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Andy Griffith once calculated what it would cost to give the Twelve Days of Christmas "Plus sales tax." December 22, 2025, 1:13PM
Gary Burghoff wanted M*A*S*H fans to connect with Radar He was one of the few non-officers on M*A*S*H but had all the characteristics needed to be one. December 22, 2025, 11:19AM
Dan Blocker loved being Hoss, but hated rehearsal He loved the role but hated rehearsals. "I’m a lazy cowboy," he said. December 22, 2025, 10:04AM
In 2003, Andy Griffith released a Christmas album! Ange wishes us all a Merry Christmas with several holiday classics. December 19, 2025, 3:25PM
George Reeves refused to use a body double on Adventures of Superman The actor frequently practiced judo to stay in shape. December 19, 2025, 3:19PM
Peter Boyle said that the decision to end Everybody Loves Raymond was made by Phil Rosenthal and Ray Romano "They didn’t want us to keep the show going and run out of quality." December 19, 2025, 3:00PM
Roger Corman on the ''cyclical nature'' of film “I think we’re just past the peak of the shark picture cycles,” said the director. December 19, 2025, 2:50PM
How to be happy, according to Harvey Korman “Happiness comes from inside,” said Korman. December 19, 2025, 1:37PM
Here is the advice James Arness gave to aspiring actors in 1970 This fair and just lawman was quite the quiet one. In 1970, Arness gave actors advice on how to keep viewers' attention. December 19, 2025, 1:30PM
11 behind-the-scenes photos of Christmas on classic TV to get you in the holiday spirit Ho-Ho-Here's some holiday cheer from classic TV stars! December 19, 2025, 1:01PM
Harvey Korman said he felt relief when The Carol Burnett Show was on the verge of cancellation "There’s a lot of anger in me," said Korman. December 19, 2025, 12:44PM
After the success of Everybody Loves Raymond, Doris Roberts became frustrated that she had been labeled a comedic actor "No one thinks I can do dramatic work anymore,” said the actor. December 19, 2025, 11:57AM
George Reeves was accused of ''selling out'' after he began playing Superman Reeves fired back at critics. December 19, 2025, 11:28AM
Roger Corman was a mentor to young horror directors Corman was a man worth looking up to. December 18, 2025, 3:42PM
M*A*S*H's Jamie Farr had no shame in the dress The dress didn't make the man, the man made the dress. December 18, 2025, 3:02PM
Chuck Connors ignored all advice on acting in a Western series Everyone wanted him to listen to some very important advice, but Connors didn't want to hear it. December 18, 2025, 10:31AM
How a stroke and a heart attack taught Peter Boyle how to truly appreciate life Sometimes, it takes a near-death experience to show you what's really important. December 18, 2025, 10:12AM
Why one network executive begged Buddy Ebsen to continue acting in Barnaby Jones "I can’t explain our successes any better than anybody else," Ebsen said of the show's triumph. December 18, 2025, 9:28AM
Here's how to make the retro holiday recipes you saw on Toon in with Me Learn how to make pull-apart bread, crab dip, and even ham jello (if you dare!) December 18, 2025, 6:00AM
Sharktopus star Kerem Bürsin on working with Roger Corman and Eric Roberts Sharktopus had credits from Cormoberts (it doesn't really work with people names...) December 17, 2025, 1:55PM
Dracula director Terence Fisher on the power of good and evil in his movies In a crowded horror field, Fisher stood out for his movies' clarity. December 17, 2025, 1:33PM
R.I.P. Gil Gerard, star of ''Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' He drove taxis in New York City to make ends meet while he waited for his big break. The actor was 82 years old. December 17, 2025, 12:16PM
Chuck Connors considered himself to be corny compared to other Western actors Like his character, Connors wasn't afraid of anything, not even a little corniness. December 16, 2025, 2:16PM
Phil Rosenthal on the ''lasting value'' of Everybody Loves Raymond Rosenthal had created a sitcom that had withstood the test of time. December 16, 2025, 1:35PM
Norman Lear saved ''Stand by Me'' from getting scrapped When the studio canned the project just two days before filming was scheduled to begin, Lear took a leap of faith. December 16, 2025, 11:30AM
Here's why Nichelle Nichols was originally opposed to the space program "I figured the money could be better used." December 16, 2025, 11:06AM
Rob Reiner was a funny kid, according to Norman Lear "Sixteen years later, watching him rehearse with Carroll O’Connor, I would be reminded daily of Rob on the floor with Ellen, teaching her jacks that summer on Fire Island.” December 16, 2025, 10:38AM
Here's what Christmas meant to Lucille Ball, Mike Connors and more in 1973 Here's what Christmas meant to these six celebrities, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit! December 16, 2025, 10:30AM
Tim Conway based Mrs. Wiggins on a real secretary “She couldn’t figure out how to use the intercom system." December 15, 2025, 2:42PM
Milburn Stone found life more ''precious'' after being in Gunsmoke A health scare gave Milburn Stone a new outlook on life! December 15, 2025, 2:10PM
Svengoolie and MeTV Launch Collectible Trading Card Series The 2025 Series includes over 100 card designs! December 15, 2025, 11:39AM
Peter Graves was a radical civic reformer Graves was a staunch supporter of an anti-leaf blower movement December 15, 2025, 10:38AM
How Mike Farrell carried his uncle's legacy into his acting career The M*A*S*H actor kept the memory of his uncle close. December 15, 2025, 10:13AM
R.I.P. Rob Reiner, the iconic actor and filmmaker known for All in the Family, When Harry Met Sally and more Join MeTV as we remember Rob Reiner with specially selected episodes of All in the Family showcasing his character, Michael “Mike” Stivic on Sunday, December 21 starting at 6P | 5C December 15, 2025, 10:00AM
Meet Gus Lopez: Inside the Collection The force is definitely with this Star Wars collector! Take a look! December 14, 2025, 8:00PM
The Waltons gave Jon Walmsley an opportunity to pursue a music career Jon Walmsley didn't want to take the easy way when it came to his music career but being on The Waltons definitely helped. December 12, 2025, 3:10PM
Jamie Farr was a Toledo hero during his time on M*A*S*H He was a hero on M*A*S*H and a hero in Toledo. December 12, 2025, 2:31PM
Tim Conway believed that mistakes made The Carol Burnett Show better Practice may make perfect, but Conway wasn't interested in perfection. December 12, 2025, 2:00PM
Mike Farrell said that ending M*A*S*H would be like tearing apart a family "M*A*S*H and the people who have affected me in a lot of ways professionally and in a lot of ways in the personal area," said the actor. December 11, 2025, 3:42PM
Mike Farrell was terrified when he first took his role on M*A*S*H When Farrell joined the cast of M*A*S*H, the pressure was high, but the show's ratings proved higher. December 11, 2025, 2:39PM
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life. December 11, 2025, 2:32PM
Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake: ''I don't go on dates'' Career came first for Amanda Blake. December 11, 2025, 2:10PM
How one Western film helped Dennis Weaver win the role of Chester Goode in Gunsmoke We have Chester Goode thanks to Seven Angry Men! December 11, 2025, 12:11PM
Steven Spielberg's childhood bullies served as inspiration for Duel “The thing that got me to really push to get hired to do Duel was because I had been bullied,” said Spielberg. December 11, 2025, 11:32AM
Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake proved she could do anything on her own In 1961, Amanda Blake really said ''I don't need men.'' December 11, 2025, 10:43AM
The climactic stunt at the ending of Duel was more dangerous than you might realize Stuntman Carey Loftin put himself in danger for the film. December 11, 2025, 10:40AM
Eve Plumb's other TV sisters, and how the middle Brady daughter rose from the dead in ''Little Women'' Plumb is Beth. Plumb is Melissa. Melissa is not Beth. December 11, 2025, 10:18AM
Here's how Matlock was tailor made for Andy Griffith The producer also wrote the Perry Mason movies. Here's how. December 10, 2025, 3:13PM
Julie London had to work with her ex-husband on Emergency! — and you'll never guess who it was! She was working for her ex-husband while co-starring with her current husband! December 10, 2025, 1:00PM
Jack Webb: Joe Friday didn't ''require great dramatic ability'' Acting the part was the easiest job on set. December 10, 2025, 9:20AM