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Glee Smartly Used a Retcon to Get Rid of an Awful Early Season Plotline

Glee Smartly Used a Retcon to Get Rid of an Awful Early Season Plotline

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Glee used a retcon to fix an early poor choice by the show, plot-wise.
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What’s the Most Ill-Conceived Romantic Pairing of Two Regular Characters on a TV Sitcom?

What’s the Most Ill-Conceived Romantic Pairing of Two Regular Characters on a TV Sitcom?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what you think was the most ill-conceived romantic pairing of two regular characters on a TV sitcom
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The Goldbergs Spinoff That Failed…Until It Didn’t

The Goldbergs Spinoff That Failed…Until It Didn’t

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how The Goldbergs' spinoff initially failed, but the backdoor pilot aired anyways, and eventually became a series!
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Mr. Bean’s Creators Reflect on Friends Copying Their ‘Turkey on Head’ Gag

Mr. Bean’s Creators Reflect on Friends Copying Their ‘Turkey on Head’ Gag

In a look at early "test runs" for future pieces of pop culture, see how Mr. Bean did Friends' "head in a turkey" gag almost six years earlier!
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There Is No Purity Test for Victimhood

There Is No Purity Test for Victimhood

In the latest "Just a Reminder," Brian reminds folks that there are no "purity tests" when it comes to whether someone is a victim of abuse or not.
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Homer Simpson’s Relationship With His Mom Was Retconned Over Time

Homer Simpson’s Relationship With His Mom Was Retconned Over Time

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Homer Simpsons' relationship with his mother was fairly dramatically retconned in the most recent season of The Simpsons.
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Dylan and Kelly’s Past Was Rewritten on 90210 When They Got Together

Dylan and Kelly’s Past Was Rewritten on 90210 When They Got Together

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons, see how Kelly Taylor and Dylan McKay's whole relationship was retconned when they got together on the series.
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Pop Culture References Dictionary – Syndication Bounce

Pop Culture References Dictionary – Syndication Bounce

In the newest installment of the Pop Culture References Dictionary, Brian discusses the concept of the "syndication bounce."
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What Sitcom Are You the Most Shocked Lasted At Least Eight Seasons?

What Sitcom Are You the Most Shocked Lasted At Least Eight Seasons?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what network TV sitcom are you the most surprised that it lasted at least eight seasons on the air.
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Perfect Strangers’ Rebeca Arthur Speaks Out Against Bronson Pinchot

Perfect Strangers’ Rebeca Arthur Speaks Out Against Bronson Pinchot

Rebeca Arthur made some rather shocking accusations about her former Perfect Strangers co-star, Bronson Pinchot, in a 2020 interview.
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