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Ralph Waite credited The Waltons with helping him overcome alcoholism
"I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired," said the actor.
Kevin Tighe didn't believe he was a ''leading man''
"You have to be totally honest and open."
Practical jokes were a Perry Mason love language
A cast that pranks together, stays together.
Both Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe wanted more accuracy on Emergency!
Both actors strived for a more realistic perspective that defied "escapism TV."
Tom Savini wasn't a fan of the word ''zombies'' when discussing Night of the Living Dead
"I don’t like to call them zombies," said Savini.
According to Vicki Lawrence, the series' ''silly'' nature is why people loved, and still love Mama's Family
Decades later, Mama still has the last word.
Michael Learned used to have Walton-themed nightmares
After she left the show, The Waltons began appearing in her dreams.
Even years after Star Trek: TOS, Leonard Nimoy couldn't escape the logic of Spock
The role changed Nimoy almost as much as Nimoy changed Spock.
Here's why guest stars loved working on The Golden Girls
The insults may have been scripted, but the friendship was real!
Do you remember the animated characters that appeared in these live-action movies?
Can you name those cartoon co-stars?
As a child, Tom Savini wanted to grow up and become Lon Chaney
The creative wanted a frightfully fun career.
Tom Savini on his transition from special effects artist to director
Though the role came with more responsibility, Savini was more than up to the task.
Lorne Greene was ''a father figure'' to Michael Landon and Dan Blocker
Lorne Greene didn't just play Ben Cartwright. He lived up to him.
In addition to acting, Mike Farrell was also a restaurant owner
The actor bought a vegetarian restaurant based in Philadelphia.
Don Knotts said that playing a journalist drew attention to The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966)
"Stick a press card in your hat brim, put a pencil behind your ear, dangle a cigarette from the corner of your mouth, and bang out a hot exclusive on a cold typewriter, is sound advice for any actor looking for a meaty role that the public likes," said the actor.
Martin Milner's Adam-12 ride-along led to a lasting friendship
Milner didn't just play a cop. He learned from one.
Do you remember the lyrics of September by Earth, Wind & Fire?
Do you remember...
Choose your favorite action film!
Fight on!
Can you name all of these ghost films?
It's time for a paranormal party!
How well do you know the lyrics to Cass Elliot's ''Make Your Own Kind of Music''?
It's time to make your own kind of victory!
Don Knotts signed anxious autographs when he was in character as the ''nervous man''
"I’ve learned to give folks what they expect," Knotts said.
Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role
The actor, well known for his comedy, wanted to try his hand at a more serious role.
Are these classic horror movies still scary today?
Are these spooky films Halloween has-beens?
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings
“I know what I can do best, and the studio lets me work on the scripts,” said the actor.
Rod Serling found plot ideas for The Twilight Zone all around him
Serling looked to his own world for inspiration to fuel his world of imagination.
Can you guess this forgotten 1970s TV show based on the names of three characters?
Do these names ring a bell?
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor
"I studied for the ministry for three years back in North Carolina before I got started in show business," said Griffith.
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons
John-Boy’s life wasn’t so different off-screen!
Can you remember what year these time travel movies are set in?
TIME to show your skills!
Is this actor in The Wizard of Oz (1939), The Wiz (1978), or Wicked (2024)?
Don't forget your little dog too!
Can you tell the difference between Mama’s Family episodes and country songs?
Hint: The right answer has “Mama” in it…
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood
"Get known, and time will take care of the rest."

