Katie Ranno
School
Herkimer College, SUNY Oswego, St. John's University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Stranger Things", "Night Court"
- Katie helped to launch an entertainment news segment while producing morning news in Albany, NY.
- She has been attending pop culture conventions since 2016, and enjoys attending panels about the Marvel Cinematic Universe and 1980s pop culture.
- For seven years, Katie was a volunteer judge for the Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts, judging news features produced by college students.
Experience
Katie has been working in the media industry since 2012, gaining experience in radio, TV news, web, and print. She started her career while earning her associate's degree, working as a radio board operator and freelance writer. She spent nearly five years producing morning news, where she started to focus on her passion for entertainment journalism by writing entertainment news and producing celebrity interviews. Katie joined Static Media as a freelancer in 2022 and is so excited to continue sharing her passion for pop culture with other fans.
Education
Katie has an associate's degree in digital filmmaking from Herkimer College, a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and mass communication from SUNY Oswego, and a master's degree in library and information science from St. John's University.
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Stories By Katie Ranno
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"Blue Bloods" is yet another police procedural, but its family dinner scenes add something endearing to the series, making it an honor to be a part of them.
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Being an immovable force of love and support is a pretty strong skill to carry into the afterlife, wouldn't you say?
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Chris Doumitt of the hit Discovery series "Gold Rush" works hard, but he also makes time for fun. Here's why he tries to get the crew to enjoy some downtime.
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Whether you're team Jess, Dean, Luke, Chris, Yale, or Harvard, there's one Gilmore Girls pairing that's undeniable: Miss Patty and Babette.
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Criminal Minds fans have been helping Kirsten Vangsness decorate her character's desk by giving her an important type of office supply.
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Ghosts star Utkarsh Ambudkar thinks that people need a show that's joyful. Here's why he loves the lightheartedness on Ghosts.
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The revelation of Tom Marvolo Riddle's true identity might be old news, but every translation of Voldemort's name in "Harry Potter" is unique due to anagrams
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Kunal Nayyar has weighed in on Raj Koothrappli's bittersweet ending as the only member of his friend group still single on "The Big Bang Theory."
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James Corden's exit from The Late Late Show marks the end of an era for the host and the show, which will be replaced with a reboot of another late-night show.
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Town gossip does not even begin to cover Babette Dell's role in the iconic '00s television show "Gilmore Girls." But you might be wondering who played her.
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Many fans are still puzzled by why Jim Halpert shared a room with Cathy during Season 8 of "The Office."
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Several actors have taken to social media to pay tribute to Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams, who died on January 25, 2023, at the age of 75.
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Connie "Meemaw" Tucker actor Annie Potts has watched her "Young Sheldon" co-stars Iain Armitage and Raegan Revord grow up in the blink of an eye.
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Devan Chandler Long discovered his penchant for acting after prank-calling his grandmother. And now he's starring in the hit CBS series, "Ghosts."
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Confirming what we all thought to be true, "Grey's Anatomy," actress Jessica Capshaw says 'once you're in Shondaland, you're in Shondaland.'
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The 2023 entry of a son and father searching for man's best friend is beyond heartwarming. Now here is why Ginny Marshall from "Dog Gone" looks so familiar.
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Although "The Outsiders" already made S.E. Hinton a fixture in literature, she is still writing and working to reach audiences of different ages.
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Some fans believe Newhart's surprise series finale was spoiled a few seasons prior to the show's eventual cancellation.
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While there are many couples in "Gilmore Girls" to root for or against, fans are praising Kirk and Lulu for being the healthiest couple on the show.
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Nell and Eric's romance on NCIS: Los Angeles may have been put on pause if Renee Felice Smith's guest star wish was ever granted.
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Zoe Perry was excited to break the news to her mom, Laurie Metcalf, that she would be playing the same character as her on "Young Sheldon," Mary Cooper.
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While "NCIS: Los Angeles" caters to serious and dangerous plotlines, behind the scenes, the cast once played a hilarious fake ad prank on LL Cool J.
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While known for playing tough and gruff characters, Craig T. Nelson touches on the resentful nature of his character in the CBS sitcom "Young Sheldon."
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The Once Chicago franchise is well-known for providing its actors with real-world training. That said, Miranda Rae Mayo went to Fire College prior to her role.
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"NCIS: Los Angeles" star Barrett Foa explained why the Season 5 episode in which his character gets some pants was one of his favorite episodes to film.
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"Seinfeld" is regarded as one of the greatest sitcoms in TV history and star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has reflected on why the show was so creatively satisfying.
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Many beloved TV series and films from the '90s have been revived with reboots or sequels, but you won't be seeing a "10 Things I Hate About You" follow-up.