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The New York Times Made a Thanksgiving Change to Wordle

The New York Times Made a Thanksgiving Change to Wordle

See how the New York Times changed the Wordle answer in celebration of Thanksgiving.
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Five Friends of Kids on Family Sitcoms Who Became Cast Members (And Five Who Were Eventually Dropped)

Five Friends of Kids on Family Sitcoms Who Became Cast Members (And Five Who Were Eventually Dropped)

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV times that friends of the kids on family sitcoms got promoted to cast members and five times the friends of...
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The Hogan Family Had the Cheapest Credits Change in TV History

The Hogan Family Had the Cheapest Credits Change in TV History

The Hogan Family couldn't even spring for a new credits sequence for Season 5 even though the credits still had someone who left after Season 4
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Was This Petco Ad Just an Accident or Not?

Was This Petco Ad Just an Accident or Not?

A new ad for dog food on Petco's Facebook account has caused a bit of a stir online for the seemingly odd moment it used as a thumbnail
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Which TV Replacement Character Was the Biggest Upgrade?

Which TV Replacement Character Was the Biggest Upgrade?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for which TV replacement character that you think was the biggest upgrade over the character they were replacing.
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Abrams Books Really Make Superhero Stories Come to Life With Its Pop-Up and Unfolds Series

Abrams Books Really Make Superhero Stories Come to Life With Its Pop-Up and Unfolds Series

Abrams Books has two really cool new pop-up and "unfolds" superhero books for sale
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See Joan Rivers Bust Rob Lowe’s Chops About His Infidelity While Dating Melissa Gilbert

See Joan Rivers Bust Rob Lowe’s Chops About His Infidelity While Dating Melissa Gilbert

In a new feature spotlighting notable talk show appearances, Brian shares the time that Joan Rivers busted Rob Lowe's chops on The Tonight Show about his cheating on his then-girlfriend, Melissa Gilbert.
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The 30 Rock Episode That Inspired Taylor Swift’s ‘Sexy Baby’ Line in ‘Anti-Hero’

The 30 Rock Episode That Inspired Taylor Swift’s ‘Sexy Baby’ Line in ‘Anti-Hero’

In a feature explaining once-topical references in pop culture, we look at how Taylor Swift's hit song, 'Anti-Hero,' referenced an episode of 30 Rock from over a decade ago.
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The Odd Story Behind Bobby Brady’s Emotional Jesse James Episode

The Odd Story Behind Bobby Brady’s Emotional Jesse James Episode

In a feature spotlighting behind-the-scenes maneuvering on shows and films, see the background behind Mike Lookinland's emotional performance on the Brady Bunch episode where Jesse James kills the rest of the Bradys.
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Do Christina Applegate and Ed O’Neill Have a Good Relationship?

Do Christina Applegate and Ed O’Neill Have a Good Relationship?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian tries to figure out what the deal is with Christina Applegate and her former TV dad, Ed O'Neill
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