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The Trial of the Incredible Hulk or Hulk Meets Daredevil in Canada

Fans have received several versions of their favorite jolly green giant over the years, but for many viewers over a certain age, the Hulk will always be two people: Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. Two halves that make a whole, … Continue reading

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Game Over: We Shouldn’t Have Pressed Start on 2004 Show

As a network, UPN took chances in their programming to try and stand out, but some efforts looked a lot more like chasing trends, so it was no surprise that they’d want to take advantage of the rising popularity video … Continue reading

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Weird Science TV Show Still Has Some Magic Left After 30 Years

Weird Science was a 1985 film by John Hughes that asked: what would two high-school boys do with an all-powerful magic-wielding sex goddess if they could create one on their computer? It’s a concept that needs more than an hour … Continue reading

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Jetix: Transforming Your Block

Sometimes I miss themed programming blocks. They added a sense of character to some already excellent shows and helped put viewers in a certain frame of mind, especially for children’s shows. Jetix wasn’t one I watched much of when it … Continue reading

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Echo Is a Great Step Forward for Representation – But It’s Leaving Disabled People Like Me Behind

Is it true progress if someone is left behind in the process? Modern media is attempting to be more inclusive by showing different perspectives and asking their audiences to be more open-minded. A point of contention in this ongoing discussion … Continue reading

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Who Shrunk Saturday Morning? – A Holy Grail of Childhood Bliss

Trying to tell people about a certain weird corner of Saved by the Bell (SbtB) lore made the experience sound like a fever dream – directionless passion and wishful thinking. Who Shrunk Saturday Morning was real, however. And in a random YouTube … Continue reading

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Automan: Computerized Perfection That Never Stood A Chance

Saying that a piece of media is incredibly “of its time” can feel passe, but some shows just scream the period they came out in. That’s Automan — almost to the letter. This program was an attempt at doing something close to … Continue reading

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Freddy’s Nightmares: The Dull Daydreams of a Fat Dream-Demon

At the height of his popularity, Freddy Krueger took his crusade against the citizens of Springwood to the small screen. But television only served to give him a few silly memes and dull his claws. Freddy’s Nightmares were about to … Continue reading

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The Adventures of Superboy Is Worth Revisiting

In a pre-Lois & Clark world, long before Superman dealt with the perils of high school in Smallville, he spent some time in college and as an intern. They called the show Superboy, a seemingly odd choice since the comic book universe had … Continue reading

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Mortal Kombat: Conquest Shows Why the Series Should Konquer Television Again

After playing Mortal Kombat 1’s story mode I found myself wanting more — especially of what we saw in those first two acts. But beyond that, I realized what I really crave is a true prequel. Something that feels like … Continue reading

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