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While working on The War of the Worlds (1953), producer George Pal got into an argument that nearly cost him his job Pal was pushed to his limit.
Bob Denver refused to pose for pictures with Tina Louise Learn about the love lost between the castaways.
How War of the Worlds (1953) reinvigorated Ann Robinson's career "I was a has-been as far as Hollywood was concerned."
Yellowstone's Buck Taylor on his Gunsmoke role The Newly O'Brien character was never overused.
Don Knotts: ''I can't stand'' the Andy Griffith Show's schedule Being deputy of Mayberry was no easy feat!
How well do you remember The Golden Girls theme song? "Thank you for being a _____!"
Jack Lord revealed why he decided to leave Hawaii Five-O The actor starred in the series for over a decade.
Ricardo Montalbán brushed off poor reviews of Fantasy Island "I learned that a TV review means absolutely zilch to the public," said the actor.
Ann Robinson said that she had no idea The War of the Worlds (1953) would be such a hit "I think I was too young and inexperienced to realize we were doing such a great movie," said the actor.
Andy Griffith's catastrophic appearance on Ed Sullivan What it was... was a disaster!
Fantasy Island's Hervé Villechaize: A groundbreaking actor in an industry that undervalues minority groups The man who played Tattoo fought for better pay.
Ricardo Montalbán explained the real-life lessons that Fantasy Island taught audiences “I think people vicariously can live in a fantasy,” said Montalbán.
Ricardo Montalbán nearly refused the role of Khan in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan because he was afraid audiences could only see him as Mr. Roarke "I thought, 'My God, audiences are going to laugh at me if I sound exactly like Roarke.'"
M*A*S*H's Loretta Swit thought laughter and comedy were hard to come by Swit still kept a positive attitude even when things looked negative.
Ricardo Montalbán on the importance of keeping professional while performing "Professionalism, to me, is a beautiful world," said the actor.
Carroll O'Connor in 1974: ''They can get someone else to do Archie'' The actor almost walked away long before the role was through.
War of the Worlds (1953) was the result of a decades-long development history Producer George Pal wasn't the first to consider bringing the story to the big screen.
The director of The War of the Worlds (1953) admitted that science fiction ''was a curse'' on his career "I was branded a mechanic, and everyone wanted me to do some kind of far-out picture with them."
War of the Worlds director Byron Haskins was inspired by the San Francisco earthquake West Coast historians should know straight away!
Desi Arnaz, Jr. on how I Love Lucy was different from his parents' real-life relationship When the cameras stopped rolling, things weren't quite as funny.
Brad Garrett of Everybody Loves Raymond was used to being the ''underdog'' The underdog had finally found his spotlight.
Describe yourself, and we'll tell you which Golden Girl you are! More telling than your Zodiac sign!
Marcia Gay Harden analyzed her villainous portrayal of Mrs. Carmody in The Mist “The evil within was as frightening as the evil outside,” said the actor.
All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''The Rehabilitation of Otis'' Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!
Hart to Hart's Stefanie Powers on her personal acting style "What we are selling is being accepted."
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes Carol Burnett and Cher had something in common besides their star power.
Stephen King enjoyed Frank Darabont's twist on The Mist's ending “I loved it,” said the writer.
At 93, William Shatner is set to release a heavy metal album Sure, why not...
Lionel Stander became a stockbroker after he was blacklisted from Hollywood “I think I’m the only actor who’s ever been president of a brokerage house.”
How The Mist predicted the future This is no simple monster movie!
Hart to Hart creator Sidney Sheldon said that writing for television helped him become an author "I love the creative process."
Robert Wagner called Lionel Stander ''a father figure'' The two men became good friends during their time on television.
All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Goober Takes a Car Apart'' Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!
Barbara Billingsley on how her own children helped her prepare for Leave It to Beaver Some of the moments in Leave It to Beaver came straight from Billingsley's real children.
Can you tell us the Stephen King adaptation based on three actors? Here's a quiz that'll send a shiver down your spine!