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Andy Griffith: ''Any time I get a chance to work in North Carolina, I’m going to take it.'' "It’s hard to leave, and it is wonderful to go back." August 28, 2026, 4:22PM
8 golden facts about this Golden Girl: Betty White Betty White did a lot more during her career than just make us laugh. August 28, 2026, 4:11PM
A Dick Van Dyke comedy special made CBS offer Mary Tyler Moore a thirteen-episode deal for the Mary Tyler Moore Show Looks like the special helped Moore make it after all. August 28, 2026, 3:52PM
There's more than one explanation as to how Theodore got the nickname Beaver Today, we're serving Beaver, two ways. August 28, 2026, 2:35PM
Bea Benaderet told Paul Henning he should cast his own daughter in Petticoat Junction Bea Benaderet, keeping the nepo-baby rumors alive. August 28, 2026, 11:47AM
MeTV puts the ''four'' in 4077 with four M*A*S*H episodes starting Sept. 7! Plus, Gilligan's Island and Mama's Family make their MeTV return on Sunday, September 13. August 28, 2026, 11:40AM
Here's why Archie was actually missing from two episodes in season five of All in the Family Archie was getting lost on his way to Buffalo, but Carroll O'Connor knew exactly where he stood. August 28, 2026, 11:01AM
Introducing the Svengoolie 2026 Artist Series! The Svengoolie Artist Series is back with a trio of terror-ific designs! August 28, 2026, 10:17AM
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. August 28, 2026, 9:57AM
Jerry Mathers wasn't recognized as The Beaver by other children Millions knew him as Beaver, but other kids just knew him as Jerry. August 27, 2026, 10:00AM
Emergency! was TV's ''biggest bargain'' during the 1970s "At times, we feel upset by the low pay," Tighe said. August 27, 2026, 9:30AM
Dan Blocker on the difference between him and Hoss Cartwright Hoss Cartwright was one thing. Dan Blocker was another. August 26, 2026, 1:45PM
Andy Griffith said that Sheriff Taylor was ''too good'' "There has to be a flaw," said the actor. August 26, 2026, 1:23PM
R.I.P. Tim Curry, legend of ''Rocky Horror Picture Show'', ''IT'', ''Annie'' and more He played pirates, evil clowns, haunted organs, snobby concierges, murderous butlers, and even William Shakespeare himself, but it's hard to pin Curry down to just one role when he had so many incredible performances. The actor was 80 years old. August 26, 2026, 11:55AM
MeTV remembers the life and legacy of Dolly Parton On Sunday, August 30 at 5P | 4C, MeTV celebrates the songwriter, actress, and philanthropist with a documentary film and an encore episode of Collector's Call featuring an appearance from Dolly herself. August 26, 2026, 11:07AM
Linda Henning didn't want to use her real last name while on Petticoat Junction She was Linda Kaye by day, and Linda Henning at home. August 26, 2026, 10:14AM
R.I.P. Dolly Parton, ''Queen of Country'', legendary musician, actress and philanthropist She came from a "dirt poor" family and became one of the most successful musical artists of all time, a Hollywood icon, and funded numerous charitable efforts including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which has donated over 100 million books. The groundbreaking entertainer was 80 years old. August 25, 2026, 2:37PM
Andy Griffith's approach to playing Sheriff Taylor and Ben Matlock was to get ''inside'' the character “As an actor, I get inside,” said Griffith. August 25, 2026, 1:30PM
Before Adam-12, Kent McCord had some nerves about meeting Martin Milner They weren’t just buddy cops, they had a bond beyond the badge. August 25, 2026, 11:32AM
Andy Griffith encouraged the writers of The Andy Griffith Show to write more Barney Fife plots "Of course, Barney is my favorite character," said Griffith. "And Don was my favorite actor." August 25, 2026, 9:50AM
8 golden facts about this Golden Girl: Bea Arthur From the Marines to Miami, Bea Arthur’s life was anything but ordinary. August 24, 2026, 3:22PM
Ken Curtis' beard was almost as famous as his Gunsmoke character That scruffy beard was more of a career move than a curse. August 24, 2026, 1:40PM
Andy Griffith originally had plans to leave Matlock after the fifth season "You know, I don’t ever want to quit working," said the actor. "But I’d like to try a different part." August 24, 2026, 1:39PM
R.I.P. Shelley Fabares, star of ''The Donna Reed Show'', ''Coach'', and frequent Elvis co-star She had a #1 hit song and was married to M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell. The actress was 82 years old. August 24, 2026, 1:17PM
Fans had questions for Aunt Bee, but apparently not about her cooking Aunt Bee could whip up a feast, but apparently fans weren’t looking for her recipes! August 24, 2026, 10:15AM
Meet Michael Orsini: Inside the Collection Here’s a collection with all the sparkle and showmanship of Liberace himself! August 23, 2026, 8:00PM
Doris Roberts was actually cooking meals when she was playing Marie Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond Roberts recalled one incident where she actually burned pancakes during a rehearsal. August 21, 2026, 1:46PM
Barbara Billingsley's costuming choices as June Cleaver were much more strategic than we realized June Cleaver's high heels and pearls actually served a much bigger purpose than you might think. August 21, 2026, 12:50PM
Orson Welles was originally the first choice to narrate The Twilight Zone Picture Orson Welles with a big cigar telling you there's a fifth dimension. August 21, 2026, 11:03AM
Mike Farrell on the difference between B.J. Hunnicutt and himself The two men shared a face, but did they share a personality? August 21, 2026, 9:56AM
Doris Roberts said that Hollywood didn't understand senior citizens "No one protects the image of the elderly." August 20, 2026, 1:50PM
Fans of The Andy Griffith Show would see Hal Smith in public and ask if he was sober "I don't know if they think I'm an actor or a drunk," Smith said. August 20, 2026, 1:30PM
Noel Neill's career beginnings were a dream come true Neill was destined to be a star. August 20, 2026, 11:38AM
8 time-travel television shows that time forgot One of them only lasted four episodes! August 20, 2026, 9:52AM
Here's how these stars remembered Lucille Ball after her death in 1989 It wasn't just for the cameras. These stars loved Lucy. August 19, 2026, 1:39PM
Why Boris Karloff waited an entire year to watch his own films "It’s the only way I can learn anything about my acting." August 19, 2026, 10:49AM
James Arness didn’t mind sharing the Gunsmoke spotlight Arness wasn't interested in being a leading man. August 19, 2026, 10:17AM
8 golden facts about this Golden Girl: Estelle Getty There’s more to Estelle Getty than meets the eye! August 19, 2026, 10:05AM
Noel Neill inspired a generation of journalists with her portrayal of Lois Lane Lane was more than just a character. August 19, 2026, 10:04AM
Beam up and join MeTV for a Star Trek 60th Anniversary Celebration! Join MeTV for a celebration of galactic proportions featuring a special appearance by William Shatner, Star Trek specials, multi-series crossovers, and fan-favorite episodes! August 19, 2026, 8:00AM
Boris Karloff credited this Hollywood makeup artist with jumpstarting his career On screen, Karloff often played a villain. Off-screen, he was a humble actor who was quick to sing the praises of his friends. August 18, 2026, 3:41PM
Boris Karloff considered himself lucky to be thought of as a horror actor "If it weren’t for being typecast, I might be driving a truck by now," said the actor. August 18, 2026, 3:20PM
Andy Griffith had to prove he was still a good actor after The Andy Griffith Show ended Andy Taylor wasn't his only act! August 18, 2026, 3:06PM
Here’s what Dick Van Dyke thought made his series so special He knew the secret formula but left out one key ingredient. August 17, 2026, 3:00PM
Barbara Hale compared joining a television series to having a baby Della Street could wait. Her kids came first. August 17, 2026, 2:00PM
Amanda Blake loved Gunsmoke so much, she spent her days off on set The Gunsmoke set wasn't just a workplace. It was home. August 17, 2026, 10:43AM
Meet James Gonis: Inside the Collection In this monster-sized collection, every shelf tells a story! August 16, 2026, 8:00PM
Doris Roberts used real frustration to fuel her audition for Everybody Loves Raymond "In comedy, anger doesn’t work," wrote the actor. August 14, 2026, 2:34PM
Doris Roberts said that any choice Marie made was based in love "The choices that I make for Marie are really based on love,” said the actor. August 14, 2026, 2:08PM
This M*A*S*H episode came as a surprise for fans watching "Abyssinia, Henry" was a serious episode for the comedy series. August 14, 2026, 2:00PM