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TV Tattle

Tales from ’85 doesn't get that Stranger Things thrived because of its stars / Ashley Padilla's “Padilla Pause” is key to her SNL success / The Rockford Files feels surprisingly modern

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Norman Weiss
Apr 25, 2026
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Stranger Things thrived on star power: Animated spinoff Tales from ’85 removes one of the core pillars of its appeal
“To some extent, Tales from ’85 is a sign that the creators of Stranger Things have…

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