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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’: Scott Cohen Turned Down the Role of Max Medina for a ‘Long Time’

Scott Cohen appeared in 'Gilmore Girls' for several seasons and served as Lorelai Gilmore's first love interest, Max Medina. He reprised his role several times over the years, but Cohen wasn't exactly sold on the role. In an appearance on Scott Patterson's podcast, 'I Am All In', Cohen revealed that he turned down the role repeatedly because they weren't offering him enough.
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Everything Kelsey Grammer Has Shared About the ‘Frasier’ Reboot

Kelsey Grammer thinks the 'Frasier' reboot will make it onto the TV screens of fans before the first quarter of 2022 is over. He's shared some other interesting information about the project, too. Grammer told fans that Frasier will be richer than before, will live in a brand new city, and will likely find himself in a much different place than fans left him.
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The Top 3 Marvel Sneaker Collaborations

The sneaker world is filled with collaborations. A-List celebrities have collaborated with the biggest sneaker brands, and so have shows and movies. Over the years, Marvel has had several major collaborations. The comic book behemoth has collaborated with everyone from Nike to Vans. Three collaborations hit hard than the rest, though.
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Are Gil and Kelly Jo Bates Still Friends With Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar?

The Bates family and the Duggar family were once great friends. In recent months, fans have noticed that Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar and Gil and Kelly Jo Bates' relationship has cooled. The matriarchs and patriarchs haven't been seen together, and Gil recently gave a sermon that seemed to use Josh Duggar as a bad example.
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: 3 Little Details That Still Infuriate Fans

'The Big Bang Theory' fans are still irritated by a few tiny details from the show's 12-season run. They note that none of the scientists practiced basic lab safety, first and foremost. They are still mad that Penny was never given a last name and that Howard Wolowitz went to space.
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Ulta Beauty Releases a ‘Gilmore Girls’ Collection

Ulta Beauty has released a beauty collection inspired by the Warner Bros. series, 'Gilmore Girls.' The collection includes hair accessories, bath sets, candles, and makeup products. While fans are excited about the collection, it isn't the first fandom to take up shelf space at Ulta. 'WandaVision' also collaborated with the beauty retailer.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times The Witty Banter Hit Just Right

Lorelai Gilmore and her mother, Emily Gilmore, were witty. The mother-daughter duo insisted they were nothing alike, but their senses of humor and penchant for biting comments suggest otherwise. The complicated characters had moments when their witty banter hit just right. They are the reason 'Gilmore Girls' fans return for rewatches again and again.
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‘Frasier’: Kelsey Grammer’s Acting Method Sent Guest Stars Into a Panic

Kelsey Grammer spent decades portraying Dr. Frasier Crane. The character was born on ‘Cheers,’ guest-starred on Wings, and finally found his home in Seattle on ‘Frasier.’ Over the years, Grammer developed an acting method that included flying mostly blind into scenes. While his castmates rolled with it, guest stars had a hard time wrapping their head around the technique.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Small Issues With the Series That Still Infuriate Fans

'Gilmore Girls' showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino created a highly detailed world in Stars Hollow, but some minor details of the series make very little sense. For example, why was Richard Gilmore buried in a cemetery plot instead of the family mausoleum? How did Lane Kim learn the drums so quickly, and why didn't health inspectors shut down the Independence Inn?
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Why Did Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr. Break Up?

Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr. broke up in March 2020. Biles has since moved on to Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Houston Texnas. While her new relationship is a happy one, Biles admitted that ending the long-term romance was tough.
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‘The Kominsky Method’: How Much Is Sandy Kominsky’s Rare Classic Car Worth?

'The Kominsky Method' followed the somewhat unconventional friendship between Sandy Kominsky, a former actor and renowned acting coach, and Norman Newlander, Sandy's often exasperated agent and friend. Sandy, far more ostentatious than Norman, drives a much nicer car than his agent. he didn't opt for anything new, though. Instead, Sandy drove a classic Mercedes. It was worth a fair bit of money, too.
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: 3 Things You Probably Never Noticed About Raj Koothrappali

Raj Koothrappali was a fan favorite on 'The Big Bang Theory'. While he's largely considered the most mysterious and complex character, fans still learned plenty about him. By the time the show ended, fans had learned that Raj had various hobbies and was taller than most of his pals, despite being shorter than average. What else did you learn about Raj?
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: 3 Things You Probably Forgot About Leonard Hofstadter

'The Big Bang Theory' was wildly successful for all 12-seasons of its run. Part of the allure was the detail that went into crafting the four main characters. So much work went into creating their personas that it's easy to forget some of the smaller details of each character. Do you remember that Leonard Hofstadter loved Superman, Dell computers and that he'd never celebrated his birthday?