In a feature explaining once-topical references in pop culture, we look at the origins of the infamous celebrity interview question, "If you were a tree, what tree would you be?"
Hugh Downs and Barbara Walters both had slightly different versions of the story of how Walters broke out as a correspondent for The Today Show in 1964
Barbara Walters explained how she came to terms with Gilda Radner's iconic "Baba Wawa" impression of Walters
Barbara Walters was one of the most famous television interviewers of all-time, but it's interesting to see how network politics sort of drove her into it.
In a feature spotlighting less famous recurring gags, Brian looks at how Dewey's old class hamster kept popping up in Malcolm in the Middle even after he was freed by Dewey.
In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals what TV Land used to mean when it said that it would air shows in "VertiVision."
While thinking about the artists who DID make it into "We Are the World," Brian learned an interesting fact about Kim Carnes, who had one of the rare solos in the hit song.
In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know when was the last time that you cried at a sitcom.
In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals why Madonna wasn't invited to contribute to recording of "We Are the World"
A master list of Brian's choices for the greatest 1960s TV Christmas episodes.