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Dan Blocker on the difference between him and Hoss Cartwright Hoss Cartwright was one thing. Dan Blocker was another. August 26, 2026, 1:45PM
Andy Griffith said that Sheriff Taylor was ''too good'' "There has to be a flaw," said the actor. August 26, 2026, 1:23PM
R.I.P. Tim Curry, legend of ''Rocky Horror Picture Show'', ''IT'', ''Annie'' and more He played pirates, evil clowns, haunted organs, snobby concierges, murderous butlers, and even William Shakespeare himself, but it's hard to pin Curry down to just one role when he had so many incredible performances. The actor was 80 years old. August 26, 2026, 11:55AM
MeTV remembers the life and legacy of Dolly Parton On Sunday, August 30 at 5P | 4C, MeTV celebrates the songwriter, actress, and philanthropist with a documentary film and an encore episode of Collector's Call featuring an appearance from Dolly herself. August 26, 2026, 11:07AM
Linda Henning didn't want to use her real last name while on Petticoat Junction She was Linda Kaye by day, and Linda Henning at home. August 26, 2026, 10:14AM
R.I.P. Dolly Parton, ''Queen of Country'', legendary musician, actress and philanthropist She came from a "dirt poor" family and became one of the most successful musical artists of all time, a Hollywood icon, and funded numerous charitable efforts including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has donated over 100 million books. The groundbreaking entertainer was 80 years old. August 25, 2026, 2:37PM
Andy Griffith's approach to playing Sheriff Taylor and Ben Matlock was to get ''inside'' the character “As an actor, I get inside,” said Griffith. August 25, 2026, 1:30PM
Before Adam-12, Kent McCord had some nerves about meeting Martin Milner They weren’t just buddy cops, they had a bond beyond the badge. August 25, 2026, 11:32AM
Andy Griffith encouraged the writers of The Andy Griffith Show to write more Barney Fife plots "Of course, Barney is my favorite character," said Griffith. "And Don was my favorite actor." August 25, 2026, 9:50AM
8 golden facts about this Golden Girl: Bea Arthur From the Marines to Miami, Bea Arthur’s life was anything but ordinary. August 24, 2026, 3:22PM
Ken Curtis' beard was almost as famous as his Gunsmoke character That scruffy beard was more of a career move than a curse. August 24, 2026, 1:40PM
Andy Griffith originally had plans to leave Matlock after the fifth season "You know, I don’t ever want to quit working," said the actor. "But I’d like to try a different part." August 24, 2026, 1:39PM
R.I.P. Shelley Fabares, star of ''The Donna Reed Show'', ''Coach'', and frequent Elvis co-star She had a #1 hit song and was married to M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell. The actress was 82 years old. August 24, 2026, 1:17PM
Fans had questions for Aunt Bee, but apparently not about her cooking Aunt Bee could whip up a feast, but apparently fans weren’t looking for her recipes! August 24, 2026, 10:15AM
Meet Michael Orsini: Inside the Collection Here’s a collection with all the sparkle and showmanship of Liberace himself! August 23, 2026, 8:00PM
Doris Roberts was actually cooking meals when she was playing Marie Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond Roberts recalled one incident where she actually burned pancakes during a rehearsal. August 21, 2026, 1:46PM
Barbara Billingsley's costuming choices as June Cleaver were much more strategic than we realized June Cleaver's high heels and pearls actually served a much bigger purpose than you might think. August 21, 2026, 12:50PM
Orson Welles was originally the first choice to narrate The Twilight Zone Picture Orson Welles with a big cigar telling you there's a fifth dimension. August 21, 2026, 11:03AM
Mike Farrell on the difference between B.J. Hunnicutt and himself The two men shared a face, but did they share a personality? August 21, 2026, 9:56AM
Doris Roberts said that Hollywood didn't understand senior citizens "No one protects the image of the elderly." August 20, 2026, 1:50PM
Fans of The Andy Griffith Show would see Hal Smith in public and ask if he was sober "I don't know if they think I'm an actor or a drunk," Smith said. August 20, 2026, 1:30PM
Noel Neill's career beginnings were a dream come true Neill was destined to be a star. August 20, 2026, 11:38AM
8 time-travel television shows that time forgot One of them only lasted four episodes! August 20, 2026, 9:52AM
Here's how these stars remembered Lucille Ball after her death in 1989 It wasn't just for the cameras. These stars loved Lucy. August 19, 2026, 1:39PM
Why Boris Karloff waited an entire year to watch his own films "It’s the only way I can learn anything about my acting." August 19, 2026, 10:49AM
James Arness didn’t mind sharing the Gunsmoke spotlight Arness wasn't interested in being a leading man. August 19, 2026, 10:17AM
8 golden facts about this Golden Girl: Estelle Getty There’s more to Estelle Getty than meets the eye! August 19, 2026, 10:05AM
Noel Neill inspired a generation of journalists with her portrayal of Lois Lane Lane was more than just a character. August 19, 2026, 10:04AM
Beam up and join MeTV for a Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration! Join MeTV for a celebration of galactic proportions featuring a special appearance by William Shatner, Star Trek specials, multi-series crossovers, and fan-favorite episodes! August 19, 2026, 8:00AM
Boris Karloff credited this Hollywood makeup artist with jumpstarting his career On screen, Karloff often played a villain. Off-screen, he was a humble actor who was quick to sing the praises of his friends. August 18, 2026, 3:41PM
Boris Karloff considered himself lucky to be thought of as a horror actor "If it weren’t for being typecast, I might be driving a truck by now," said the actor. August 18, 2026, 3:20PM
Andy Griffith had to prove he was still a good actor after The Andy Griffith Show ended Andy Taylor wasn't his only act! August 18, 2026, 3:06PM
Here’s what Dick Van Dyke thought made his series so special He knew the secret formula but left out one key ingredient. August 17, 2026, 3:00PM
Barbara Hale compared joining a television series to having a baby Della Street could wait. Her kids came first. August 17, 2026, 2:00PM
Amanda Blake loved Gunsmoke so much, she spent her days off on set The Gunsmoke set wasn't just a workplace. It was home. August 17, 2026, 10:43AM
Meet James Gonis: Inside the Collection In this monster-sized collection, every shelf tells a story! August 16, 2026, 8:00PM
Doris Roberts used real frustration to fuel her audition for Everybody Loves Raymond "In comedy, anger doesn’t work," wrote the actor. August 14, 2026, 2:34PM
Doris Roberts said that any choice Marie made was based in love "The choices that I make for Marie are really based on love,” said the actor. August 14, 2026, 2:08PM
This M*A*S*H episode came as a surprise for fans watching "Abyssinia, Henry" was a serious episode for the comedy series. August 14, 2026, 2:00PM
Doris Roberts thought of Ray Romano and Brad Garrett as her real-life sons "There were my boys," wrote the actor. August 13, 2026, 3:23PM
Barbara Billingsley had no idea Leave It to Beaver would become such a success "We had no idea what was ahead." August 13, 2026, 2:49PM
An assistant director's quick thinking saved the life of Peter Boyle on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond While on set of the popular sitcom, Boyle began experiencing chest pains. August 13, 2026, 11:40AM
This Gunsmoke producer said cast loyalty made the show a success The secret to success? Friendship. August 13, 2026, 10:28AM
Marie's innocence was what made her character likeable on Everybody Loves Raymond "If she was savvy enough to realize how intrusive and what a pain in the neck she is, that would make her quite unpleasant," said Roberts. August 13, 2026, 9:41AM
Steve McQueen had a need for speed and found racing to be relaxing McQueen liked to go fast. Over 150 mph in a race car kind of fast. August 12, 2026, 2:48PM
This Everybody Loves Raymond star was originally cast as Vivian on Maude Today, we know Rue McClanahan as Vivian. But all those years ago, it was a different story. August 12, 2026, 1:43PM
Frank and Marie's kitchen in Everybody Loves Raymond was borrowed from the set of All in the Family It turns out that Frank and Archie shared a fridge! August 12, 2026, 10:08AM
It only took 15 pages of a script for Adam West to choose Batman From script to superhero, West knew Batman was something special. August 12, 2026, 10:00AM
Ralph Waite revealed why The Waltons rarely tackled risqué topics "Viewers expect a certain mold. So, there is a tendency to play it safe." August 11, 2026, 10:30AM
Before Everybody Loves Raymond, Doris Roberts experienced a drought in her career "There was a 10-year career break when I couldn’t get arrested!" August 11, 2026, 10:08AM