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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’: 3 Times The Witty Banter Hit Just Right

Lorelai Gilmore and her mother, Emily Gilmore, were witty. The mother-daughter duo insisted they were nothing alike, but their senses of humor and penchant for biting comments suggest otherwise. The complicated characters had moments when their witty banter hit just right. They are the reason 'Gilmore Girls' fans return for rewatches again and again.
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‘Frasier’: Kelsey Grammer’s Acting Method Sent Guest Stars Into a Panic

Kelsey Grammer spent decades portraying Dr. Frasier Crane. The character was born on ‘Cheers,’ guest-starred on Wings, and finally found his home in Seattle on ‘Frasier.’ Over the years, Grammer developed an acting method that included flying mostly blind into scenes. While his castmates rolled with it, guest stars had a hard time wrapping their head around the technique.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Small Issues With the Series That Still Infuriate Fans

'Gilmore Girls' showrunner Amy Sherman-Palladino created a highly detailed world in Stars Hollow, but some minor details of the series make very little sense. For example, why was Richard Gilmore buried in a cemetery plot instead of the family mausoleum? How did Lane Kim learn the drums so quickly, and why didn't health inspectors shut down the Independence Inn?
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Why Did Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr. Break Up?

Simone Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr. broke up in March 2020. Biles has since moved on to Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Houston Texnas. While her new relationship is a happy one, Biles admitted that ending the long-term romance was tough.
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‘The Kominsky Method’: How Much Is Sandy Kominsky’s Rare Classic Car Worth?

'The Kominsky Method' followed the somewhat unconventional friendship between Sandy Kominsky, a former actor and renowned acting coach, and Norman Newlander, Sandy's often exasperated agent and friend. Sandy, far more ostentatious than Norman, drives a much nicer car than his agent. he didn't opt for anything new, though. Instead, Sandy drove a classic Mercedes. It was worth a fair bit of money, too.
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: 3 Things You Probably Never Noticed About Raj Koothrappali

Raj Koothrappali was a fan favorite on 'The Big Bang Theory'. While he's largely considered the most mysterious and complex character, fans still learned plenty about him. By the time the show ended, fans had learned that Raj had various hobbies and was taller than most of his pals, despite being shorter than average. What else did you learn about Raj?
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‘The Big Bang Theory’: 3 Things You Probably Forgot About Leonard Hofstadter

'The Big Bang Theory' was wildly successful for all 12-seasons of its run. Part of the allure was the detail that went into crafting the four main characters. So much work went into creating their personas that it's easy to forget some of the smaller details of each character. Do you remember that Leonard Hofstadter loved Superman, Dell computers and that he'd never celebrated his birthday?
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Times Emily Gilmore Was a Rebel

Emily Gilmore is a bit of a polarizing character. Some 'Gilmore Girls' fans love her, and some hate her. Even fans who dislike Emily can admit she had moments that were sheer comedy gold. Emily, while poised and proper, had moments when she threw caution to the wind. Emily could be a rebel when she needed to be.
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Could the Cancelation of ‘Counting On’ Lead to the End of ‘Bringing Up Bates’?

The Bates family and the Duggar family were once close friends. In recent years, they seem to have been putting some distance between their two families. Still, fans of 'Bringing Up Bates' worry that Josh's arrest on two child pornography charges could spell trouble for his former family friends. So, is the series renewed or canceled? Unfortunately, UpTV isn't saying.
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‘Sister Wives’: Fans Think Robyn Brown Could Be Pregnant

Robyn Brown is Kody Brown's most recent and youngest wife. She is also the only wife who seems interested in expanding her family further. In the most recent season of 'Sister Wives,' Robyn sat down with Kody and discussed the possibility of having another baby. Now, fans think she could be expecting. Still, there is no concrete evidence of a pregnancy.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Who Was the Worst Parent on the Show?

'Gilmore Girls' might have been all about the "best friends first" parenting style of Lorelai Gilmore, but showrunner, Amy Sherman-Palladino, featured plenty of other parenting styles. Not all of them were great. In fact, fans think the show had some terrible parents. Liz Danes, Christopher Hayden, and the Gellers are largely considered the worst of the worst.
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‘Greek’ Used Miami University of Ohio as Inspiration

In 2007, ABC family offered fans a glimpse into the mysterious Greek System with its series, 'Greek'. 'Greek' followed the lives of several college students as they navigated adult relationships, school commitments, and loyalty toward their sororities and fraternities. The show was praised for an accurate portrayal of Greek life, largely because a real school and system inspired it.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Ways Season 7 Was Actually Perfect

Amy Sherman-Palladino didn't pen the last season of 'Gilmore Girls,' much to the chagrin of fans. With Sherman-Palladino out, Warner Bros. promoted an executive producer to run the entire final season. It might not have felt like previous seasons, but there is still plenty to love about it.