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Emergency! paramedics had real respect for real-life paramedics
The duo had great respect for real-life paramedics!
April 1, 2025, 3:06PM

Buck Taylor didn't mind standing in his castmates' shadows on Gunsmoke
He may not have been the lead, but Taylor was happy!
April 1, 2025, 1:20PM

The Waltons actor Sian Barbara Allen said that this was the true strain of being an actor
"You can't give up," said Allen.
April 1, 2025, 12:01PM

Do you know who said ''Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel''?
Was it Adam West? Or maybe... The Riddler?!
March 31, 2025, 2:53PM

Tex Avery described the initial fan reaction to Bugs Bunny's iconic catchphrase, ''What's up Doc?''
Bugs Bunny, certified brat.
March 31, 2025, 2:48PM

Adam West believed that an athlete with ''buns of steel'' would be better off playing Batman before he accepted the role
A superhero needs some super buns.
March 31, 2025, 2:42PM

A look at the 50 Foot Woman: Star Allison Hayes' early Hollywood years
From humble beginnings to gargantuan stature!
March 31, 2025, 2:19PM

Milburn Stone believed that Miss Kitty was the glue that held the Gunsmoke characters together
"If ever a show had all the ingredients for trouble, it's ours," said the actor.
March 31, 2025, 11:41AM

Did you know that there was a real Brady Bunch house?
The show's art director lived in his own version of the classic sitcom home.
March 31, 2025, 10:42AM

Mary Tyler Moore had this to say on whether the success of The Dick Van Dyke Show had changed her
The series kickstarted Moore's comedy career.
March 28, 2025, 4:21PM

Jerry Van Dyke said one of the roles that people remembered him best for was Stacey Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show
"I guess people do remember the good things," said Van Dyke
March 28, 2025, 4:15PM

Florence Henderson: ''I guess Carol is everybody's fantasy''
Mrs. Brady sure represented a lot to people!
March 28, 2025, 3:39PM

The cast of Gunsmoke used this surprising ingredient to create a realistic effect
The sweet secret behind the blood on Gunsmoke.
March 28, 2025, 3:22PM

Director Ishirō Honda found Godzilla's dance ''humiliating'' in Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
"I am sure he was telling himself, 'We did not create Godzilla for that."
March 28, 2025, 1:47PM

The Rifleman's Johnny Crawford on his relationship with Chuck Connors
Were the pair like father and son offscreen as well?
March 28, 2025, 12:11PM

William Hopper refused the role of Paul Drake when he auditioned for Perry Mason
"I had no intention of doing it," said Hopper.
March 28, 2025, 11:15AM

Paul Henning wanted to do a ''hillbilly'' show for years before he created the Clampett Family
It wasn't until Henning clapped eyes on Beverly Hills that he knew he'd struck oil.
March 28, 2025, 10:14AM

What made Perry Mason an international success?
"No show has a more enthusiastic cast."
March 27, 2025, 4:23PM

Jamie Farr felt like M*A*S*H gave him a new life
Although he had been a character since the beginning, Farr's real breakthrough came later in the series.
March 27, 2025, 3:09PM

David Hart said that Parker was supposed to be even more dimwitted on In the Heat of the Night
Hart was a smart man and an even smarter actor.
March 27, 2025, 2:26PM

Barry Williams' parents were reluctant to let him become a child star
"I never considered anything else for myself," said Williams.
March 27, 2025, 1:33PM

Here's why Frances Bavier stayed in Mayberry after Andy Griffith left
Aunt Bee was one of the last holdouts in town!
March 27, 2025, 1:17PM

This Godzilla star got tips from Boris Karloff (and Vincent Price!)
He stood on the shoulders of giants to fight other giants
March 27, 2025, 11:49AM

At first, Ralph Waite wasn't interested in appearing in The Waltons
It was the smartest mistake he'd ever make.
March 27, 2025, 11:40AM

There were talks of an In the Heat of the Night spinoff starring Bubba Skinner
Bubba: The Solo Years
March 27, 2025, 9:55AM

Remember when the Walton house went up in flames? Here's how it was done
"The Burnout" was one of The Waltons' hottest episodes—quite literally.
March 26, 2025, 3:37PM

Marco Lopez would cook for his friends on set when he wasn't filming Emergency!
The actor was also a gifted chef.
March 26, 2025, 3:06PM

Christopher Knight's shocking reaction to The Brady Bunch cancellation
Or, maybe it wasn't so unexpected after all!
March 26, 2025, 1:31PM

The story behind Popeye's love of spinach
Popeye and his love affair with spinach have made such a positive impact. Ironically, it all stems from a mistake.
March 26, 2025, 11:09AM

Nick Adams loved being in Japanese monster movies
The star of Godzilla vs. Monster Zero was happy to be there!
March 25, 2025, 12:58PM

J.R. Jones was only supposed to appear once in Barnaby Jones
After actor Mark Shera appeared on the series, CBS decided to make him a regular character.
March 25, 2025, 12:24PM

Do you remember this Western with stars from Gunsmoke and The Brady Bunch?
The movie grossed about a million dollars in 1976.
March 25, 2025, 10:21AM

David Hart was a director's apprentice while he was starring on In the Heat of the Night
"I'm learning a lot," said Hart.
March 24, 2025, 4:55PM

Ralph Waite explained why there weren't many risqué topics explored on The Waltons
"You begin to feel like you're violating audience expectations," said the actor.
March 24, 2025, 3:32PM
Eve Plumb's harsh reality— ''That's what's so disappointing to everybody...''
It's not easy being a middle Brady!
March 24, 2025, 2:39PM

Alan Autry had trouble coming to terms with his ''hunk'' status while acting on In the Heat of the Night
He might have played a police officer, but Autry wouldn't cop to stealing hearts.
March 24, 2025, 11:30AM

Here's why Perry Mason was important to the world, not just America
Perry Mason may have played a role in promoting world peace.
March 21, 2025, 3:50PM

William Alland was inspired to make Creature from the Black Lagoon at one of Orson Welles dinner parties
It was a dinner party we'd kill to attend.
March 21, 2025, 3:35PM
Do you remember this Lucille Ball TV drama?
The comedian attempted to tackle something serious in the mid-80s.
March 21, 2025, 3:04PM

Leonard Nimoy once escaped from Spock-obsessed fans via firetruck
Trapped in a manager's office and hiding from a crowd of fans, Nimoy had to get creative to get out of the building.
March 21, 2025, 2:11PM

How Ron Howard tackled the biggest challenge of his filmmaking career
"I was reluctant at first, to be honest," he said.
March 21, 2025, 9:48AM

Jon Walmsley said that this was the one thing that bothered him about The Waltons
Walmsley loved his time on the series, save for one aspect.
March 21, 2025, 12:24AM

Nancy Stafford called Michelle Thomas ''her favorite role''
"I respect her a lot."
March 20, 2025, 3:36PM

Mel Blanc on his favorite Looney Tunes character
The story behind "sufferin' succotash"!
March 20, 2025, 3:23PM

During his time on Bonanza, Dan Blocker had little time for his family
He attracted crowds no matter where he went.
March 20, 2025, 3:12PM

Harriet MacGibbon was much more down to earth than her Beverly Hillbillies character
"I'm not a Hillbilly Clampett by any means," said MacGibbon.
March 20, 2025, 3:11PM
David Ogden Stiers said it was ''imperative'' that he step away from M*A*S*H fame
Shakespeare was a real lifesaver!
March 20, 2025, 1:47PM

The Gill-man costume terrified a mother and daughter during filming of The Creature from the Black Lagoon
It's a ringing endorsement for a horror movie if you're scaring people while filming.
March 20, 2025, 12:35PM

A worker on the set of Adam-12 said that William Boyett ''doesn't realize how good he is''
The actor stayed humble.
March 19, 2025, 3:37PM

How Ron Howard avoided the ''clichés'' that befall so many child actors
With some effort, Howard became a success story.
March 19, 2025, 3:21PM