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The couple from Mary Kay and Johnny were the first onscreen pair to share the same bed.

Who Was the First TV Couple to Sleep in the Same Bed?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 24, 1999 Many answers have been offered to this classic trivia question, but the correct one is rather ob ...
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A rumor claimed that I Love Lucy co-star Vivian Vance was contractually obligated to remain at least 20 pounds overweight.

Was 'I Love Lucy' Co-star Vivian Vance Contractually Obligated to Remain Overweight?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 27, 2002 Sidekicks are usually drawn so as not to detract from the main characters they support.
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Did Game Show Contestant Win by Memorizing Sequence of Lights on Prize Board?

Did Game Show Contestant Win by Memorizing Sequence of Lights on Prize Board?

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson David Mikkelson
Oct 20, 2000 The American television gameshow "Press Your Luck" first premiered in 1983.
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Did Mr. Rogers Hide Violent and Criminal Past?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 28, 2007 Children's television show host Fred Rogers has been the focus of many rumors.
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Jerry 'Beaver' Mathers Killed in Vietnam?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 11, 1999 Was 'Leave It to Beaver' star Jerry Mathers killed in Vietnam?
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Kanye West

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Sep 28, 2005 Has Kanye West been dropped as a Pepsi spokesman because of his criticism of President Bush over ...
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Was 'Joanie Loves Chachi' the Highest-Rated TV Show Ever in Korea?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 23, 2000 Rumor holds that the 1980s sitcom 'Joanie Loves Chachi' garnered tremendous ratings in Korea due ...
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Jaleel White Death Hoax

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jun 3, 2006 This death hoax first made the rounds as early as 2006.
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Death of Rob Harris

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Nov 15, 2002 Was footage of a fatal skydiving accident included in a Mountain Dew commercial?
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John Wayne and Gunsmoke

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 9, 1997 Was John Wayne offered the lead role in 'Gunsmoke'?
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Albert Einstein and Gunsmoke

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 10, 1999 Did Albert Einstein make a guest appearance on 'Gunsmoke'?
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Joan Rivers Gives Out Victoria Principal's Phone Number

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 6, 2006 Did Joan Rivers once give out actress Victoria Principal's home phone number on her talk show?
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Did 'Happy Days' Promote a 500% Increase in Library Card Applications?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 6, 2010 Claims that a 1977 episode of 'Happy Days' spurred a huge increase in library card applications ...
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The Marlboro Man Died of Lung Cancer?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 11, 1999 Rumor: The actor who portrayed the 'Marlboro Man' died of lung cancer.
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'I Kiss His Balls for Luck'

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 10, 1999 Old broadcast legend holds that the wife of a famous golfer blurted out on the air that she kiss ...
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Mister Ed is Racist

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 24, 2006 Does an outtake from 'Mister Ed' capture the talking equine making a racist comment?
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Did Charles Manson Audition for The Monkees?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 24, 1995 Notorious criminal Charles Manson was not among the hundreds of hopefuls who tried out for The M ...
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'Up the Butt, Bob'

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Oct 11, 2002 Did a "Newlywed Game" contestant say the weirdest place she'd ever "made whoopee" was "up the butt"?
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TV Character With Missing Names

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 13, 2004 A survey of television characters with missing names.
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Password Doe Knob

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 11, 2010 Did a black Password contestant answer 'knob' to a clue of 'doe'?
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