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  • Scrubs
    'Scrubs' was inspired by a nightmare: Bill Lawrence, also known as the mind behind 'Ted Lasso,' would be in need of medical care, and be met by none other than... his college best friend and med school student, J.D. A bad situation, perhaps, but a great situational comedy, as it turns out. So Lawrence created 'Scrubs,' a sitcom about a medical school resident named — what else? — J.D.

    Perhaps the fact that the series is rooted in friendship is the reason for its very, very long life, lasting nine seasons despite four cancelation scares. And Allison and Kate dig into the history of what fueled Scrubs' nine seasons in our latest episode, embedded below. Along the way, we also learn who almost played J.D., the unconventional setting for the series, and exactly how Zach Braff feels about appletinis. Plus: we discuss how 'Scrubs' unreliable narrator mayyyy have contributed to its sexism.

    So grab your appletini and enjoy the story of 'Scrubs'!
    44 min
  • Felicity
    It was the haircut seen — and loathed — around the world. After scoring great ratings and reviews in its first season, J.J. Abrams' 'Felicity' made a choice more shocking than any twist seen on 'Lost': producers decided Keri Russell should cut her famous long, curly hair, shooting ratings down straight into a Dharma hatch.

    But there's something even more shocking about 'Felicity': just how unhinged the series was in the first place. In our latest episode, Allison and Kate revisit the pilot and the history of the series, and deeply question 'Felicity's life decisions. Plus, we find out about Abrams' high school inspiration for the show, why NYU didn't want to be associated with the series, and how a harmless prank nearly killed the series altogether.

    So grab your oversized cardigan and enjoy the story of 'Felicity'!
    44 min
  • All That
    All That started off with not a bang, but a bop: A theme song from none other than the soon-to-be-discovered TLC. It was just one way the series was ahead of its time, and ahead of its grown-up predecessor, 'Saturday Night Live.' While 'SNL' struggled with accusations of being a white boy's club, 'All That' featured a diverse cast since 1994's Season 1, showing that humor comes from forms, and outside of the Harvard Lampoon. (Not only that, but 'All That' featured girls playing male politicians before SNL featured women playing male politicians, with a Ross Perot sketch in episode one.)

    It's why Allison and Kate were excited to explore the story of 'All That.' In this episode, we find out how Nickelodeon chose its cast members, the soul-shuddering place where Amanda Bynes was discovered, and the Oscar-winning star who tried out and didn't make the cut. Plus: where the original cast is today.

    So grab your good burger and enjoy the story of 'All That'!
    47 min
  • Total Request Live
    If frosted tips show up in Times Square, without TRL to show them, do they make an impact? It's the ultimate chicken-and-the-egg question of the late '90s: Was 'Total Request Live' responsible for Britney, *NSYCN, and some of the biggest acts that still remain famous today, or was the show that launched hundreds of fender-benders on Broadway only famous because of this generation's biggest stars?

    It's a question Allison and Kate ponder in our latest episode, which delves into the history of 'TRL,' the daily music video countdown phenomenon hosted by Carson Daly. We find out how teen girls controlled the music industry, which big star some MTV execs wanted besides Daly, and all the behind-the-scenes shenanigans with music's most notable A-listers. Plus, we evaluate the very first top 10 list featured on 'TRL' in 1998. (One boy bander even rocks a zig-zag part.)

    So grab your low-rise jeans and enjoy the story of 'Total Request Live'!
    58 min
  • Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica
    Before 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,' there was 'The Osbournes.' But just two years after Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson's break-up put an end to the televised honeymoon, there was 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians.' And America's First Family has these early 2000s B-list singers to thank for ushering in an era of relatable celebrity reality TV.

    So, on this week's new episode. Allison and Kate decided to toast 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica' by exploring the history of the series. What was it exactly about the third most-famous boy band frontman and third most-famous pop star that caused a phenomenon, and who were the surprising almost-stars of the series? We get into it all.

    So grab your '98 Degrees & Rising' CD and enjoy the story of 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica'!
    38 min
  • 7th Heaven
    Plenty of strange things happened on '7th Heaven' — sisters kissing brothers, 5-year-olds getting drug tested, hamsters being named Jesus and Mom — but there is perhaps no moment more bananas than 13-year-old Lucy Camden discussing her crush for... Prince Charles.

    The moment occurs in the pilot episode of the series (way to start strong!), the focus of our latest episode. Allison and Kate dive into one of the most bizarre series to ever hit the WB, and learn about the hole creator Brenda Hampton filled with '7th Heaven,' the MLK Day special episode about a hate crime committed against a white boy (titled "Got MLK?"), and, of course, the degradation of Mary Camden following Jessica Biel's much-discussed 'Gear Magazine' cover.

    So grab your jorts and enjoy the story of '7th Heaven'!
    43 min
  • Family Guy
    To the enjoyment of many a teenaged boy — and to the chagrin of many a 'South Park' staff member — 'Family Guy' premiered in 1999 with a new animation technique that would later be used in Emmy winners like '30 Rock': the cutaway shot. These shots were ridiculous, they were random, they were written by manatees, some might say, but they also felt warm and cozy to a generation of viewers who loved nostalgic pop culture references before meme accounts took up that mindshare.

    Kate was one of those viewers, which is why she was excited to dive into the history of 'Family Guy' and its multi-hyphenate creator, Seth MacFarlane, alongside co-host Allison on our latest episode. During this week's episode, we learn about the animated short that launched MacFarlane into recognition, exactly why 'South Park' dunked so heavily on 'Family Guy,' and the Oscar-nominated actor who almost voiced Brian.
    47 min
  • Hannah Montana
    'Hannah Montana' was the tale of two lives, lived by Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana, but, behind-the-scenes, its star was dealing with her own triple identity as Miley Cyrus and Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana. Perhaps there is no better example of a star's career made and hindered by the Disney Machine than Cyrus, who, as a teenager, went from being Billy Ray Cyrus' daughter to one of the most famous individuals in the world in less than one year.

    It's a tale of fame that turns out to be not so aspirational, as Allison and Kate discover. In our latest episode, we dig into the history of 'Hannah Montana,' wonder whether Miley Stewart really ever wanted to become a pop star in the first place, and ponder the utility of adult laugh tracks in Disney Channel Originals.

    So grab your blonde wig and enjoy the story of 'Hannah Montana'!
    48 min
  • American Idol
    No one wears a dress over jeans quite like Kelly Clarkson. And no one sings quite like her either. Though, watching the pilot episode of 'American Idol,' you wouldn't know it, given the eventual Season 1 winner wasn't even featured in the first, second, or third episode of the series that launched millions of record sales.

    Read many an 'American Idol' article, and you'll find producers have a revisionist history about the first season — though many claim to have recognized Kelly's star power the second she entered the set, the second-most successful American Idol (behind Season 4's Carrie Underwood) wouldn't even be seen until halfway through the semifinals. Instead, in watching the pilot episode of 'Idol,' you'll see an episode that clearly sets up a win for either Tamyra Gray or Justin Guarini.

    All the same, it's still a fun watch full of spikey hair and other questionable fashion choices, so go on the journey alongside us in our latest podcast episode! Grab your red Coca-Cola cup and enjoy!
    1 hr 6 min

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Kate and Allison are both editors for The Dipp and tv fans. TV. Watch. Repeat. is a new podcast brought to you by the subscription entertainment news site, The Dipp. Each week, they'll rewatch pilot…