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MeTV salutes classic actors that served on Veteran's Day
From the Army to the Navy to the National Guard, here are some veterans you may see on MeTV. Plus, see exclusive interviews from the cast and creators of M*A*S*H tonight at 7P | 6C on the M*A*S*H finale.
November 1, 2026, 12:01AM
Margaret Hamilton appeared on Mister Rogers Neighborhood to comfort children who were scared of the Wicked Witch of the West
"Sometimes, Mr. Rogers, I’m a little unhappy because lots of children are quite scared by her," said the actor.
October 30, 2026, 4:13PM
Pernell Roberts said ''boredom'' drove him to quit Bonanza
"I use my talent and my intelligence, and do my job as I see it," said Roberts.
October 30, 2026, 2:41PM
Margaret Hamilton had to distance herself from any witchy content after The Wizard of Oz (1939)
"I can’t walk on stage with a broom. I don’t care what kind of part I’m playing."
October 30, 2026, 2:13PM
Margaret Hamilton had no plans to reprise her role as the Wicked Witch of the West
"I just didn’t want to spoil the magic."
October 30, 2026, 1:36PM
Doris Roberts wasn’t just Raymond’s mom, she was everyone’s mom
Her performance as Marie Barone felt so real, it was almost like family.
October 30, 2026, 1:30PM
M*A*S*H's Loretta Swit said that being ''different'' can be special
"I guess you don't ever get over your childhood, but you don't have to be doomed by it," Swit said.
October 30, 2026, 10:33AM
R.I.P. Sir Patrick Stewart, Shakespearian actor who became a Star Trek captain and X-Men superhero
During his six-decade-long career, Stewart went everywhere from the Royal Shakespeare Company stage to the final frontier. His numerous awards include a knighthood granted in 2010. The actor was 86 years old.
October 29, 2026, 4:01PM
This is what made The Wizard of Oz (1939) so enduring, according to the film's stars
"Home is where we want to be, and that’s what the picture, a lot of it, is about."
October 29, 2026, 3:40PM
Andy Griffith admitted that The Andy Griffith Show wasn't a hit in major cities
Mayberry’s charm wasn’t for everyone!
October 29, 2026, 1:45PM
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Ray Bolger's Scarecrow dance in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
“The routine had to be worked out a step at a time,” Bolger said.
October 29, 2026, 1:00PM
As a child, Brad Garrett used comedy as a defense mechanism against bullies
“My whole life, I’ve been telling jokes,” said Garrett.
October 29, 2026, 10:33AM
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) was a childhood favorite of horror master Guillermo del Toro
Del Toro wrote the film's 2010 reboot of the same name.
October 29, 2026, 9:33AM
The creators of Leave It to Beaver worked hard to make sure their child stars had a relatively normal life
One aspect of Leave It to Beaver was just as authentic off-screen as it was on screen: the joy.
October 29, 2026, 9:20AM
The good reason Emergency!’s co-creator refused to watch his own show
Cinader kept his friends close and his competition closer!
October 28, 2026, 3:20PM
Sally Struthers called Bea Arthur a ''force of nature''
The All in the Family guest star had the cast laughing uncontrollably.
October 28, 2026, 2:23PM
Here's what made Mama’s Family a favorite for producer Joe Hamilton
Hamilton’s favorite wasn’t a family secret!
October 28, 2026, 2:00PM
Before she terrified audiences as The Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton was a kindergarten teacher
"In those days, you did as you were told."
October 28, 2026, 11:02AM
The Twilight Zone had a hard time gaining the respect of TV networks
The Twilight Zone gets mad respect today, but it didn't start that way.
October 28, 2026, 9:50AM
Jerry Mathers said that Hugh Beaumont was a ''Dutch Uncle''
Just because they played a family on screen doesn't mean they felt like one off-screen.
October 28, 2026, 8:58AM
Dedicated Gunsmoke fans helped save the series from cancellation
Loyal Gunsmoke fans gave the series a second chance and a longer life.
October 27, 2026, 2:45PM
Judy Garland said that Hollywood was reluctant to let her get older
"In Hollywood, people can’t forget how you looked when you were that age," said the actor.
October 27, 2026, 11:50AM
Margaret Hamilton on her Wizard of Oz (1939) co-star, Judy Garland: ''I just adored her.''
"My own associations with her were nothing but love," said the actor.
October 27, 2026, 11:13AM
Here's why Ray Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond is considered one of TV's biggest antiheroes
How one character annoyed his way into our hearts.
October 26, 2026, 3:21PM
R.I.P Walter Koenig, Ensign Pavel Chekov in Star Trek: The Original Series
While Koenig is known for his roles on Star Trek and Babylon 5, he also developed a career in screenwriting. He appeared in all six Star Trek: TOS films, as well as Star Trek Generations, Star Trek: Picard, and plenty of Trek fan films. The actor and writer was 90 years old.
October 26, 2026, 1:15PM
From Little Joe to Little House: How Michael Landon redefined fatherhood on television
Landon learned from Lorne Greene how to break the mold of the traditional TV dad.
October 26, 2026, 10:45AM
R.I.P. Eric Bauza, beloved voice actor and Looney Tunes legend
The voice actor who brought so many Looney Tunes characters to life in the modern era has died. He was 46.
October 26, 2026, 9:40AM
How Martin Luther King Jr. convinced Nichelle Nichols to stay on Star Trek
The civil rights activist was instrumental in convincing Nichols she needed to keep working on Star Trek: The Original Series.
October 23, 2026, 2:43PM
Director Jack Arnold hated gore in horror movies
"It’s destructive and caters to the worst in man," said the director.
October 23, 2026, 1:00PM
Here's how Kevin Tighe injured his back while performing a stunt on Emergency!
Even TV heroes get hurt on the job!
October 23, 2026, 11:29AM
Here's an inside look at the water stunts performed in Revenge of the Creature (1955)
Many stars performed their own stunts.
October 23, 2026, 10:40AM
Lucie Arnaz shared this beautiful tribute to her parents to celebrate I Love Lucy's 75th anniversary
"I could not be more proud to be a part of this family," said Arnaz.
October 22, 2026, 3:34PM
Lori Nelson admitted that she was reluctant to star in Revenge of the Creature (1955)
"I did not want to do that picture," said Nelson.
October 22, 2026, 2:47PM
Here's how Ricou Browning became the Creature from the Black Lagoon
The chances were one in a Gill-ion!
October 22, 2026, 2:04PM
Dragnet and Adam-12 were reportedly the only TV shows permitted to use real LAPD badges
Webb wanted accuracy, right down to the badge.
October 22, 2026, 1:46PM
Lon Chaney Jr. adopted the dog he worked with on the set of Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man (1943)
The Wolf Man and his furry friend!
October 22, 2026, 10:57AM
Gary Burghoff said that he didn't actually like being a celebrity
Radar was totally comfortable just being Gary.
October 22, 2026, 9:05AM
Nichelle Nichols explained why Star Trek became legendary
Nichols said that creator Gene Roddenberry found the ''truth'' within the series.
October 21, 2026, 3:16PM
Vicki Lawrence is proof that you don't have to act your age to be successful
Vicki Lawrence was in her 30s, but Mama was ready for retirement!
October 21, 2026, 1:45PM
Here's how a time slot switch saved Everybody Loves Raymond's ratings
The longer the Barones were on TV, the more they felt like family.
October 21, 2026, 1:17PM
Ward Bond studied the real history of wagon masters for Wagon Train
The Western star did his homework!
October 21, 2026, 11:17AM
Family was everything to Richard Thomas
The actor shared this quality with his character on The Waltons.
October 21, 2026, 8:56AM
Edgar Buchanan had a theory about Petticoat Junction’s success
He believed the show's old-fashioned humor was anything but outdated.
October 20, 2026, 1:55PM
Frances Bavier was ''adopted'' by her Andy Griffith Show family
Bavier's chosen family loved her just as much as they loved Aunt Bee.
October 20, 2026, 1:00PM
Even after his departure from the series, Richard Thomas loved The Waltons
"To some people, I’ll always be that character."
October 20, 2026, 12:00PM
Alan Hale Jr. was constantly mistaken for his father in the '60s
Hollywood had a hard time telling these Hales apart!
October 20, 2026, 9:30AM
Despite her success on The Golden Girls, some people didn't recognize Bea Arthur in public
Even TV royalty gets overlooked.
October 19, 2026, 2:24PM
The essential role the parents played on Everybody Loves Raymond
There was a lot of love underneath the banter and battling of the Barones.
October 19, 2026, 2:00PM
Nichelle Nichols said that the script for ''Plato's Stepchildren'' originally called for a kiss between Uhura and Spock
How William Shatner changed the script and changed television.
October 19, 2026, 1:17PM
Here's why Raymond Burr wasn’t convinced Perry Mason would work on TV
Even Perry Mason couldn’t solve this case in one hour!
October 19, 2026, 9:53AM
