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Gunsmoke's Ken Curtis on the importance of making people laugh
A little humor can go a long way in the Western world!
Betty White on the benefits of keeping an optimistic attitude
"Heck, if you can’t get up happy in the morning, why get up at all?"
Ricardo Montalbán said that the production team of Fantasy Island became like a family
"The star of the show feels a certain responsibility to help maintain a happy but disciplined set."
Ann B. Davis enjoyed teaching students how to succeed in Hollywood
Ann B. Davis is everyone's favorite normal person who just happened to play a version of herself on the small screen.
Here's how The Golden Girls changed Estelle Getty's life
"More people saw the first show of the series than my entire life on the stage."
Jaclyn Smith wanted to get away from constant beauty standards
She wanted to prove she was much more than just a pretty face.
How arriving late to an audition changed Peter Boyle's life forever
He landed the role in true Frank Barone fashion.
No one missed Dan Blocker more than his co-star Michael Landon
The brotherly love wasn't just for the cameras.
Filming in costume was a nightmare for David Prowse on the set of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Though a terrifying villain, Prowse lived his own horror film on set.
Peter Cushing threw himself into acting after the death of his wife
"I always say that I was born in 1913. I started to live in 1941 when I met Helen, and I died in 1971 when she died."
Here’s why food played an important role in Ken Curtis’ early life.
The Gunsmoke star could handle the heat when it came to the kitchen.
How Hammer Films gave Peter Cushing's career a new life
Cushing was considering leaving the acting business altogether when he was offered the opportunity of a lifetime.
Ed Wood claimed that he created the idea for How to Make a Monster (1958)
Wood's widow claimed that her husband held a grudge against Hollywood producer Sam Arkoff.
Johnny Crawford was scared to work with Chuck Connors because he idolized him
Bonding over baseball helped Crawford and Connors spark their iconic friendship.
Ralph Waite often received letters from children looking for a father in John Walton Sr.
"It’s made me richer in a variety of ways," the actor said of The Waltons.
Here’s why Carol Burnett thought rain brought good luck
It’s raining, it’s pouring—Carol Burnett’s career was soaring.
Betty White had a blast filming The Golden Girls
"Everyone has been so dear and so positive; our characters are so funny and human."
How well do you remember the top films of 1976?
Hop in, we're headed to the theater!
Ellen Corby on The Waltons: ''This show is what I’ve always wanted.''
The actor credited the power of positive thinking after winning the role of Grandma Walton.
A haircut changed DeForest Kelley's whole career
A new look gave Star Trek's DeForest Kelley a new outlook on life.
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.
Why Ray Barone's imperfect personality was so important in Everybody Loves Raymond
Co-star Patricia Heaton called the character an "anti-hero."
Was this celebrity ever a guest on The Muppet Show?
Did these celebrities make it to the Muppet stage? Hurry before the final curtain call!
The refreshing reason Cheryl Ladd refused to test for Charlie's Angels
"I refused to succumb to the demeaning pressures of tests," said the actor.
Golden Girls creator Susan Harris had her own theories about why Sophia Petrillo was such a fan favorite.
"She says what everybody thinks."
Early reviews of Fantasy Island were no dream come true
Critics balked at the series, while the public flocked to it.
How to Make a Monster (1958) director Herbert L. Strock said that the wrong music could ''kill'' a film
"If the music is wrong for the movie, it kills the movie."

