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Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper to celebrate America�s 250th birthday...

TMC — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:41:54 GMT

...with CNN�s Independence Eve Live

https://ew.com/anderson-cooper-and-a...4HlsxdFsyjmzAh

The broadcast, aptly titled Independence Eve Live With Anderson & Andy: Celebrating 250, will air from 8 p.m. ET/PT through 12:30 a.m. ET/PT.

CNN sues A.I. firm Perplexity, alleging �massive copyright infringement�

TMC — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:38:22 GMT

https://variety.com/2026/biz/news/cn...nt-1236760987/

The federal lawsuit filed this morning accused Perplexity of scraping more than 17,000 CNN stories, photos, videos and other content and using that to train its products, according to Variety. Asked for comment, a Perplexity spokesperson said in an emailed statement to Variety: �You can�t copyright facts.�

Square One Television: The Forgotten PBS Show That Made Math Cool

TMC — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:20:50 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaNR3CR-GE

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Remember Square One Television, the PBS math show that somehow made fractions, prime numbers, probability, and geometry feel… cool?

In this episode of Dial Up Days, we’re heading back to the late ’80s and early ’90s to revisit one of PBS’s strangest, smartest, and most underrated educational shows. Square One Television wasn’t just another classroom-style program. It was sketch comedy, music videos, fake game shows, soap opera parodies, and detective stories — all secretly teaching kids math while they were too entertained to notice.

We’ll look back at the creation of the show, why the Children’s Television Workshop wanted to make math entertaining, and how segments like Mathman and Mathnet became permanently lodged in the memories of a generation. From Bobby McFerrin, The Fat Boys, Kid ’n Play, and Weird Al Yankovic to the unforgettable “Nine, Nine, Nine,” Square One was PBS educational television at its weirdest and most ambitious.

We’ll also explore why the show disappeared, why it never became as widely remembered as Sesame Street, Reading Rainbow, or Bill Nye the Science Guy, and why so many people still have a soft spot for this forgotten PBS classic.

Were you a Mathnet kid or a Mathman kid? Do you still remember any of the songs, sketches, or cases from Square One Television? Drop your memories in the comments — I’d love to hear which part of this show stuck with you the most.

If you enjoy nostalgic deep dives into forgotten TV shows, PBS classics, ’80s and ’90s pop culture, and the strange corners of childhood television, be sure to like, subscribe, and join us for more trips down memory lane.

The Hidden Secrets and Adult Lore of The Big Comfy Couch

TMC — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:25:31 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtxJ0Urqt-c

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A clown. A doll who never spoke a single word. A rug that wasn�t a rug. And a TV show specifically built to stop you from watching TV � broadcast on television. The Big Comfy Couch was not what you thought it was. And once you see what it was actually doing, you can�t unsee it.

In this episode of Fever Dream Nostalgia, we go deep on The Big Comfy Couch � the Canadian preschool show that ran from 1992 to 2006, smuggled one of the most sophisticated philosophies of childhood ever put on screen inside a giant green couch and a fake clock rug, and quietly raised an entire generation to be okay with big feelings.

We�re covering: the broke touring clown who landed on Fraggle Rock and used Jim Henson�s playbook to build her own show from scratch; the teenage voice actress who was already voicing Winona Ryder�s cartoon character at age fifteen and would go on to fight zombies in Resident Evil while playing America�s favorite preschool clown; the couch that was seven feet tall, ten feet wide, and spent its off-seasons at the creator�s house hosting teenage parties; the Clock Rug that wasn�t a rug; the pregnancy hidden inside an oversized clown suit; the Season 7 executive note that asked an anti-couch-potato show to be more anti-couch-potato; and the prop that should not have made it past any adult in any room. You�ll know it when we get there.

This is a video about The Big Comfy Couch. But it�s really about what it felt like to be small in a world that expected you to already know how to explain yourself.

Drop a comment: what�s the one show from your childhood you KNOW was real, but nobody else remembers?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgXtEfCdGn0

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In this episode of DefunctTV, Kevin deep dives into the Canadian television staple, the clown-tastic children's show, The Big Comfy Couch.

What Happened to Pappyland? - Why 90s TV Felt So Much More "Real" Than Today

TMC — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:09:31 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt087Cha9Yw

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Do you remember Jim Henson’s Mother Goose Stories, The Secret Life of Toys, and Pappyland… or do they just feel like something you dreamed as a kid?

In this episode of Nostalgia Fever Dream, we dive into three of the strangest, coziest, and most forgotten kids shows of the 90s. From the handcrafted storybook world of Jim Henson’s Mother Goose Stories, to the bizarre secret rules and toy paranoia of The Secret Life of Toys, to the magical art-cabin comfort of Pappyland, this is a warm, funny, memory-unlocking deep dive into three shows that felt like hidden rooms in childhood.

We explore how these shows were made, what made them so weirdly unforgettable, the creators and performers behind them, behind-the-scenes details, surprising connections to the larger Jim Henson universe, and the little facts that make these old shows even more fascinating in hindsight.

If you love forgotten 90s kids shows, obscure PBS nostalgia, classic Jim Henson productions, lost children’s TV, and those “wait… I remember this” moments, this episode is for you.

Welcome to Nostalgia Fever Dream — fun, witty, entertaining deep dives into 90s and 2000s TV shows, video games, and culture that still live in the back of your brain.

In this video:

Jim Henson’s Mother Goose Stories
The Secret Life of Toys
Pappyland
forgotten 90s kids shows
obscure PBS shows
Jim Henson nostalgia
90s children’s television
lost kids shows
retro TV nostalgia
childhood fever dream shows

You Didn't Hallucinate This: The Lost Masterpiece of the 80s, The Great Space Coaster

TMC — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:40:52 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeN_hDPh1oc

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Did you imagine the roller coaster in space, or the snarky green puppet with the "Gnews"? You didn't hallucinate it�you�re remembering The Great Space Coaster. In this Fever Dream Nostalgia deep dive, we explore the chaotic history of the legendary 1980s syndicated kids show that disappeared from television and became a piece of lost media history.

Created by puppet master Kermit Love (the man who built Big Bird and Mr. Snuffleupagus for Sesame Street), The Great Space Coaster was a staple of 80s childhood TV. We break down the history of the show, from the catchy 80s synth-pop music of Francine, Danny, and Roy, to the iconic characters like Gary Gnu (�No gnews is good gnews!�), Baxter the clown, and Knock Knock the Woodpecker. We also investigate the surreal inclusion of La Linea, the angry Italian line drawing that haunted our morning cartoons.

Most importantly, we reveal the shocking secret origin of Elmo. Discover how Kevin Clash used his time as Goriddle Gorilla to develop the skills that would eventually change Jim Henson�s Muppets forever.

Why can't you find high-quality episodes of this show on streaming or DVD? We look into the tragic story of Sunbow Productions (the creators of Transformers and G.I. Joe) and why the original master tapes were erased, leaving only grainy VHS recordings behind. This is the ultimate 80s nostalgia trip for anyone who remembers the Space Coaster asteroid.

Topics Covered:

The Great Space Coaster History & Cast
Gary Gnu and the G-News Explained
La Linea: The Mystery of the Italian Line Man
Kevin Clash: From Goriddle Gorilla to Sesame Street's Elmo
Why The Great Space Coaster is Lost Media
1980s Syndicated Television & Retro Commercials
Kermit Love vs. Jim Henson Puppets

Sharyn Alfonsi set to leave "60 Minutes" & CBS News after clash over airing of report

TMC — Sun, 10 May 2026 00:06:54 GMT

https://www.fairfieldsuntimes.com/ar...3f073c7d0.html

Sharyn Alfonsi is reportedly set to leave 60 Minutes and CBS News at the end of May 2026, when her current contract expires. Her departure follows a significant public clash with CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss over the temporary shelving of an investigative report.

Dumbo's Circus: The Disney Show That Became a Fever Dream (And Never Came Back)

TMC — Wed, 06 May 2026 22:27:40 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLDL7cfEnC4

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There's a show from your childhood that Disney won't put on Disney+. 120 episodes. No home video release. No streaming. Just a melody stuck in your head for forty years that you can't fully explain.

Dumbo's Circus premiered on May 6, 1985 on the Disney Channel — back when the Disney Channel was a premium cable channel your parents had to pay extra for. It used experimental animatronic puppet technology Disney called "puppetronics." It was one of the most important original series in early Disney Channel history. And most of you only saw it once, during a free preview week, before it scrambled back up.

In this video we cover the full story: why Disney made it, how it was built, the surprisingly stacked cast (Jim Cummings' first Disney job was here — before this he worked at a video store), why the episode count is still disputed across every database, and why this show survives today almost entirely through fan VHS recoveries and Reddit threads full of people saying "I thought I hallucinated this."

This is the Dumbo's Circus episode of Fever Dream Nostalgia — where we dig into the kids' shows, cartoons, and forgotten TV that lived in your brain long after the details faded.

If you grew up with the Disney Channel — or just wished you had — this one's for you.

Where were you when you first saw Dumbo's Circus? Drop it in the comments.

Larry the Cable Guy to host syndicated clip show American Mayhem

TMC — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:26:43 GMT

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/lar...em-1236737412/

The first-run syndication series from producer V10 Entertainment and syndicated by CBS Media Ventures has the following logline: �Comedian Larry The Cable Guy brings his signature heartland humor to a fast-paced collection of the funniest and most relatable clips from across the country. With his blue-collar sensibility and deep roots in American culture, Larry brings instant authenticity and comedy to every clip�turning everyday chaos into a celebration of real people, real places, and real American mayhem. From backyard mishaps and weekend DIY disasters to pets stealing the spotlight and celebrations that don�t go quite as planned, Larry guides viewers through the lighter side of life � turning everyday moments into shared laughter.�

WGBH-TV Is The Spirit Of PBS. (Rise and Fall)

TMC — Tue, 05 May 2026 01:53:54 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISE6SXAV_vg

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Stagehands Inn explores the historical origins and growth of the WGBH Educational Foundation, rooted in the legacy of the Lowell Institute. The narrative traces the evolution of programming from its 1951 radio debut to the development of iconic television shows that shaped educational broadcasting in the United States.

The TV Shows That Raised Gen X (and Xennials)

TMC — Sat, 02 May 2026 08:22:20 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpcnDkLwkbc

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Generation X was raised on hose water, neglect, and lots and lots of TV. From the moment we were born, TV was a big part of our Gen X lives. There were shows made for us throughout every part of our childhood�as soon as we flipped on the tv, those shows started teaching us things.

We got an entire education outside of the classroom. And we all learned the same lessons from the same shows and the same episodes.

These are the TV shows that raised Generation X (and Xennials).

Pointless Nostalgia: I recreated the first day of HBO!

TMC — Sat, 02 May 2026 03:38:26 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMna9Q0xsVQ

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Today, I take a look back at a day in 1972 that changed TV forever! How did cable roll out? Just in one single town.

It's a fun story and I am so glad to share it with you!

The Man Show: This Forgotten TV Show Was Terrible

TMC — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:34:24 GMT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nBHVLOduE4

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The Man Show really is a time capsule if I've ever seen one on this channel. It feels like the brainchild of Dan Schneider and Limp Bizkit. It really is a fever dream. Basically iCarly if Spike TV had done it. But anyways sit back, relax and enjoy as we embark on this journey to find out what MEN really wanted in the early 2000s with.. The Man Show.

Druski to host the BET Awards

TMC — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:43:19 GMT

https://www.washingtonpost.com/enter...5b4_story.html

The 31-year-old comedian, actor and influencer will become the youngest-ever BET Awards host when he helms the annual ceremony on June 28. �It�s an honor to be the youngest host ever for the BET Awards,� Druski said in a statement. �I grew up watching the BET Awards and, to know the comedic legends that hosted before me set the bar so high, I�m just grateful to be a part of the history. But I�m still bringing my brand of comedy to the stage, so expect a little chaos, a lot of laughs, and some of your favorite Druski characters to pop out along the way.�

"Pope Leo attended iconic 'Bozo�s Circus' at WGN-TV as a child, brother reveals"

Mario500 — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:38:32 GMT

"Pope Leo attended iconic 'Bozo�s Circus' at WGN-TV as a child, brother reveals" (article)

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(NewsNation) � Long before he became Pope Leo XIV, he was just a Chicago kid with a front-row seat to one of TV�s most iconic shows, according to his brother.