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Coach Lubbock on Growing Pains Got a Whole Big Family Before Getting His Own Show

Coach Lubbock on Growing Pains Got a Whole Big Family Before Getting His Own Show

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Growing Pains tried to spin off one of the teachers of Mike and Carol Seaver, along with his surprisingly large family!
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Denzel Washington Gave Jasmine Guy the Scare of Her Life on A Different World

Denzel Washington Gave Jasmine Guy the Scare of Her Life on A Different World

During a scene where her character drunkenly pines for Denzel Washington, Jasmine Guy was surprised by the real Denzel Washington in a prank that scared the daylights out of her
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Leia Has an Unbelievably Good Memory in Return of the Jedi

Leia Has an Unbelievably Good Memory in Return of the Jedi

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Leia's memories of her birth mother didn't make any sense after the events of Revenge of the Sith.
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Five TV Shows That Abandoned the College Setting and Said, ‘Eh, 20 is Basically an Adult, Right?’

Five TV Shows That Abandoned the College Setting and Said, ‘Eh, 20 is Basically an Adult, Right?’

In a feature looking at recurring themes in pop culture, Brian spotlights five shows that quickly gave up on its college setting and just had everyone become full-fledged adults at 19, 20 or 21....
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Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett – What to Do When Your Ex’s Break-Up Songs Are So Much Better Than Yours?

Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett – What to Do When Your Ex’s Break-Up Songs Are So Much Better Than Yours?

A look at the awkward comparison between Olivia Rodrigo's award-winning break-up songs and Joshua Bassett's weak responses to her songs
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Who’s a TV Character That You Love That Everyone Else Seems to Hate?

Who’s a TV Character That You Love That Everyone Else Seems to Hate?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what TV characters you like that everyone else seems to hate.
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Julie Newmar Explains the Joys of Seducing Batman

Julie Newmar Explains the Joys of Seducing Batman

Today, in a look at interesting anecdotes from interviews and books, hear Julie Newmar's thoughts about a classic episode of Batman where Catwoman tried to seduce the Caped Crusader
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What Was The First ‘Call Back’ Cameo in a Film or TV Series?

What Was The First ‘Call Back’ Cameo in a Film or TV Series?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover what was the first film or TV series to have a cameo from an actor who was in an earlier version of that film or...
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Seeing the Actual ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’ Drawing

Seeing the Actual ‘Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds’ Drawing

In a feature displaying really cool artifacts from pop culture history, Brian shows what is apparently the original drawing John Lennon's son drew in nursery school of 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds'
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When Did True Blood Jump the Shark?

When Did True Blood 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) True Blood jumped the shark.
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