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Did ‘The Green Hornet’ Change Kato’s Nationality After Pearl Harbor?

7 December 2017 - The nationality of Kato, the Green Hornet's valet, was somewhat ambiguous as World War II began.

Was a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' Segment Banned from 'Saturday Night Live'?

23 October 2016 - Rumor: 'Saturday Night Live' aired a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' segment once in 1998, after which it was banned by the network.

‘I Kiss His Balls for Luck’

22 August 1970 - Old broadcast legend holds that the wife of a famous golfer blurted out on the air that she kisses her husband's balls for luck.

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry Appears on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

22 August 1970 - Perry was partnered with Emma Slater for his September 2016 debut on the hit television show.

Was Star Trek’s Chekov Inspired by Pravda?

22 August 1970 - Legend holds that the character of Pavel Chekov was added to 'Star Trek' in response to an editorial in the Russian newspaper Pravda.

‘Star Trek’: Words and Music

22 August 1970 - The theme to the original 'Star Trek' television series officially includes never-used lyrics.

‘Barney’ Was Based on a 1930s Serial Killer

22 August 1970 - A rumor that the children's TV show 'Barney & Friends' was based on a 1930s serial killer is just a bit of fiction.

‘Stranger Things’ Season Two to be Written by Stephen King?

22 August 1970 - An article that reported Stephen King would be writing the second season of the popular television show came from a satire news site.

Promo for New Netflix Series ‘Home Improvementer’ Is Fake

22 August 1970 - A fake promotional image for a new Netflix original series called "Home Improvementer" was circulated online, but there are no plans to reboot the show.

Bill Maher Smokes a Joint on ‘Real Time’?

22 August 1970 - Bill Maher appeared to genuinely smoke a joint during a February 2016 taping of 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' but the FCC isn't fining him.

Big Ang of ‘Mob Wives’ Died?

22 August 1970 - Initial reports claiming 'Mob Wives' personality Big Ang died of cancer were corrected by her representatives, but the reports were premature.