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In 1983, Jim Henson unleashed a new kind of family entertainment on the world with 'Fraggle Rock'. Here are 17 things you might not know about the beloved series and its cast of characters.

Jennifer M Wood








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The iconic singer, who passed away on March 20, 2020 at the age of 81, knew when to hold ‘em, knew when to fold ‘em, and always knew the exact place to put the chaise.

James L Menzies


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Still airing in syndication more than a quarter-century later, the once-critically panned teen sitcom has become a cultural phenomenon.

Abbey Stone




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Mike Nichols’ Oscar-winning film turned an unknown actor named Dustin Hoffman into a star and reminded us of the importance of plastics.

Eric D Snider


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For nearly as long as there have been movies, there have been food and snack brands appearing in movies, either as intentional product placements or unintentional props of the times.

Andrew LaSane


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Eli Roth’s intense horror film, which helped revitalize the “torture porn” genre, was a commercial success.

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Robert Redford contacted Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in October 1972, when the Watergate story was still unfolding, to express his personal interest in it.

Eric D Snider