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    Lessons From TV

    Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham was an outstanding father.

    Parenting Tips from Some of TV's Best Fathers

    Roseanne and Dan Conner try to decide what to do with unexpected money.

    Unexpected Money: What TV Characters Do with It

    Loki is D.B. Cooper.

    Where is D.B. Cooper? He was Last Seen on, "Loki."

    Columbo and the History of Gym Franchises

    Lucille Ball in a TV special, "Lucy Calls the President."

    Streaming Time Capsule: Lucy Calls the President

    Monica Geller on Friends was one of TV's finest chefs.

    Cooking Tips From TV Characters in the Kitchen

    Opie prepares to race.

    Greased Lightning and The Andy Griffith Show

    Kevin Malone tries to get a bank loan.

    Getting a Loan from a Bank: How It's Done on TV

    Beverly Garland starred in "Decoy," an early police drama.

    Streaming Time Capsule: Decoy

    Samantha (Elizabeth Montgomery) fights city hall in a "Bewitched" episode, and we can all learn from that.

    How to Fight City Hall, a Guide Through Your TV Set

    Picture of Mr. Krabs, one of TV's most notorious cheapskates.

    Television's Cheapest Characters Offer 5 Thrifty Tips

    Bea Arthur was the title character in the TV show, "Maude."

    The Theme Song from Maude Has a Lot of History In It

    Streaming Time Capsule: The Three Stooges’ Last Film

    Vacation Tips from "The Middle" and Much More

    Car Buying Tips from Greg Brady, Barney Fife and More

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    Cimmaron Strip, Hobos and The History of Water Towers

    Who are TV's Best Female Role Models?

    The episode where two doctors made house calls on "The Brady Bunch" was unlikely but historically accurate (sort of).

    The Brady Bunch and Doctors Making House Calls

    Movie Theatre History: M*A*S*H and "Dish Night"

    Buying a Boat? Gomer Pyle Can Show You How

    Need Study Tips? Turn to Family Ties for Inspiration

    Gilligan’s Island and the History of Identity Theft

    A Seinfeld Lesson: Think About Financial Outcomes

    How to Make Friends: A TV Western Lesson From Cheyenne

    Not only were the songs on "The Muppet Show" entertaining, the history behind some of the songs are, too.

    The Muppet Show: The History of Some of Its Songs

    The Rockford Files and the history of the answering machine

    The Rockford Files and the History of Answering Machines

    How to be Organized: Find the Right TV Role Models

    How to Ask for a Raise: TV Characters Can Show You

    A TV Self Improvement Lesson: Make a Big Change

    A Three’s Company Money Lesson: How to Tell a Creditor You’re Behind in Payments

    Wall Calendar History You Can Learn from Popeye

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    True Crime History You Can Learn From M*A*S*H

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