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B-movie director Herbert L. Strock said his movies weren't intended to be funny
B-movie director Herbert L. Strock said his movies weren't intended to be funny He wasn't bothered by people laughing, though.
How Fantasy Island fulfilled one of Ricardo Montalbán's dreams
How Fantasy Island fulfilled one of Ricardo Montalbán's dreams The series offered Montalbán a glimpse of shelter.
Bea Arthur called Dorothy and Sophia's relationship ''one of the greatest comic inventions of all time.''
Bea Arthur called Dorothy and Sophia's relationship ''one of the greatest comic inventions of all time.'' “It was a feel-good show,” said the actor.
Bea Arthur confessed she wasn't exactly like the characters she played on television
Bea Arthur confessed she wasn't exactly like the characters she played on television "I’m hardly what I’ve been painted," said the actor.
Brady Bunch co-stars Eve Plumb and Christopher Knight went on one date after The Brady Bunch ended
Brady Bunch co-stars Eve Plumb and Christopher Knight went on one date after The Brady Bunch ended Love was in the air on the set of the sitcom!
When Larry Linville wasn't filming M*A*S*H, he was pursuing a high-flying hobby
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.
Buddy Ebsen predicted a ''good future'' for The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen predicted a ''good future'' for The Beverly Hillbillies Buddy Ebsen wasn't just the star of the series; he was its biggest fan, too!
How Dragnet influenced Law and Order
How Dragnet influenced Law and Order "The DNA of [Dragnet] is clearly in the DNA of Law and Order."
Gavin MacLeod went from playing villains to being considered a comedy hero
Gavin MacLeod went from playing villains to being considered a comedy hero When Gavin MacLeod lost his hair, he started getting typecast as the big, bald, bad guy.
How Parents (1989) helped Mary Beth Hurt expand her horizons
How Parents (1989) helped Mary Beth Hurt expand her horizons Hurt said that playing the character was "fun."
Edgar Buchanan almost became a dentist instead of an actor
Edgar Buchanan almost became a dentist instead of an actor What do acting and dentistry have in common? Not much except Edgar Buchanan.
Rue McClanahan received plenty of fan mail regarding Blanche's wardrobe on The Golden Girls
Rue McClanahan received plenty of fan mail regarding Blanche's wardrobe on The Golden Girls "I get so much mail from people wanting to know where they can buy the clothes on The Golden Girls," said the actor.
Rue McClanahan: ''I much prefer playing someone self-centered.''
Rue McClanahan: ''I much prefer playing someone self-centered.'' "I found it very difficult to walk that middle ground when you’re not playing someone flamboyant."
About that time Don Knotts was ''Man of the Year'' at a college fraternity
About that time Don Knotts was ''Man of the Year'' at a college fraternity We already knew Don Knotts was the man, but his former frat gave him the title of "Man of the Year."
Actor Mary Beth Hurt revealed what it was like working with Bob Balaban on the set of Parents (1989)
Actor Mary Beth Hurt revealed what it was like working with Bob Balaban on the set of Parents (1989) “He’s stronger, personality-wise, than you’d expect,” said Hurt.
Why director Bob Balaban chose to film Parents (1989) from the perspective of a child
Why director Bob Balaban chose to film Parents (1989) from the perspective of a child "I wanted you to feel you were inside a kid’s head so you wouldn’t be sure if these things were happening or if this was just a strange boy’s point of view."
Which of these '80s toys is the best? We want your opinion!
Which of these '80s toys is the best? We want your opinion! Was it Transformers or Teddy Ruxpin?
Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies
Buddy Ebsen was a dancer before he was an actor on The Beverly Hillbillies He had all the right steps for stardom.
How Parents (1989) exposed the dark underbelly of the 1950s
How Parents (1989) exposed the dark underbelly of the 1950s "In the ‘50s, what you appeared to be was more important than what you were," said director Bob Balaban.
Milburn Stone had one major Gunsmoke regret
Milburn Stone had one major Gunsmoke regret If he could take back this one choice, Stone definitely would have.
Quaid Quiz: Was it Dennis or Randy Quaid in these movies?
Quaid Quiz: Was it Dennis or Randy Quaid in these movies? Celebrate with some sibling revelry!
Daily Andy Griffith Cast & Crew Quiz: Season 1, Episode 14
Daily Andy Griffith Cast & Crew Quiz: Season 1, Episode 14 Who's who in the cast and crew?
Can you match the television parent with their on-screen children?
Can you match the television parent with their on-screen children? You've been invited to a family reunion!
R.I.P. Sid Krofft, who along with brother Marty created an era of children's shows
R.I.P. Sid Krofft, who along with brother Marty created an era of children's shows Along with his brother Marty, Sid built an empire of children's shows with colorful, imaginative sets and puppets. The puppeteer was 96 years old.
Larry Linville revealed his feelings about Alan Alda
Larry Linville revealed his feelings about Alan Alda Did these co-stars get along?
The surprising ''feud'' hint hidden in Betty White's memoir
The surprising ''feud'' hint hidden in Betty White's memoir She wasn't exactly unkind, but she painted a unique portrait!
Can you name the evil parents in these horror movies?
Can you name the evil parents in these horror movies? It takes a village!
Meet Bob Boden: Inside the Collection
Meet Bob Boden: Inside the Collection Come on down! It's Collector's Call.
Estelle Getty knew exactly why people loved the Golden Girls
Estelle Getty knew exactly why people loved the Golden Girls Ok, she's the eldest character anyway...
Chuck Connors was critical of actors portraying baseball players in TV and film
Chuck Connors was critical of actors portraying baseball players in TV and film In the Major Leagues, he was known as "that actor," but in the acting world, he was known as "that ballplayer."
Estelle Getty said her Golden Girls co-stars helped her transition from stage to television
Estelle Getty said her Golden Girls co-stars helped her transition from stage to television "Three women were helping me all the way."
The key to Barnaby Jones' success was Buddy Ebsen
The key to Barnaby Jones' success was Buddy Ebsen "It’s a classic idea with a star that’s well done."
Jamie Farr said there was no use in fighting the popularity of M*A*S*H
Jamie Farr said there was no use in fighting the popularity of M*A*S*H "There’s no way around that," said Farr.