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7 Times "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" Made Us Question If It Was Actually A Kids Show

Are You Afraid of the Dark was such an iconic kids show from the late 90s and early 2000s. There wasn't much better than sitting around on a Friday night to watch the latest episode, hoping that it wouldn't be so creepy as to give you nightmares. It was one of my favorite shows as a kid, but now as I sit there and watch episodes with my own kids, I can't help but wonder how it was ever a children's show in the first place. Sure, some of the episodes are cheesy and more than a little bit stupid,

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8 Facts About 'Law & Order: SVU' That Only Dedicated Detectives Will Know

Law & Order: SVU has been on the air for nearly 20 years and the show is showing no signs of slowing down. Over those nearly 20 years, the show has captivated audiences with episodes that deal with very uncomfortable material, but at the same time it has shone a spotlight on the issues surrounding sexual assaults and crimes against the most vulnerable of victims. VultureSome of the episodes can be quite difficult to watch, and the subject matter strikes us right in the core of our beings, but that seems to be what makes the show great. But apart from

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Josh Hartnett Was A Massive Star In The Early 2000s, So Why Haven't We Seen Him Since?

It seemed like Josh Hartnett was in every movie in the early 2000s, but now it's hard remember the last movie you saw him in. Touchstone PicturesWhere did he go? You probably remember him from the movie Pearl Harbor, where he played Captain Danny Walker, or Black Hawk Down as the character Eversmann. He has been in a lot of very successful movies, and was one of the biggest heartthrobs of the early 2000s. BravoSeriously, his IMDB page is just a big reminder of all the great things he's done. One of his first big movies was The Virgin SuicidesAmerican

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10 Facts About Everybody Loves Raymond That Will Have You Falling In "Love" Again

Whether you loved him or hated him, Ray Romano starred as Ray Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond for nine seasons, for a total of 210 episodes. Ray Barone was a successful sports writer who was married with three children. He lives across the street from his parents and older brother which is where most of the show's plot points originate from. Anyone who has even seen just one episode of the show knows this, but there was a lot going on behind the scenes that you had no idea about. Let's look at 10 facts that you didn't know about

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15 Actors We Thought Were Destined For Fame, But We Literally Haven't Thought About Them Since

Just like music has "one-hit wonders", Hollywood has their own version when it comes to actors who make a huge splash on the big screen before disappearing into obscurity. You will likely recognize most of these artists for their iconic (or borderline iconic) roles, but find yourself wondering what ever happened to them.1. Dakota Fanning Indie WireDakota Fanning was a huge success as a child actor with staring roles in I Am Sam, War of the Worlds, Man on Fire, and Charlotte's Web. She hasn't been nearly as successful as an adult. After her appearances in the Twilight saga

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"Roseanne" Revival Gets Premiere Date, Punches You In The Nostalgia

When it was announced that Roseanne was getting a revival, we had a lot of questions. Who will be in it? How will they deal with Dan Conner's death? Or the two Beckys? Will Johnny Galecky be back? And most importantly...when will it air?We got answers to basically all of those questions. ABCLuckily, we found out that the entire main cast would be returning, which frankly is the only way it should be. Similar to Fuller House, the Roseanne revival is going to be a "where are they now" type series. As for Dan? Well, let's just say

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Over 10 Years Later, Is The Cast Of 'That 70s Show' Still Doing The Same Old Thing They Did Last Week?

Who didn't love That 70s Show? It was a weekly staple for many people, and the reruns continue to entertain people to this day. For those of us who never got to experience the 70s in any capacity, it was hilarious to see how people lived just a few short decades ago, and it was perfect. After watching the series, I can say that it seems like it would have been a lot of fun (and a lot simpler) to have grown up during the decade. And if I would have had friends like characters in the show, life would

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How Did We All Forget The Craziest TV Show Of The '90s

For a 90s kid's television show, especially one based in science-fiction, The Odyssey was an amazing show. It ran for three seasons between 1992 and 1994, and it helped transport us to a different world, a world that would have been more than a little interesting to live in. To make a long story short, Jay Ziegler wants to be accepted into a "tree house" club which is led by a local tough guy and bully named Keith. Jay ends up offering a telescope that once belonged to his now deceased father. YouTubeAs you can imagine, with Keith being a

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8 Characters That Were Killed Off Because Of The Actors Playing Them

We have all been there. We watch in awe as one of our favorite shows starts to develop and all of a sudden one of our favorite characters is unceremoniously killed off, and none of us are prepared for it. Sometimes characters are killed off because the story has to happen that way, and other times characters are killed off because the actors and actresses playing them either want to leave, or they screwed something up really bad. For this list we are going to focus on actors and actresses who were killed off for doing it to themselves.1.

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8 TV Actors Who Had The Worst Luck With Movies

Just because an actor or actress makes a huge splash in the television world, doesn't mean that they are going to be able to duplicate the same level of success on the big screen. Many have tried, most have a failed, and a few have managed to leave lasting legacies in both genres of entertainment. With that being said, let's take a look at 8 actors who experienced wild success in television, but who flopped out when it came to movies: some more so than others. 1. David Caruso I only say that Caruso had success on television because CSI: