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Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

EXPERTISE:

Movies, TV, Sitcoms, Indie Music, 90's Culture, Classic Films, NFL, NBA, NHL, Soccer

You probably forgot that these 21 stars had talk shows

Many names come to mind when you think of talk shows, both the late-night and daytime variety. Johnny Carson. David Letterman. Ellen DeGeneres. The list goes on.

The nine schools that could still win the National Championship

Every year, more than 100 FBS college teams take the field, but most of them will never sniff the national championship. Eastern Michigan, for example, is just dreaming of a bowl game, not of making the playoffs.

The 25 greatest grunge albums from the '90s

When Nirvana released its album "In Utero" it didn’t capture the zeitgeist like "Nevermind" did, but it still made a huge impact on the music landscape of the '90s.

The 50 best helmets in college football

Other than perhaps a baseball cap, there is nothing more iconic in sports than a football helmet. This is especially true when it comes to college football.

The 50 best uniforms in college football

Football is an oft-violent game, but it can be quite pleasing to the eye as well. We speak, of course, of the uniforms. While the primary purpose of uniforms is to make it easier for everybody to identify who is on what team, they can also look awesome.

35 of the best cameos and recurring roles on 'Friends'

“Friends” turned the sextet at the center of the show into some of the biggest stars in television. However, it also lured in many big names, or soon-to-be big names, for smaller roles.

Working hard for the money: Movies for Labor Day

Labor Day is a celebration of the working man and woman and also often a respite for them. Folks who work hard for their money, or who fight for their rights on the job, have often been depicted on the big screen over the years.

Athletes who are loved by non-sports fans

If you aren’t a sports fan, a name like, say, Festus Ezeli may not mean much to you. Some athletes are only known by people who are deeply into sports.

NFL players who deserve more respect around the league

There are some NFL players who are beloved by their home crowds but  don’t necessarily get the same amount of love around the league. Sure,  nobody will

Famous lefties in sports

Lefties are a rare breed. The general consensus is that a mere 10 percent of the population are southpaws. However, in sports, that can be an advantage.

'Teen Titans Go!': 20 episodes to watch before 'Teen Titans Go! To the Movies'

Are you feeling superhero movie fatigue? It’s alright if you are. We’ve seen a ton of them over the last few years. However, even if you feel like you can’t stomach one more superhero flick, don’t overlook "Teen Titans Go!

TV events that caught the public imagination

Here are some of the most famous TV events through the years that have grabbed — or still grab — the public’s imagination.

Looking back at the history of 'Madden' cover athletes

No video game cover creates more conversation every year than “Madden.” In the past, there has been speculation on which player would appear on the cover, voting to decide who gets the glory and then talk about the so-called “Madden Curse.” So who are the lucky (or unlucky, if you are a curse believer) football stars who have graced the cover?

Drama is competitive, comedy is wide open: The 2018 Emmy nominations

The nominees for the 70th annual Emmy awards were unveiled Thursday morning, kicking off the annual derby to predict who will go home winners on Sept. 17.

The Rock's action films, ranked

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has become such a successful movie star that his time as a professional wrestler feels like a distant memory. So much so that sometimes people drop “The Rock” and just call him plain old Dwayne Johnson.

Music at the movies: Musical artists on the silver screen

Every actor wants to be a musician, and every musician wants to be an actor. Somebody said that at some point. For every time a guy like Bruce Willis busts out the harmonica and produces an album, a musician acts in a film.

Ranking the final eight World Cup 2018 teams

And then there were eight. We’ve reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup. One of these eight teams is going to take home arguably the most prestigious title in sports.

World Cup knockout stage power rankings

We're through the group stage of the 2018 World Cup. It's been quite the tournament thus far, unless you are a Germany fan, of course. However, now things are taken to another level.

20 movies that kicked off surprise film franchises

When "The Purge" was released in 2013, it seemed like a cheap horror movie with a semi-interesting and fresh premise: one day a year where all crime is legal.

Key moments from the Leno-Letterman-Carson late-night triangle

Late-night television isn't what it used to be in terms of popularity. Back in the day, though, late-night TV hosts were among the biggest stars in the world.

July entertainment planner: 'Mission: Impossible - Fallout,' Amy Adams premieres HBO's latest 'prestige TV' offering

July, in addition to the stifling heat and fireworks, tends to be a month for blockbuster films. What is usually lacking, on the other hand, is much going on in television.

The most impactful indie album by year since 1993

Making a great album is hard. Making an influential album is even harder. You have less control over that, and some of it is certainly happenstance. Setting out to be an influence on what will follow is foolhardy.

MTV Movie & TV Awards continues to toe the line between mainstream 'safe' and youth sensibilities

MTV is no longer the tastemaker it used to be, but every year it continues to diligently hand out awards to honor people working in the realm of movies and television.

Top 10 2018 NHL Draft prospects

The 2018 NHL Draft takes place in Dallas this year, with the first round going down June 22. The Buffalo Sabres will kick things off with the first pick.