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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.
R.I.P. Val Kilmer, actor in ''Batman'', ''Top Gun'', and much more The actor's final role was a touching reunion in the Top Gun sequel. Kilmer was 65 years old.
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.
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.
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.
One Warner Bros. animator said that ''nobody could control Mel Blanc'' "Even Mel Blanc couldn't control Mel Blanc."
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.
Here's what the ''drinks'' on The Love Boat were actually made of Ted Lange, who played Isaac Washington, revealed the truth.
Buck Taylor didn't mind standing in his castmates' shadows on Gunsmoke He may not have been the lead, but Taylor was happy!
Howard Morris on acting: ''I'd rather conduct the orchestra than play piccolo'' Ernest T. stepped behind the camera! Here's why.
Do you know who said ''Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel''? Was it Adam West? Or maybe... The Riddler?!
Tex Avery described the initial fan reaction to Bugs Bunny's iconic catchphrase, ''What's up Doc?'' Bugs Bunny, certified brat.
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.
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.
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.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Barney's Sidecar'' Hey... Who said that?!
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.
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
Florence Henderson: ''I guess Carol is everybody's fantasy'' Mrs. Brady sure represented a lot to people!
The cast of Gunsmoke used this surprising ingredient to create a realistic effect The sweet secret behind the blood on Gunsmoke.
Director Ishirō Honda found Godzilla's dance ''humiliating'' in Godzilla vs. Monster Zero "I am sure he was telling himself, 'We did not create Godzilla for that."
Do us a favor and choose your favorite kaiju It's a showdown...TO THE DEATH!
The Rifleman's Johnny Crawford on his relationship with Chuck Connors Were the pair like father and son offscreen as well?
William Hopper refused the role of Paul Drake when he auditioned for Perry Mason "I had no intention of doing it," said Hopper.
Paul Henning wanted to do a ''hillbilly'' show for years before he created the Clampett Family It wasn't until Henning clapped eyes on Beverly Hills that he knew he'd struck oil.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Aunt Bee the Crusader'' Hey... Who said that?!
What made Perry Mason an international success? "No show has a more enthusiastic cast."
Jamie Farr felt like M*A*S*H gave him a new life Although he had been a character since the beginning, Farr's real breakthrough came later in the series.
David Hart said that Parker was supposed to be even more dimwitted on In the Heat of the Night Hart was a smart man and an even smarter actor.
Barry Williams' parents were reluctant to let him become a child star "I never considered anything else for myself," said Williams.
Here's why Frances Bavier stayed in Mayberry after Andy Griffith left Aunt Bee was one of the last holdouts in town!
This Godzilla star got tips from Boris Karloff (and Vincent Price!) He stood on the shoulders of giants to fight other giants
At first, Ralph Waite wasn't interested in appearing in The Waltons It was the smartest mistake he'd ever make.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Andy and Opie's Pal'' Hey... Who said that?!
There were talks of an In the Heat of the Night spinoff starring Bubba Skinner Bubba: The Solo Years
Remember when the Walton house went up in flames? Here's how it was done "The Burnout" was one of The Waltons' hottest episodes—quite literally.