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Why Did Wings Do A Brady Bunch Episode With Helen as Marcia Brady?

Why Did Wings Do A Brady Bunch Episode With Helen as Marcia Brady?

In a feature spotlighting notable cross-promotions, Brian examines the time that Wings helped to promote the Brady Bunch Movie with Helen fantasizing that she was Marcia Brady.
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Classic 1970s Christmas #4 The Jeffersons “984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C” Louise and George visit his old apartment

Classic 1970s Christmas #4 The Jeffersons “984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1977's "984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C" from The Jeffersons
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 20

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 20

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1960s TV Christmas, and Brian continues to count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1960s.
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The My Three Sons DVD With the Wrong Season Advertised on the Cover

The My Three Sons DVD With the Wrong Season Advertised on the Cover

In a feature spotlighting interesting pop culture accidents, Brian examines how the DVD release of My Three Sons Season 5 showed the wrong season on the cover
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Classic 1970s Christmas #5 The Mary Tyler Moore Show – “Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid II” Mary Richards celebrating Christmas by herself

Classic 1970s Christmas #5 The Mary Tyler Moore Show – “Christmas and the Hard-Luck Kid II”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1970's "Christmas and the Hard Luck Kid II" from The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 19

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 19

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1960s TV Christmas, and Brian continues to count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1960s.
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Who Was the Best Preteen TV Sitcom Star?

Who Was the Best Preteen TV Sitcom Star?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for your pick for the best preteen TV sitcom star.
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Classic 1970s Christmas #6 One Day at a Time – “Girl Talk” The Romano girls cuddling on Christmas Eve

Classic 1970s Christmas #6 One Day at a Time – “Girl Talk”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1978's "Girl Talk" from One Day at a Time
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 18

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 18

It's the Pop Culture References Advent Calendar! This year's theme is Classic 1960s TV Christmas, and Brian continues to count down his favorite Christmas episodes from the 1960s.
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Why Dawnn Lewis Wrote the Theme to A Different World, But Wasn’t Allowed to Sing It

Why Dawnn Lewis Wrote the Theme to A Different World, But Wasn’t Allowed to Sing It

In a feature looking at the background behind famous TV theme songs, Brian explains why Dawnn Lewis wasn't allowed to sing the theme to A Different World despite writing the song
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