Jeff Ames
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10 Most Underrated NBC Shows Of All Time - TVLine (opens the original)
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For decades, NBC has essentially been the gift that keeps on giving. This is the network that delivered all-time television classics like "Cheers," "Frasier," "Friends," and "The Office." Want reality TV? NBC aired "The Voice" and "America's Got Talent." Want drama? Check out "Chicago Fire" and "ER." Johnny Carson made his mark with "The Tonight Show," while "Seinfeld" remains one of the best TV shows of all time. Even shows with more modest ratings, like "30 Rock," were critical darlings. Still
10 Best TV Shows Like Frasier - TVLine (opens the original)
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The '80s and '90s wouldn't have been the same without Dr. Frasier Crane. Played by Kelsey Grammer, this remarkably enduring character first popped up in "Cheers" before getting his own spinoff with the classic television series "Frasier," followed decades later by a revival series, also titled "Frasier." Add it all up, and the eccentric psychiatrist has graced our screens for literally decades. What makes the character so appealing? Perhaps it's his egocentric behavior or his kindhearted nature
10 Best Episodes Of Everybody Loves Raymond, Ranked - TVLine (opens the original)
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Oh, how we miss "Everybody Loves Raymond." For nine seasons, this amazing sitcom captured the highs and lows of marriage and family life through the eyes of Ray Barone (Ray Romano), his wife Debra (Patricia Heaton), his brother Robert (Brad Garrett), and his parents, Frank (Peter Boyle) and Marie (Doris Roberts). Each episode homed in on a small detail, like, say, a box of tissues or a thermostat, and found a way to turn it into a family debacle. That deceptively simple approach gave "Raymond" u
15 Most Unnecessary TV Character Deaths - TVLine (opens the original)
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Television can be cruel. For all the amazing stories and jaw-dropping cliffhangers that leave viewers aghast, far too many shows devastate viewers by killing off a beloved character. Sometimes, those heartbreaking losses elevate a series, pushing the story into bold new territory or forcing the remaining cast to deal with the emotional fallout. Other times, a death feels like it serves no purpose at all. Unfortunately, this happens quite a bit. Countless examples exist of a television show offin
15 Smartest TV Detectives Of All Time, Ranked - TVLine (opens the original)
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Here's an intriguing question: If someone you loved was murdered, which television detective would you call first? Don't think in terms of your favorite character, but rather which one could actually solve the case most efficiently. Surprisingly, it's a tough question that boils down to a few simple character traits. For all the detectives that have existed over the years, only a handful can truly be counted on to get the job done. Every one of them has specific strengths and flaws, but only the
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