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10 Things About "Home Improvement" That Will Give You More Power

Home Improvement was one of the greatest shows of our generation, giving us Jonathan Taylor Thomas in his prime, and Tim Allen before we knew he was a cocaine trafficker. Washington Times 1. The Right FitDisneyDisney originally wanted Allen to take the leads in Turner and Hooch and Dead Poet's Society, but he turned them down to get his own show. "They offered me two sitcoms: 'Turner & Hooch' or 'Dead Poets Society' in the Tom Hanks role or the Robin Williams role," Allen said. "And I thought they got the wrong guy. I told them, 'I'm the one you saw

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12 "All That" Sketches That Were Honestly All That

If you didn't watch All That, you were missing out on the height of sketch comedy...okay well maybe not the HEIGHT, but at least some great sketches. Sure, it was dumb humor, but it was enough to make us laugh until we cried. The show lasted 11 years, and though you could make a solid argument that the later seasons weren't the best, they were still better than anything that airs on Nickelodeon today!These are some of our favorite All That sketches that we still remember today. 1. Know Your StarsThe show would make their stars (or guest

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9 Toys From The 90s You Can Still Buy, Because You're A Damn Adult

Just for a moment, try to remember Christmastime in the 20th century...It was a simpler time, where it wasn't about just about getting the most up-to-date gadget, or the latest trending item. It was about waking up on Christmas morning and seeing that one gift you asked for under the tree. Let's see if these popular gifts were the ones you hoped for on those Christmases long ago!1990: Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesYouTubeFollowing the release of their wildly popular movie, these action figures were all the rage when we were growing up. The live-action turtles are a little hard

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8 TV Shows That Were Cancelled Way Too Soon

It can be disheartening to get too involved with your favorite TV shows. The television landscape changes so frequently and suddenly that you can find yourself depressed that your favorite show wont be coming back for another season. These cancellations can happen in the blink of an eye, and it can hit people quite hard. Here are 8 shows that I feel were cancelled before their time was truly up.1. Futurama Futurama first landed on televisions across America in 1999. After four seasons it was cancelled, but was later brought back for an additional season. It has been cancelled

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10 Facts About The Partridge Family That Will Bring A Whole Lot Of Lovin'

From 1970 to 1974, The Partridge Family was one of, if not the most popular shows on television. The story was unique, which is probably made us all love it. Shirley Partridge was a widowed working mother who was left to take care of five kids. She decided, obviously, to form a band with all the children and travel the country in a decked out school bus. 4KQEven if you didn't watch this show on its first run, you were almost guaranteed to have seen it during syndication. Chances are, the late David Cassidy was on a poster somewhere in

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We Asked You Which 90s Shows You Thought Were Overrated, And Yikes, Did You Ever Have Some Thoughts

Listen, everyone has their own preferences for television. The thing is, you can't please everyone. Some people will love what others absolutely hate, but it's all about how much money a show makes. Whether it's the plot, the characters, or the just the hype, a lot of people have a lot of opinions on what makes a show overrated. We asked our audience which shows they wished everyone would just forget and they had some strong opinions. Let's see if you agree with their opinions. SeinfeldNBCThe show that received the most comments was actually 'Seinfeld'! As Jerry would say, "What's

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10 Best Lines From "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"

This was arguably one of the only comedy shows from the late '90s to early '00s that required you to have a box of tissues handy to dab away all those tears of joy. If you're one to be easily offended, this show was probably not your favorite. ABCSee what I mean? Now that's not to say everything in this show was offensive, but anything can happen when many scenes are improvised. It wasn't just what they said that was funny, but how they said it. Here are 10 lines that will have you missing the first American version of

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7 Shows From The 80s That No One Bothers To Mention Anymore

There are shows we all remember from our childhood, like Family Ties, M*A*S*H, The Wonder Years, etc. But amidst all those generational favorites, there were other TV shows that didn't get as much attention. Some might even call them forgotten. These shows might not have deserved to be held as high as the rest, but they certainly didn't deserve to be locked in the proverbial basement. 1. My Sister SamCBS/AOLYou probably remember the show Mork & Mindy, but few people remember the short-lived spin-off, My Sister Pam. The show premiered in 1986 to solid ratings, but the

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10 Stars You Definitely Forgot Were On "7th Heaven"

For 11 seasons, 7th Heaven gave us feel-good television the whole family could enjoy. The Camden family gave us entertainment week after week, and you can probably remember each storyline vividly. But what you may not remember is the number of rising stars who had guest appearances on the show. 1. UsherFame10In 2002, Usher was already a Grammy Award-winning artist. But no one is too important to appear on 7th Heaven. The music star played a radio DJ named Will in the season 7 episode, "A Cry For Help."2. Aaron CarterThe WBLook, it's everyone's embarrassing crush from their teen

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7 Shows From The 80s That Were Cancelled Way Too Soon

When it comes to television shows, the 80s gave us a lot of gems that are forever embedded in our memories. Even shows today find it hard to top groundbreaking series like Diff'rent Strokes, Family Ties, and The Golden Girls. However, the era also offered plenty of other shows that we overlook because we never got the change to enjoy them long enough. Some were flops, but others had so much potential if they only stuck around for more than one season.Here are 7 short-lived shows from the 80s:1. It's Your Move (1984-85)The NBC sitcom starred post-Little