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When the Athletes Come to ‘Saturday Night Live’
From Michael Jordan to Peyton Manning to Nancy Kerrigan, when the pros host ‘SNL’ it’s a two-way street of nerves and amazement that can yield unexpected results
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The Post-‘Survivor’ Economy Is Thriving
For people who compete on the wildly popular reality show, getting off the island is just the beginning
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The Behind-the-Scenes Story of the James Franco–Anne Hathaway Oscars Debacle
For the 2011 Oscars, producers decided to go with two younger faces to lead the ceremony. As they would immediately find out, actors don’t always make for the best hosts.
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A Ranking of the Most Definitive Post–Super Bowl TV Episodes
The spot after the big game is prime real estate. Some series capitalize on it; others wilt in the spotlight.
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How “I’m So Excited” Became the Most Ridiculous—and Iconic—‘Saved by the Bell’ Moment
A fledgling Bayside girl group. Caffeine pills. A breakdown. "Jessie’s Song" is more than another episode of the teen classic—it’s a pop cultural phenomenon. Ahead of the ‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot, the cast and crew recall how it came to be.
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Every Movie Released on the Fourth of July Weekend, Ranked
Ever since the mid-’80s, Hollywood has celebrated Independence Day by releasing their most blockbuster-y fare
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Through Two Decades and 40 Seasons, the Tribal Council Remains the Heart of ‘Survivor’
"The basic format of ‘Survivor,’ in that players must rely on each other while voting each other out, has never changed," says host Jeff Probst. "But within that box you can do whatever you want." Here’s how fire-lit climaxes of ‘Survivor’ have fueled the show for 20 years.
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The 100 Most Iconic Moments in ‘Survivor’ History
As the show wraps up its 40th season and nears its 20th anniversary, here are the defining moments that made it great, from Sue Hawk’s iconic speech to Jonny Fairplay’s fake grandma to Denise’s recent coup
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What Was the Weirdest Oscars Ever?
The Academy Awards are set up for strange occurrences—put celebrities in a stuffy room, hand out awards, fire hot dog cannons once in a while—but only one year stands out as the strangest in history
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The Post–‘Friday Night Lights’ Power Rankings
With Landry, Tami Taylor, and Vince all popping up in some of this year’s buzziest movies, now is a good time to ask: Who’s had the best career since ‘FNL’ went off the air?