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379: Return to the Scene of the Crime
Act Two

Return To The Scene Of The Scene

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Ira invites Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon to perform a song from his Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog DVD extra commentary, which is a musical satire that pokes fun at the idea of DVD commentary. Joss has directed many films, including The Avengers. (10 minutes)

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