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‘Quiet on Set’: What are Our Kids Watching?

It’s hard to believe that any adult would not view these things as anything other than inappropriate then or now. But even if they the people on the set didn’t see anything wrong with them, why didn’t the parents of the kids watching these shows at home complain? Nickelodeon is for kids. It’s the network that aired wholesome shows like Blue’s Clues and Dora the Explorer. We trusted the network. Read More >>>

Find Out How Abraham Lincoln’s Assassinator was Caught in Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’

Based on The New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award-winning non-fiction book from author James L. Swanson, Manhunt delves deep into one our country’s best-known crimes in history, but one that many know little about. As the poster for the series states, “The assassination was just the beginning.” Read More >>>

New Chuck E. Cheese-Themed Game Show in the Works

From Let’s Make a Deal to the mini golf competition show Holey Moley, TV has presented a variety of odd, wacky game shows over the years. Sometimes it works, other times not so much. How about a game show based on Chuck E. Cheese? In a new press release, it has been announced that the pizza loving mouse is developing a new physical competition game show. But this show is not intended for kids. It’s for their parents who grew up on the brand. Read More >>>

The Story Behind the Story of Peanuts’ Franklin Special’ on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ brings a brand-new Peanuts special starring one of the gang’s lesser-known characters. Snoopy Presents, Welcome Home Franklin looks like a great way to help kids, of all colors, see good examples of true friendship with others who may be different than themselves in one way or another. You may not have ever wondered where Franklin came from. He just sort of showed up. Read More >>>

TV and Pop Culture

Which 90’s Sitcoms are Still Super Popular?

While we wait for the Fraiser reboot (it debuts on October 12, 2023 on Paramount+), people all across the country are re-watching ‘90s sitcoms according to a new study. Apparently, 35% of Americans are watching Friends, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, That 70’s Show and even Married with Children every week. And when Fraiser begins, it will join the ranks of popular reboots including That 90’s Show, Bel-Air and Girl Meets World. Read More >>>

TV’s Greatest Sleuths Who Weren’t Actually Detectives

Hulu’s brilliant comedy series, Only Murders in the Building, featuring an odd trio who find that they are all fans of the same true crime podcast. Ironically, the three find that murder has just occurred in their Upper West Side apartment building. Starring Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, this show is only the latest TV series to feature characters doing detective work when they have no business doing so. Read More >>>

Matthew Perry and Why We Feel Sad When Celebrity ‘Friends’ Die

When Amy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning in 2011, I felt bad for singer, but I wasn’t surprised to hear the bad news. When TV’s Batman, Adam West died from leukemia in 2017, I felt sad because I was a huge fan and felt that I was just starting to get to know him. When the oldest person to host Saturday Night Live, Betty White, passed away in 2021, it was expected but still felt like it was too soon. And then came Matthew Perry… Read More >>>