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Featured Article:  Inside 'Jon and Kate Plus 8'

One new baby at a time is a handful for most parents, so the thought of bringing home six infants -- when you already have twin toddlers -- is downright terrifying. But for Jon and Kate Gosselin, it was a reality. See more »

Inside 'MythBusters'

Inside 'MythBusters'

Many people enjoy watching "MythBusters" find out whether cockroaches can survive a nuclear holocaust and other urban myths. But who are these cast members and have they ever been wrong?

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Inside 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

Inside 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'

The sci-fi phenomenon that began more than 30 years ago with a movie about a galaxy long ago and far, far away has expanded once again with "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," the story of the galactic civil war that takes place between Episodes II and III.

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Inside The Amazing Race

Inside The Amazing Race

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel the world with only the clothes on your back and a few personal items tucked away in a backpack? The cast of CBS's "The Amazing Race" does just that. Go behind the scenes to see how contestants race around the globe for a $1 million prize.

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Sept. 24, 1954: NBC's 'Tonight Show' Debuts

Sept. 24, 1954: NBC's 'Tonight Show' Debuts

The NBC Tonight Show debuted in 1954 with Steve Allen as the show's first host. Learn more history of the NBC Tonight Show, how it changed over the years, and its infamous hosts, from Allen to Jack Paar, Johnny Carson and Jay Leno.

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Top 10 "Star Trek" Technologies that Actually Came True

Top 10 "Star Trek" Technologies that Actually Came True

The characters in "Star Trek" get to wield all kinds of high-tech gadgetry. Some of these gizmos are purely science fiction. What technologies have actually come to pass?

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Who Said It: Angel or Edward Cullen?

Who Said It: Angel or Edward Cullen?

Angel of Sunnydale, Calif. Edward Cullen of Forks, Wash. Both pale vampires -- can you tell them apart? Are you sure?

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Who Said It: Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?

Who Said It: Captain Kirk or Captain Picard?

Many people have served as captain on the U.S.S. Enterprise. But out of all the captains in Starfleet, two hold a special place in our hearts: Captain James Tiberius Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard. Think you know who is who?

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10 Longest-running TV Shows

10 Longest-running TV Shows

Some TV shows are lucky to stick around for a season -- these did that and then some. See the list of the longest-running dramas and comedies in television history.

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11 Longest-running Daytime Soap Operas

11 Longest-running Daytime Soap Operas

For more than 50 years, soaps have entertained daytime audiences with captivating story lines. Soap operas got their name from the sponsors, such as Proctor & Gamble, who produced the shows. See our list of the 11 longest-running daytime soap operas.

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17 Celebrities Who Started on Soap Operas

17 Celebrities Who Started on Soap Operas

Daytime soaps have enthralled TV viewers for years. Some of the most famous celebrities got their start acting in these daytime dramas. You may be surprised to see who is on our list of celebrities who started on soap operas.

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18 Memorable TV Theme Songs

18 Memorable TV Theme Songs

A hit TV show is not complete without a memorable theme song. In fact, you probably know all the words to the theme songs included on this list. Read our list of 18 memorable TV theme songs, including the theme from 'Happy Days.'

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9 Famous TV Flops

9 Famous TV Flops

TV heaven is littered with the carcasses of shows that looked great on the drawing board but flopped miserably on the small screen. Check out this list of some memorable flops and decide how many episodes you might have watched before tuning out.

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Television's 11 Longest-Running Game Shows

Television's 11 Longest-Running Game Shows

The allure of the television game show has reigned on the airwaves since the 1950s. Some of these games shows managed to find success and remained on the air for a decades and decades. See our list of television's 11 longest-running game shows.

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