Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
TV Sitcoms, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live
- Brian has contributed to trivia and pop culture titles that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote for comedy institutions including The Onion, ClickHole, Bunny Ears, and RiffTrax.
- He applied his extensive cultural knowledge while appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!"
Experience
Brian has written trivia and about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles and edited titles for the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series and published books about rock music, sports, and entertainment. He covers humor books for Vulture, writes pop culture podcasts for Cloud10, and he joined Static Media in 2016, concentrating on television, film, and music for Looper, Grunge, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism and theater arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, presented comic plays, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
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Stories By Brian Boone
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Looking for a new series to binge? Here's the best of the new TV content on Amazon Prime Video in 2021.
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While many DC films based on familiar properties are in production, here's a look at the ones that still have ties to the world that Zack Snyder helped create.
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Fans have been becoming best friends with the first "Step Brothers" for years, but is there any hope of seeing a sequel?
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We've been wanting to see a Bridesmaids sequel for years, but what do the cast and crew think about doing a follow-up to the 2011 comedy?
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Here are all the best shows — original content, unheralded CBS All Access holdovers, and more — that will be ready to watch on day one of the Paramount+ era.
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Here are all the familiar favorites leaving the airwaves in 2021, and the often strange reasons why.
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It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to raise the curtains on the untold truth of The Muppet Show.
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Get ready to share in the laughter and love with these backstage stories about the rise, fall, and production of Growing Pains.
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Sure, he still pops up in movies and on TV shows, but not with the regularity or high profile he once did. Here's what happened to Seann William Scott.
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Here's what the cast of the progressive teen sitcom Head of the Class have been up to since graduation 30 years ago.
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Christopher Mintz-Plasse cracked audiences up as McLovin in Superbad. But why haven't fans seen him on screen lately? Read on to find out.
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"Pulp Fiction" is one of the greatest movies ever made, but will Quentin Tarantino ever make a sequel to his classic film?
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Leslie Jones wears many hats: Comedian, game show host, Game of Thrones fan. But there's even more to her than that -- and we're here to divulge the details.
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Let's learn a little more about the long life and career of Dick Van Dyke.
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Make some amazing cookies, throw away that cup of tea, and train hard for the next season with all there is to know about Ted Lasso.
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WandaVision is full of references and jokes that will soar over the heads of young comics readers and MCU fans. But the adults watching will know what's what
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The stars of "Warehouse 13" who were established names beforehand have continued to prosper, while those who were plucked from obscurity have, sadly, returned.
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Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful sitcom. Here's the untold truth of Gilligan's Island.
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Where is Springfield? Why are Homer and Marge still together? How old is Mr. Burns? Our Simpsons expert is here to answer these burning questions -- and more.
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Here's why Taylor Lautner's film career faltered in the years following Twilight, and why he might be poised for a major comeback.
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From its most popular shows to its eventual downfall, here's the untold truth of TGIF.
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From its connection to other shows to why certain actors walked away, here's the untold truth of the One Chicago franchise.
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If you want to know more about this beloved sitcom, here are some behind-the-scenes stories about the creation, production, and impact of Laverne & Shirley.
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Following decades after where The Karate Kid left off, Cobra Kai has proven itself as successful reboot. This is how Cobra Kai rose from the ashes of the 1980s.
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1980s kids loved Punky Brewster. This is everything you don't know about the happy-go-lucky show, from its Challenger episode to the origin of Brandon's name.
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Decades before Lost attracted millions of TV viewers to ABC each week, the network regularly delighted audiences with Fantasy Island. Here's the inside story.
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It's time to leave port and cruise through a bunch of stories about the creation, making, and impact of The Love Boat. Come aboard, we're expecting you!