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''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'' was born from Andy Griffith Show memories Here's how the iconic show informed the hit movie! October 2, 2025, 3:31PM
Why comedy was so important in Emergency! How a little bit of laughter made a good show great. October 2, 2025, 3:00PM
Don Knotts enlisted the help of an old friend from The Andy Griffith Show to direct The Ghost and Mr. Chicken When faced with a tight shooting schedule, Knotts enlisted Alan Rafkin. October 2, 2025, 1:19PM
Bonanza fans kept Adam Cartwright away from the wedding chapel "I figured they would have to kill me off," said his would-be bride. October 2, 2025, 11:15AM
Playing a Batman villain allowed Anne Baxter to embrace her inner child The actor previously played Olga, Queen of the Cossacks. October 1, 2025, 3:31PM
Don Knotts snuck into a sneak-preview of The Ghost and Mr. Chicken to see how the audience reacted to the film Knotts went to his own film incognito. October 1, 2025, 2:51PM
Ken Curtis was a singer before taking the role on Gunsmoke Before Curtis was in Dodge City, he was performing at Carnegie Hall. October 1, 2025, 2:30PM
Here's why Egghead was considered ''the ideal Vincent Price character.'' “This Egghead fellow is a bit of a kook," said Price. October 1, 2025, 12:58PM
A Letter From Me as ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' Joins MeTV Modern Classic Series Joins America’s #1 Classic TV Network October 1, 2025, 11:00AM
When Jamie Farr wasn't acting on M*A*S*H he was developing a nightclub routine Farr was known for his comedy on-screen and in clubs across Los Angeles. October 1, 2025, 10:51AM
Bette Davis admitted that she cried the first time she saw herself as Baby Jane The actor said that when she was young, she did not see herself as a beauty. October 1, 2025, 10:00AM
Morey Amsterdam was a real-life gag-writer, just like Buddy Sorrell The actor enjoyed his time on The Dick Van Dyke Show. September 30, 2025, 2:18PM
Here's why Kitty Russell never shared a kiss with Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke Kitty wasn't the type to kiss and tell. September 30, 2025, 1:09PM
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice Lindsey lost out on a role to Nabors, but still made it to Mayberry anyway. September 29, 2025, 3:41PM
The arrogance that convinced Bette Davis to join ''Baby Jane'' Director Robert Aldrich took an unorthodox approach to casting his film. September 29, 2025, 3:05PM
Here's why Emergency! co-creator Robert Cinader said that the show's scripts ''are never good enough.'' "I don’t judge a script by whether it’s good or bad," said Cinader. September 29, 2025, 2:55PM
Richard Boone brought a bit of Paladin to his later television roles Known for his fearsome characters, Boone described himself as a "honey bear." September 29, 2025, 1:33PM
''Baby Jane'' may have suited Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, but Barbara Stanwyck didn't care for it "Hag Horror" just was not Barbara's cup of tea! September 29, 2025, 12:49PM
Meet Lucky Meisenheimer: Inside the Collection This incredible yo-yo collection will take you for a spin! September 28, 2025, 8:00PM
In addition to his talent for performing, John Astin loved directing “I have to act to pay for my directing habit,” Astin September 26, 2025, 4:36PM
Dan Blocker hated the spotlight so much he moved his family to Switzerland It was a long way from the Ponderosa Ranch, but Blocker loved his little life in Switzerland. September 26, 2025, 4:36PM
Richard Thomas faced an identity crisis after The Waltons The actor faced an identity crisis after The Waltons. September 26, 2025, 3:57PM
Dan Curtis wasn't interested in working on The Night Stalker until he heard that Richard Matheson had written the script Curtis called Matheson "the master of his form." September 26, 2025, 3:28PM
Even this Amityville 3-D star had ''no idea'' about the series continuity She's not alone in struggling to keep up with the Amityville series! September 26, 2025, 2:00PM
Darren McGavin's advice to actors: Lose the ego to gain success A big head never served an actor well. September 26, 2025, 1:54PM
Call her Schultzy, call her Alice— Ann B. Davis had no problem being known as her characters “Any one of those names suits me fine," said the Brady Bunch actor. September 26, 2025, 1:52PM
Amityville 3-D director Richard Fleischer said that he was a victim of ageism later in his directing career The Amityville 3-D director said that the film industry was thought of "as a young man's business." September 26, 2025, 12:24PM
When Larry Linville wasn't filming M*A*S*H, he was pursuing a high-flying hobby Linville had two kinds of highs during his time on M*A*S*H: Working as an actor on a successful TV series and building aircraft. September 26, 2025, 11:02AM
Loretta Swit said that she identified with Margaret's loneliness "My life is full of people," said the M*A*S*H actor. September 26, 2025, 10:45AM
From struggling actor to TV icon: Lorne Greene's Bonanza success and life beyond the Ponderosa Greene's success was a long time coming. September 26, 2025, 10:10AM
Johnny Crawford's father-son relationship with Chuck Connors was more than just acting The father-son duo didn't quit when the cameras stopped rolling. September 25, 2025, 4:37PM
Ann B. Davis said there was no competition between the children and adults on The Brady Bunch The actor loved working with her young co-stars. September 25, 2025, 3:15PM
Dan Curtis condemned producers who didn't understand horror films "That’s not what scares," said the producer and director. September 25, 2025, 2:09PM
Screenwriter Richard Matheson reveals the surprising inspiration behind his Night Strangler script Seattle joins the ranks of great American horror cities in this Kolchak mystery! September 25, 2025, 1:17PM
This Dick Van Dyke Show reunion revealed what happened to Rob and Laura after the show ended The show came to a close, but the characters kept on living. September 25, 2025, 12:00PM
Harry Morgan became emotional talking about his M*A*S*H co-stars “Any kind of working relationship I get into after this show will not be M*A*S*H in any way, shape, or form,” said Morgan. September 25, 2025, 10:59AM
Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies She had a genuine love for pets of all shapes, sizes, and kinds. September 25, 2025, 10:00AM
Rod Serling was tired of fighting for his success as a writer Serling was tired of fighting for his right to write. September 25, 2025, 10:00AM
Kent McCord was a photographer behind-the-scenes on Adam-12 In the early '70s, you could drive down Sunset Blvd. and see one of McCord's photographs on a billboard! September 25, 2025, 9:56AM
Before he appeared as The Riddler in Batman, John Astin was advised not to guest star in television by his friends Astin described the experience of playing the character as "fun." September 25, 2025, 9:24AM
Do you remember Jackie Gleason's music career? Gleason broke records with his records, which he loved recording for lovers. September 24, 2025, 3:32PM
M*A*S*H Facts: William Christopher had some surprising feelings about being in Alan Alda's shadow M*A*S*H's Father Mulcahy was very giving when discussing his co-star. September 24, 2025, 2:37PM
Adam West fondly recalls the 1966 Batman pilot Holy debut episode, Batman! September 24, 2025, 1:29PM
The Beverly Hillbillies' Nancy Kulp found her humor through the series Kulp found a way to turn a laugh into a legacy. September 24, 2025, 1:19PM
M*A*S*H Facts: Mike Farrell's career took the scenic route to Korea B.J. Hunnicutt was Farrell's perfect role, but it didn't come easy. September 23, 2025, 3:25PM
Alan Alda admitted he never actually wanted to be famous “I think it’s very nice to have modest ambitions," said the actor. September 23, 2025, 3:14PM
11 iconic MeTV shows that premiered in September Fall into classic TV! September’s here, and so are the classics. September 23, 2025, 1:31PM
Richard Thomas got fan mail from Midwest farmers thanking him for The Waltons The actor said that the show's audience kept the series in demand. September 23, 2025, 11:29AM
Gomer Pyle's Frank Sutton said he was a ''killer turned to comic'' From drama to comedy: Here's how Sutton made the switch to the funny side. September 22, 2025, 3:30PM
Director Richard Fleischer on what it took to become successful in the film industry "You have to be egotistical to be in the business," said the famed director. September 22, 2025, 1:19PM