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Jack Webb always wanted to do a comedy series There was just one problem. February 21, 2025, 4:42PM

Harry Morgan said that Jack Webb loved the humor people found in Dragnet "When you have something that becomes that big in American culture, it's gonna be satirized." February 21, 2025, 3:53PM

Jack Webb wanted to put the ''entertainment'' back into the entertainment industry The Dragnet creator and star felt that television had lost sight of one key goal. February 21, 2025, 3:18PM

Barbara Billingsley had some harsh words for Roseanne June Cleaver went after her sitcom peer! February 21, 2025, 10:40AM

Emergency! creator Robert Cinader often spent three hours redrafting scripts for Emergency! However, Cinader revealed that in some cases, the process took as long as twenty hours. February 21, 2025, 10:04AM

Ron Howard recently revealed that he and Don Knotts were related in this heartwarming throwback photo It's time for a Mayberry family reunion! February 20, 2025, 3:46PM

The creator of Emergency! explained the appeal of the series "You design a show around kids." February 20, 2025, 12:11PM

Amanda Blake said that Hollywood was ''superficial'' "I was getting to be a person I didn't like," said Blake. February 20, 2025, 11:40AM

Amanda Blake called Miss Kitty ''liberated'' Blake said the character was the "first fictional libber." February 20, 2025, 10:11AM

What did Max Baer, Jr. do after The Beverly Hillbillies? "Starvation was my motivation," said Baer. February 19, 2025, 4:28PM

Here's how the Meadows sisters made television a family affair The two sisters had a love for performing. February 19, 2025, 11:24AM

Dan Blocker's background helped him with his role in Bonanza Blocker was wild about the Old West. February 19, 2025, 10:38AM

Florence Henderson acknowledged that The Brady Bunch was unrealistic, and explained why that was actually a good thing "A lot of people don't realize that on The Brady Bunch, I'm acting," said Henderson. February 18, 2025, 3:56PM

Mike Stoker was one of the real firemen to appear on Emergency! He was a firefighter on-screen and in real life! February 18, 2025, 3:39PM

Buddy Ebsen wrote thank you letters to critics who had panned Barnaby Jones Ebsen had his own misgivings about Barnaby Jones. February 18, 2025, 1:12PM

Russ Tamblyn turned down a role in Gilligan's Island in the 1960s "I had resigned myself to thinking that I would always be known as Russ Tamblyn of West Side Story," said the actor. February 18, 2025, 12:05PM

Irene Ryan loved to bet the ponies However, it wasn't a problem! February 18, 2025, 11:41AM

Buddy Ebsen's preferred method of rehearsal: ''Wing it.'' Ebsen had an unconventional method of preparing for an episode of Barnaby Jones. February 18, 2025, 9:28AM

10 all-time classic Pete Malloy quotes from Adam-12 Martin Milner’s sarcasm and perfect delivery were some of the best things about the show. February 17, 2025, 3:39PM

Jerry Mathers' mom didn't want him on Beaver His parents were never prepared for a series. February 17, 2025, 1:53PM

Apparently Buddy Ebsen was a bundle of energy on the set of Barnaby Jones Ebsen was more than just a foxy grandpa. February 17, 2025, 11:09AM

Waiting for the Wave: Spielberg’s tense tipping point before Jaws became a phenomenon In 1975, nobody could've predicted how important Spielberg would be. February 17, 2025, 10:35AM

Alan Hale Jr. on the heartwarming way he remembered his father, Alan Hale Sr. "Dad's not dead, he's just gone," said Hale. February 17, 2025, 8:46AM

A fake plane made for a Gilligan's Island special caused some real air traffic disruption Apparently, a big plane made for some big trouble. February 14, 2025, 4:15PM

Carl Reiner once called Dick Van Dyke's talent ''sickening'' Surprisingly, this was high praise. February 14, 2025, 2:40PM

Bea Arthur and Sally Struthers used to gossip in the supermarket when they saw each other "She was a big deal," said Struthers. "I loved her." February 14, 2025, 1:56PM

Tim Conway wasn't interested in becoming a performer — until Rose Marie stepped in As a young man, Conway wasn't interested in the Hollywood lifestyle. February 14, 2025, 11:10AM

Wally Cleaver: Director? Tony Dow reveals why he wanted to shift gears after Leave It to Beaver Leaving Leave it to Beaver opened up some new pursuits! February 14, 2025, 10:56AM

Vivian Vance's acting career had a parallel in mental health She was much more than just Ethel Mertz. February 14, 2025, 9:30AM

Henry Winkler said this was why he felt ''frustrated'' playing the Fonz The actor admitted that he couldn't play one man forever, no matter how cool he was. February 13, 2025, 4:41PM

The lawsuit that threatened to tarnish Frances Bavier's legacy Gladys Farmer sued the Bavier estate after Aunt Bee died in 1989 February 13, 2025, 1:35PM

Henry Winkler made sure that the Fonz taught viewers something important about themselves We can't all be as cool as the Fonz. But with Henry Winkler playing the character, we can certainly find something cool in ourselves. February 13, 2025, 1:12PM

Frances Bavier's final moments: The special arrangements provided by Chatham County Hospital "She wants to put it behind her." February 13, 2025, 11:33AM

Why did Henry Winkler decline the opportunity to star in his own spinoff about the Fonz? The actor didn't want to be the Fonz forever. February 13, 2025, 10:26AM

Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure Ebsen thought Jed Clampett could be the dad everyone needed and wanted in the ’60s. February 12, 2025, 3:15PM

Carol Burnett was ''petrified'' the first time she performed comedy in school Burnett said that she was a "wallflower" as a child. February 12, 2025, 3:11PM

Jerry Mathers reveals the reason Leave It to Beaver ended early The series could've continued! February 12, 2025, 12:10PM

Carol Burnett was worried she'd overwhelm an audience before she starred in her own variety series "The last thing I want is to shove myself down people's throats three times a week." February 11, 2025, 11:03AM

The Super Bowl Shuffle disappeared for years— Here's why! The song nearly shuffled off this mortal coil! February 11, 2025, 9:57AM

Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies She had a genuine love for pets of all shapes, sizes, and kinds. February 10, 2025, 3:36PM

This guest star on The Andy Griffith Show said the series spoiled her Your suspicions were correct; The Andy Griffith Show was an amazing place to work. February 10, 2025, 10:45AM

Guess which Gilligan's Island actor boldly proclaimed ''I'm one of my fans.'' Hint: It wasn't the Skipper! February 10, 2025, 9:36AM

Did you own a Pet Rock in the 1970s? This neat toy was all the rage - for a few months. February 7, 2025, 4:33PM

Don Knotts was at the head table of his high school reunion— But not because he was famous! The 60-year gathering was held in 2002. February 7, 2025, 1:37PM

Alfred Hitchcock on creating suspense in a television series "Sometimes people create their own anxiety," said the director. February 7, 2025, 1:11PM

Don Knotts and Andy Griffith shared a dislike for sitcoms "You see, Andy I have a pet hate - situation comedy," said Knotts. February 7, 2025, 11:30AM

Burt Reynolds on the parallels between himself and Clint Eastwood "We both have a particular audience that is loyal to us no matter what the critics say," said Reynolds. February 6, 2025, 3:55PM

The cast of Happy Days were worried they'd be cancelled during the show's early years They weren't all Happy Days on set... February 6, 2025, 3:45PM

Elizabeth MacRae was often approached by fans asking her to speak as her character on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Fans will remember the Lou-Ann Poove's iconic southern drawl. February 6, 2025, 1:07PM