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Russell Johnson on the heyday of television: ''If you are an actor today and you are not in a TV series, you are in trouble.''
Like peanut butter and jelly, actors and television simply go together.
April 25, 2025, 4:28PM
The Fugitive's Barry Morse said that he dealt with ''abuse'' from fans when he was recognized in public
Some fans took the series a bit too seriously.
April 25, 2025, 4:00PM
Gilligan's Island creator Sherwood Schwartz had a backup plan in mind for the series if audiences grew bored with the series
It turns out that the best-laid plans come with a secret backup plan.
April 25, 2025, 3:37PM
The mystery of Jerry Mathers' ''death'': How a Vietnam rumor fooled the nation
This shocking urban legend claimed Jerry Mathers, star of Leave It to Beaver, died in Vietnam. Learn how this false rumor spread and the truth behind the 1968 report that left fans in disbelief!
April 25, 2025, 3:02PM
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
April 25, 2025, 2:01PM
James Arness was honest about the problems that came with playing Marshal Matt Dillon
Heavy is the head that wears the cowboy hat.
April 25, 2025, 1:23PM
Fans loved Bill Raisch so much they wanted his character to walk free in The Fugitive
Raisch had a loyal fanbase.
April 25, 2025, 11:11AM
From Batman to Family Guy: How Adam West poked fun at his own TV legacy
Adam West wasn’t just Batman! From his unforgettable role as Gotham’s caped crusader to his hilarious turn as Quahog’s eccentric mayor in Family Guy, West’s career spanned genres and decades. Check out the many sides of this beloved TV legend!
April 24, 2025, 3:01PM
James Arness quit Gunsmoke just before the series started filming — this was the phone call that convinced him to return
One fateful call changed the actor's life.
April 24, 2025, 3:00PM
This Gunsmoke producer said that the cast's loyalty to one another was what made the show so successful
The secret to success? Friendship.
April 24, 2025, 2:17PM
Carol Burnett shrugged off bad ratings on The Carol Burnett Show
When life gets you down, simply just shrug it all off. It worked for Burnett.
April 24, 2025, 11:00AM
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman
This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story.
April 24, 2025, 10:54AM
Here’s how Batman executive producer William Dozier prepared for the series
"Batman is a Gotham City boy. If you got him as far as Philadelphia, he’d be a freak," Dozier said.
April 24, 2025, 9:15AM
Michael Jackson's first solo No. 1 wasn't about love — it was about a rat!
Before "Thriller" or "Billie Jean," a 13-year-old Michael Jackson topped the charts with this surprising hit. Discover the story about one of the strangest love songs of all time!
April 23, 2025, 3:03PM
Dwight Eisenhower allegedly had a thing for this classic TV star
You'll never guess who old Ike had the hots for!
April 23, 2025, 11:37AM
Bob Denver called Gilligan's Island ''low-down humor.''
The comment was high praise.
April 23, 2025, 9:29AM
Russell Johnson harbored a hatred of horses — and they hated him back
One good thing about Gilligan's Island: No horses.
April 22, 2025, 3:52PM
Patricia Blair worried that fans wouldn’t like her as Lucas McCain’s love interest on The Rifleman
Not even a Western legend can outrun romance.
April 22, 2025, 3:16PM
Robert Horton on the pressures of returning to television after Wagon Train
It's tough to beat perfection.
April 22, 2025, 3:02PM
Before starring in Gilligan's Island, Russell Johnson refused the role of The Professor
"They called and asked if I wanted to run a test for the part of the Professor, and I said no," said Johnson.
April 22, 2025, 12:23PM
Initial unfavorable reviews of Gilligan's Island didn't hurt the cast and crew — it encouraged them to work harder
The negative press had quite the opposite effect than was intended.
April 22, 2025, 11:26AM
Raymond Bailey— aka Mr. Drysdale— was the only actual ''hillbilly'' in the Beverly Hillbillies cast
The story of Raymond Bailey’s incredible career before The Beverly Hillbillies — from classic films and Broadway to TV dramas like Perry Mason — and how he joined the hillbillies in the mountains!
April 22, 2025, 10:40AM
They had to call in an actual Marine barber to properly buzz Gomer Pyle's head
"He zipped him in about eight seconds."
April 22, 2025, 9:37AM
House of Dracula: How Universal fought franchise fatigue and created the ''curse'' of the final horror movie
From House of Dracula to Saw: The Final Chapter, learn why ‘final’ horror movies keep returning. Explore the lasting legacy of never-ending franchises and how Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Wolf Man paved the way!
April 22, 2025, 9:24AM
8 underrated horror sequels that are better than you remember
Here are eight of the best horror sequels that deserve more love! From A Nightmare on Elm Street to Leprechaun, we know you'll enjoy revisiting these scary franchise entries!
April 21, 2025, 3:04PM
MeTV presents the Month of Mayberry all May long!
MeTV's 2025 Mayberry celebration includes special themed weeks, reunion specials, and more all month long!
April 21, 2025, 11:57AM
Meet Ashley Sero: Inside the Collection
Get all dolled up and take a look at Ashley’s massive collection—featuring nearly 3,000 dolls!
April 20, 2025, 8:00PM
Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies
He had all the right steps for stardom.
April 18, 2025, 4:00PM
David Canary missed the rough and tumble Bonanza plotlines that accompanied earlier episodes of the series
"All it does is confuse the audience," said the actor.
April 18, 2025, 2:43PM
Tim Matheson explained what it was like joining the cast of Bonanza after the death of Dan Blocker
The actor became known for his role as ex-convict, Griff King.
April 18, 2025, 10:15AM
Here's how to make the Easter crafts you saw on Toon In With Me!
Learn how to make your own bunny baskets, candy kebobs, and Easter egg centerpieces!
April 18, 2025, 6:30AM
Here's what Lucille Ball had to say about staying young and beautiful
The Lucille Ball method: Castor oil, humor and perfume.
April 17, 2025, 5:00PM
Tim Matheson had to relearn how to be an actor
"I didn't start working at the craft at an early age," said the actor.
April 17, 2025, 4:10PM
Wayne Rogers vs. Alan Alda: What really caused the M*A*S*H fallout?
Wayne Rogers shocked fans when he left M*A*S*H before Season 4. Discover what led to his departure, behind-the-scenes tension with Alan Alda, and how producers reacted
April 17, 2025, 3:10PM
Ron Howard formed friendships with his fellow child actors while working on The Andy Griffith Show
Howard had no shortage of friends.
April 17, 2025, 3:08PM
When he wasn't playing grumpy Mayor Stoner, Parley Baer loved performing in the circus
He was the mayor of the circus!
April 17, 2025, 2:07PM
David Canary explained the truth behind his supposed ''feud'' with Bonanza co-star, Michael Landon
Rest assured, cowboy, this was no time for a showdown.
April 17, 2025, 1:59PM
Here's how David Canary adjusted to joining the cast of Bonanza eight years into the show's run
Thrown into the mix of the series, the actor never missed a step.
April 17, 2025, 1:35PM
9 Gremlins knock-offs you forgot about (but absolutely need to rewatch)
Think Gremlins was the only creepy critter flick of the ’80s? Think again. From Ghoulies to Critters, revisit 9 wild creature features that rode the tiny monster wave.
April 17, 2025, 11:24AM
Who were The Fun Girls on The Andy Griffith Show? Meet the actress behind Daphne and Skippy
Daphne and Skippy— the unforgettable “Fun Girls” from The Andy Griffith Show. Learn about their hilarious appearances and the actresses who brought them to life.
April 17, 2025, 11:00AM
One producer on The Andy Griffith Show said he knew ''Andy and Don's weaknesses so well,'' and said Don Knotts was fragile
Learn how writers Everett Greenbaum and Jim Fritzell shaped The Andy Griffith Show's slapstick comedy, drawing from their experience and crafting unforgettable moments for Don Knotts.
April 17, 2025, 10:19AM
Frank Sutton didn't like talking about politics during his time on Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.
Frank Sutton was only an actor, and he wanted both interviewers and his fans to know that.
April 16, 2025, 3:59PM
Here's why David Canary said that acting in Bonanza was like being ''in a film.''
For Canary, working on Bonanza was a dream come true.
April 16, 2025, 2:24PM
The Blob was a miserable experience for lead actress Aneta Corsaut— Here’s why!
Discover why The Andy Griffith Show star had a terrible time on the set of The Blob.
April 16, 2025, 11:56AM
Jackie Gleason once hosted a show so bad that it only ran one episode, followed by an on-air apology
Ironically, the apology got better reviews than the show itself.
April 16, 2025, 11:56AM
How Svengoolie picks movies: C2E2 panel recap
At C2E2 2025, Svengoolie shared how he chooses his classic horror films— from licensing issues to fan favorites. Get the inside scoop on his process.
April 15, 2025, 2:21PM
Amanda Blake's life after Miss Kitty on Gunsmoke
Amanda Blake’s life after Gunsmoke— from animal rights activism to her battle with cancer, and how she defied being only known as Miss Kitty.
April 15, 2025, 11:23AM
Ray Bradbury cooked up an elaborate scheme to test Universal Pictures while he wrote the treatment for It Came From Outer Space
Had Universal failed, we might never have gotten such an incredible film.
April 15, 2025, 10:03AM
8 forgotten horror movies from the ’70s that still pack a punch
Discover 8 terrifying '70s horror movies that time forgot. How many of these scary gems have you seen?
April 15, 2025, 9:33AM
Parley Baer was accosted by a woman in a butcher shop because of the way his character treated Andy Taylor on The Andy Griffith Show
Don't mess with Andy.
April 15, 2025, 9:24AM