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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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East New York’s Regina Haywood is Like a Modern Day Frank Furillo

East New York’s Regina Haywood is Like a Modern Day Frank Furillo

Amanda Warren's Regina Haywood on East New York is like a modern day Frank Furillo from Hill Street Blues
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Five Great Allyn Joslyn Guest Appearances

Five Great Allyn Joslyn Guest Appearances

In a feature spotlighting actors who routinely do strong guest appearances on TV series, Brian spotlights five fine TV performances by Allyn Joslyn
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What Was the Best TV Flashback Episode?

What Was the Best TV Flashback Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think you is the TV flashback episode.
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Namor’s MCU Debut Cleverly Homaged His Comic Book Debut

Namor’s MCU Debut Cleverly Homaged His Comic Book Debut

In the latest Meta-Messsages, see how Namor's Marvel Cinematic Universe debut echoed his comic book debut
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Who is the Best Irredeemable TV Villain?

Who is the Best Irredeemable TV Villain?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I'm looking for what you think you is the best irredeemable TV villain.
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We Need a 2022 Version of 1982’s Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway

We Need a 2022 Version of 1982’s Showstoppers: The Best of Broadway

Back in 1982, there was a TV special featuring the original performers from Broadway shows doing their famous songs - we need something like that now!
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Here’s Who I Think is the Bleeding Heart Killer on Big Sky

Here’s Who I Think is the Bleeding Heart Killer on Big Sky

In a feature spotlighting predictions about mysteries on current serialized TV series, Brian explains who he thinks is the Bleeding Heart Killer on ABC's Big Sky.
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