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From “You rang?” to “Ayyyy”: 12 of the most remembered TV lines ever
Published on October 10, 2025
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Perhaps because they appeared on our screens repeatedly, TV shows had a way of imprinting certain catchphrases in our memories. These expressions worked as a primitive version of what we now know as memes: little ideas that could be used in multiple situations and were often funny or curious. Shows like The X Files, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, or Sledge Hammer had catchphrases and famous lines that every viewer will remember. Take a look at the following 12 and see which ones you recall!
"D'oh!" The Simpsons
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The most famous cartoon family since 1989 has created more than one catchphrase throughout its long history. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie have gone through numerous phases of their lives and tackled social, political, economic, and other situations with their signature Simpsons humor.
But, without a doubt, Homer is the highlight of the animated sitcom. He is not the smartest man alive, but he has some brilliantly funny moments. A sign of something going wrong is Homer's angry "D'oh!" which has become a part of pop culture.
"The Truth Is Out There" - The X-Files
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The brilliant combination of sci-fi with the supernatural that was The X-Files marked the 1990s TV, thanks in no small part to FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who looked into unresolved cases with extraterrestrial origins.
Dana Scully said the famous line, "The truth is out there, but so are lies," and the first part of the quote became the tagline of The X-Files.
"Here's Johnny" - The Tonight Show
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While the phrase was made famous by Jack Nicholson in The Shining, "Here's Johnny," dates back to 1960s television, when it was first uttered by Ed McMahon to introduce audiences to Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
"Is that your final answer?" - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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In 1999, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire debuted as a two-week show but, due to its massive success, became a regular series. The question, "Is that your final answer?" was asked by the host Regis Philbin, and has since become a phrase used in multiple situations of everyday life.
"You rang?" - The Addams Family
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The Addams Family was a 1964 television show based on a series of New Yorker cartoons depicting a family full of macabre interests and supernatural powers, that to this day still remain in our minds thanks to films, animated movies, comic books, and more.
While The Addams Family is known for its peculiar characters, there's one line that everyone remembers, which is "You rang?", uttered by the show's butler, Lurch.
'Won't you be my neighbor?' - Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
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Few phrases carry as much kindness as "Won't you be my neighbor?" from the children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Fred Rogers created the show and served as host, writer, puppeteer, voice actor, and musical composer.
"Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" - Superman
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The "Adventures of Superman" made its television debut in 1952, and this line was part of the opening title sequence. The voice-over narration continued: "Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!"
"That's the way it is" - CBS Evening News
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Walter Cronkite signed off his"CBS Evening News" shows with the words: "That's the way it is." Originally, Cronkite used to encourage viewers to read their newspapers for more details, but network executives were not happy with his suggestion. Cronkite eventually agreed to change his salutation to the one that is now in the annals of history.
"Whatchoo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" - Diff’rent Strokes
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A running gag, this question was repeatedly asked by child actor Gary Coleman in "Diff'rent Strokes" to his on-screen brother, played by Todd Bridges, whenever he said something confusing or dumb.
"And I would've gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for those meddling kids!" - Scooby Doo, Where Are You?
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This phrase, and its many similar iterations, was uttered by the villain of the day, at the end on each Scooby Doo episode. This happened because every episode had a similar structure: the Scooby gang went to investigate some paranormal activity, encountered fake ghosts and monsters, and went on to unmask them.
"Ayyyy" - Happy Days
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Other than "jumping the shark", the pop culture favorite show "Happy Days" also created the catchphrase "Ayyy", as uttered by the Fonz, its popular character. The phrase had several meanings, ranging from an expression of disgust to a celebratory exclamation.
"Trust me. I know what I'm doing." - Sledge Hammer
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This half-hour comedy about a police detective who went too far, every single time, but with humorous results, was only aired for a couple of seasons, but left a mark on its audience. Sledge Hammer carried a .44 magnum everywhere he went and said, "Trust me, I know what I'm doing" before doing all sorts of insane things.