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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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You Probably Didn’t Know That ‘the Wild Thornberrys’ Had a Star-Studded Cast

For five seasons, fans of 'The Wild Thornberrys' watch Eliza and her eccentric family navigate the globe, looking for rare species. What most fans didn't realize was just how star-studded the cast was. Flea, Lacey Chabert, and Tim Curry all lent their voices to major characters. Jonathan Taylor Thomas even guest-starred on the show.
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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Is Anna Duggar Allowed to Spend the Night With Josh?

Josh Duggar's trial is set to begin in November. Duggar family critics have spent months trying to ascertain where Anna Duggar and her six children are while Josh stays with a chaperone. They think she could be staying with Josh. If she is, it's completely legal. Still, family followers think it's morally problematic.
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‘Melissa & Joey’: Mel Burke’s Real Name Isn’t Melissa

'Melissa & Joey' followed Mel Burke and her family as they figured out how to exist in politics and as a unit. Fans learned a lot about Mel during the show's four seasons, but it took almost that long for fans to realize that her full name was not Melissa, like the actor who played her.
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‘Hey Arnold!’: 3 Times Adult Jokes Were Snuck Into the Nickelodeon Cartoon

'Hey Arnold!' might have been a cartoon, but it grappled with some serious issues. During the show's eight-year run on Nickelodeon, Arnold encountered some pretty adult issues. Pretty adult jokes also found their way into the show. Fans rewatching the cartoon from their childhood might notice a few moments that are questionable for kids.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Mind-Numbingly Annoying Continuity Errors

The cast of 'Gilmore Girls' has made it abundantly clear that Amy Sherman-Palladino, the show's creator, put a lot of work into her scripts. Still, after six full seasons, she was bound to forget some things. Fans have been quick to notice continuity issues, and some of them are truly irritating.
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‘Murder, She Wrote’ Fans Are Convinced Jessica Fletcher Was a Lot Like Dexter Morgan

Jessica Fletcher from 'Murder, She Wrote,' and Dexter Morgan from 'Dexter' don't appear to have anything in common at first glance, but fans are convinced they have the same secret hobby. Fans theorize that while 'Dexter' revolved around fans knowing he was a serial killer, 'Murder, She Wrote' might have subtly hinted that the main character, Jessica was a stealth killer.
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‘Bringing up Bates’: Family Critics Notice Lawson Bates and Tiffany Espensen Appear to Be Breaking Long-Held Courtship Rules

The Bates family has long been considered laxer than the Duggar family regarding courtship rules, but Bates family followers have noticed something interesting lately. Lawson Bates and his girlfriend, Tiffany Espensen, appear to be breaking even the relaxed dating rules of the Bates family. The couple is getting physically closer, but there is no engagement ring in sight just yet.
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The ‘Field of Dreams’ Game’s Concession Stand Is What Foodie Dreams Are Made of

If you are a baseball fan, a movie enthusiast, and a foodie, the MLB's 'Field of Dreams' game is your big night. The Yankees and the White Sox are facing off in Iowa, and while the action on the field is hot, the action at the concession stand is just as good. An apple pie hot dog, fried Oreos, specialty nachos, and cheese curds are all on the menu.