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From Batman to Family Guy: How Adam West poked fun at his own TV legacy
Adam West wasn’t just Batman! From his unforgettable role as Gotham’s caped crusader to his hilarious turn as Quahog’s eccentric mayor in Family Guy, West’s career spanned genres and decades. Check out the many sides of this beloved TV legend!

James Arness quit Gunsmoke just before the series started filming — this was the phone call that convinced him to return
One fateful call changed the actor's life.

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.

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.

Robert Horton on the pressures of returning to television after Wagon Train
It's tough to beat perfection.

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.

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.

David Canary missed the rough and tumble Bonanza plotlines that accompanied earlier episodes of the series
"All it does is confuse the audience," said the actor.

Is this the name of a real vintage hairstyle, or did we make it up?
How many of these hairstyles did you sport?

Tim Matheson explained what it was like joining the cast of Bonanza after the death of Dan Blocker
The actor became known for his role as ex-convict, Griff King.

Here's how to make the Easter crafts you saw on Toon In With Me!
Learn how to make your own bunny baskets, candy kebobs, and Easter egg centerpieces!

Here's what Lucille Ball had to say about staying young and beautiful
The Lucille Ball method: Castor oil, humor and perfume.

Tim Matheson had to relearn how to be an actor
"I didn't start working at the craft at an early age," said the actor.

Wayne Rogers vs. Alan Alda: What really caused the M*A*S*H fallout?
Wayne Rogers shocked fans when he left M*A*S*H before Season 4. Discover what led to his departure, behind-the-scenes tension with Alan Alda, and how producers reacted

Ron Howard formed friendships with his fellow child actors while working on The Andy Griffith Show
Howard had no shortage of friends.

Classic '50s Sci-Fi fill in the blank: The movies of Jack Arnold!
Test your knowledge of 1950s sci-fi legend Jack Arnold!

When he wasn't playing grumpy Mayor Stoner, Parley Baer loved performing in the circus
He was the mayor of the circus!