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MeTV celebrates 75 years of I Love Lucy Join MeTV for an I Love Lucy 75th Anniversary Celebration featuring fan-favorite episodes on Sunday, October 4 starting at 11A | 10C. September 25, 2026, 3:35PM
Ralph Waite had to adjust to working in an ensemble cast on The Waltons Waite said that working on the show helped him mature. September 25, 2026, 3:19PM
Tom Savini on the resurgence of Night of the Living Dead "I get 1,100 emails a week, and that’s all they ask about - the Dead movies," said Savini. September 25, 2026, 1:28PM
Larry Linville was scolded on the streets by M*A*S*H fans He may have left the 4077th, but Frank Burns followed him everywhere. September 25, 2026, 10:48AM
George A. Romero called Tom Savini a ''collaborative talent'' and a ''good friend'' "Rapport is all-important." September 24, 2026, 11:07PM
Ralph Waite credited The Waltons with helping him overcome alcoholism "I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired," said the actor. September 24, 2026, 2:10PM
Kevin Tighe didn't believe he was a ''leading man'' "You have to be totally honest and open." September 24, 2026, 1:15PM
Practical jokes were a Perry Mason love language A cast that pranks together, stays together. September 24, 2026, 11:44AM
Both Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe wanted more accuracy on Emergency! Both actors strived for a more realistic perspective that defied "escapism TV." September 24, 2026, 10:15AM
Tom Savini wasn't a fan of the word ''zombies'' when discussing Night of the Living Dead "I don’t like to call them zombies," said Savini. September 24, 2026, 10:08AM
According to Vicki Lawrence, the series' ''silly'' nature is why people loved, and still love Mama's Family Decades later, Mama still has the last word. September 23, 2026, 1:35PM
Here's how The Golden Girls used their platform for good, including animal advocacy The Golden Girls had plenty of laughs, but their love for animals was no joke. September 23, 2026, 12:55PM
Michael Learned used to have Walton-themed nightmares After she left the show, The Waltons began appearing in her dreams. September 23, 2026, 10:00AM
Even years after Star Trek: TOS, Leonard Nimoy couldn't escape the logic of Spock The role changed Nimoy almost as much as Nimoy changed Spock. September 22, 2026, 2:09PM
David Ogden Stiers found that Shakespeare helped his performance on M*A*S*H Forget Hawkeye. Stiers had Shakespeare. September 22, 2026, 11:45AM
Here's why guest stars loved working on The Golden Girls The insults may have been scripted, but the friendship was real! September 21, 2026, 2:30PM
As a child, Tom Savini wanted to grow up and become Lon Chaney The creative wanted a frightfully fun career. September 21, 2026, 11:58AM
Tom Savini on his transition from special effects artist to director Though the role came with more responsibility, Savini was more than up to the task. September 21, 2026, 10:26AM
Lorne Greene was ''a father figure'' to Michael Landon and Dan Blocker Lorne Greene didn't just play Ben Cartwright. He lived up to him. September 21, 2026, 10:10AM
In addition to acting, Mike Farrell was also a restaurant owner The actor bought a vegetarian restaurant based in Philadelphia. September 21, 2026, 9:55AM
Meet Scott Ibarra: Inside the Collection He's turned some of pop culture’s most iconic props into prized possessions! September 20, 2026, 8:00PM
Don Knotts said that playing a journalist drew attention to The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) "Stick a press card in your hat brim, put a pencil behind your ear, dangle a cigarette from the corner of your mouth, and bang out a hot exclusive on a cold typewriter, is sound advice for any actor looking for a meaty role that the public likes," said the actor. September 18, 2026, 3:39PM
Martin Milner's Adam-12 ride-along led to a lasting friendship Milner didn't just play a cop. He learned from one. September 18, 2026, 3:26PM
Don Knotts signed anxious autographs when he was in character as the ''nervous man'' "I’ve learned to give folks what they expect," Knotts said. September 18, 2026, 9:00AM
Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role The actor, well known for his comedy, wanted to try his hand at a more serious role. September 17, 2026, 3:46PM
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings “I know what I can do best, and the studio lets me work on the scripts,” said the actor. September 17, 2026, 2:03PM
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. September 17, 2026, 1:30PM
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor "I studied for the ministry for three years back in North Carolina before I got started in show business," said Griffith. September 17, 2026, 11:10AM
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons John-Boy’s life wasn’t so different off-screen! September 17, 2026, 11:00AM
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood "Get known, and time will take care of the rest." September 16, 2026, 3:26PM
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress Farr didn't need Gary Burghoff or a pretty dress for Klinger to shine. September 16, 2026, 11:30AM
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots For Getty, cooking was never just about what was on the plate. September 16, 2026, 11:08AM
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film The film was Don Knotts' first foray into the genre. September 16, 2026, 11:01AM
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story. September 16, 2026, 9:45AM
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character “I’ve tried to capture the kind of comedy these stars used to do - where there was a little guy constantly getting beaten down, then riding the crest for a while, and finally falling back down,” said Knotts. September 15, 2026, 1:36PM
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes Carol Burnett and Cher had something in common besides their star power. September 15, 2026, 1:07PM
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk. September 15, 2026, 10:53AM
Here's how Howard McNear developed Floyd the Barber's mannerisms McNear reveals the real-life inspiration behind Floyd the Barber! September 15, 2026, 10:23AM
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends Wells wasn't interested in the celebrity lifestyle. September 15, 2026, 10:03AM
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series Both her on-screen and at-home relationships helped her be the best mom she could be. September 15, 2026, 9:36AM
Get twice the treats with double features all month long on MeTV's Halloween BOO-Nanza! Join MeTV every Saturday night in October for a dungeon of double features! September 14, 2026, 3:40PM
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible "A touch of reality, however, is very important," said Schwartz. September 14, 2026, 3:32PM
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett He created everything from the "Went With the Wind" curtain dress to Cher's 1986 Academy Awards look to Elton John's sequined Dodgers uniform costume. The designer was 87 years old. September 14, 2026, 2:33PM
Meet Belle King: Inside the Collection This collector is bringing some serious electric energy to Collector’s Call. September 13, 2026, 8:00PM
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage The Emergency! stars had their differences, but they came together to save lives on the series. September 11, 2026, 4:06PM
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream Barney Fife was nervous before Mayberry knew his name! September 11, 2026, 3:15PM
A network executive wanted the castaways to escape Gilligan's Island after the first episode Creator Sherwood Schwartz knew the island was the star of the show as much as any of the actors. September 11, 2026, 11:25AM
Tony Dow used his fame to start an important conversation about mental health Life wasn't always picture-perfect for Tony Dow! September 10, 2026, 2:30PM
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh. September 10, 2026, 2:10PM
Vincent Price believed horror films were timeless "Horror movies don’t date because they were dated to begin with," said the actor. September 10, 2026, 1:50PM