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This week we are talking about what's in a name. First it's book talk, as we delve into new books by Harper Lee and Dr. Seuss as well as a new story featuring Sherlock Holmes. Bri analyzes the enduring popularity of the Seuss name. We talk about the issues surrounding publication of Go Set a Watchman and the mysteries and myths about Harper Lee. Finally, we have some fun with a previously unknown “fanfic” from the early 20th century that purports to be written by Arthur Conan Doyle. In television, we talk about how series names can make or break TV shows. Several networks, particularly ABC, have hurt their shows by using irony or jokes that turn off viewers. We go through some of the worst offenders and talk about how they do or do not live up to their names. We finish by identifying some of the best titles on TV. Time Stamps 01:15 What Pet Should I Get 06:00 To Kill a Mockingbird 17:00 The Mockingbirds YA Novel 19:30 Shirley Jackson's The Lottery 21:30 Sherlock Holmes 28:00 Bad Name / Fresh Off the Boat 33:30 Trophy Wife 38:00 The Good Wife 40:30 Don't Trust the B 41:20 Cougar Town 42:00 Blackish 46:00 Happy Endings 49:00 Bunheads 52:00 Younger 58:40 Playmakers 01:00:00 Shows with great titles: Orange is the New Black, Once Upon a Time, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mad Men and Kittens in a Cage   Notes These books and documentary are recommended during this episode: To Kill a Mockingbird What Pet Should I Get One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Dr. Seuss Goes to War The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney Documentary - Hey Boo