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Producers were so convinced that Randolph Mantooth was a first responder after he starred in Emergency! that they stopped offering him acting roles for a period of time One producer who denied Mantooth said that they wanted "a real actor." November 20, 2024, 3:31PM
The creator of the 1966 Batman series taught college students as a way to give back to the television industry William Dozier wasn't just an entertainer; he was an educator. November 20, 2024, 3:10PM
Buddy Ebsen explained the downsides of playing a rural character The actor called his Beverly Hillbillies character "a hayseed." November 20, 2024, 12:02PM
Ken Berry said that his show was ''canceled'' by The Andy Griffith Show — eight years later, Berry replaced Griffith as the main character in what would become Mayberry R.F.D. It was one of the more ironic moments in Ken Berry's career. November 19, 2024, 10:00AM
Jon Walmsley worked to shed Jason Walton with music Nobody wants to be John-Boy's younger brother forever! November 19, 2024, 9:55AM
Barbara Hale said that Raymond Burr helped everyone on the set of Perry Mason stay relaxed When he wasn't busy pranking Hale by sneaking mice into random places, that is. November 18, 2024, 2:48PM
Dick Van Dyke: ''I never thought I would be anything'' The multi-hyphenate talent never saw stardom ahead. November 18, 2024, 2:32PM
One terrified tourist hit Glenn Strange with her purse after she spotted him in his monster makeup on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Strange was in for a spooky surprise. November 18, 2024, 12:26PM
Ken Curtis picked up this Festus-ism from his uncle Curtis had a real claim to his dirty hat and outfit! November 18, 2024, 10:50AM
Lon Chaney Jr. stepped in to play the Monster after Glenn Strange was injured on the set of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein Chaney had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it appearance as Frankenstein's monster! November 18, 2024, 10:41AM
Meet Anthony Toth: Inside the Collection Air travel was amazing in the past. Don't believe us? Take your seat, buckle up and relax; this will be an easy flight! November 17, 2024, 8:00PM
Raymond Burr and Barbara Hale were still close friends before Burr's death in 1993 Hale called Burr "a protector." November 15, 2024, 4:40PM
Maureen McCormick called playing Marcia Brady ''a help and a hindrance'' to her career The actor loved playing Marcia but admitted that the role came with its own baggage. November 15, 2024, 4:38PM
Bygone magazines that MeTV fans miss flipping through Remember opening the mailbox and getting excited at the sight of your favorite magazine inside? November 15, 2024, 4:30PM
Yikesgeist is looking for an in-house horror hound We're adding another ghost to the graveyard! November 15, 2024, 4:00PM
Here's the scoop on the weird, one-sided feud between NBC and Spock To boldly beef where no man has beefed before. November 15, 2024, 3:40PM
Eve Plumb said that this was the hardest part of returning to play Jan Brady "It takes a while to perfect the timing," she said. November 15, 2024, 2:25PM
McLean Stevenson was way too excited about his flop show that followed M*A*S*H You'd think he was starring in The Godfather. November 15, 2024, 2:00PM
When he wasn't acting on Mama's Family, Ken Berry loved to ride motorcycles "It's more than a hobby with me," said the actor. November 15, 2024, 1:37PM
Susan Olsen had a crush on her on-screen sibling during the filming of The Brady Bunch "I had two thousand various crushes on him," said Olsen. November 15, 2024, 9:53AM
Eve Plumb admitted that she and Jan Brady were quite similar "She fits me like a second skin," said Plumb. November 14, 2024, 4:57PM
The Rifleman cast wanted to make sure that ''death'' on TV never became casual "We have never killed just for the sake of killing," Connors said. November 14, 2024, 4:56PM
Frances Bavier was glad there was no ''glamour'' in playing Aunt Bee Her role as Aunt Bee was so influential that it began to pour into her personal life. November 14, 2024, 3:37PM
James Arness made more money from Gunsmoke than John Wayne did in his entire film career At least, according to Burt Reynolds! November 14, 2024, 2:59PM
Maureen McCormick on why she doesn't like to watch The Brady Bunch The actor wasn't a fan of reruns. November 14, 2024, 12:37PM
Don Knotts said that Ron Howard was ''the best-behaved child actor I ever worked with'' He also praised Rance Howard! November 14, 2024, 11:13AM
This was the weirdest request Vincent Price ever received from a fan In case you're wondering, Price agreed. November 13, 2024, 2:57PM
This was Susan Olsen's proudest moment in her acting career No, it wasn't on the set of The Brady Bunch. November 13, 2024, 1:33PM
Here's why Vincent Price always chose to play the villain instead of the hero "I'm a pussycat," he said. November 13, 2024, 12:52PM
This Eddie Murphy SNL sketch might seem familiar to old-school Svengoolie fans Saturday Night... DEAD?! November 13, 2024, 10:16AM
James Arness said that this unexpected sport was his favorite The Gunsmoke actor shared his passion with his family. November 12, 2024, 2:26PM
That evil woodpecker that terrorized Ritchie in The Dick Van Dyke Show was based off a real (and terrifying) bird Watch out: There's a bird on the loose! November 12, 2024, 10:30AM
Watch our exclusive interviews with the M*A*S*H cast Alan Alda, Loretta Swit and more discuss the historic M*A*S*H finale and the impact of the show. November 11, 2024, 4:08PM
This Star Trek actor was offered the role of Spock before Leonard Nimoy The Spock that almost was... November 11, 2024, 11:06AM
Dick Van Dyke had to be reminded frequently that he was a star The actor kept humble. November 11, 2024, 10:24AM
Marion Ross called Tom Bosley the ''father'' of the Happy Days cast and crew The actor was a father figure, on-screen and off. November 11, 2024, 9:52AM
Meet Eric Pfeifer: Inside the collection The force is truly with this collector! November 11, 2024, 8:00AM
"Hey Svengoolie" Music Video Exclusive That's right, Svengoolie and Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon are back, and only Yikesgeist has this behind the scenes sneak peek. November 9, 2024, 12:01AM
MeTV salutes classic actors that served on Veteran's Day From the Army to the Navy to the National Guard, here are some veterans you may see on MeTV November 9, 2024, 12:01AM
M*A*S*H producer Burt Metcalfe went to Korea to help create new plot ideas "I still talk to doctors who served there during the war," said Metcalfe. November 8, 2024, 3:40PM
Tom Bosley: ''You never get as much recognition anywhere as you get from a T.V. series.'' "It's a compliment that people remember the character," said the actor. November 8, 2024, 2:41PM
Here's how Gene Roddenberry made the Star Trek title sequence ''from garbage'' Quite a bit of drama made the sci-fi classic! November 8, 2024, 2:38PM
An insider look at the decadent premiere of ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes'' The stage was set for Vincent Price's 100th movie November 8, 2024, 11:00AM
Andy Griffith on the ''insanity'' of The Andy Griffith Show Andy Griffith explained why being silly is actually a good thing, every now and then. November 7, 2024, 3:38PM
Andy Griffith hoped that he and Don Knotts would go on to star in films together after The Andy Griffith Show ended The two actors were inseparable. November 7, 2024, 2:01PM
M*A*S*H's Loretta Swit said that being ''different'' can be special "I guess you don't ever get over your childhood, but you don't have to be doomed by it," Swit said. November 7, 2024, 1:58PM
Raymond Burr went to court to help prepare for the role of Perry Mason While most people are trying to avoid the law, Burr was seeking it out. November 7, 2024, 11:33AM
Here's how Vincent Price's daughter described his relationship with Roger Corman Insight into one of horror's greatest combos. November 7, 2024, 11:19AM
This acting legend almost starred alongside Vincent Price in ''The Abominable Dr. Phibes'' Hint: He's a Hammer star! November 6, 2024, 12:47PM
About that time James Arness was named ''Man of the Year'' in 1973 The most consistent thing about Arness, his fellow cast members said, was that he was consistent. November 6, 2024, 12:04PM