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The Rookie Took Naked Cross-Promotion to a New Level With its Avatar Tie-in

The Rookie Took Naked Cross-Promotion to a New Level With its Avatar Tie-in

In a new feature spotlighting notable cross-promotions, Brian examines how the latest episode of The Rookie has a painfully awkward Avatar: The Way of Water tie-in
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Classic 1970s Christmas #14 – Happy Days “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas” Fonzie spends Christmas with the Cunninghams

Classic 1970s Christmas #14 – Happy Days “Guess Who’s Coming to Christmas”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1974's "Guess Who's Coming to Christmas" from Happy Days
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 10

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 10

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 in the World Did Adam Sandler Guest Star on Disney’s Jessie?

Why in the World Did Adam Sandler Guest Star on Disney’s Jessie?

In a feature explaining surprising cameos in TV shows, movies and songs, Brian looks at why Adam Sandler made a guest appearance on the Disney Channel sitcom, Jessie.
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Classic 1970s Christmas #15 – Taxi “A Full House for Christmas” A poker game on Christmas

Classic 1970s Christmas #15 – Taxi “A Full House for Christmas”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1978's "A Full House for Christmas" from Taxi
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 9

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 9

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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How Steve Miller’s Hit, ‘Jet Airliner,’ Helped a Singer Whose Album Was Stuck in Limbo

How Steve Miller’s Hit, ‘Jet Airliner,’ Helped a Singer Whose Album Was Stuck in Limbo

In a feature looking at the journeys of songs that eventually became notable from a cover version, Brian looks at how Steve Miller Band's "Jet Airliner" helped out a musician whose album was stuck...
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Classic 1970s Christmas #16 – Eight is Enough “Yes, Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus” Tommy opens a Christmas present on Eight is Enough

Classic 1970s Christmas #16 – Eight is Enough “Yes, Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus”

We continue our countdown of Brian's favorite 1970s Christmas TV episodes with 1977's "Yes, Nicholas, There is a Santa Claus" from Eight is Enough
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2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 8

2022 Pop Culture References Advent Calendar – Day 8

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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Was Night Ranger’s ‘Sister Christian’ Really About a Band Member’s Sister?

Was Night Ranger’s ‘Sister Christian’ Really About a Band Member’s Sister?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains whether Night Ranger's "Sister Christian" was actually written about one of the band members' sister.
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