The Simpsons Made Its Own Long-Running Running Gag Backfire on Itself
The Simpsons made a meta joke referencing a production code that doesn't exist, but the writers say it was intentional.
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Mel Blanc Voiced 3 Gilligan’s Island Episodes Without Ever Appearing on Camera
Mel Blanc voiced three animals across Gilligan's Island episodes, never seen, leaving a mark on its lore and maybe on the word 'ribbit.'
NYT Connections Hints for Sept. 24, 2026: What the List of Meanings Actually Tells You
Mashable's list of meanings for today's NYT Connections puzzle, including bobbleheads, pogo sticks, and TV shows.
Before SVU, Mariska Hargitay Was Almost Monica on Friends — and Showed Up on Seinfeld as a Giggly Actress
Mariska Hargitay's brief Seinfeld role as Melissa Shannon in 'The Pilot' came before her SVU fame. She nearly landed Friends but became Olivia Benson instead.