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Here's why guest stars loved working on The Golden Girls
Here's why guest stars loved working on The Golden Girls The insults may have been scripted, but the friendship was real!
As a child, Tom Savini wanted to grow up and become Lon Chaney
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
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 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
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)
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.
Don Knotts signed anxious autographs when he was in character as the ''nervous man''
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
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.
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings
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
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.
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor
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
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons John-Boy’s life wasn’t so different off-screen!
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood
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."
It’s a showdown between two classic Batman villains. Who comes out on top?
It’s a showdown between two classic Batman villains. Who comes out on top? Who's the best at being bad?
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress Farr didn't need Gary Burghoff or a pretty dress for Klinger to shine.
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots For Getty, cooking was never just about what was on the plate.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film The film was Don Knotts' first foray into the genre.
Which do you like better: The music group or their members' solo careers?
Which do you like better: The music group or their members' solo careers? Sometimes breaking up isn't so hard to do.
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story.
Can you guess your favorite musician's real name?
Can you guess your favorite musician's real name? Find out who you've been cheering for after all these years.
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character “I’ve tried to capture the kind of comedy these stars used to do - where there was a little guy constantly getting beaten down, then riding the crest for a while, and finally falling back down,” said Knotts.
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes
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.
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk.
Here's how Howard McNear developed Floyd the Barber's mannerisms
Here's how Howard McNear developed Floyd the Barber's mannerisms McNear reveals the real-life inspiration behind Floyd the Barber!
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends Wells wasn't interested in the celebrity lifestyle.
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series Both her on-screen and at-home relationships helped her be the best mom she could be.
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible "A touch of reality, however, is very important," said Schwartz.
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett He created everything from the "Went With the Wind" curtain dress to Cher's 1986 Academy Awards look to Elton John's sequined Dodgers uniform costume. The designer was 87 years old.
Meet Belle King: Inside the Collection
Meet Belle King: Inside the Collection This collector is bringing some serious electric energy to Collector’s Call.
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage The Emergency! stars had their differences, but they came together to save lives on the series.
Can you remember the title of these two-part episodes?
Can you remember the title of these two-part episodes? To be continued...