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Herman Wedemeyer transitioned from football to acting
Herman Wedemeyer transitioned from football to acting The actor was a man of many talents.
Here's the scoop on the connection between The Twilight Zone and The Waltons
Here's the scoop on the connection between The Twilight Zone and The Waltons Your favorite family has a little connection to the fifth dimension.
Hervé Villechaize met his wife on the set of Fantasy Island
Hervé Villechaize met his wife on the set of Fantasy Island The actor met his second wife, Camille Hagen, while on set.
George Lindsey was nearly cast as Gomer Pyle before Andy Griffith insisted on Jim Nabors
George Lindsey was nearly cast as Gomer Pyle before Andy Griffith insisted on Jim Nabors A story of what could've been!
Jon Walmsley had one major grievance with The Waltons. Here's what it was!
Jon Walmsley had one major grievance with The Waltons. Here's what it was! Even the Walton family couldn't predict what was coming next!
Aaron Spelling used The Love Boat as an opportunity to hire acting legends that had been forgotten by Hollywood
Aaron Spelling used The Love Boat as an opportunity to hire acting legends that had been forgotten by Hollywood "If we can use an established star who’s not working, it’s a privilege."
The real reason Van Williams retired from the entertainment industry
The real reason Van Williams retired from the entertainment industry "I was proud of what I did in it."
Julie London's favorite role in life wasn't her role on Emergency!
Julie London's favorite role in life wasn't her role on Emergency! The spotlight was nice, but home was where her heart was.
The Golden Girls' Dorothy loved the last word, but Bea Arthur preferred her privacy
The Golden Girls' Dorothy loved the last word, but Bea Arthur preferred her privacy She may not have loved the attention, but audiences couldn't get enough of her!
Van Williams said that he and his Green Hornet co-star Bruce Lee became friends behind the scenes
Van Williams said that he and his Green Hornet co-star Bruce Lee became friends behind the scenes “I was proud of it and what both Bruce and I did on it,” Williams said.
Here is the advice James Arness gave to aspiring actors in 1970
Here is the advice James Arness gave to aspiring actors in 1970 In 1970, Arness gave actors advice on how to keep viewers' attention!
Andy Griffith had one big problem with Andy Taylor: He was too good
Andy Griffith had one big problem with Andy Taylor: He was too good Being the good guy isn't always easy!
Natalie Schafer considered accepting the role on Gilligan's Island a gamble
Natalie Schafer considered accepting the role on Gilligan's Island a gamble Despite being stranded on an island, she was one lucky castaway!
Initially, Van Williams wasn't interested in starring in The Green Hornet
Initially, Van Williams wasn't interested in starring in The Green Hornet Williams only accepted the action series because another role had fallen through.
M*A*S*H's McLean Stevenson admitted he never found another role quite like Henry Blake
M*A*S*H's McLean Stevenson admitted he never found another role quite like Henry Blake Life after the 4077th wasn't quite the same!
Series star Van Williams didn't want The Green Hornet to be a ''carbon copy'' of Batman
Series star Van Williams didn't want The Green Hornet to be a ''carbon copy'' of Batman "I didn’t want to be another Batman," said the actor.
Meet the tutor and behind-the-scenes ''grandma'' for The Brady Bunch kids
Meet the tutor and behind-the-scenes ''grandma'' for The Brady Bunch kids Alice wasn't the only one looking after the kids!
Larry Gelbart explained that many characters on M*A*S*H took on the traits of the actors that played them
Larry Gelbart explained that many characters on M*A*S*H took on the traits of the actors that played them "While they obviously never truly became these characters, a good many of the roles began to take on the attributes of those who played them."
Blanche loved cheesecake, but Rue McClanahan had a healthier habit
Blanche loved cheesecake, but Rue McClanahan had a healthier habit Staying golden takes a little work!
The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961
The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961 The Rifleman took aim at Chicago with some very kind words!
Bruce Lee did a majority of his own stunts while filming fight sequences for The Green Hornet
Bruce Lee did a majority of his own stunts while filming fight sequences for The Green Hornet "There’s a lot of training involved."
Why Ken Berry said he would ''kill'' to star in another television series
Why Ken Berry said he would ''kill'' to star in another television series "That was my great fun," he said of the medium.
Did these historical events take place before or after the final episode of M*A*S*H?
Did these historical events take place before or after the final episode of M*A*S*H? Time to hop into your time machine!
How one song convinced Larry Gelbart to adapt M*A*S*H into a television series
How one song convinced Larry Gelbart to adapt M*A*S*H into a television series Gelbart called his series "comedy in a minor key."
Jamie Farr was sad when the time came to say goodbye to his M*A*S*H family
Jamie Farr was sad when the time came to say goodbye to his M*A*S*H family The M*A*S*H finale was record-breaking, but Jamie Farr couldn't understand why.
M*A*S*H producer Larry Gelbart said that Alan Alda was key to gaining an audience's loyalty
M*A*S*H producer Larry Gelbart said that Alan Alda was key to gaining an audience's loyalty "What is true of movies is also true when it comes to TV," wrote Gelbart.
The biggest emergency on the Emergency! set was the filming schedule
The biggest emergency on the Emergency! set was the filming schedule This production schedule could have used a rescue crew of its own!
Mutual respect between cast and crew was what the foundation of M*A*S*H was built on
Mutual respect between cast and crew was what the foundation of M*A*S*H was built on "I was grateful, on an hourly basis, for the thoughtful restraint shown by the cast," wrote executive producer Larry Gelbart.
Can you guess the Motown group based on its members?
Can you guess the Motown group based on its members? Let’s see if you’re a Motown music master!
Mel Brooks once said that making an audience laugh was a director's duty
Mel Brooks once said that making an audience laugh was a director's duty "If you can make ‘em laugh, it’s your duty to do so."