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Marlin Perkins kept wild animals as pets as a child
"I'm a zoo man, an animal man," said Perkins.

Steve McQueen said that he wanted to leave Wanted Dead or Alive to pursue a film career, but CBS refused
"I've felt for some time that Westerns are on the way out," said the actor.

Johnny Crawford was scared to work with Chuck Connors because he idolized him
Bonding over baseball helped Crawford and Connors spark their iconic friendship.

Richard Boone was willing to go to great lengths to avoid being typecast as a leading Western man
"People who allow themselves to be typed are in trouble," said the Have Gun – Will Travel star.

Dan Haggerty on working with animals on the set of The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
"If a writer wants a hippopotamus in a Jeep, you try to do it," said Haggerty.

Dan Haggerty fought for better scripts on The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams
"I want to see the show expand," said the actor.

Hot Lips made TV history— Here’s why Loretta Swit was irreplaceable on M*A*S*H
"I guess it's the only profession that has ever given me security," said Swit.

Bob Denver said that he and Alan Hale Jr. were like Laurel and Hardy during Gilligan's Island
The actors were two peas in a pod.

The director of Invaders from Mars ''worked himself into an early grave'' according to his biographer
William Cameron Menzies is one of the unsung heroes of Golden Age Hollywood. Here's the inside scoop about just how hard he worked to gain that reputation.

Mama's Family gave Harvey Korman the chance to be a director
He put family first on Mama’s Family and fully embraced the shift from acting to directing.

Noel Niell's life after The Adventures of Superman— here's what happened to the actress when she stopped being Lois Lane
Learn all about the real-life Lois Lane's career after she gave up being a newspaperwoman! This is why you didn't see her in a ton of projects after Superman.

Carol Burnett admitted the reason why she ended The Carol Burnett Show after 11 seasons
The actor wanted to leave on her own terms.

The Waltons was a reflection of Earl Hamner Jr.'s family in real life
Earl Hamner Jr. knew The Waltons like they were family.

Frances Bavier was glad there was no ''glamour'' in playing Aunt Bee
Her role as Aunt Bee was so influential that it began to pour into her personal life.

Here are 12 of the greatest fashion icons in classic TV
These acting icons had a passion for fashion.

Bobby Troup was a musician before becoming an actor on Emergency!
Bobby Troup's career hit a high note when he traded his piano for a TV set.

At first, Henry Winkler didn't know the impact The Fonz would have on TV
In the hearts of classic TV fans, he’ll always be The Fonz.

Poll: Vote for the scariest alien movie— We want to hear from you!
Look, up in the sky! They're coming to get you!

The late Loretta Swit revolutionized the way characters develop on TV
Margaret Houlihan evolved throughout M*A*S*H's 11 seasons. Learn about how Loretta Swit's influence changed the character— and television— forever!

Dan Haggerty's costar in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was one very classy bear named Bozo
We're sure that they had a bear of a time together.

The time ''Wild Kingdom'' host Marlin Perkins was bitten by a cottonmouth— a near-death experience not fit for TV!
Discover the details behind one of the most frightening chapters in Perkins' decades-long career with animals of all kinds. You won't believe how close he came to having to step away from hosting duties!

At first, Robert Conrad believed that the premise for The Wild Wild West was too ''far out'' to be successful
Later, Conrad would call his character James Bond's Great-Great-Grandfather.

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''The Horse Trader''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Mayberry Goes Hollywood''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Movie quiz: Did Lalo Schifrin compose the themes for these iconic films?
Can you tell which scores belonged to the late great maestro?

All of these films have the word ''return'' in the title — how well do you remember them?
We hope you've been studying!

Plan a Fourth of July BBQ and we'll tell you which Andy Griffith character you're most like!
You're spending the Fourth of July in Mayberry!

Adam West had this incredible response when a magazine took a cheap shot at his physique during Batman
You'd better be tough if you want to bully someone like Batman.

When Adam West was considering the part of Batman, he remembered George Reeves
West looked to a fellow superhero for guidance.

It's time to face your fears and choose between these Bela Lugosi films!
We're hunting for the best of Bela!

Only a true music fan can tell us which America songs these lyrics belong to!
Time to cruise down that Ventura Highway!