A California court recently banned the earworm, the butt of many jokes on 'Saturday Night Live.'

Also this month: Expanded blocks of 'Charmed' and 'Gilmore Girls.'

Leonard Nimoy’s son Adam is sharing memories of what it was like growing up with one of television’s most legendary science fiction icons as a father. The filmmaker recently reflected on childhood visits to the Star Trek set while celebrating “Bring Your Child to Work Day.” Adam Nimoy posted a nostalgic photo from one of those visits and joked that while other children received ordinary office tours, he got “beamed up” aboard the Star Trek set. The memory quickly delighted longtime fans of the franchise and of Leonard Nimoy’s beloved portrayal of Spock. Leonard Nimoy’s Son Remembered Life On The Star Trek Set The legendary Leonard Nimoy / ImageCollect According to PEOPLE, Adam shared the playful memory online alongside hashtags honoring Star Trek and his father’s famous Vulcan character. The post reminded fans how closely Leonard Nimoy’s identity became connected with Spock throughout nearly 50 years of television and film appearances. FOR THE LOVE OF SPOCK, from left: Adam Nimoy and Leonard Nimoy, in the late 1960s and 2016. ©Gravitas Ventures/courtesy Everett Collection Leonard Nimoy’s son later spoke more deeply about their relationship while discussing the 2016 documentary For the Love of Spock. The project originally began before the actor’s death in 2015 and eventually evolved into a tribute not only to Spock but also to Leonard Nimoy’s personal life and artistic legacy. Adam explained that his father often remained emotionally reserved, much like the character he portrayed onscreen. Although Leonard experienced deep emotions privately, he rarely expressed them openly, which made connecting with him difficult during Adam’s childhood years. Their Relationship Grew Stronger Later In Life STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME, Leonard Nimoy, 1986, © Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection The actor’s commitment to Spock reportedly extended far beyond filming hours. Adam explained that Leonard intentionally stayed connected to the role even outside the studio because he feared losing his understanding of the character after so many years portraying him. STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE, front from left: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy; back: Avery Brooks, Terry Farrell, ‘Trials and Tribble-ations’ (S5.E6, aired Nov 4, 1996), 1993-99. ©Paramount Television / Courtesy Everett Collection Leonard Nimoy’s son admitted that this emotional distance created challenges while growing up and searching for guidance from his father. However, after years of personal growth and recovery work, the two rebuilt their relationship during the final seven years of Leonard’s life and became extremely close. Following his father’s death in 2015 at age 83, Adam continued working on the documentary as part of his grieving process. He later described completing the film as both healing and meaningful because it allowed him to celebrate not only Spock’s cultural impact but also the man behind the iconic role.   Next up: Lynda Carter Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Wonder Woman’ With Special Honors The post Leonard Nimoy’s Son Recalls Childhood Memory On ‘Star Trek’ Set appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Melissa Gilbert has officially returned to Instagram after stepping away from the platform earlier this year. The actress made her first personal post in four months while promoting an upcoming project connected to her lifestyle company, Modern Prairie. Fans noticed her absence after she deleted her Instagram account during a difficult period involving legal allegations against her husband, actor Timothy Busfield. Although she continued appearing on Modern Prairie’s social media pages, she had not posted directly on her personal account since January. Melissa Gilbert Announces Her Return Online             View this post on Instagram                         A post shared by Melissa E. Gilbert (@melissagilbertofficial)   According to PEOPLE, the actress returned to Instagram on May 13 with a post promoting an upcoming Instagram Live event tied to Modern Prairie’s “Get in the Picture” campaign. The announcement included a playful image of crochet dolls designed to resemble Gilbert and co-founder Nicole Haase. Melissa Gilbert/Instagram Melissa Gilbert captioned the post by simply telling followers that she was back and would see them during the livestream event. The update quickly attracted attention from fans who had wondered whether she planned to return to social media after her long absence. The actress continued appearing publicly in recent months despite keeping her personal Instagram account inactive. She also recently participated in interviews discussing the legal situation involving Busfield, who faces multiple criminal charges connected to alleged incidents involving minors. Legal Allegations Continue Surrounding Timothy Busfield Melissa Gilbert and her husband, Timothy Busfield/Imagecollect Authorities in New Mexico indicted Busfield on multiple felony counts earlier this year. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and continues to await trial, which is currently scheduled to begin in 2027. Melissa Gilbert publicly defended her husband during a recent interview with Good Morning America. She stated that she fully believes he will eventually receive exoneration and strongly denied that he would ever intentionally harm a child. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, clockwise from top: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Melissa Sue Anderson, Sidney Greenbush, (Season 1, 1974), 1974-1983. ph: Carl Furuta / TV Guide / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection The actress also acknowledged that the allegations have dramatically changed their lives regardless of the legal outcome. She explained that she and Busfield are grieving the future they once imagined together while dealing with the intense public scrutiny surrounding the case. Next up: Leonard Nimoy’s Son Recalls Childhood Memory On ‘Star Trek’ Set The post Melissa Gilbert Returns To Instagram After Timothy Busfield Allegations appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A

Paul McCartney is opening up about one modern trend that completely confuses him: influencer culture. The legendary musician recently admitted that while he often sees social media personalities online, he still struggles to understand how some people become massively famous without obvious talent or artistic work behind them. The Beatles icon shared his thoughts during a new podcast interview while promoting his upcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane. Although the music legend continues embracing interviews and modern media, he joked that fans should not expect him to start making TikTok dance videos anytime soon. Paul McCartney Says Modern Fame Feels Strange To Him ELIZABETH: A PORTRAIT IN PART(S), (aka ELIZABETH), Paul McCartney, 2022. © Mongrel Media /Courtesy Everett Collection According to Far Out Magazine, the singer explained that he mainly encounters influencer content when his wife scrolls through Instagram and shows him videos online. While watching some of those clips, he admitted he often feels puzzled by the level of fame certain creators achieve. McCartney said he finds it amusing that some people attract billions of views despite not seeming particularly talented in the traditional sense. However, he quickly acknowledged that criticizing modern fame can make him sound old-fashioned before jokingly admitting that, at 83 years old, he probably is. The musician also reflected on how different success felt when he first started making music. During his younger years, he and his bandmates simply wanted opportunities, financial stability, and recognition after growing up in working-class families with limited expectations for success. Fame Never Changed How He Sees Himself Paul McCartney/Instagram Despite becoming one of the most famous musicians in history, the singer explained that his upbringing helped keep him grounded throughout his career. He credited his loving and hardworking family for teaching him humility and respect for ordinary life.  McCartney also said he avoids thinking too deeply about the scale of his global fame because it would overwhelm him. Instead, he separates the public image of “McCartney the legend” from the private version of himself, who simply wakes up and eats breakfast like anyone else. SQUARING THE CIRCLE (THE STORY OF HIPGNOSIS), Paul McCartney, of Wings, The Beatles, 2022. © Utopia /Courtesy Everett Collection The artist added that ambition itself should not embarrass people. He believes everyone naturally wants progress in life, whether through music, television, work promotions, or creative achievements. For him, fame became a byproduct of creating songs that genuinely connected with audiences around the world. Next up: Melissa Gilbert Returns To Instagram After Timothy Busfield Allegations The post Paul McCartney Says He Is Completely Baffled By Influencer Culture appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Ruth A