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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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‘Counting On’: The Duggar Family’s Best and Worst Wedding Menus

TLC has officially canceled 'Counting On' but not before capturing years of Duggar family milestones. Over the years, fans have seen eight Duggar weddings on TLC, and they all have one thing in common: None of them seemed to offer guests a luxurious meal. That said, fans largely agree that John and Abbie had the best food while Jessa and Ben had the worst.
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‘Sex and the City’ Cast and Crew Pay Tribute To Willie Garson

Willie Garson, 57, died on September 21 after a short illness. In the weeks before his death, Garson was spotted filming with his 'And Just Like That...' castmates. They have come together to remember Garson for his huge heart, commitment to his family, and acting prowess.
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John Mulaney’s Dog: Fans Question Petunia’s Whereabouts

John Mulaney and ex Annamarie Tendler shared a dog named Petunia. Now that the duo has split, fans want to know where Petunia is. While John isn't answering questions, Instagram posts suggest the French bulldog is staying with Tendler.
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In 2001 ‘Sex and the City’ Made Emmy History and Changed Everything

The cast of 'Sex and the City' is back at it again, filming for their upcoming reboot. Twenty years ago, the cast and crew were celebrating a milestone win at the Emmy Awards. 'Sex and the City' was the first cable show to win the Oustanding Comedy Series category, signaling a major change in what networks dominated the awards circuit.
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Henry Winkler Once Had His Emmy Nomination Revoked

If you watched the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018, you would have seen Henry Winkler take home his first statue for his work on 'Barry.' 18 years before that, Winkler was up for the prestigious award but never made it to the ceremony. His nomination was rescinded after it was discovered his qualifying episode did not meet Emmy requirements.
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‘Sister Wives’ Season 16 Gets an Official Premiere Date

'Sister Wives' stars Meri Brown, Christine Brown, Janelle Brown, Robyn Brown, and Kody Brown will return to TLC in November 2021. The family's return is happening months earlier than fans of the series expected. What they find when they reconnect with the Brown family is anyone's guess, though.
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‘The Golden Girls’ Theme Song Was Not Written For the Show

The theme song for 'The Golden Girls' is one of the most beloved themes of all time. Fans young and old can recite it with ease. It's hard to think the song wasn't written specifically for the show, but it wasn't. The tune was initially written and performed by Andrew Gold in 1978 as a single.