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Before ‘Jersey Shore,’ JWoww Tried Out for a Very Different Reality Show
JWoww says a prank audition for Paris Hilton’s show helped put her on the path to “Jersey Shore,” which would make her a huge star.
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15 of the Wordiest TV Shows, From ‘Always Sunny’ to ‘Mad Men’
A 2022 study found one long-running comedy to be the most difficult TV show to understand, based on subtitle analysis
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VH1 17 Years Ago, VH1 Canceled a Reality Show After a Contestant Was Charged With Murder
This VH1 reality show only lasted three episodes because a contestant was found at the center of a brutal murder.
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Why the Creator of ‘Ren & Stimpy’ Accused ‘South Park’ of Ripping Him Off
John Kricfalusi claimed that Trey Parker and Matt Stone took the idea for Mr. Hankey, the Christmas Poo from one of his earlier characters
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15 Years Ago, ‘House’ Aired an Episode That Helped Save a Man’s Life
A German doctor linked a patient’s mysterious symptoms to cobalt poisoning after remembering a similar case he saw on the popular medical drama
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‘Seinfeld’ Once Made a Man Laugh So Hard He Passed Out and Temporarily Went Blind
George Costanza’s antics, in particular, were blamed for causing the issue in question
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MTV How MTV’s ‘The Real World’ Paved The Way for Modern Reality TV
Long before Survivor and Big Brother, MTV’s The Real World paved the way for modern reality television to thrive.
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Before ‘Jersey Shore’ Became Huge, MTV Almost Replaced the Entire Cast
Before it was a pop culture phenomenon, ‘Jersey Shore’ was reportedly pitched as a guido competition show and nearly recast after Season 1.
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The Disastrous ‘SNL’ Episode That Reportedly Got Frank Zappa Banned From the Show
Zappa’s 1978 hosting stint reportedly frustrated the cast and crew, with Don Novello later calling it one of the show’s worst episodes
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The Dark Reality Behind ‘The Girls Next Door,’ According to Holly Madison
Madison has said the hit E! reality show gave her more freedom, money, and opportunities before she eventually left Hugh Hefner.
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The ‘Devastating’ Rick Moranis Impression That Made George Carlin Reinvent Himself
Moranis imitated Carlin a few times in his ‘SCTV’ days, which reportedly had a profound effect on the comedian
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This ‘Star Wars’ Actor Was the Original Choice for Sideshow Bob on ‘The Simpsons’
Kelsey Grammer was ultimately chosen due to his singing ability, but another A-list actor was in the running initially
