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Here's why Perry Mason was important to the world, not just America Perry Mason may have played a role in promoting world peace.
William Alland was inspired to make Creature from the Black Lagoon at one of Orson Welles dinner parties It was a dinner party we'd kill to attend.
Do you remember this Lucille Ball TV drama? The comedian attempted to tackle something serious in the mid-80s.
Leonard Nimoy once escaped from Spock-obsessed fans via firetruck Trapped in a manager's office and hiding from a crowd of fans, Nimoy had to get creative to get out of the building.
Is this a real television catchphrase, or did we make it up? Are you smart enough to beat this catchphrase quiz?
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Up in Barney's Room'' Hey... Who said that?!
How Ron Howard tackled the biggest challenge of his filmmaking career "I was reluctant at first, to be honest," he said.
Jon Walmsley said that this was the one thing that bothered him about The Waltons Walmsley loved his time on the series, save for one aspect.
During his time on Bonanza, Dan Blocker had little time for his family He attracted crowds no matter where he went.
Harriet MacGibbon was much more down to earth than her Beverly Hillbillies character "I'm not a Hillbilly Clampett by any means," said MacGibbon.
David Ogden Stiers said it was ''imperative'' that he step away from M*A*S*H fame Shakespeare was a real lifesaver!
A worker on the set of Adam-12 said that William Boyett ''doesn't realize how good he is'' The actor stayed humble.
How Ron Howard avoided the ''clichés'' that befall so many child actors With some effort, Howard became a success story.
Bernie Kopell said that he and his Love Boat character shared more than a few qualities Kopell called his character "jaded."
A wild, wild stunt almost paralyzed Robert Conrad The actor risked it all for Assignment: Vienna
Malcolm Merriweather had a tiny, unexpected effect on British tourism Not bad for a character with less than an hour of total screen time!
Don Knotts was only possessive of one of his characters This was one of the actor's favorite roles.
Do you remember this made-for-TV movie that helped Dennis Weaver shed his Gunsmoke image? "Had his life really ended in Vietnam?"
Would you consider these fish-people to be fish-friends or fish-foes? There's nothing fishy about this quiz!
Animals didn't come cheap for shows like Perry Mason The price could quickly add up, like monkeys in a barrel.
Jon Walmsley didn't miss having a ''regular'' childhood when he was on The Waltons "I wanted to do what I did very much and it was important to me."
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Opie's Ill-Gotten Gain'' Hey... Who said that?!
Loretta Swit's real feelings about her co-stars She didn't mince words!
Here are 12 of the greatest fashion icons in classic TV These acting icons had a passion for fashion.
Andy Griffith helped calm Nancy Stafford's nerves during her first day of filming on Matlock "I owe so much to Andy Griffith," said Stafford.
Here's what it was like inside that fish suit in The Creature From the Black Lagoon This story comes straight from the man behind the Creature.
Don Knotts had uncredited help from an old friend in crafting ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'' Here's how Andy Griffith pitched in!
Roger Corman helped Ron Howard win his first directing job The horror director served as a mentor to Howard.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''A Black Day for Mayberry'' Hey... Who said that?!
How Alan Hale, Jr. discovered Gilligan was a global phenomenon That's some big reach from such a tiny island!
Do you remember when Jim Backus guest starred on The Beverly Hillbillies? From Season 1, Episode 31!
Arcade of your dreams: You've got a pocket full of quarters, what're you playing? Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start
NBC cancelled and then attempted to revive Bonanza in 1973 The odd journey of Bonanza is one for the books.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Gomer the House Guest'' Hey... Who said that?!
Can you spot the actor that doesn't belong in these teen movie casts? Can you spot the imposter?