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The Truth Behind Some Awful Rumors About Christina Applegate and River Phoenix’s Death

The Truth Behind Some Awful Rumors About Christina Applegate and River Phoenix’s Death

In a new TV Legends Revealed, we dispel some nasty rumors about Christina Applegate's reaction to River Phoenix's tragic death back in 1993.
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Five Times TV Shows Complained About Their Time Slots Being Moved

Five Times TV Shows Complained About Their Time Slots Being Moved

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five Meta-Message jokes from TV shows where their characters complain about their time slots being changed
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When Did ER Jump the Shark?

When Did ER 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) ER jumped the shark.
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The Hilarity of ‘Goodbye to You’, by…Rick Springfield?!

The Hilarity of ‘Goodbye to You’, by…Rick Springfield?!

In a feature spotlighting interesting pop culture accidents, Brian examines how a mix-up has led to a weird confusion at YouTube Music over who sang the 80s classic pop tune, "Goodbye to You."
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Aaron Sorkin Very Quickly Poked Fun at the Walk and Talks on The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin Very Quickly Poked Fun at the Walk and Talks on The West Wing

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time that Aaron Sorkin poked fun at The West Wing's "walk and talks" very early on in the series' history.
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Jeff Beck’s Twelve Grammy-Nominated Performances

Jeff Beck’s Twelve Grammy-Nominated Performances

The legendary Jeff Beck was nominated for twelve Grammys for his songs. Here are all twelve of the song (seven of which won Grammys)
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Did Charles Have a Last Name on Charles in Charge?

Did Charles Have a Last Name on Charles in Charge?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals whether Charles' last name was ever revealed on Charles in Charge.
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Five Times Roseanne Poked Fun at Their Two Beckys

Five Times Roseanne Poked Fun at Their Two Beckys

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five Meta-Message jokes that Roseanne made about having two actors playing Becky on the series
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When Did How I Met Your Mother Jump the Shark?

When Did How I Met Your Mother 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) How I Met Your Mother jumped the shark.
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That Time Castle Worked Nathan Fillion’s Visual Similarity to Jason Bateman Into An Episode

That Time Castle Worked Nathan Fillion’s Visual Similarity to Jason Bateman Into An Episode

In the latest Meta-Messages, we look at the time that Nathan Fillion's visual similarity to Jason Bateman was worked into an episode of Castle.
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