25 Classic TV Catchphrases And The Story Behind Them

Alexandra Ramos

30 June 2024 at 0:00 pm

"Lucy, You Got Some 'splaining To Do!" (I Love Lucy)

“Is That Your Final Answer?” (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?)

"Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" (The Brady Bunch)

“I Love It When The Plan Comes Together” (The A-Team)

"It's Gonna Be Legen — Wait For It — Dary." (How I Met Your Mother)

“Oh My God! They Killed Kenny!” (South Park)

“Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can’t Lose” (Friday Night Lights)

Ready for a throwback?

In the world of television, there are plenty of great iconic catchphrases that I'm sure everyone has heard of or seen used in different situations. We will review some classic TV catchphrases and the characters that started them all. Sometimes, there's a story behind them; other times, they just caught on and became infused with the character itself. Either way, there are plenty here; let's get started.

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There are so many classic TV catchphrases out there - let's talk about them.

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