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For the first time in 30 years, television is about to be without new episodes featuring Judge Judy. The courtroom star is retiring from in front of the camera. I’ll make a little confession here: In this history of courtroom television shows,...

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On Oct. 20, 1951, television viewers saw a symbol for the first time. After seventy-five years, it's one of the world's most familiar logos.

The post The CBS Eyemark Celebrates its 75th Birthday appeared first on Patrick’s Place.

     

We abbreviate 'pound' and 'ounce' with letters that aren't in the words they stand for because of one archaic term and one foreign word.

The post Why We Use ‘Lb.’ and ‘Oz.’ to Abbreviate Pound and Ounce appeared first on Patrick’s Place.

     

'I Love Lucy,' the TV sitcom often ranked at the top of the best of all-time might have been long forgotten if not for its leading stars.

The post ‘I Love Lucy’ Premiered 75 Years Ago appeared first on Patrick’s Place.

     

Since I cut the cord years ago and rely on streaming services, I've noticed something disturbing about streaming commercial breaks.

The post For Streaming TV, Commercial Breaks Need Attention appeared first on Patrick’s Place.