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How “The Flintstones” Helped Prove Animation Could Work in Prime Time

How “The Flintstones” Helped Prove Animation Could Work in Prime Time

Before The Simpsons, a Stone Age family proved animation wasn't just for kids, paving the way for the modern primetime sitcom as we know it.
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How Mel Blanc’s Daffy Duck Helped Show the Power of a Great Cartoon Voice

How Mel Blanc’s Daffy Duck Helped Show the Power of a Great Cartoon Voice

Discover how Mel Blanc's iconic, lisping voice for Daffy Duck evolved and unexpectedly transformed the art and business of voice acting in animation.
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Why NBC Never Built an Animation Legacy Like Fox

Why NBC Never Built an Animation Legacy Like Fox

NBC is a television giant, so why is its animation history so scattered? The reasons involve corporate strategy, a lack of a defining hit, and more.
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On This Day: Miami Vice Brought a Bold New Style to NBC

On This Day: Miami Vice Brought a Bold New Style to NBC

"Miami Vice," the American television series produced by Michael Mann for NBC, underwent a notable transformation in its tone and thematic focus th...
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Sarah Silverman Joins 'Nobody Wants This' as Rabbi Eden, Exploring Faith and Relationships

Sarah Silverman Joins 'Nobody Wants This' as Rabbi Eden, Exploring Faith and Relationships

Sarah Silverman Joins 'Nobody Wants This' as Rabbi Eden, Exploring Faith and Relationships
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Why Veronica’s Story With Her Mother Is Crucial to Understanding “Veronica Mars”

Why Veronica’s Story With Her Mother Is Crucial to Understanding “Veronica Mars”

Beyond the murder mysteries and witty banter, one overlooked storyline involving Veronica's mother, Lianne, provides the true key to her character.
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How a Failed Sci-Fi Pilot Nearly Cost Matthew Perry His Role on “Friends”

How a Failed Sci-Fi Pilot Nearly Cost Matthew Perry His Role on “Friends”

Before he was Chandler Bing, Matthew Perry was so broke and disheartened by his acting career that he considered giving it all up for a normal life.
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Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career and Personal Recovery After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure

Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career and Personal Recovery After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure

Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career and Personal Recovery After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure
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Conan O’Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Life-Saving Career Turn After SNL Departure

Conan O’Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Life-Saving Career Turn After SNL Departure

Conan O’Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Life-Saving Career Turn After SNL Departure
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Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career Revival After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure

Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career Revival After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure

Conan O'Brien Credits 'The Simpsons' for Career Revival After 'Saturday Night Live' Departure
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On This Day: Frasier Turned a Cheers Regular Into a Sitcom Leading Man

On This Day: Frasier Turned a Cheers Regular Into a Sitcom Leading Man

Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist known for his intellectual pursuits and often elitist tastes, underwent a significant transformation from his origins...
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Henry Winkler Prevented 'Happy Days' Title Change to 'Fonzie's Happy Days' Amidst Cast Tensions

Henry Winkler Prevented 'Happy Days' Title Change to 'Fonzie's Happy Days' Amidst Cast Tensions

Henry Winkler Prevented 'Happy Days' Title Change to 'Fonzie's Happy Days' Amidst Cast Tensions