Tuesday" line.
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When Did Mad About You Jump the Shark?

When Did Mad About You 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) Mad About You jumped the shark.
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When Arrested Development Had Fun With Its Own Impending Cancellation

When Arrested Development Had Fun With Its Own Impending Cancellation

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how Arrested Development had fun with its own impending cancellation towards the end of Season 3.
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What Was the Best Episode of M*A*S*H?

What Was the Best Episode of M*A*S*H?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think is the best episode of M*A*S*H of all-time
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When The Rookie Had Melissa O’Neil Pay Tribute to Her Idol Roots

When The Rookie Had Melissa O’Neil Pay Tribute to Her Idol Roots

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how The Rookie paid tribute to Melissa O'Neil's Idol roots.
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How An Infamous Dallas Cowboys Moment Led to an NFL Rule Change

How An Infamous Dallas Cowboys Moment Led to an NFL Rule Change

In a new Football Legends Revealed, learn how a brutal Dallas Cowboys playoff loss led to a change in the footballs used in games
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When The Simpsons Leaned Into Its ‘Feud’ With Brazil

When The Simpsons Leaned Into Its ‘Feud’ With Brazil

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how The Simpsons doubled down after a controversial episode set in Brazil in Season 13.
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Did Christina Applegate Really Do an Interpretative Dance About River Phoenix’s Death?

Did Christina Applegate Really Do an Interpretative Dance About River Phoenix’s Death?

In a new TV Legends Revealed, we see whether Christina Applegate really did an interpretative dance about River Phoenix's fatal drug overdose
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When Maverick Teamed Up With All of Warner Bros’ TV Western Heroes (and More)

When Maverick Teamed Up With All of Warner Bros’ TV Western Heroes (and More)

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time that Maverick teamed up with all of Warner Bros' TV Western heroes at the time (and even one NON-Western hero).
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