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The truth about Gary Burghoff Sources close to the subject hint at troubled times.
In the '60s, Carol Burnett and Jim Nabors went on the road together They were as good of friends offstage as they were comedians onstage together.
Don't you dare insult Texas in front of Dan Blocker This cowboy wasn't messing around.
Dan Blocker believed that there was an advantage to not being good looking in television "I look like Porky Pig," said Blocker. "Who can hate him?"
Harvey Korman said that he didn't look for ''comedy'' in sketches on The Carol Burnett Show Korman was a professional.
Carol Burnett said she was ''fortunate'' that her work never interfered with her private life "Actually, I've been very lucky," said Burnett
Carrol Burnett wasn't a fan of her red hair — at first Burnett said she felt like a "hussy."
Jim Nabors couldn't understand why some people didn't like him Who wouldn't love Gomer Pyle?
DeForest Kelley said Star Trek was ''a mixed blessing'' His career never had that second chapter.
Both Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe wanted more accuracy on Emergency! Both actors strived for a more realistic perspective that defied "escapism TV."
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.
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.
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.
David Janssen defended television against critics "Our intention is to make it the best we possibly can," said the actor.
Ken Curtis: Rejected Hollywood songwriter Who knows what could've been!
Kids loved grumpy old Sgt. Carter on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Children were some of the show's biggest fans.
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.
Frank Sutton explained why he was a lot like Sgt. Carter in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. Sutton called the character "gentle."
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.
Daily Andy Quote Quiz: "Three's a Crowd" Hey... Who said that?!
Go on the shopping spree of your childhood dreams with this vintage Toys ''R'' Us catalog, and we'll tell you a hard truth about yourself Shop till you drop!
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.
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.
Julie Newmar said that many actors took a pay cut to appear in an episode of Batman According to Newmar, Batman was "in."
Carroll O'Connor began an anti-drug crusade in memory of his son He used his platform to make a difference.
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?
A Peter, Paul and Mary Quiz: That's all folk! Questions that will have you scratching your weird, matching goatees!
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.
Are these fun facts about Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. true or false? Some of these fun facts may come as a "surprise, surprise, surprise!"
Daily Star Trek Quiz: "For the World is Hollow and I Have Touched the Sky" In which Kirk and co. take a crash course in ancient civilizations!
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.
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.
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