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When Did Dallas Jump the Shark?

When Did Dallas 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) Dallas jumped the shark.
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When the Real Ghostbusters Joked About How Cheap Their Cartoon Was

When the Real Ghostbusters Joked About How Cheap Their Cartoon Was

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at an episode of The Real Ghostbusters that joked about how cheap the cartoon was.
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What Are the Lyrics to “Daddy Cop” on The Rookie?

What Are the Lyrics to “Daddy Cop” on The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals what the lyrics are to the viral hit "Daddy Cop" from the most recent episode of The Rookie.
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Community Poked Fun At Fan ‘Shipping’ Videos

Community Poked Fun At Fan ‘Shipping’ Videos

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at at when Community poked fun at the idea of fan-made "shipping" videos.
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What is the LAPD’s ‘Metro’ Division on The Rookie?

What is the LAPD’s ‘Metro’ Division on The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals what the Metro Division is on the ABC series set in Los Angeles, The Rookie.
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The Cosby Show Almost Spun Tony Orlando Into His Own Series In Its Very First Season

The Cosby Show Almost Spun Tony Orlando Into His Own Series In Its Very First Season

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian reveals how The Cosby Show nearly spun off a Tony Orlando sitcom in its first season.
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Who Was the Garage Band Singing ‘Daddy Cop’ in the Latest Episode of The Rookie?

Who Was the Garage Band Singing ‘Daddy Cop’ in the Latest Episode of The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals who the garage band was in the latest episode of The Rookie
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When Dr. Geiger Returned to Complain About How Bad Chicago Hope Got After He Left

When Dr. Geiger Returned to Complain About How Bad Chicago Hope Got After He Left

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how Dr. Geiger (and David E. Kelley) returned to Chicago Hope to complain about how bad the show got after they left
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When Did All in the Family Jump The Shark?

When Did All in the Family 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) All in the Family jumped the shark.
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How Cary Grant Made Fun of How Typecast Ralph Bellamy Was in His Girl Friday

How Cary Grant Made Fun of How Typecast Ralph Bellamy Was in His Girl Friday

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time in His Girl Friday that Cary Grant poked fun at how his co-star, Ralph Bellamy, was often typecast in certain sorts of film roles.
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