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The Actors Behind the Most Important TV Characters We've Never Seen
You've watched these actors onscreen for years—but you might not recognize their faces.
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Why Are All the Mean Girls on TV Named Tammy?
Examining one of the strangest character trends in entertainment
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How Scooby-Doo and 9 Other Cartoon Characters Got Their Names
The surprising inspirations behind Scooby, Winnie-the-Pooh, and more
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To Elvis From Nixon, and Other Presidential Letters to Celebrities
Richard Nixon thanks Elvis for a vintage Colt .45 and the Gipper gushes over an adorable extraterrestrial.
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Reuters The Actors Inside Big Bird, Chewbacca, Barney, and More
Meet the sweat-soaked men and women who wear the rubber suits and giant puppets of your childhood.
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A Psychoanalysis of The Count, Skeeter, and 8 Other Kids' Characters
Synesthesia, Stockholm Syndrome, and Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helio-Ophthalmic Outburst Syndrome. These classic characters had them all.
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10 Fictional Holidays From TV That You Can Actually Celebrate
Is your spiritual vibe clashing with Christmas? Then try some of these imaginary TV alternatives
