Was the Original Ending to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Changed Due to Viewer Complaints?

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 Misfit Toys were never saved in the original airing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Holiday specials […]

In What Weird Way Did Muttley and Dick Dastardly Get Their Own Show?

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: Muttley and Dick Dastardly were removed whole cloth from one show and added to another. While Wacky […]

Was Mumbly Invented to Replace Muttley in the Laff-A-lympics?

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: Mumbly was created as a stand-in for Muttley in the Laff-A-lympics. In a similar vein to the […]

Was the Animated Series Wacky Races Originally Intended for a Live Action Game Show?

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: Wacky Races was originally going to be a game show. As mentioned in a previous installment of […]

How Did the Writing Staff of the Simpsons Get “Revenge” on Justin Timberlake?

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 staff of The Simpsons got a measure of revenge on Justin Timberlake after he took issue […]

What’s the Secret Origin of Scooby Doo?

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: Was Scooby Doo really based on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Pinpointing exactly what inspires a […]

Was There Really an Unaired Episode of the Simpsons Where Bart Dies?

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: There was an unaired episode of the Simpsons where Bart dies. Beyond simple behind the scenes bloopers […]

Was There Really a Special R-Rated Episode of Dexter’s Laboratory?

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: There is a special R-rated version of Dexter’s Labratory called “Dexter’s Rude Removal.” A couple of years […]

Are There Really Aliens Hidden in Every Episode of South Park?

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: Are There Really Aliens Hidden In Every Episode of South Park? The very first episode of Trey […]

Was Krusty the Clown Originally Going to be Homer Simpson in Disguise?

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: Was Krusty the Clown Originally Going to be Homer Simpson in Disguise? One of the more interesting […]