But it just wasnt meant to be.

Eight years ago, I ventured to a damp warehouse in downtown Los Angeles.

But were gonna take [the TiVo] on tour.

GOSSIP GIRL, Gwen Stefani, ‘Valley Girls’, (Season 2, ep. 224, aired May 10, 2009). 2007-. photo: Gi

Everett Collection

Yes, this was the time of TiVo.

There were some weird twists, like Snow playing the mother of real-life pal Blake Lively.

What time did you get home?'

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Rumors swirled after season 1s buzzy reception that The CW wanted a companion series toGossip Girl.

I believe in them that much.

The connection passed on the series and now all we have are memories.

And that very special episode ofGossip Girlsaved on our TiVo.