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When Did Superstore Jump the Shark?

When Did Superstore Jump the Shark?

In a feature looking at if or when a TV series since 2006 "jumped the shark," Brian asks you all to determine when (or if) Superstore jumped the shark.
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What Did the Quantum Leap Wild West Episode Twist Ending Mean?

What Did the Quantum Leap Wild West Episode Twist Ending Mean?

In a new feature dealing with speculation about future TV plotlines, Brian wonders what the twist ending of the most recent episode of Quantum Leap means for the series going forward
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There’s a Certain Point Where Lovable Screwups Become Just Plain Losers

There’s a Certain Point Where Lovable Screwups Become Just Plain Losers

Brian explains the key aspects of maintaining a lovable screwup character on a TV series without having them become simply unlovable losers
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Abbott Elementary Hit a Rare False Note With Its Current Aide Story

Abbott Elementary Hit a Rare False Note With Its Current Aide Story

In a column on pop culture "pet peeves" of his, Brian expresses his disappointment with how the latest episode of Abbott Elementary handled an aide storyline.
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To Go With 38 At the Garden, Discover the Knicks’ First Asian-American Player

To Go With 38 At the Garden, Discover the Knicks’ First Asian-American Player

After you watch the Jeremy Lin HBO documentary, 38 at the Garden, you might be interested in seeing the Knicks FIRST Asian-American player (the first non-White player in NBA history)!
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What Was the Most Egregious Case of a ‘Hand Wave’ in a Movie?

What Was the Most Egregious Case of a ‘Hand Wave’ in a Movie?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think was the the most egregious case of a "hand wave" in a movie.
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Three’s Company’s Richard Kline on Being Struck by Lightning in Vietnam

Three’s Company’s Richard Kline on Being Struck by Lightning in Vietnam

Richard Kline, Larry from Three's Company, shares the bizarre story of how he was struck by lightning while serving in the Army during Vietnam.
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Whether It’s Spotify’s Fault or Not, Heardle Has Become Unusable

Whether It’s Spotify’s Fault or Not, Heardle Has Become Unusable

I explain why Heardle has become basically unusably lately, whether it is Spotify's fault or not.
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Five Guest Actor Spotlight Episodes That Directly Led to Actors Getting Their Own Shows

Five Guest Actor Spotlight Episodes That Directly Led to Actors Getting Their Own Shows

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV times that guest actor spotlight episodes on notable TV shows led to actors getting their own TV shows.
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Bob Hearts Abishola Put Christina on a Journey to Nowhere

Bob Hearts Abishola Put Christina on a Journey to Nowhere

In their latest look at abandoned pop culture plots, Brian shows how Bob Hearts Abishola put Christina on a journey to nowhere on the series
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