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Ellen DeGeneres made television history in 1997.

When Ellen DeGeneres Came Out on TV—and in Real Life

The stand-up comic-turned-actress was warned not to disclose her sexuality. She did it anyway.

Jake Rossen

Prince symbolized creative freedom. (Literally.)

Pronounced Effect: When Prince Changed His Name to a Symbol

In 1933, the musician decided to protest his restrictive record contract by making his name unpronounceable.

Jake Rossen

Garfield made his stage debut in 2015.

Cattitude: When 'Garfield' Made the Leap From Page to Stage

Garfield, the famous orange tabby comic strip cat, made his musical debut in 2015. Unfortunately for him, the show takes place on a Monday.

Jake Rossen



"It has a weird tingle to it."

'It Tastes Like a Crayola': When Pepsi Went Blue

In 2002, Pepsi asked teens what they wanted out of a cola. Then the company actually acted on their advice.

Jake Rossen


'One of the Boys' was one of many shows to be canceled in 1982.

When Nathan Lane, Dana Carvey, and Mickey Rooney Teamed Up for “One of the Worst TV Shows Ever"

'One of the Boys' had Dana Carvey, Mickey Rooney, Nathan Lane, and Meg Ryan. It also had no ratings.

Jake Rossen


A Deely Bobber.

Head Gear: When the '80s Went Wild for Deely Bobbers

Few gag gifts broadcasted their nonsense better than Deely Bobbers, the headband-mounted antennae that briefly swept the country in the early 1980s.

Jake Rossen


Suzanne Somers created a mini-empire from the ThighMaster.

When the ThighMaster Got a Leg Up on the Fitness Industry

In the shark-infested world of 1990s infomercials, where pitchmen like Tony Little and Chuck Norris hawked all manner of fitness products costing hundreds of do

Jake Rossen
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