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Did Captain Kirk Never Actually Say ‘Beam Me Up, Scotty’ On Star Trek?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: Kirk never actually ever said, “Beam Me Up, Scotty” on Star Trek. It’s funny, I’ve done legends […]

Did Eddie Murphy Get His SNL Gig After Another Comedian Forgot to Sign His Contract?

Find out whether Eddie Murphy seriously got his SNL gig because another actor forgot to sign the contract given to him to be on the series!

How Lorenz Hart Kept Writing New Lyrics for a Melody Until He Came Up With “Blue Moon”!

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MUSIC LEGEND: Lorenz Hart wrote new lyrics to the same melody for three different songs until finally coming up with […]

Was the Song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Not Written About Breakfast at Tiffany’s?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about music and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the movie urban legends featured so far. MUSIC LEGEND: The song “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” was inspired by the film “Roman Holiday.” In 1995, the band Deep Blue […]

Were Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie Named After It’s a Wonderful Life?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: Sesame Street’s Bert and Ernie were named after George Bailey’s two best friends in It’s a Wonderful […]

Why Was Cheers’ Classic Thanksgiving Episode Protested?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: Cheers received protests over their famous Thanksgiving episode, “Thanksgiving Orphans.” One of the all-time great episode of […]

Was WKRP in Cincinnati’s Famous Turkey Drop Based in Reality?

Here is the latest in a series of examinations into urban legends about TV and whether they are true or false. Click here to view an archive of the TV urban legends featured so far. TV URBAN LEGEND: The famous “WKRP in Cincinnati” turkey drop was based on an actual turkey drop. Probably the most […]

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Did Frank Capra Accidentally Try to Accept an Oscar He Didn’t Win?

Did Frank Capra accidentally accept an Oscar that he didn’t win?

How the French Navy Saved the Eiffel Tower From Destruction

How did the French Navy save the Eiffel Tower from destruction?