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Why Jackie Gleason Almost Sued the Flintstones

The 1950s brought us a plethora of groundbreaking television shows, and among them, “The Honeymooners” stood tall as one of the most influential sitcoms of its time. Created by and starring the legendary comedian Jackie Gleason, the show followed the misadventures of Ralph Kramden, a working-class bus driver in New York City, and his loving […]

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Why Jim Belushi Sued Original Catwoman Julie Newmar

Jim Belushi, the popular comedian and actor, filed a lawsuit against Julie Newmar, the original Catwoman from the 1960s TV series “Batman,” in 2006. The lawsuit was filed over the use of the name “Jim Belushi” in her one-woman show, “Julie Newmar: The True Hollywood Story.” According to Belushi, Newmar’s use of his name in […]