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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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‘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.
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Josh Duggar’s Trial: When Will Anna Duggar’s Instagram Become Active Again?

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on two child pornography charges. His wife, Anna Duggar, went completely silent on Instagram shortly before the arrest. She has not returned to the platform since. Seventeen weeks on, fans can't help but wonder when or if she'll ever return. For now, it looks like she'll be keeping things quiet, at least until the judicial process is over.
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Mark-Paul Gosselaar Admits That 1 ‘Saved by the Bell’ Episode Still Gives Him Anxiety

'Saved by the Bell' is largely considered a 1990s classic. The series, which aired on Saturday mornings, often attempted to discuss real issues in a light way. That didn't always work out. Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the actor who played Zack Morris, recently started rewatching the show for his podcast, and an episode involving Native American culture is giving him anxiety.
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Julia Child Only Made $50 per Episode for ‘The French Chef’

Long before there was the Food Network, there was Julia Child. The famed television personality brought French cooking to the American masses. While her influence on television is undisputed, she didn't make a ton of money for her efforts. Julia Child only made $50 per episode during her inaugural season on television.
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A Product Julia Child Worked on Was Used by the U.S. Navy for Decades

Julia Child is famous the world over. The celebrity chef made a massive name for herself, first with the much-beloved cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and then with her television show. Child wasn’t just a chef, though. The famed TV personality had an incredibly interesting life long before she took to the airwaves. Julia Child’s …
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You Probably Didn’t Know That ‘the Wild Thornberrys’ Had a Star-Studded Cast

For five seasons, fans of 'The Wild Thornberrys' watch Eliza and her eccentric family navigate the globe, looking for rare species. What most fans didn't realize was just how star-studded the cast was. Flea, Lacey Chabert, and Tim Curry all lent their voices to major characters. Jonathan Taylor Thomas even guest-starred on the show.
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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Is Anna Duggar Allowed to Spend the Night With Josh?

Josh Duggar's trial is set to begin in November. Duggar family critics have spent months trying to ascertain where Anna Duggar and her six children are while Josh stays with a chaperone. They think she could be staying with Josh. If she is, it's completely legal. Still, family followers think it's morally problematic.
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‘Melissa & Joey’: Mel Burke’s Real Name Isn’t Melissa

'Melissa & Joey' followed Mel Burke and her family as they figured out how to exist in politics and as a unit. Fans learned a lot about Mel during the show's four seasons, but it took almost that long for fans to realize that her full name was not Melissa, like the actor who played her.
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‘Hey Arnold!’: 3 Times Adult Jokes Were Snuck Into the Nickelodeon Cartoon

'Hey Arnold!' might have been a cartoon, but it grappled with some serious issues. During the show's eight-year run on Nickelodeon, Arnold encountered some pretty adult issues. Pretty adult jokes also found their way into the show. Fans rewatching the cartoon from their childhood might notice a few moments that are questionable for kids.