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Russell Johnson on the heyday of television: ''If you are an actor today and you are not in a TV series, you are in trouble.'' Like peanut butter and jelly, actors and television simply go together.
The Fugitive's Barry Morse said that he dealt with ''abuse'' from fans when he was recognized in public Some fans took the series a bit too seriously.
Gilligan's Island creator Sherwood Schwartz had a backup plan in mind for the series if audiences grew bored with the series It turns out that the best-laid plans come with a secret backup plan.
The mystery of Jerry Mathers' ''death'': How a Vietnam rumor fooled the nation This shocking urban legend claimed Jerry Mathers, star of Leave It to Beaver, died in Vietnam. Learn how this false rumor spread and the truth behind the 1968 report that left fans in disbelief!
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
James Arness was honest about the problems that came with playing Marshal Matt Dillon Heavy is the head that wears the cowboy hat.
Fans loved Bill Raisch so much they wanted his character to walk free in The Fugitive Raisch had a loyal fanbase.
This Gunsmoke producer said that the cast's loyalty to one another was what made the show so successful The secret to success? Friendship.
Carol Burnett shrugged off bad ratings on The Carol Burnett Show When life gets you down, simply just shrug it all off. It worked for Burnett.
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.
Here’s how Batman executive producer William Dozier prepared for the series "Batman is a Gotham City boy. If you got him as far as Philadelphia, he’d be a freak," Dozier said.
Dwight Eisenhower allegedly had a thing for this classic TV star You'll never guess who old Ike had the hots for!
Bob Denver called Gilligan's Island ''low-down humor.'' The comment was high praise.
Russell Johnson harbored a hatred of horses — and they hated him back One good thing about Gilligan's Island: No horses.
Patricia Blair worried that fans wouldn’t like her as Lucas McCain’s love interest on The Rifleman Not even a Western legend can outrun romance.
Are these real visitors on Gilligan's Island, or did we make them up? Can you tell the real castaways from the fake ones? Who joined the cast for an episode on Gilligan's Island?
Robert Horton on the pressures of returning to television after Wagon Train It's tough to beat perfection.
Can you name these songs about Earth? Test your knowledge with this musical quiz! Test your knowledge of Earth-themed songs— and celebrate the environment— with this fun music quiz!
Before starring in Gilligan's Island, Russell Johnson refused the role of The Professor "They called and asked if I wanted to run a test for the part of the Professor, and I said no," said Johnson.
Initial unfavorable reviews of Gilligan's Island didn't hurt the cast and crew — it encouraged them to work harder The negative press had quite the opposite effect than was intended.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Barney and Thelma Lou, Phfftt'' Hey... Who said that?!
Raymond Bailey— aka Mr. Drysdale— was the only actual ''hillbilly'' in the Beverly Hillbillies cast The story of Raymond Bailey’s incredible career before The Beverly Hillbillies — from classic films and Broadway to TV dramas like Perry Mason — and how he joined the hillbillies in the mountains!
They had to call in an actual Marine barber to properly buzz Gomer Pyle's head "He zipped him in about eight seconds."
House of Dracula: How Universal fought franchise fatigue and created the ''curse'' of the final horror movie From House of Dracula to Saw: The Final Chapter, learn why ‘final’ horror movies keep returning. Explore the lasting legacy of never-ending franchises and how Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Wolf Man paved the way!
8 underrated horror sequels that are better than you remember Here are eight of the best horror sequels that deserve more love! From A Nightmare on Elm Street to Leprechaun, we know you'll enjoy revisiting these scary franchise entries!
Daily Andy Quote Quiz: ''The Rumor'' Hey... Who said that?!
Meet Ashley Sero: Inside the Collection Get all dolled up and take a look at Ashley’s massive collection—featuring nearly 3,000 dolls!
All of these movies feature the word ''space'' in their title - can you name them all? Would you mind giving us a little bit of space?
Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies He had all the right steps for stardom.