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A live Halloween special in 1987 had viewers convinced that a magic trick had just gone very wrong.

One-episode wonders like ‘Emily’s Reasons Why Not’ and ‘Swamp Thing’ might be blips in TV history, but they’ll always hold a place in our hearts.

It’s time to play Tune Twist, where we translate the lyrics of popular songs into multiple languages and then back into English. Can you figure out what the song is, or who performed it?

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Let’s see how much TV you were watching in the 1980s and ’90s.

Not all book adaptations are a disappointment.

Though ‘The Golden Girls’ made its debut on September 14, 1985, the series still remains fresh for generations of new viewers thanks to great writing and syndicated reruns.

One hundred years ago, John Logie Baird successfully transmitted the first clear TV image: the unsettling grin of Stooky Bill. Discover how he (and his dummy) made TV history.

‘Gilmore Girls’ is often viewed as a fall show. So we counted how many episodes take place during each season—and autumn didn’t come out on top.

From ‘Odder Items’ to ‘Contemporary Kin,’ these terms are technically synonyms of famous TV show titles. How many can you get right?

The team-up is a long time coming.

Can you tell the difference between quotes by the 26th president of the United States and quotes by characters on the hit HBO show?

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The first dramatization of the ‘Titanic’ wreck featured a survivor playing a fictionalized version of herself and a love interest named Jack.

If you‘ve ever wanted to own a piece of movie history, now’s your chance. See what‘s up for grabs at this epic auction of iconic movie posters.

Many movies can claim the title ‘cult classic,’ but few have ever embodied that term quite like ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ which turns 50 this year.

Music

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Here’s a hint: This song, which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1985, was recorded for the third movie in a popular franchise; the singer also starred in the film.

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This fill-in-the-blank quiz tests how well you really know 'Hamilton' songs, from "My Shot" to "Burn" and beyond.

The groundbreaking Broadway show turns 10 this year, so here are a few things you might not have known about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s take on the life and times of the $10 founding father.

They were named after a real icon of the American theatre.

‘Leonardo: The Musical: A Portrait of Love’ didn’t exactly soar on stage. But don’t blame the bird poop that helped get it there.

Comics

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It can be shocking to realize that we are able to follow rules that no one ever taught us explicitly.

English, the language of Shakespeare and the internet, is often touted for its flexibility and adaptability. But with great flexibility comes great inconsistenc

You're going to be astonished how many of these you hopefully already know, but I'm sharing them because many millions of people don't. It's not Aw-ree, for instance, it's ah-wry (awry)

We’re taking Strunk and White and grammarians everywhere to task in the latest episode of The List Show.

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How far would you go to win $100,000?

Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.

Since 1984, millions of viewers have spent their weeknights having their brain cells challenged by legendary 'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek.

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Teddy Ruxpin, a battery-operated talking bear created by a Disney engineer, became one of the biggest toys of the ’80s. But there would be no talking his way out of bankruptcy proceedings.

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