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Estelle Getty was considered ''too young'' for the role of Sophia Petrillo
Estelle Getty was considered ''too young'' for the role of Sophia Petrillo "They would never be specific, but they felt I might be too young."
When Jamie Farr wasn't acting on M*A*S*H he was developing a nightclub routine
When Jamie Farr wasn't acting on M*A*S*H he was developing a nightclub routine Farr was known for his comedy on-screen and in clubs across Los Angeles.
About that time Bette Davis and Amanda Blake got into a fake fight on camera
About that time Bette Davis and Amanda Blake got into a fake fight on camera Oh, how Miss Kitty's fur would fly!
Richard Matheson said that horror movies created an ''escape valve'' for the terror inside of us
Richard Matheson said that horror movies created an ''escape valve'' for the terror inside of us The author believed that fear was a necessity.
Ken Curtis picked up this Festus phrase from his uncle
Ken Curtis picked up this Festus phrase from his uncle Curtis didn’t just wear the Old West look, he lived it!
Betty White believed that advocating for animal welfare was a worthwhile cause
Betty White believed that advocating for animal welfare was a worthwhile cause "I think the more we take care of each other, no matter how many legs we have, the more we discover how human we really are."
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life.
Betty White on Bea Arthur's decision to leave The Golden Girls
Betty White on Bea Arthur's decision to leave The Golden Girls “Of course, things can change,” said the actor.
Betty White said that children loved Rose Nylund
Betty White said that children loved Rose Nylund "I suppose it’s her childlike naivete that they appreciate," said the Golden Girls actor.
Betty White believed that getting older only made life better
Betty White believed that getting older only made life better “As one grows older, one should, hopefully, be accumulating valuable knowledge,” said White.
The Love Boat's Lauren Tewes enjoyed getting fan mail
The Love Boat's Lauren Tewes enjoyed getting fan mail Lauren Tewes loved acting and the perks that came with it, including fan mail.
The Night Stalker (1972) gave Carol Lynley a chance to broaden her acting horizons
The Night Stalker (1972) gave Carol Lynley a chance to broaden her acting horizons Lynley admitted that her role in the film was "pretty far" from characters she had previously played.
Are these episodes from TV Westerns or zany 1960s sitcoms?
Are these episodes from TV Westerns or zany 1960s sitcoms? Try to figure out if you're on the Ponderosa or the Brady House!
Raymond Burr went the extra mile to make sure Perry Mason was authentic
Raymond Burr went the extra mile to make sure Perry Mason was authentic Burr educated himself in the world of law.
Can you name the Rolling Stones album we're thinking of?
Can you name the Rolling Stones album we're thinking of? Kick on the starter, give it all you've got!
How well do you know the lyrics to Go, Cubs, Go?
How well do you know the lyrics to Go, Cubs, Go? Batter up!
Harry Morgan actually owned the horse that Colonel Potter cherishes on M*A*S*H
Harry Morgan actually owned the horse that Colonel Potter cherishes on M*A*S*H Producers expected Morgan to have a hobby like golf, but that's horse hockey!
Chuck Connors bought a horse for 50 bucks to turn himself into a cowboy
Chuck Connors bought a horse for 50 bucks to turn himself into a cowboy Becoming The Rifleman took more than a cowboy hat!
Darren McGavin didn't worry about being typecast
Darren McGavin didn't worry about being typecast “It doesn’t bother me because I’ve never let them do it to me,” said McGavin.
Darren McGavin swore off ''search and seek'' shows after he starred in The Night Stalker (1972)
Darren McGavin swore off ''search and seek'' shows after he starred in The Night Stalker (1972) "No more cops and robbers series for me," said McGavin.
Everybody Loves Raymond's Doris Roberts broke TV's age barrier
Everybody Loves Raymond's Doris Roberts broke TV's age barrier She could steal a scene, even when the spotlight wasn’t on her.
Ann B. Davis didn't enjoy cooking as much as her character did on The Brady Bunch
Ann B. Davis didn't enjoy cooking as much as her character did on The Brady Bunch "I don't cook," said the actor. "Alice cooks."
Can you fill in the blank and complete these iconic musicians’ nicknames?
Can you fill in the blank and complete these iconic musicians’ nicknames? It's a nickname-game!
Darren McGavin said there was no ''freedom'' in television before he starred in the 1972 TV movie, The Night Stalker.
Darren McGavin said there was no ''freedom'' in television before he starred in the 1972 TV movie, The Night Stalker. "Television has got worse and worse," said the actor.
The Waltons' Ellen Corby was an expert at playing old ladies
The Waltons' Ellen Corby was an expert at playing old ladies When you needed an old lady, you called Ellen Corby.
Estelle Getty never thought she’d be a TV actor
Estelle Getty never thought she’d be a TV actor Before becoming the outspoken Sophia, Getty had played quieter, smaller roles.
Are these '70s TV movies or were they released in theaters?
Are these '70s TV movies or were they released in theaters? Time to see if your film knowledge is worthy of a starring role.
R.I.P. Freddy ''Boom Boom'' Cannon, rock and roll trailblazer with hits like ''Tallahassee Lassie'' and ''The Svengoolie Stomp''
R.I.P. Freddy ''Boom Boom'' Cannon, rock and roll trailblazer with hits like ''Tallahassee Lassie'' and ''The Svengoolie Stomp'' The singer was 89 years old.
Darren McGavin nearly missed out on the opportunity to play Carl Kolchak
Darren McGavin nearly missed out on the opportunity to play Carl Kolchak How the actor changed his own destiny.
Here's why Wagon Train's Terry Wilson wouldn't recommend being a stuntman to anyone
Here's why Wagon Train's Terry Wilson wouldn't recommend being a stuntman to anyone Wilson was blunt about the harsh realities of stunt work!
Barbara Billingsley thought it was important to always keep a good attitude
Barbara Billingsley thought it was important to always keep a good attitude Billingsley was more than positive that being positive equaled success.