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You’re quoting TV! Famous lines that have become widely popular
Television has had a major influence on American culture, arguably greater than parents, schools, churches, or government. Many common phrases actually originated from classic TV shows, though we may use them without realizing it. Here are 50 famous lines and the TV shows they came from.
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At John Angelos’ request, Maryland officials considered filing antitrust suit against MLB to aid Orioles during MASN dispute
The state of Maryland seriously considered suing Major League Baseball on the Orioles' behalf, based on John Angelos' argument the league was misusing its antitrust exemption.
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London jury acquits Baltimore’s Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges on his birthday
Baltimore’s Kevin Spacey was acquitted of sexual assault on Wednesday after the Oscar winner’s testimony as a witness in his own defense spared him a possible prison term and gave him a shot at a career comeback.
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‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘West Wing’ actors among out-of-state donors in Maryland’s wide-open U.S. Senate campaign
The Maryland U.S. Senate race is heating up with both money and star power.
‘The Last of Us’ star, Bowie resident Keivonn Woodard, nominated for Emmy award
Keivonn Woodard, a 10-year-old Bowie resident was nominated for an Emmy award Wednesday for his role in the hit HBO series “The Last of Us."
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‘Wire’ creator David Simon urges judge ‘to consider leniency’ for man involved in actor Michael K. Williams’ death
As a judge prepares to sentence a 71-year-old man in the fatal overdose of actor Michael K. Williams, Baltimore producer David Simon asks court to consider leniency.
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Frustrated Orioles fans on shifting streaming models: MASN, Apple, Peacock, where’s the game?
Orioles fans complain they can’t always access their team’s games, don’t know where to find them or miss the cadence of the regular announcers.
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On Max’s ‘Swiping America,’ Maryland graduate travels U.S. with other singles in search of romantic connection
“Swiping America," a reality dating series, debuts June 15 on Max and features former Howard County resident Kesun Lee alongside three other singles as they search for love.
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Pay attention to these Asian American women directors
Asian American women have been directing projects for the big and small screens for decades. In spite of obstacles in an industry that has long prioritized a male director's point of view, these women have found ways to raise funds, start their own production companies, release their films, and even launch their television series. They continue to collect accolades while doing so, inspiring the next generation of female directors to do the same.
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2023 Preakness with Bruno Mars has attendance that’s slightly higher than 2022 but much lower than before pandemic
A combined 65,000 racing and music fans attended Pimlico Race Course over the weekend for Preakness. That's about a third of the 2019 turnout.
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'SNL' cast members and alumni who have been nominated for Oscars
Since Saturday Night Live's premiere episode in 1975, hundreds of talented actors, writers, directors, and musicians have walked through the halls of Studio 8H. Only a small percentage of those creatives have been nominated for an Oscar, and only two of those nominees have won the award.
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CNN reporter from West Baltimore discovers his interracial roots, bonds with white mother he never knew
CNN reporter and West Baltimore native John Blake wishes he could give a copy of his new memoir to his mother for Mother's Day.
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Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie to co-host ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ while Vanna White plays
Maggie Sajak, the daughter of “Wheel of Fortune” co-host Pat Sajak, will fill in for Vanna White when the long-time letter turner plays a celebrity-edition of the game show.
‘Wire’ creator David Simon’s deal is suspended by HBO after he joins writers’ strike
HBO suspended David Simon’s 25-year-long agreement to write for the premium network as he joined striking Hollywood writers on the picket line, the creator of “The Wire” tweeted Monday.
The Nationals beat the Orioles in New York’s high court, but 11-year MASN dispute could head to ‘extra innings’
A court has ruled a committee of MLB executives wasn't biased when it made a decision in the Orioles-Nationals' MASN dispute.
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Famous foreigners who became US citizens
While immigration remains a hot-button topic in the United States, it’s hard to deny some of the country’s best films, music, and books as well as scientific and diplomatic breakthroughs came from people born in other countries who came here and eventually chose to become American citizens.
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The most followed video game franchises in the US
Video games, once only played at home, have taken advantage of the emergence of social media, smartphones, and tablets, and can be played everywhere. Their growth has been abetted by the fact that the first users of videos are well into adulthood and understand the games’ appeal to their children, even as they continue to play themselves.
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Family disputes Lance Reddick’s cause of death: ‘Wholly inconsistent with his lifestyle’
The family and longtime attorney for “John Wick” and “The Wire” star Lance Reddick are disputing an uncorroborated death certificate that says the actor died of heart disease.
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NYC drug dealer pleads guilty in death of ‘The Wire’ actor Michael K. Williams
A Brooklyn drug dealer pleaded guilty Wednesday to providing “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.
‘The Last of Us’ star Keivonn Woodard of Bowie excels on the ice and on camera
'Last of Us' star, local Bowie resident Keivonn Woodard, and his mother April Jackson-Woodard talk with the Capital about his love for ice hockey and his time on the set of the HBO television series 'The Last of Us.'
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The most popular Irish actors right now
Among the more notable exports from Ireland are literature, whiskey, Guinness stout, wool sweaters, Waterford crystal - and actors.
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Orioles’ and Nationals’ attorneys will argue in critical MASN appeal in New York; $100 million waits in escrow
New York's highest court, which is operating with an even number of judges, will hear the latest installment in a decade-long MASN dispute between the Orioles and the Nationals.
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‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ dominates Oscars, including best picture win, as ‘Indiana Jones’ stars Ke Huy Quan and Harrison Ford reunite
Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win best actress as the breakout indie hit "Everything Everywhere All at Once" took home seven Oscars.
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Oscars 2023: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ wins best picture, Brendan Fraser wins best actor
Host Jimmy Kimmel was all but guaranteed to reference “the slap” in his opening monologue, which he first did about 10 minutes into the telecast.
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Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history with best actress win for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’
“For all the little boys and girls who look like me, watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibilities,” Yeoh, 60, said during her acceptance speech.
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Pregnant Rihanna performs ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ hit at Oscars
“Lift Me Up” was a finalist for best original song, which went to M. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose’s “Naatu Naatu” from “RRR.” The nod was the first Oscar nomination for Rihanna, a nine-time Grammy Award winner.
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Jimmy Kimmel jokes at 2023 Oscars about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock
Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel didn’t waste any time taking a jab at Will Smith at Sunday’s ceremony, which took place a year after the actor slapped Chris Rock on stage.
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Oscars 2023: Best and worst red carpet looks from this year's Academy Awards
See all the stars arrive to the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif. Check out all the best and worst fashions straight from the champagne carpet!
Group backed by Sinclair Broadcast Group chair likely to push for referendum to allow Baltimore recall elections
A group that backed a successful petition drive to get term limits approved by Baltimore voters last fall says it's likely to make a second push to get recall elections on the ballot next year.
In Netflix livestream from Baltimore, Chris Rock slaps back at Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘She started it, I finish it.’
What began as a slap heard around the world ended Saturday night in Baltimore as comedian Chris Rock stepped onto the stage at the Hippodrome Theatre and shared his response in a performance carried live on Netflix.