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Gunsmoke's filming schedule was hard for its cast to keep up with A hard schedule? That’s nothing a true Western hero can’t handle!
Milburn Stone made an honest medic out of Doc Adams for his father Here's how Stone honored his father.
Simon Oakland wanted his character to have a bigger storyline on Kolchak: The Night Stalker The actor played Tony Vincenzo, Kolchak's editor.
Raymond Bailey was ''the banker's hero'' after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies His success as The Clampetts' banker was so unexpected, he wouldn't have even put money on it.
Before Mayberry: The comedy sketch that launched Andy Griffith’s career Andy Griffith’s career took off with a football sketch he wrote on the fly. Here’s the surprising story behind his breakout comedy hit.
Meet Peter Morcey: Inside the Collection These toys are brought to you by a galaxy far, far away.
Kami Colter's mother had to leave the set of The Waltons after her daughter's emotional performance became too much to bear Cotler's mother was moved by her daughter's performance.
R.I.P. Ruth Buzzi, comedy legend known from ''Laugh-In'' fame She had hundreds of credits and five Emmy nominations, but perhaps will always be remembered for her bag-swinging character on Laugh-In. The actress was 88 years old.
Onionhead: The film that flopped so hard, it gave us The Andy Griffith Show It was the film that, strangely enough, led the actor to The Andy Griffith Show.
Frances Bavier almost said no to playing Aunt Bee— and it changed everything Uncover the emotional journey of Frances Bavier, from skepticism to love for her role as Aunt Bee, and how it shaped The Andy Griffith Show forever.
Howard Morris, better known as Ernest T. Bass, became a director to help a ''watered down'' television industry The actor was more than just a face on The Andy Griffith Show.
How the master of suspense revolutionized television with 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' "You've got to put something in those square frames to keep them looking," said Hitchcock.
Kami Cotler on the difference between her and Elizabeth Walton "I wouldn't do a lot of things she does."
Don Knotts' daughter: ''When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics.'' When he was around his loved ones, Knotts was even funnier than Barney Fife.
Here's why Dick Van Dyke joined Carol Burnett after Harvey Korman left It was a long-awaited comedy collision!
Don Knotts said that trying to make Andy Griffith break character on The Andy Griffith Show made him funnier They were best pals, and even better actors.
Frances Bavier is in the pilot of The Andy Griffith Show, but she did not play Aunt Bee Her first Mayberry character was Henrietta Perkins.
Rod Serling said that to be remembered as a writer was an honor Serling wasn't just a writer; he was THE writer.
A life lesson from Sheldon Leonard: If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself The sentiment earned Leonard his career.
Don Knotts' favorite episode of The Andy Griffith Show is probably yours too Can you guess which episode won his heart?
Ann B. Davis loved to dust on the set of The Brady Bunch Ann B. Davis never wanted to play a leading lady on 'The Brady Bunch,' she was content with dusting.
Did you ever visit Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios? In the '90s, Universal Studios was the premier destination for family fun. Find out how Woody Woodpecker joined the thrills with his own themed land!
This was the reason why Joanna Moore regretted losing her southern drawl after she was cast in The Andy Griffith Show Originally, Moore had no intention of pursuing acting.
Wagon Train's Robert Horton was a star onstage as well From Wagon Train to Broadway, Robert Horton’s love for musical comedy led him to a successful stage career with his wife, Marilynn Bradley. Find out more about their unique partnership.
Andy Griffith subtly evolved in his iconic role as Sheriff Andy Taylor— here's how Howard McNear helped! Delve into Andy Griffith's transformation as an actor and how his portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor grew!
Rod Serling loved to visit the set of The Andy Griffith Show Two worlds colliding!
Chuck Connors considered his success ''unnatural'' Being in Hollywood was far different from the Old West.
This was why Ray Harryhausen didn't like being called a ''special effects man'' Harryhausen possessed a range of talents.
Gomer vs. Goober: Can you guess who said these classic Mayberry quotes? It's a pile of Pyles!
Can you choose between these Star Wars characters? May the force be with you, and all that good stuff.
How well do you know Opie? Test your knowledge of The Andy Griffith Show's breakout star! Are you ready to see if you can score a perfect 10 and prove you’re a true Opie expert? Take the quiz now and find out!
Can you pass the Andy Griffith Show ''Pickle Story'' trivia challenge? See if you can down these questions without choking!
Here's the advice Lucille Ball gave to aspiring actors and entertainers What's Lucy's secret to success? Grape stomping, bear wrestling, silliness and a lot of hard work.