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How Seinfeld Changed the Rules of Network Sitcom Comedy
Before Seinfeld, sitcoms followed a certain formula. We explore how its revolutionary approach to character, story, and humor changed TV forever.
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How Seinfeld Nearly Cast Different Actors as George, Elaine, and Kramer
It's hard to imagine anyone else playing the iconic roles on Seinfeld, but the show almost had a completely different and surprising cast.
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Why TV Fans Care So Much About Episode Counts
Fans used to debate a show's plot, but now they argue over its episode count. Here’s why that number became a vital sign for a show's health.
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How to Create a Fall TV Priority Matrix for Prestige, Comfort, and Conversation
Feeling overwhelmed by the fall TV schedule? Our guide helps you build a priority matrix to sort shows by prestige, comfort, and conversation.
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How American Horror Story Helped Popularize The Modern Seasonal Anthology
Producer Ryan Murphy didn't just create hit shows; he invented a new business model for television that turned the anthology series into a bankable, must-see event.
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How Pedro Pascal-Level Star Power Can Reframe a TV Project Before Premiere
In a crowded TV landscape, attaching a culturally resonant star like Pedro Pascal can transform a risky project into a must-watch television event.
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Remember When Fall TV Meant a Single Night of Network Must-Sees?
A look back at the era of 'Must-See TV,' when networks curated appointment viewing and the entire country watched together, and what we lost in the age of streaming.
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How Single-Camera Comedy Changed the Look of Modern TV
Explore the shift from multi-camera sitcoms to single-camera productions and how it fundamentally changed the look and feel of modern television.
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How Joan Rivers’ Move to Fox Changed Her Career—and Ended Her Bond With Johnny Carson
For Joan Rivers, one role truly changed everything, but the fallout was more dramatic and career-altering than anyone could have predicted.
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Why Fall TV Preview Season Is a Useful Time to Compare Marketing Promises With Pilot Reality
Fall TV Preview Week offers more than just hype for new shows; it's a unique chance for viewers to see the gap between marketing and reality.
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The Myth That a Great Fall TV Pilot Guarantees a Great Season
A brilliant pilot can create massive buzz for a new show, but it's a poor predictor of season-long quality. Here's why you can't judge a show by its first episode.
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Larry David Ended Friendship With Trump Lawyer Alan Dershowitz Because ‘He Made a Deal With the Devil. Literally. He Only Has Himself to Blame’
Larry David told The Atlantic that ex-friend Alan Dershowitz “made a deal with the devil” when he became a lawyer on Donald Trump’s defense team during the president’s first impeachment trial in 2020, hence the two gentleman are no longer friends. Dershowitz and David got into an infamous altercation on Martha’s Vineyard in 2021 that […]
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