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Tyler Sage lives in Los Angeles and works in the film industry. You can find his other work at tylersage.substack.com, and on Twitter at @tk_sage.

Chuck Barris' legendary variety show helped usher in a kind of screen zaniness that's still with us today.

Series shifted cultural landscape with its comedic accomplishments, as well as its willingness to tackle divisive social issues.

Highlights from the groundbreaking TV sitcom include guest stars, confrontations and poignant moments.

The ad campaign, which debuted in 1984, has a long and fascinating history.

Gary Trudeau's strip paved new ground for political commentary.

With its focus on technological dystopia, 007's 1997 film feels like it could have been made yesterday.

Richard O'Brien's musical has mounted the longest continual run in film history.

John Hughes revolutionized a genre in the '80s by taking teens seriously.

Chevy Chase anchors movie as dad who will stop at nothing to force his family to have a great holiday.

The director of 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' and 'Poltergeist' churned out a two-part miniseries that managed to succeed despite itself.

George Roy Hill's film helped define the modern Western.