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Playing Sophia Petrillo gave Estelle Getty a chance to enjoy her private life
Playing Sophia Petrillo gave Estelle Getty a chance to enjoy her private life "I’m happy that people don’t recognize me on the street," said the actor.
Rue McClanahan had some notes for her character on The Golden Girls
Rue McClanahan had some notes for her character on The Golden Girls Blanche didn’t take notes—but Rue McClanahan did!
Behind the scenes, Rue McClanahan admired her Golden Girls character
Behind the scenes, Rue McClanahan admired her Golden Girls character We could all learn a thing or two from Blanche Devereaux.
Dan Blocker wasn't concerned with his weight while on Bonanza
Dan Blocker wasn't concerned with his weight while on Bonanza He built his career on being big. Blocker wasn't concerned with his weight.
You can thank Larry Linville for one of the most memorable M*A*S*H episodes
You can thank Larry Linville for one of the most memorable M*A*S*H episodes Believe it or not, Frank Burns deserves some credit.
Here's how to make the burger you saw on Toon In with Me!
Here's how to make the burger you saw on Toon In with Me! Here's how to make the burger you saw on the Father's Day episode, plus a kohlrabi side salad!
Here's why Milburn Stone didn't want to get rid of all the violence in Gunsmoke
Here's why Milburn Stone didn't want to get rid of all the violence in Gunsmoke Stone felt his Western values were worth fighting for.
Andy Griffith said that fate played a big role in his success
Andy Griffith said that fate played a big role in his success Gotta have a little faith that a little fate will guide the way forward.
Here's what it was like to film The Time of Their Lives (1946) amid brewing tension between Bud Abbott and Lou Costello
Here's what it was like to film The Time of Their Lives (1946) amid brewing tension between Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Abbott and Costello, once close comedic foils, had grown distant over the years.
Wayne Rogers explained why he saw so much of himself in Trapper John
Wayne Rogers explained why he saw so much of himself in Trapper John The two men shared more than just a face.
About that time James Arness was named ''Man of the Year'' in 1973
About that time James Arness was named ''Man of the Year'' in 1973 The most consistent thing about Arness, his fellow cast members said, was that he was consistent.
Betty White admitted which character she enjoyed playing the most on television
Betty White admitted which character she enjoyed playing the most on television The actor revealed her favorite.
How special effects were used to create the ''ghosts'' in The Time of Their Lives (1946)
How special effects were used to create the ''ghosts'' in The Time of Their Lives (1946) For such an elaborate effect, the process of creating it was oddly simple.
Bud Abbott learned how to drive a car for the 1946 film, The Time of Their Lives
Bud Abbott learned how to drive a car for the 1946 film, The Time of Their Lives Abbott's son said that working on his film was his father's only time driving a vehicle.
Who said this fatherly advice: Ward Cleaver or Lucas McCain?
Who said this fatherly advice: Ward Cleaver or Lucas McCain? Who offered up this fatherly advice?
Before Cheryl Ladd found Charlie's Angels, she'd sing to cows
Before Cheryl Ladd found Charlie's Angels, she'd sing to cows Livestock was her first "live" audience!
This comedian was Susan Olsen's favorite guest star on The Brady Bunch
This comedian was Susan Olsen's favorite guest star on The Brady Bunch "It was a unique experience," said the actor of her time on the series.
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure Ebsen thought Jed Clampett could be the dad everyone needed and wanted in the ’60s.
Jerry Mathers once said Tony Dow was more like the Beaver than he ever was
Jerry Mathers once said Tony Dow was more like the Beaver than he ever was The brothers were nothing like the Cleavers. Off camera, it was a different show entirely.
Can you match these Dad-centric episodes to the right shows?
Can you match these Dad-centric episodes to the right shows? Whether they were called Father, Dad, Paw or Pappy, there were many paternal classic TV episodes.
Betty White believed The Golden Girls would be cancelled before it finished its first season
Betty White believed The Golden Girls would be cancelled before it finished its first season "We were just delighted because it gave us another week to play together."
R.I.P. Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater of Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.
R.I.P. Ronnie Schell, Duke Slater of Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. After Gomer Pyle, he provided voices on dozens of cartoons over a decades-long career. The actor was 94 years old.
Answer these questions and we'll tell you which classic TV show you'd guest star on!
Answer these questions and we'll tell you which classic TV show you'd guest star on! No acting experience necessary.
Betty White assured fans that there was no clash of egos on the set of The Golden Girls
Betty White assured fans that there was no clash of egos on the set of The Golden Girls "No one is vying for center position," said the actor.
Betty White wasn't worried about The Golden Girls connecting with a younger audience
Betty White wasn't worried about The Golden Girls connecting with a younger audience The actor understood that the series would entertain viewers everywhere, regardless of their age.
Barbara Hale began researching law after she was cast on Perry Mason
Barbara Hale began researching law after she was cast on Perry Mason Hale had done her homework.
M*A*S*H’s Loretta Swit kept her real name to make a point
M*A*S*H’s Loretta Swit kept her real name to make a point Loretta Swit is a name we all know and love today—but it wasn’t always that way.
Harry Morgan said that playing Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H made him a better person
Harry Morgan said that playing Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H made him a better person "My character is practically me," Morgan said.
Ken Curtis had this clever trick to keep Festus looking filthy on Gunsmoke
Ken Curtis had this clever trick to keep Festus looking filthy on Gunsmoke A little effort went a long way in building an authentic wardrobe for a well-worn character.
John Ritter was a barrel of laughs during his time guest starring on The Waltons
John Ritter was a barrel of laughs during his time guest starring on The Waltons As an actor, Ritter was known for his work in television shows like Three's Company.