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Five TV Actors Who Originated Roles But Lost Them Due to Contractual Obligations

Five TV Actors Who Originated Roles But Lost Them Due to Contractual Obligations

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV actors who originated roles for TV shows, but were unable to do them because of contractual obligations to other shows
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When Diagnosis: Murder Had a Fun Visit to the Set of The Young and the Restless

When Diagnosis: Murder Had a Fun Visit to the Set of The Young and the Restless

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how Diagnosis: Murder had some fun visiting the set of The Young and the Restless when both shows had Victoria Rowell in the cast at the same...
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When Did Night Court Jump the Shark?

When Did Night Court 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) Night Court jumped the shark.
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Morgan Returned From the Loooongest Time Out on Boy Meets World

Morgan Returned From the Loooongest Time Out on Boy Meets World

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how Boy Meets World handled the re-introduction of Morgan Matthews on Boy Meets World after the original actor left the show, and Morgan missed half a season.
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What’s the Best ‘Rashomon’ TV Episode?

What’s the Best ‘Rashomon’ TV Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think is the best use of the "Rashomon" concept for a TV episode.
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Please Don’t Mention Cancellation to Remington Steele

Please Don’t Mention Cancellation to Remington Steele

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at how Remington Steele worked its temporary cancellation after Season 4 into its Season 5 premiere.
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The Truth About Football Legend and War Hero Jack Chevigny’s Engraved Pen

The Truth About Football Legend and War Hero Jack Chevigny’s Engraved Pen

In a new Football Legends Revealed, learn whether a pen belonging to football legend, Jack Chevigny, who died at Iwo Jima, was really used to sign Japan's surrender agreement
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How Darlene Changed David’s Name on Roseanne

How Darlene Changed David’s Name on Roseanne

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time that Roseanne addressed how David's name changed from his first appearance on the series.
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What Does ‘Eliza on the Ice’ Mean In Sondheim’s ‘Getting Married Today’?

What Does ‘Eliza on the Ice’ Mean In Sondheim’s ‘Getting Married Today’?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian gets into one of the more unusual Stephen Sondheim lyrics.
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When L.A. Law Took An Episode to Tear Itself Apart

When L.A. Law Took An Episode to Tear Itself Apart

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time that a new L.A. Law showrunner had the characters knock the storylines of the previous showrunner
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