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Meet Shawn Peterson: Inside the Collection These PEZ are worth a pretty penny! Take a look at this sweet collection. April 13, 2025, 8:00PM

Marines loved Frank Sutton and he loved the Marines Sutton's popularity in the role of Sgt. Carter had people running to sign up for the Marine Corps. April 11, 2025, 3:19PM

A real police officer typically helped with Adam-12 scripts to make sure they were portraying police work accurately The cast and crew were committed to portraying the profession honestly. April 11, 2025, 1:34PM

Kent McCord on why he preferred simple storylines on Adam-12 Sometimes, simple is better. April 11, 2025, 11:38AM

There's actually a lot of work that goes into deciding which of your favorite characters deserve to be on the top of a PEZ dispenser Who decides which character deserves such an honor? April 11, 2025, 9:50AM

According to Adam West, everyone on the set of Batman was a big happy Bat-Family Maybe they were...Super Friends? April 10, 2025, 3:16PM

Kent McCord explained why he chose not to make his directorial debut on an episode of Adam-12 The actor wasn't interested in directing an episode of a series he starred in. April 10, 2025, 1:13PM

Mike Farrell was already a fan of M*A*S*H before he joined the cast as B.J. Hunnicutt Farrell turned into a superfan after he joined the show. April 10, 2025, 1:08PM

M*A*S*H helped Larry Linville say no when Hollywood tried to take advantage of him He was approached for work he knew wasn't right April 10, 2025, 10:10AM

Leatherface— chainsaw-wielding maniac and... associate editor?! "I have always thought of myself as being basically a writer," he said between chainsaw squeals. April 9, 2025, 4:08PM

Rod Serling was one of the most well-known writers in classic TV Serling was a rare exception to the usual writer's anonymity. April 9, 2025, 3:16PM

James Arness, Amanda Blake and Ken Curtis all learned a lot from Milburn Stone "Professionalism, perseverance, class— that's what they talk about when Stone's name comes up." April 9, 2025, 3:04PM

The real story of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: How Gunnar Hansen became Leatherface "They asked, 'Are you crazy?' and I said, 'No more than anyone else pretends to be.'" April 9, 2025, 2:53PM

PEZ candy was originally invented as an alternative to smoking The origin story of your favorite candy! April 9, 2025, 2:34PM

Jack Webb was gifted the LAPD's original badge 714 for his work on Dragnet Webb was given a high honor. April 9, 2025, 10:49AM

Jack Webb on the difference between Dragnet and Adam-12 According to Webb, the two shows were "totally different." April 9, 2025, 9:50AM

The Looney Tunes character Chuck Jones most associated with Care to guess, Doc? April 8, 2025, 3:25PM

You can watch classic Looney Tunes right here on MeTV We're YOUR home for classic Bugs Bunny shorts! April 8, 2025, 10:45AM

8 comedy actors who mastered the art of horror From "Haha" to "AAAHHHHH!" April 8, 2025, 10:20AM

R.I.P. Jay North, the titular ''Dennis the Menace'' on TV and child star After experiencing troubled years as a child star, the actor joined an organization that helped other minors in the entertainment industry. North was 73 years old. April 7, 2025, 2:55PM

Mike Farrell on the difference between B.J. Hunnicutt and himself The two men shared a face, but did they share a personality? April 7, 2025, 2:11PM

Ron Howard and Henry Winkler reunite with ''Happy Days'' co-stars after 50 years Pittsburgh 2025? More like Milwaukee 1974! April 7, 2025, 10:50AM

Your Me Madness 2025: Famous Phrases winner! We take a look at your winner, plus the phrases that came close to taking the gold! April 7, 2025, 10:18AM

Meet Bruce Pascal: Inside the Collection Start your engines, collectors! We're kicking off season six with the pedal to the metal! April 6, 2025, 8:00PM

Yup, that's Chucky in Daft Punk's ''Technologic'' video! The animatronics got recycled! April 4, 2025, 3:57PM

Deputy Don: The real-life Barney Fife's relationship with the police How was Mayberry's finest treated by the boys in blue? April 4, 2025, 3:20PM

Burt Ward insisted on ''playing it straight for the kids'' on Batman "It would be brutal to let them down," said the actor. April 4, 2025, 1:26PM

A very funny interview revealed how close Natalie Schafer was to her Gilligan's Island role Was she actually anything like Lovey Howell? April 3, 2025, 3:18PM

Jim Nabors said that the workload on The Jim Nabors Hour was much easier than working on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Working on The Jim Nabors Hour gave the actor an opportunity to show off his incredible voice. April 3, 2025, 3:15PM

Batman fame led to a very scary situation for Burt Ward Some excessive fans invaded the actor's privacy. April 3, 2025, 1:38PM

Michael Landon said Bonanza was a hard series to write for Writing for Bonanza was difficult, even for a member of the show's fictional family. April 2, 2025, 3:22PM

Don Knotts taught Jim Nabors how to handle a rifle to help him prepare for his role in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Barney Fife couldn't be trusted with more than one bullet, but Don Knotts was an expert. April 2, 2025, 2:20PM

Burt Reynolds said this co-star ''gave me the business'' when he needed help the most Reynolds had a hard time in an early role. April 2, 2025, 1:39PM

Jim Nabors turned down Andy Griffith when he was offered the role of Gomer Pyle Nabors almost turned down the role that would make him famous. April 2, 2025, 1:10PM

One Warner Bros. animator said that ''nobody could control Mel Blanc'' "Even Mel Blanc couldn't control Mel Blanc." April 2, 2025, 11:50AM

Burt Ward nearly got into an accident in the Batmobile his first day of filming Batman "Every week I worry about the next show, wondering what they'll do to me," said the actor. April 2, 2025, 10:48AM

Here's what the ''drinks'' on The Love Boat were actually made of Ted Lange, who played Isaac Washington, revealed the truth. April 2, 2025, 9:25AM

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

Howard Morris on acting: ''I'd rather conduct the orchestra than play piccolo'' Ernest T. stepped behind the camera! Here's why. April 1, 2025, 10:45AM

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