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How the new <i>Supermarket Sweep</i> keeps its produce fresh and its shelves stocked

How the new Supermarket Sweep keeps its produce fresh and its shelves stocked

When Supermarket Sweep premiered in 1965, it was a pricing game with a sprinting twist broadcast from various Food…

Marah Eakin

10/19/20 12:00AM

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Here’s the inside goop on <i>The Boys</i>’<em></em> big dead whale

Here’s the inside goop on The Boys’ big dead whale

Note: The following contains spoilers for The Boys season two, specifically the first three episodes of the new…

Marah Eakin

9/08/20 10:30AM

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How does <i>Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood</i> get its catchy songs?

How does Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood get its catchy songs?

Parents of toddlers most likely know at least one song from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. The quick little ditties…

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What was it like to be a stunt driver on Ford V Ferrari?

The Academy may not formally recognize the nerve-rattling work of stunt coordinators and performers with an awards…

Cameron Scheetz

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2/25/20 2:30PM

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How <i>68 Whiskey</i> uses its ex-military writers to get base life right

How 68 Whiskey uses its ex-military writers to get base life right

When it comes to how the ins and outs of daily military life are depicted on screen, most civilian viewers couldn’t…

Marah Eakin

1/29/20 12:30PM

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How <i>Our Cartoon President</i> stays topical in an ever-changing political climate

How Our Cartoon President stays topical in an ever-changing political climate

Outside of South Park, animated television series don’t necessarily have a reputation for being topical thanks to…

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Let's take a peek at the colorful world of creative dog grooming

If you’ve ever been on the internet, chances are you’ve seen photos of brightly colored poodles with cartoon…

Cameron Scheetz

12/18/19 10:30AM

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Inside the art direction of <i>Parks And Recreation</i>, <i>Mad Men</i>, and <i>Rent: Live</i>

Inside the art direction of Parks And Recreation, Mad Men, and Rent: Live

Art director Adam Rowe has created a lot of distinct set pieces, from kill rooms on Criminal Minds to Parks And…

Marah Eakin

12/06/19 9:30AM

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Inside <i>The Price Is Right</i>'s massive prize warehouse

Inside The Price Is Right's massive prize warehouse

The Price Is Right’s prize complex sits in a nondescript corner of the CBS Television City lot right in the middle…

Marah Eakin

12/04/19 10:30AM

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Inside the visual world of <i>The Good Place</i>

Inside the visual world of The Good Place

The Good Place is a great show because it succeeds on multiple levels. It’s masterfully acted, beautifully written,…

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The acoustics of axe murder, and other insights from 2 horror sound experts

In Expert Witness, The A.V. Club talks to industry insiders to shed some light on how the pop culture sausage gets…

Katie Rife

10/24/19 6:00AM

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How <i>Robot Chicken</i>'s writers and art department have kept things fresh for 10 seasons

How Robot Chicken's writers and art department have kept things fresh for 10 seasons

Since 2005, almost no movie, television show, celebrity, or video game has been safe from the storm of gleeful…

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How did Taron Egerton learn to play piano like Elton John?

Taron Egerton is a talented singer, but before he played Elton John in Rocketman, he didn’t really know how to play…

Marah Eakin

8/30/19 11:30AM

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How a <i>Pen15</i> writer transformed teenage pain into an Emmy nomination

How a Pen15 writer transformed teenage pain into an Emmy nomination

One of 2019's most delightful surprises has been the first season of Pen15, a hilariously insightful and…

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What does it take to become one of Disney World's Jungle Cruise Skippers?

Earlier this summer, we were invited to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando for a special look at what it takes to…

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Here's how Disney World crafts its magical topiaries

Early this month, we spoke with horticulture area manager at Walt Disney World Resort Allison Brooks about telling…

Baraka Kaseko

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7/23/19 3:30PM

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A conversation with a longtime casting producer for <i>The Real World</i>

A conversation with a longtime casting producer for The Real World

After a few years off the air, The Real World returned last month via Facebook Watch. We sat down with Sasha Alpert,…

Baraka Kaseko

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7/18/19 5:00PM

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Inside Disney's Animation Research Library, the repository for 100 years of Disney artwork

In managing director Mary Walsh’s words, the Disney Animation Research Library is a massive repository “for all the…

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What's it like performing with Cirque du Soleil nightly in Las Vegas?

Mystère at the Treasure Island in Las Vegas is currently the longest running Cirque du Soleil residency in the city,…

Baraka Kaseko

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7/12/19 1:30PM

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How does <i>Hollywood Game Night</i> come up with its games?

How does Hollywood Game Night come up with its games?

NBC’s Hollywood Game Night brings together two civilian contestants and some of their favorite celebrities for a…

Baraka Kaseko

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7/09/19 1:30PM

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