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Jean Vander Pyl explained that The Flintstones had roots in The Honeymooners
"All four of us had a pattern that we were led into."
Many fans expected George Lindsey to know everything about cars
Many fans thought Lindsey knew as much about cars as Goober did, but that wasn't the case.
Randolph Mantooth performed many of his own stunts on the set of Emergency!
At 22, the actor had no fear.
Susan Harris on the time constraints of television
“The 23-minute form is brutal,” said Harris.
Frank Gorshin once took the Batmobile for a joy ride
Riddle me this, Batman!
Wagon Train's Robert Horton said he was ''always learning'' as an actor
School was always in session for the Wagon Train actor!
Playing a Batman villain became a popular trend for celebrities
Sure, you might be cool, but are you cool enough to appear in Batman?
Clint Eastwood was his own stuntman on Rawhide
Eastwood kept himself in great mental and physical condition in order to play the role of Rowdy Yates.
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them.
Ted Lange loved the perks that came along with The Love Boat
Ted Lange fell in love with The Love Boat and all the perks that came with working on a cruise ship.
Mike Farrell said his shyness almost ruined his chances of becoming a TV star
He was a bit of a shy guy before becoming the charming doctor with the best mustache in the 4077th.
Ira Levin explained what it was like writing Rosemary's Baby
“The idea for Rosemary’s Baby developed gradually,” said Levin.
How Ruth Gordon went from a meddlesome neighbor in Rosemary's Baby to an Oscar winner
How one role changed Gordon's life.
In the 1960s, Carol Burnett was bold in comedy, but basic in cooking
Fearless on The Carol Burnett Show, but cautious in the kitchen!
Andy Griffith was a fan of Don Knotts years before they met
''I knew I recognized that voice!''
Novelist Ira Levin said that at first, there wasn't any witchcraft in Rosemary's Baby
Levin said that the element entered the narrative as "a final stratagem."
Rue McClanahan became an animal rights activist during her time on The Golden Girls
She even made sure some of her own furry friends had their time to shine!
Amanda Blake explained how Ms. Kitty changed throughout Gunsmoke's run
"Of course, I'm still learning, but I'm happier now with what I see on the TV screen."
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice
Lindsey lost out on a role to Nabors, but still made it to Mayberry anyway.
Special effects master Ray Harryhausen said that his first alien creation was a disaster
The special effects creator was frank about his early mistakes.
Those creepy aliens from First Men in the Moon were originally based off of ants
It's a bug's world!
Can you name all of these moon movies?
Strap in, space ranger!
Andy Griffith went home to brush up on his accent whenever he had the chance
Griffith had to go down home to brush up on his accent.
Is this the name of a sci-fi film or a David Bowie song?
Are you hooked to the silver screen?
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on Toon In With Me!
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on our "DIY gifts for mom" episode!
Ray Harryhausen said that First Men in the Moon (1964) was his favorite sci-fi film he worked on
Harryhausen said that the film "had stood the test of time."
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show
Knotts was a silly comedian who wrote some serious poetry after his time in Mayberry.
George Lucas said that Ray Harryhausen ''kept the art of fantasy movies alive.''
The Star Wars creator credited Harryhausen as an inspiration.
Choose your favorite KISS song!
It's exactly like being at a KISS concert, minus the blood and pyrotechnics!
The mother of all classic TV mom quizzes
June Beaver or June Cleaver?
How well do you know Barney Fife's guest appearances on The Andy Griffith Show?
It's time to celebrate our favorite guest star!
Dick Van Dyke: ''I need an audience.''
"The shows that do comedy without an audience, I don't understand those people," the actor said.
Originally, Nancy Stafford auditioned for the role of Ben Matlock's daughter
Although she eventually was cast as Michelle Thomas, Stafford had a different role in mind when she auditioned for Matlock.

