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‘Grace and Frankie’ Character, Grace Hanson, Has Something in Common With Cher Horowitz From ‘Clueless’

'Grace and Frankie' and 'Clueless' exist in the same universe thanks to a convenience store. Grace Hanson and Cher Horowitz both find themselves in a rough neighborhood and end up victims of crime at the same convenience store, albeit many years apart.

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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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‘Saved by the Bell’: Where Were the Main Characters Really Supposed to Go to College?

'Saved by the Bell: The College Years' is largely considered a failure. It flopped in the ratings and ruined all semblance of continuity. None of the characters were slated to attend Cal U before the ill-fated series. So, what colleges were they going to? They were dispersing across the country, believe it or not.

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Martin Sheen Announced The Surprise Release of ‘Grace and Frankie’ Season 7 Back in April and No One Noticed

Netflix announced the surprise release of four special episodes of 'Grace and Frankie.' The special release will serve as an appetizer for fans who have been waiting forever to see the conclusion of the beloved series. No one really knows if Netlfix intended the drop to be a secret. Martin Sheen spilled the beans months ago.

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The ‘Sex and the City’ Reboot: Other Than Mr. Big, Fans Thinks These 3 Characters Could Die in ‘And Just Like That…’

There have been rumors that Mr. Big dies in 'And Just Like That..' the 'Sex and the City' reboot. While a funeral scene seems to confirm that someone dies, Mr. Big isn't the only candidate. Fans think the reboot could feature Steve Brady, Samantha Jones, or Magda's funeral.

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‘Sister Wives’: Movement on the Real Estate Front Has Fans Questioning 1 Wife’s Commitment to Plural Marriage

Christine Brown has just listed the home she paid $520,000 for in 2018 for sale. The decision is an interesting one. 'Sister Wives' fans can't help but wonder what it means. When the deal goes through, only one member of the Brown family will officially own property in Flagstaff. Christine is poised to walk away with a profit, though.

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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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Ross Geller Is the Most Hated ‘Friends’ Character, Is It Because He Peaked Too Soon?

'Friends' fans have spent years disliking Ross Geller. Ross was whiney, difficult, and frankly, spiraled out of control during the show's 10-season run. The seemingly sweet Ross ended up being almost unrecognizable by the time season 10 rolled around. Did fans simply witness Ross realizing he had peaked too early?

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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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Mayim Bialik and Joey Lawrence Have Been Talking About a ‘Blossom’ Reboot for Years

Mayim Bialik may be best known for playing Amy Farrah Fowler on 'The Big Bang Theory,' but she's interested in revisiting her old character of Blossom Russo. Bialik isn't the only 'Blossom' star on board with the idea, either. Joey Lawrence, who played Blossom's brother in the 1990s teen sitcom, talked about the concept back in 2017.

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‘Saved by the Bell’ Producer, Peter Engel, Has 1 Regret From the Series

Kelly Kapowski, Jessie Spano, and Lisa Turtle didn't initially appear in 'Saved by the Bell: The College Years'. Producer, Peter Engel, believes that is where he went wrong with the spinoff. Engel admits he might have been trying too hard to make the college spinoff different from the original.

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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 Quirky Things You Probably Didn’t Notice About ‘Friends’ on Your First or Second Watch

'Friends' bloopers are easy to find on the internet. HBO Max also featured bloopers in the 'Friends' reunion. Still, there are plenty of production quirks and funny moments that many fans still haven't noticed. Rachel's passport, the state of Phoebe's love life, and the mystery of Monica and Rachel's hall closet still baffle loyal viewers.

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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.

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‘Saved by the Bell’: 3 Things You Didn’t Notice About the Show When You Were a Kid, but Would Now

'Saved by the Bell' became an iconic television show in the 1990s. The reboot is a good reminder of just how popular the show was. If you look back on it, though, the original series had some seriously problematic behavior. Mr. Belding didn't behave well, Zack harassed the girls, and the entire group was mean to Screech.

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‘Gilmore Girls’ Showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Expected the Actors to Be ‘Word-Perfect’

The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' was not allowed to improvise. Sean Gunn revealed that not a single moment of improvisation occurred during the show's seven-season run or its four-part revival. The dialogue simply didn't allow for it. The dialogue is credit with making the show unique.

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‘The Flight Attendant’ Star, Kaley Cuoco, Was Convinced Reese Witherspoon Had Already Optioned the Book

Kaley Cuoco stumbled upon 'The Flight Attendant' while browsing Amazon for new books. She immediately asked her team to option the book, even before she read it. Cuoco was quick to pull the trigger, but she initially feared Reese Witherspoon had done it already. Thankfully for Cuoco, Witherspoon didn't have her sights set on the book.