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Kate and Allie Let Andrea Martin Sort of Bring SCTV to Sitcoms for a Spinoff Idea

Kate and Allie Let Andrea Martin Sort of Bring SCTV to Sitcoms for a Spinoff Idea

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Andrea Martin tried a spinoff of Kate & Allie where she mixed her sketch comedy from SCTV into a sitcom premise
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Why Did Michael Jackson Sing on Eddie Murphy’s ‘Whatzupwitu’?

Why Did Michael Jackson Sing on Eddie Murphy’s ‘Whatzupwitu’?

In a feature explaining surprising cameos in TV shows, movies and songs, Brian looks at why Michael Jackson co-sang the bizarre Eddie Murphy song, "Whatzupwitu"
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Five Clever TV Composite Characters

Five Clever TV Composite Characters

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV composite characters who were cleverly put together for their respective series.
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What Was the Most ‘Out of Nowhere’ Deus ex Machina Ending of a TV Episode?

What Was the Most ‘Out of Nowhere’ Deus ex Machina Ending of a TV Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you feel was the most "out of nowhere" deus ex machina ending of a TV episode.
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Zelda Rubinstein Put Her Newfound Fame at Risk to Help AIDS Awareness in the 1980s

Zelda Rubinstein Put Her Newfound Fame at Risk to Help AIDS Awareness in the 1980s

Fresh off her newfound fame in the hit horror film, Poltergeist, Zelda Rubinstein put it all at risk to become an AIDS awareness advocate at a time few celebrities were willing to be associated...
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Sharon Stone Almost Starred as a Vice Cop in a TJ Hooker Spinoff

Sharon Stone Almost Starred as a Vice Cop in a TJ Hooker Spinoff

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Sharon Stone almost spun off from TJ Hooker into her own cop series about a vice cop named Dani Starr.
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Who Was the Valerie in Steve Winwood’s ‘Valerie’?

Who Was the Valerie in Steve Winwood’s ‘Valerie’?

In a feature explaining who songs were written about, Brian explains who Valerie was in the hit Steve Winwood song, "Valerie."
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Five TV Episodes That Inadvertently Became Quasi-Backdoor Pilots

Five TV Episodes That Inadvertently Became Quasi-Backdoor Pilots

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five TV episodes that inadvertently became quasi-backdoor pilots for spinoff series.
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The Original Batman: The Animated Series Was Produced by Warner Animation for Another Network

The Original Batman: The Animated Series Was Produced by Warner Animation for Another Network

In the latest "Just a Reminder," Brian reminds folks that Batman: The Animated Series was produced by Warner Bros. for another network.
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All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Season 2 Opening Title Easter Eggs

All Ten of the Only Murders In The Building Season 2 Opening Title Easter Eggs

In the latest Pop Culture Easter Eggs, Brian shares all of the opening title Easter Eggs from Season 2 of the Hulu hit TV series, Only Murders in the Building.
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