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Henry Winkler: ''I still need much too much public approval'' An important life lesson, courtesy of The Fonz. July 14, 2025, 3:10PM
Here’s why Carol Burnett thought rain brought good luck It’s raining, it’s pouring—Carol Burnett’s career was soaring. July 14, 2025, 2:48PM
How Laverne & Shirley made the ultimate underdog series "Two girls who work in a brewery, coping with life." July 14, 2025, 1:38PM
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. July 14, 2025, 1:30PM
Buddy Ebsen was the star of Beverly Hillbillies, but Max Baer Jr. had more fan mail Buddy Ebsen may have won the popular vote, but Max Baer Jr. still had the most fan mail. July 14, 2025, 1:18PM
Jerry Mathers was thrown around by an Oakland Raider after Leave It to Beaver Super Bowl winner John Vella barrelled over the Beav. July 14, 2025, 11:48AM
Ken Curtis had a ''tough love'' approach to actors who complained about being typecast "Any actor who leaves a show that has a part that's made for him is foolish," said the actor. July 14, 2025, 10:47AM
Meet Alex Arnold: Inside the Collection X marks the spot with this treasure trove of Indiana Jones memorabilia! July 13, 2025, 8:00PM
Take a trip with Summer of Me's Sunday Summer Vacation on Sunday, July 13 Get away from it all with a sunny Sunday of vacation themed episodes, starting at 10A | 9C on MeTV! July 11, 2025, 4:05PM
Chuck Connors was inducted into the Cowboy Hall of Fame shortly before he passed away The actor and athlete was well-respected and remembered in the hallowed halls of the cowboy establishment! July 11, 2025, 2:53PM
Carol Burnett didn't believe being beautiful would have helped a comedy career "When somebody is picture perfect, you stare but don't touch," said Burnett. July 11, 2025, 1:51PM
The very real police officer from Steve McQueen's past that he drew on while playing Josh Randall in Wanted Dead or Alive "I think of him and pretty soon I'm Josh Randall." July 11, 2025, 1:45PM
WE WANT YOU! to vote for Svengoolie in the 2025 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards The polls are open, and it's up to you to vote for our favorite top-hatted cadaver with the goatee and the rubber chickens! July 11, 2025, 10:12AM
Marlin Perkins kept wild animals as pets as a child "I'm a zoo man, an animal man," said Perkins. July 10, 2025, 4:55PM
Steve McQueen said that he wanted to leave Wanted Dead or Alive to pursue a film career, but CBS refused "I've felt for some time that Westerns are on the way out," said the actor. July 10, 2025, 3:26PM
Johnny Crawford was scared to work with Chuck Connors because he idolized him Bonding over baseball helped Crawford and Connors spark their iconic friendship. July 10, 2025, 3:03PM
Richard Boone was willing to go to great lengths to avoid being typecast as a leading Western man "People who allow themselves to be typed are in trouble," said the Have Gun – Will Travel star. July 10, 2025, 2:52PM
Dan Haggerty on working with animals on the set of The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams "If a writer wants a hippopotamus in a Jeep, you try to do it," said Haggerty. July 10, 2025, 2:25PM
Dan Haggerty fought for better scripts on The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams "I want to see the show expand," said the actor. July 10, 2025, 11:57AM
Hot Lips made TV history— Here’s why Loretta Swit was irreplaceable on M*A*S*H "I guess it's the only profession that has ever given me security," said Swit. July 10, 2025, 11:12AM
Bob Denver said that he and Alan Hale Jr. were like Laurel and Hardy during Gilligan's Island The actors were two peas in a pod. July 10, 2025, 9:23AM
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show Knotts was a silly comedian who wrote some serious poetry after his time in Mayberry. July 10, 2025, 9:13AM
Steve McQueen on the soft side of Josh Randall The actor said that playing the Wanted Dead or Alive character made him a better man. July 9, 2025, 3:34PM
Raymond Burr’s hidden Fiji paradise: The Garden of the Sleeping Giant and Perry Mason's orchid collection After Perry Mason, Raymond Burr's next role was orchid-grower. July 9, 2025, 3:06PM
The director of Invaders from Mars ''worked himself into an early grave'' according to his biographer William Cameron Menzies is one of the unsung heroes of Golden Age Hollywood. Here's the inside scoop about just how hard he worked to gain that reputation. July 9, 2025, 2:33PM
Mama's Family gave Harvey Korman the chance to be a director He put family first on Mama’s Family and fully embraced the shift from acting to directing. July 9, 2025, 2:00PM
Noel Neill's life after The Adventures of Superman— here's what happened to the actress when she stopped being Lois Lane Learn all about the real-life Lois Lane's career after she gave up being a newspaperwoman! This is why you didn't see her in a ton of projects after Superman. July 9, 2025, 1:15PM
Carol Burnett admitted the reason why she ended The Carol Burnett Show after 11 seasons The actor wanted to leave on her own terms. July 9, 2025, 1:11PM
The Waltons was a reflection of Earl Hamner Jr.'s family in real life Earl Hamner Jr. knew The Waltons like they were family. July 9, 2025, 9:23AM
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. July 8, 2025, 11:37AM
Here are 12 of the greatest fashion icons in classic TV These acting icons had a passion for fashion. July 8, 2025, 11:00AM
Bobby Troup was a musician before becoming an actor on Emergency! Bobby Troup's career hit a high note when he traded his piano for a TV set. July 7, 2025, 3:28PM
At first, Henry Winkler didn't know the impact The Fonz would have on TV In the hearts of classic TV fans, he’ll always be The Fonz. July 7, 2025, 2:51PM
The late Loretta Swit revolutionized the way characters develop on TV Margaret Houlihan evolved throughout M*A*S*H's 11 seasons. Learn about how Loretta Swit's influence changed the character— and television— forever! July 7, 2025, 1:40PM
Dan Haggerty's costar in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was one very classy bear named Bozo We're sure that they had a bear of a time together. July 7, 2025, 1:38PM
The time ''Wild Kingdom'' host Marlin Perkins was bitten by a cottonmouth— a near-death experience not fit for TV! Discover the details behind one of the most frightening chapters in Perkins' decades-long career with animals of all kinds. You won't believe how close he came to having to step away from hosting duties! July 7, 2025, 11:10AM
At first, Robert Conrad believed that the premise for The Wild Wild West was too ''far out'' to be successful Later, Conrad would call his character James Bond's Great-Great-Grandfather. July 7, 2025, 10:55AM
Meet Bruce Pascal: Inside the Collection Start your engines, collectors! We're kicking off season six with the pedal to the metal! July 6, 2025, 8:00PM
Adam West had this incredible response when a magazine took a cheap shot at his physique during Batman You'd better be tough if you want to bully someone like Batman. July 3, 2025, 10:45AM
When Adam West was considering the part of Batman, he remembered George Reeves West looked to a fellow superhero for guidance. July 3, 2025, 10:18AM
Marlin was right there with Jim in the field during ''Wild Kingdom'' Jim Fowler disagreed with the jokes about Marlin Perkins sending him to do the "dirty work". July 2, 2025, 2:54PM
Here's the real reason Dan Blocker didn't like guns He was quick to fire back against the idea of real-life gun violence. July 2, 2025, 11:48AM
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life. July 2, 2025, 9:02AM
Dan Haggerty: ''The thrill of being an actor hasn't swept me off my feet.'' A former stuntman and animal trainer, Haggerty wasn't used to the life of a television star. July 1, 2025, 4:04PM
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them. July 1, 2025, 3:17PM
Dedicated Gunsmoke fans helped save the series from cancellation Loyal Gunsmoke fans gave the series a second chance and a longer life. July 1, 2025, 2:06PM
Perry Mason's William Hopper started his career with stage fright He nearly lost his acting career due to a little stage fright. July 1, 2025, 1:00PM
Phyllis Coates had to dye her hair to avoid being recognized by fans after Adventures of Superman aired This was the question that fans couldn't stop asking. July 1, 2025, 11:52AM
How Russell Johnson’s WWII experience made Gilligan’s Island more realistic Before playing the Professor on Gilligan’s Island, Russell Johnson flew 46 combat missions and used that real-life experience to correct a major onscreen mistake! July 1, 2025, 11:41AM
Robert Conrad predicted that he'd be seriously injured performing his own stunts in The Wild Wild West Still, Conrad refused to use a stunt double. July 1, 2025, 10:13AM