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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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‘Gilmore Girls’: Scott Patterson Is Firmly Team Jess

Scott Patterson spent seven seasons playing Luke Danes on 'Gilmore Girls'. During the show's illustrious run, Patterson formed his own opinions about who Rory Gilmore should end up with. Unsurprisingly, he wants Rory to end up in his family. Patterson thinks Rory and Jess Mariano could make things work long term.
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Duggar News: What Does the Bond Hearing Decision Mean for Josh Duggar?

Joshua Duggar is being released on bond to await trial on two child pornography charges. While Josh won’t be housed in a detention center, his movements will be monitored. The former reality TV star must stay away from minor children. He can interact with his six children when their mother is present to supervise. Josh is expected to stand trial in July 2021.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Yanic Truesdale Reveals His Favorite Filming Moment

'Gilmore Girls' fans loved Michel Gerrard for his quips and dry humor. While Michel hated everything about Stars Hollow and his job, Yanic Truesdale, the actor who portrayed him, did not. Truesdale told Scott Patterson that he has a favorite moment from the series. It's a classic Michel scene.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Things About the Pilot That Make Absolutely No Sense

The 'Gilmore Girls' pilot aired more than 20 years ago. Since then, the show has gained more and more fans. Netflix is largely credited with helping the series reach new audiences. Each unique rewatch, however, seems to bring out more plot holes. There were three things in the pilot alone that make no sense looking back.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Keiko Agena Once Revealed Her Favorite Episode

‘Gilmore Girls’ star Keiko Agena will always be Lane Kim to fans of the series. For seven seasons and 154 episodes, Agena portrayed Rory Gilmore’s very best friend. The famed actor is deeply connected to the character and can still remember what it was like to film the pilot more than 20 years ago.
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‘Sex and the City’: The Best One-Episode Boyfriends

Charlotte York, Miranda Hobbes, Carrie Bradshaw, and Samantha Jones tired out plenty of relationships during ‘Sex and the City’s’ six-season run. Most of those relationships didn’t last past a single episode. Charlotte, Carrie, and Miranda all passed on perfectly eligible men during their dating careers. So, who were the best of the discarded men the ‘Sex and the City’ ladies dated? That’s easy.
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‘Sex and the City’: Was Harry Goldenblatt More Compatible With Miranda Hobbes?

Miranda Hobbes was different than her friends in ‘Sex and the City.’ She was self-assured, independent, and heavily focused on her career. Still, she found time to find love. Miranda married Steve Brady after several false starts, and while some fans think they are a great couple, others wish Miranda would have settled down with Harry Goldenblatt.
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Keiko Agena Has a Favorite ‘Gilmore Girls’ Scene

Lane Kim and Rory Gilmore were best friends. While Rory headed off to Chilton, Lane stayed back at Stars Hollow High and provided a haven for Rory during all seven seasons of the show. Keiko Agena, the actor who portrayed Lane, spent most of her time working with Alexis Bledel, but her favorite scene had nothing to do with Rory.
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‘Sex and the City’: Charlotte York’s Best and Worst Boyfriend

‘Sex and the City’ fans rejoiced when Charlotte York found love with Harry Goldenblatt. Long before she converted to Judaism to marry the man of her dreams, she dated around a lot. In fact, Charlotte probably had the worst luck with men. Can you guess who her best and worst boyfriends were?