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The Waltons' Grandpa Will Geer had a special connection with his own grandfather On long walks in the woods, Geer's grandfather taught him how to see the world.
The two actors who played Henry Blake of M*A*S*H eerily died within hours of each other Both men had heart attacks. And it affected how the families broke the news.
10 reasons we really miss Burger Chef restaurants With its kooky characters, Star Wars posters, Brady Bunch actors, baseball meals and toppings bar, the fast-food chain was a '70s favorite!
R.I.P. Erin O'Brien, who played Andy Griffith's gal and the title character in the '77 Sunset Strip' pilot The former Tonight Show singer made her final TV acting appearance on Perry Mason.
Ellen Corby ''adopted'' Jon Walmsley as her grandson Most grandparents don't play favorites, but it's clear who Grandma's favorite Walton kid was.
Nobody predicted the crazy bidding war for Aunt Bee's dusty 1966 Studebaker Frances Bavier didn't learn to drive until the age of 50. After that, she only drove Studebakers.
Remembering Josie Lloyd, who played both the mayor's daughter and Goober's gal in Mayberry Her famous father opened the door to Hollywood. She later led a very private life.
Jodie Foster became a ''young Bette Davis'' after struggling to compete with The Waltons John-Boy was just too much competition for the future Oscar winner.
R.I.P. Clarence Williams III, the hip undercover detective Linc on The Mod Squad The former paratrooper later had memorable roles in Purple Rain and Twin Peaks. He was 81.
Early in his career, Andy Griffith was always billed as Deacon Andy Griffith Throughout the '50s, Griffith was known as "Deacon" to the public.
How well do you know the classic “Walnut” episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show? You may need a big glass of air and all four eyes to get 12/12 on this quiz!
Did these classic TV shows begin or end the same year? They were all on at the same time – but at the beginning or the end?
Ricky Nelson only performed on The Ed Sullivan Show once and his father is to blame Here's why the teen idol missed being on the show at the peak of his popularity.
How exactly did ''Chuck'' Connors get his nickname? It's complicated. The Rifleman actor, born Kevin, has contrasting origin stories behind his more famous first name!
7 classic TV actors who got famous from their very first role These stars all hit a home run on the first swing.
How many characters from The Rifleman can you name? Do you know all the residents of North Fork?
Can you complete the titles of these TV shows from 1961? Fill in the blank with the correct number!
This wrestler-turned-actor from Monster Squad took the stage name Michael Landon really wanted Would you know the Bonanza star by any other name?
It takes a genius to guess all the TV shows from these pictures Each picture represents a character on the show!
10 times Gavin MacLeod stole the show as a guest star on 1960s TV He was in sitcoms, Westerns and cop shows — more often than not as the villain!
R.I.P. Robert Hogan, the namesake of the Col. Hogan character on Hogan's Heroes He played a helicopter pilot on 'M*A*S*H' and the love interest of Alice on 'Alice'.
R.I.P. Arlene Golonka, love interest to both Howard and Sam in Mayberry The Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry R.F.D. actress was 85.
Can you answer real Jeopardy! questions about The Addams Family? Hopefully, a light bulb goes off above your head… or in your mouth.
Now Available in the MeTV Store: The new Toony donut T-shirt and mug The "T" in T-shirt stands for Toony!
Can you put these sitcoms in chronological order? It's as easy as 1-2-3-4… if you know TV history!
How well do you know Miss Kitty Russell from Gunsmoke? Only the biggest Kitty fans can get 10/10 on this quiz!
William Christopher once explained the influence of his religious family on Father Mulcahy The M*A*S*H actor thinks his grandmother would've rolled over in her grave to see him play a priest.
Jackie Coogan preferred playing Uncle Fester to ''The Kid'' alongside Charlie Chaplin Credited as the first-ever child star, Coogan turned 50 on The Addams Family, his favorite role in his long career.
Don Knotts met a real Barney Fife once directing a parade in his hometown The Andy Griffith Show star even shared a funny exchange with the local sheriff who had to deal with the deputy.
R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod of The Love Boat and The Mary Tyler Moore Show Before becoming Stubing and Slaughter, he made memorable appearances in Mayberry. He was 90.
Were these classic blockbusters released on Memorial Day Weekend or not? Do you remember the weekend these movies from the '70s and '80s hit theaters?
Which futuristic Jetsons technology do you wish you had? These gadgets do everything from washing the dog to walking on the ceiling!
Ralph Waite and Michael Learned renewed their faith in love while making The Waltons When ''The Anniversary'' aired, the Waltons parents separately found real love with younger partners.
Raymond Burr didn't like when people called Perry Mason a ''whodunnit'' "Oh no — not that." Find out why Burr says you can't compare TV detectives to Perry Mason.
One of Lou Costello’s last roles was a dramatic part in Wagon Train It was the only serious character the legendary comedian ever played onscreen.
These two were nearly cast as Mike and Carol Brady The Brady Bunch could have had much different parents.