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Why Is Thomas Rhett’s Fritos Commercial Centered Around an Actor Playing His Buddy?

Why Is Thomas Rhett’s Fritos Commercial Centered Around an Actor Playing His Buddy?

In a feature spotlighting interesting commercials and advertisements, Brian questions why a new Fritos commercial ostensibly starring country superstar Thomas Rhett instead seems to star his lesser known fictional friend.
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If One Punky Brewster Was Good, How About a Half Dozen?

If One Punky Brewster Was Good, How About a Half Dozen?

In the latest in a feature spotlighting backdoor pilots, Brian looks at how Punky Brewster almost spun off a sitcom about a group of boys at an orphanage.
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The Rookie’s ‘Chenford’ Ship is the Latest ‘Snowball Romance’

The Rookie’s ‘Chenford’ Ship is the Latest ‘Snowball Romance’

Brian explains how difficult it is for a TV series to avoid bringing a "ship" on the series to romantic fruition once it has been teased, as the snowball romance becomes unstoppable.
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Boy Meets World and Its Missing Two Years

Boy Meets World and Its Missing Two Years

In a spotlight on pop culture retcons that 'overturn' past stories, see how Boy Meets World retconned out two years between its first two seasons.
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What Was Your Favorite TV Sitcom Vacation Episode?

What Was Your Favorite TV Sitcom Vacation Episode?

In the newest Pop Culture Theme Time, I want to know what your favorite TV sitcom on-location vacation episode was.
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Why Did Marlon Brando Not Want Martin Scorsese to Direct Goodfellas?

Why Did Marlon Brando Not Want Martin Scorsese to Direct Goodfellas?

Today, in a look at interesting anecdotes from interviews and books, learn why Marlon Brando almost convinced Martin Scorsese not to direct Goodfellas.
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Resolving a ‘Will They or Won’t They?’ Romance Doesn’t Actually Hurt Your Show

Resolving a ‘Will They or Won’t They?’ Romance Doesn’t Actually Hurt Your Show

Brian explains why you should not be afraid of resolving your "will they or won't they?" romance after a few seasons.
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Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ is Bringing the Singles Market Back to What it Was

Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ is Bringing the Singles Market Back to What it Was

After an utterly bizarre start to the 2022 singles season in the United States, Harry Styles' new hit song, "As It Was," is bringing some normalcy back to the charts
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Why Are the Police Cars Called ‘Shops’ on The Rookie?

Why Are the Police Cars Called ‘Shops’ on The Rookie?

In the latest Pop Culture Questions Answered, Brian reveals why the police cars on ABC's The Rookie are called "shops."
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What Was the First Film To Have Product Placement in it?

What Was the First Film To Have Product Placement in it?

In a spotlight on notable pop culture firsts, discover what was the first film to have product placement in it.
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