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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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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Mind-Numbingly Annoying Continuity Errors

The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' has made it abundantly clear that Amy Sherman-Palladino, the show's creator, put a lot of work into her scripts. Still, after six full seasons, she was bound to forget some things. Fans have been quick to notice continuity issues, and some of them are truly irritating.
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‘Murder, She Wrote’ Fans Are Convinced Jessica Fletcher Was a Lot Like Dexter Morgan

Jessica Fletcher from 'Murder, She Wrote,' and Dexter Morgan from 'Dexter' don't appear to have anything in common at first glance, but fans are convinced they have the same secret hobby. Fans theorize that while 'Dexter' revolved around fans knowing he was a serial killer, 'Murder, She Wrote' might have subtly hinted that the main character, Jessica was a stealth killer.
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‘Bringing up Bates’: Family Critics Notice Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen Appear to Be Breaking Long-Held Courtship Rules

The Bates family has long been considered laxer than the Duggar family regarding courtship rules, but Bates family followers have noticed something interesting lately. Lawson Bates and his girlfriend, Tiffany Espensen, appear to be breaking even the relaxed dating rules of the Bates family. The couple is getting physically closer, but there is no engagement ring in sight just yet.
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The ‘Field of Dreams’ Game’s Concession Stand Is What Foodie Dreams Are Made of

If you are a baseball fan, a movie enthusiast, and a foodie, the MLB's 'Field of Dreams' game is your big night. The Yankees and the White Sox are facing off in Iowa, and while the action on the field is hot, the action at the concession stand is just as good. An apple pie hot dog, fried Oreos, specialty nachos, and cheese curds are all on the menu.
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Did ‘Friends’ Stars, Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer, Start the Rumor That They Are Dating?

Jennifer Aniston and David Schwimmer kind of liked each other back when they were filming 'Friends.' The on-screen love interests had a mutual attraction, but, according to the pair, nothing ever came of it. Still, rumors are now swirling that Aniston and Schwimmer are finally exploring that attraction. Schwimmer's representation claims the stories aren't true, but Schwimmer and his on-screen love might be responsible for the rumor.
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‘Saved by the Bell’: The Role of Jessie Spano Was Altered for Elizabeth Berkely

'Saved by the Bell' fans probably can't imagine anyone but Tiffani Thiessen playing Kelly Kapowski and Elizabeth Berkley playing Jessie Spano. It almost didn't happen that way. Berkley auditioned for the part of Kelly, along with Thiessen. NBC executives liked Berkley while producer Peter Engel liked Thiessen. A compromise ensured they both got on the show.
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‘Friends’: 3 Times Joey Tribbiani Gave His Pals Awful Relationship Advice

'By the time 'Friends' ended, Joey Tribbiani was a fan favorite. While Joey excelled at some things, he was downright terrible at giving advice, especially relationship advice. Joey advised Rachel to remove her bra to get a guy, gave Chandler bad gift advice, and suggested Ross make paste pants to fool a date.
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Josh Duggar’s Trial: What Happens if Josh is Convicted?

Josh Duggar was arrested on child pornography charges in April 2021. Since then, Duggar family critics have been trying to figure out what will happen if Josh is convicted. If convicted, the father of six faces a lengthy prison term at a federal detention center that could be located anywhere in the country. What his wife of 13 years, Anna Duggar, will do if that happens is anyone's guess.
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3 Things You Didn’t Notice About ‘Sex and the City’ When It First Aired but Totally Would Notice Today

'Sex and the City' fans will get the chance to reconnect with their old pals in the upcoming reboot, 'And Just Like That...', but if you rewatch the original series, you might notice that there were some seriously problematic behaviors you didn't catch before. The series lacked representation, was incredibly sex-negative and depicted four women who eventually settled for less than their ideal.
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Netflix Originals: Is ‘Ratched’ Based on a True Story?

Sarah Paulson wowed viewers with her portrayal of Mildred Ratched in the Netflix original, 'Ratched,' in 2020. The role is a unique take on the storied character of Nurse Ratched. Interestingly, the story of Nurse Ratched isn't real, but a real nurse inspired the characterization.