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Carol Burnett said she was ''fortunate'' that her work never interfered with her private life
"Actually, I've been very lucky," said Burnett
January 13, 2025, 11:06AM
Carrol Burnett wasn't a fan of her red hair — at first
Burnett said she felt like a "hussy."
January 13, 2025, 10:30AM
Jim Nabors couldn't understand why some people didn't like him
Who wouldn't love Gomer Pyle?
January 10, 2025, 4:40PM
DeForest Kelley said Star Trek was ''a mixed blessing''
His career never had that second chapter.
January 10, 2025, 3:11PM
Both Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe wanted more accuracy on Emergency!
Both actors strived for a more realistic perspective that defied "escapism TV."
January 10, 2025, 2:43PM
Andy Griffith admitted that The Andy Griffith Show wasn't a hit in major cities
Instead, the sitcom relied on towns like Mayberry for viewership.
January 10, 2025, 2:00PM
Eartha Kitt had never seen Julie Newmar's portrayal of Catwoman before she agreed to play the character on Batman
"I'm approaching Catwoman in my own way," said the actor.
January 10, 2025, 12:00PM
Adam West wasn't particularly upset that he wasn't approached to play Batman in Tim Burton's 1989 film
West was content to leave the cowl behind.
January 10, 2025, 11:13AM
David Janssen defended television against critics
"Our intention is to make it the best we possibly can," said the actor.
January 10, 2025, 10:30AM
Kids loved grumpy old Sgt. Carter on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Children were some of the show's biggest fans.
January 9, 2025, 4:17PM
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C avoided the topic of real war, and that's what made the show special
Gomer Pyle stood out from the show's peers.
January 9, 2025, 3:14PM
Frank Sutton explained why he was a lot like Sgt. Carter in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Sutton called the character "gentle."
January 9, 2025, 2:27PM
Revisiting the top 10 singles of 1975
Just try to get through this list without one of these songs getting stuck in your head.
January 9, 2025, 11:57AM
David Janssen explained why The Fugitive had to end after four seasons
Even the star of the series understood that it was time to take one final bow.
January 9, 2025, 11:00AM
Rod Serling found plot ideas for The Twilight Zone all around him
Serling looked to his own world for inspiration to fuel his world of imagination.
January 8, 2025, 1:44PM
David Janssen vowed that Harry O wouldn't become another ''shoot-em-up''
"I'll scream bloody murder if it evolves into that sort of show," said the actor.
January 8, 2025, 12:02PM
Julie Newmar said that many actors took a pay cut to appear in an episode of Batman
According to Newmar, Batman was "in."
January 8, 2025, 11:56AM
Carroll O'Connor began an anti-drug crusade in memory of his son
He used his platform to make a difference.
January 8, 2025, 11:09AM
Jim Nabors split his pants while dancing during a live performance
You've heard of actors flying by the seat of their pants, but have you heard of an actor tearing them?
January 8, 2025, 10:40AM
Originally, Burt Ward was only looking to be an extra on Batman before he was offered the role of Robin
Here's how the Boy Wonder was given a wonderful opportunity.
January 8, 2025, 9:20AM
Even when he was starring in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Jim Nabors never trusted that his success would last
The actor always believed his luck would run out eventually.
January 7, 2025, 11:20AM
Jim Nabors said that Andy Griffith ''was probably the biggest role model I had for entertaining''
Nabors learned from Griffith and looked up to him.
January 7, 2025, 10:42AM
Jamie Farr dieted to look better in women's clothes
But then, don't we all?
January 7, 2025, 10:20AM
After the second season of M*A*S*H, Jamie Farr issued this ultimatum to the show's creators
"My aspiration was to be a television star," said Farr.
January 3, 2025, 3:54PM
Here's what Rod Serling had to say to people who thought The Twilight Zone was ''too far out there''
Being "too far out there" should've been The Twilight Zone's biggest compliment, but it led to complications.
January 3, 2025, 1:56PM
Frances Bavier ''didn't really appreciate'' her role, according to this co-star
However, she embraced the role later in life.
January 3, 2025, 9:08AM
Frank Sutton used his real military experience on Gomer Pyle: USMC
Sutton was a real Army veteran with a fictional Marine background.
January 2, 2025, 4:20PM
Jim Nabors wanted audiences to know that Gomer Pyle wasn't stupid
"He only saw good in other people, which most people think is stupid," said the actor.
January 2, 2025, 4:14PM
David Ogden Stiers found that Shakespeare helped his performance on M*A*S*H
"I bring everything I can to the part of Winchester in M*A*S*H," said Stiers.
January 2, 2025, 2:09PM
Despite her stardom, Julie London lived a relatively normal home life
The actor preferred her family to any role she played.
January 2, 2025, 1:43PM
In Memoriam: Remembering the classic stars we lost in 2024
This year we had to say goodbye to child stars, music titans, classic comedians, and more.
December 30, 2024, 4:50PM
Here's why Jim Nabors sang more than he acted
Later in his career, Nabors largely abandoned acting. Here's the story.
December 30, 2024, 9:24AM
Jim Nabors: ''I've never tried to duck Gomer Pyle.''
Nabors loved the character he had popularized.
December 27, 2024, 4:22PM
Batman creator William Dozier on what makes a good Batman villain
What made these actors so good at being bad?
December 27, 2024, 3:14PM
Don Knotts and Andy Griffith helped put Jim Nabors at ease when he was nervous during his first appearance on The Andy Griffith Show
The two comedy giants were also two pretty cool guys.
December 27, 2024, 2:41PM
When he wasn't acting on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., Frank Sutton was a secret scholar
"Exercising my mind through in-depth exploration of various art forms strengthens me as a performer," said Sutton.
December 27, 2024, 2:10PM
Henry Winkler on how he'd like to see The Fonz leave Happy Days
It was tough to say goodbye to a character he loved so much.
December 27, 2024, 11:58AM
Here's the thing: Rod Serling didn't really like being the narrator of The Twilight Zone
He was the voice of The Twilight Zone, but he would have rather just been a writer.
December 26, 2024, 3:28PM
Jim Nabors wasn't dimwitted like Gomer Pyle — but he did share his good heart
"No matter how much we laugh at him, Gomer Pyle is also a pretty wonderful person."
December 26, 2024, 3:03PM
Did you know there was a planned Blair Warner spinoff after The Facts of Life?
When Facts of Life bought the farm, the Collector's Call host bought the school!
December 26, 2024, 1:14PM
Henry Winkler explained the frustrating part of playing The Fonz
"I don't mind talking about the show at all, it's just that I don't want to be The Fonz."
December 26, 2024, 1:08PM
Jim Nabors was as much of a fan of Gomer Pyle as viewers were
Nabors loved Pyle.
December 26, 2024, 11:31AM
Cher shares Lucy's less-than-sunny Bono bon mot
The singer reached out to her famous peer for advice.
December 26, 2024, 11:05AM
Here's how the real Walton kids spent their Christmas in 1976
Most kids only care about the amount of presents under the tree, these kids cared about family, cakes and cookies!
December 23, 2024, 10:22AM
Here's what Christmas meant to Lucille Ball, Mike Connors and more in 1973
Here's what Christmas meant to these six celebrities, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!
December 23, 2024, 10:00AM
Henry Winkler agreed to play the Fonz — on one condition
"I got a call and they asked if I’d like the role."
December 20, 2024, 4:13PM
Harry Morgan on the difference between acting on stage versus acting in television
Life on the stage can help prepare an actor for any challenge, but can the same be said for another medium?
December 20, 2024, 1:00PM
The Brady Bunch was (mostly) together again for Lifetime's "Blending Christmas"
A 2021 made-for-TV movie reunited some of the cast!
December 20, 2024, 11:29AM
Harvey Korman loved The Carol Burnett Show, but hated some of the costumes
After all, fake mustaches, feathers, tutus, and tiaras can only take you so far.
December 19, 2024, 4:50PM