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This was why Ray Harryhausen didn't like being called a ''special effects man''
Harryhausen possessed a range of talents.

How well do you know Opie? Test your knowledge of The Andy Griffith Show's breakout star!
Are you ready to see if you can score a perfect 10 and prove you’re a true Opie expert? Take the quiz now and find out!

Andy Griffith once said that The Andy Griffith Show wouldn't work as a series if Sheriff Taylor got married
Here's why wedding bells would not ring in The Andy Griffith Show.

Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had an opportunity to reconnect when Griffith offered Knotts the role of Barney Fife
The two pals were long overdue for a reunion.

Hal Smith said that this was the hardest part of playing Otis on The Andy Griffith Show
The actor only had one issue with the role.

The producer and Jim Nabors spent a lot of time perfecting Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Jim Nabors and Gomer Pyle were both small-town boys with a lot of optimism.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Barney's Physical''
Hey... Who said that?!

Meet Doogie Sandtiger: Inside the Collection
Step aside, glass slipper — these Crocs are the real fairy tale!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.

James Arness was honest about the problems that came with playing Marshal Matt Dillon
Heavy is the head that wears the cowboy hat.

Why John Astin replaced Frank Gorshin as The Riddler on Batman
In 1967, Batman fans were surprised when John Astin replaced Frank Gorshin as The Riddler. Here's why Gorshin left the show, how Astin took on the iconic role, and what this casting change meant for the series.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Opie Loves Helen''
Hey... Who said that?!

Fans loved Bill Raisch so much they wanted his character to walk free in The Fugitive
Raisch had a loyal fanbase.

All of these horror films feature some pretty terrifying animals — which movie scared you the most?
Which of these critters makes your heart skitter?

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!

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.

This Gunsmoke producer said that the cast's loyalty to one another was what made the show so successful
The secret to success? Friendship.

Rat quiz: Were these actors in Willard or Ratatouille?
Squeak, squeak, which one is it?!

Can you remember what kind of animals starred in these hit films?
We've got a whole zoo in this quiz!

Can’t Take Your Eyes Off This Quiz? Test your Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons knowledge!
You don't have to be a meteorologist to know The Four Seasons!

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.

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.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.''
Hey... Who said that?!

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.

How well do you know the places mentioned on The Andy Griffith Show?
See if you remember these small towns and big cities from the sitcom.

Can you guess what decade these trendy shoe styles became popular in?
It's a shoe showdown!

Dwight Eisenhower allegedly had a thing for this classic TV star
You'll never guess who old Ike had the hots for!

Bob Denver called Gilligan's Island ''low-down humor.''
The comment was high praise.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Back to Nature''
Hey... who said that?!