TEST First Take 12/18/25

TEST First Take 12/18/25

Plus: How ABC lost the Oscars to YouTube, Nick Reiner's first court appearance and more

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2. How ABC Lost the Oscars to YouTube: 'The Day Network TV Finally, Truly Died' | Analysis

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6. 11 Moments From 'Being Charlie' That Foreshadow the Reiner Family Tragedy: Knife-Play, Dagger-Glares and Big Blowouts

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