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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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‘Friends’: 3 Reasons Richard Burke Was Better for Monica Geller Than Chandler Bing

Monica and Chandler's love affair on 'Friends' had fans deeply invested. Their marriage helped wrap up the show, and viewers are certain that the couple would still be together today. Chandler might have become Monica's soulmate, but some fans think Dr. Richard Burke was a better communicator, more stable, and better suited to Monica, despite their age difference.
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3 ‘Friends’ Spinoffs That Fans Think Could Have Worked

'Friends' fans might not have loved 'Joey' as a 'Friends' spinoff, but they weren't against the idea of another show. In fact, there are three show concepts that they think could have worked a lot better. Viewers would have watched a series about Ross and Rachel, Gunther, and even Monica and Ross' grandmother.
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Jay Cutler Admits Dating Is ‘Hard as Hell’ Following Divorce From Kristin Cavallari

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari have found a peaceful co-parenting situation and have both moved on from their marriage. One of them is moving on quicker than the other, though. While Cutler insists he hates dating apps and is having a hard time getting ahead in the romance department, his ex can't say the same. Since her 2020 split from Cutler, Cavallari has been linked to two different men.
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Duggar Family Followers Theorize Jana Duggar Is Going Through a Breakup

At 31, Jana Duggar would be considered an older bride in her social circle if she were to get married. While it was rumored that Jana was finally in a courtship, she never confirmed the relationship. If Jana was with Stephen Wissmann at some point, Duggar family followers think that the love affair is over. Jana might be traveling to shake things up after a breakup.
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Jim Bob Duggar Once Said He Hopes the Duggar Family Will Consist of 200 Grandchildren

Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar have spent decades raising children. Now that their youngest child is 11, their focus has switched to grandchildren. Jim Bob was thinking about grandkids long before now, though. In 2015, he said he was hoping to have 200 grandchildren eventually. While it could happen, some people think it's unlikely.
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3 Things ‘Grace and Frankie’ Fans Want to See From the Final Episodes

'Grace and Frankie' fans will have eight episodes to say goodbye to Grace Hanson and Frankie Bergstein. They already know what they'd like to see during those eight episodes. Lily Tomlin also has some thoughts on how the show should end. At the very least, fans want to see Dolly Parton reconnect with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.
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A Timeline of the Duggar Family’s Rise to Fame and Fall From Grace

The Duggar family last appeared on TLC back in March 2021 in a bizarre special that fans are still trying to figure out. A month later, eldest son Josh Duggar was arrested, and the family's show ended. It's easy to track the famous family's quick rise to fame and prolonged fall from grace.
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’19 Kids and Counting’: How the Duggar Family Landed Their Original Show

By the time TLC canceled the Duggar family amid mounting pressure, they had worked with them for 17 years. The Duggars spent so much time on TV that it's hard to remember how it all began. To hear some tell it, it started with a magazine photo. If you believe the rumors, Grandma Mary Duggar orchestrated the entire media empire.
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‘Chicago Fire’: Where Is Firehouse 51 Located?

Firehouse 51 has become a staple of 'Chicago Fire'. The home station of the famed firefighters has sort of become a character in its own right. The firehouse, while fictional, uses a real station for some filming purposes. The real fire station, Engine 18, is located on Chicago's Near West side.
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‘Chicago Fire’: The Death of Otis in Season 8 Almost Went a Different Way

Fans were shocked by the death of Otis in the season 8 opener of 'Chicago Fire'. A full two seasons have passed since, but the loss still bothers some fans. Derek Haas, the show's executive producer, explained exactly why they killed off Otis. Believe it or not, Otis' fate wasn't written until after the mattress factory fire.