Was a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' Segment Banned from 'Saturday Night Live'?
Rumor: 'Saturday Night Live' aired a 'Conspiracy Theory Rock!' segment once in 1998, after which it was banned by the network.
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‘I Kiss His Balls for Luck’
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’
Perry was partnered with Emma Slater for his September 2016 debut on the hit television show.
Was Star Trek’s Chekov Inspired by Pravda?
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
The theme to the original 'Star Trek' television series officially includes never-used lyrics.
‘Barney’ Was Based on a 1930s Serial Killer
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?
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
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’?
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?
Initial reports claiming 'Mob Wives' personality Big Ang died of cancer were corrected by her representatives, but the reports were premature.
‘First Letter of the Alphabet’ Question Didn’t Appear on ‘Millionaire’
A popular photograph purportedly showing a hapless 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' contestant is actually from a sketch comedy show.
Officers in Georgia Killed Over 250 People?
The humor in a parody post on Facebook was lost on many who don't watch a popular zombie-themed television series.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Is the Trump Admin Ending Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 People?
A rule change that hardens work requirements for those receiving federal food assistance is expected to go into effect in 2020.
Are Criminals Using Plastic Bottles in Wheel Wells to Carjack People?
The alleged trick of distracting a driver by cramming a plastic bottle in a wheel well runs counter to how most carjackers operate.