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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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Famed Showrunners, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and Chuck Lorre, Both Wrote for ‘Roseanne’

Amy Sherman-Palladino and Chuck Lorre are two showrunners who don’t seem to have a ton in common, except the fact that they’ve both crafted successful content for network television and streaming giants. If you look back to their early careers, they do have something in common, though. Sherman-Palladino and Lorre both took gigs on ‘Roseanne‘ during their early careers.
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‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Defends Kody Brown Amid RV Debate

Janelle Brown might be roughing in an RV, but she doesn't want fans and followers to feel bad for her. In fact, the 'Sister Wives' star wants the exact opposite. She recently took to Instagram to share an update on her living situation and clapped back at a follower who said she was "disturbed" that Janelle was "basically homeless."
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Jane Fonda Revealed That Season 1 of ‘Grace and Frankie’ Triggered Her

Jane Fonda has spent the last seven years portraying Grace Hanson in 'Grace and Frankie'. Fans of the series might love her comedic timing, but Fonda revealed the early days of the series weren't easy for her. Portraying the recently abandoned Grace triggered abandonment issues in Fonda. The revelation sent her back to therapy.
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Duggar Family News: Are The Duggars Being Prevented From Shopping for a New Network?

TLC officially announced the end of 'Counting On,' months after Josh Duggar was arrested on two child pornography charges. The decision brings an end to the Duggar family's media empire, or does it? Some fans think the family is looking for a new TV deal. They theorize that they are hoping to replace the TLC paycheck they came to rely on.
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‘Grace and Frankie’: When Will Season 7 Be Available on Netflix?

'Grace and Frankie' stars Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Martin Sheen, and Sam Waterston are back on set and diligently working on completing the show's seventh and final seasons. Fans have been waiting more than a year for the show's conclusion. So when can they expect it? Netflix hasn't given an official date, but several sources say January 2022.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Matt Czuchry Likes How the Series Ended

'Gilmore Girls' star Matt Czuchry didn't have the most heartwarming storyline during the series finale. In the show's final moments, Rory turned down Logan's proposal. Czuchry insists it's totally cool and in line with the show's vibe, even though Team Logan fans are still a bit heartbroken over it.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Each of Rory’s Boyfriends Had at Least 1 Redeeming Quality

Rory Gilmore wasn't a divisive character back in 2007, but today, after several rewatches, 'Gilmore Girls' fans debate everything about her, including her love interests. Rory's three main boyfriends, Dean Forrester, Jess Mariano, and Logan Huntzberger, each have fans. Each of the men has at least one quality that makes them a good fit for Rory.
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Netflix Originals: Why Was ‘The Kominsky Method’ Canceled?

Famed showrunner, Chuck Lorre, found more success with his Netflix Original, 'The Kominsky Method', but three seasons later, the series wrapped. Lorre admitted that he and Netflix agreed about when the series would end, and Alan Arkin might have influenced the decision.
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‘The Kominsky Method’: Kathleen Turner Said Her Storyline Was ‘So Adult’

'The Kominsky Method' might have been all about Sandy Kominsky and Norman Newlander, but the supporting stars were equally important. Kathleen Turner's portrayal of Roz received rave reviews and reminded fans just how much chemistry she and Michael Douglas have. Turner said there was no doubt in her mind that she'd take the role.
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‘The Kominsky Method’: Why Did Alan Arkin Bow out of Season 3?

Netflix has a knack for developing interesting original content that fills a void. That's what it did with 'The Kominsky Method. The series premiered in 2018 to rave reviews. It went out the same way it came in after season 3. Still, fans were heartbroken when Alan Arkin didn't return as Norman Newlander. Why did he opt-out?
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The Duggar Family: Where Do the Married Duggar Kids Actually Live?

The Duggar family is expanding rapidly. 10 out of the family's 19 kids have gotten married, and several more are thought to be in courtships. While they are getting married at a rapid pace, they aren't straying too far from the home they grew up in. Most of the Duggar kids still live in homes purchased by Jim Bob Duggar.