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    RIP, Ken Ober

    Ken Ober hosted the best nonmusic show in MTV's history, "Remote Control."

    Those of who grew up alongside MTV and watched this show were no doubt slightly dismayed when they heard the news of his Ober's death. Lawyer friend Tim hit up the Pet Rock berry Tuesday morning screaming "He hit the pig! He hit the pig!"

    While Ober was more well-known for his "Remote...

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