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Norman Lear's writers said that this was the highest praise he could say about a script Lear offered this advice.
Norman Lear would threaten to stop All in the Family when network executives attempted to sanitize the show Lear was willing to fight for his shows.
How well do you know when Sammy Davis Jr. visited All in the Family? This episode is considered one of the greatest moments in TV history. How well do you remember it?
Were these shows produced by Norman Lear, or someone else? He defined sitcoms for a generation — how well do you know your TV history?
Nichelle Nichols almost quit after Star Trek's first season Luckily for Trekkies, Dr. Martin Luther King intervened.
Ken Curtis had an album called ''Gunsmoke's Festus Sings And Talks 'Bout Dodge City 'N Stuff'' Did you know that before he arrived at Dodge City, Curtis replaced Sinatra?
Audrey Meadows' first Honeymooners' sketch was a test of courage The lights were set, the audience was live, and the cameras were rolling. There was just one problem: Jackie Gleason didn't like to rehearse.
An exhaustive list of Norman Lear's television and radio productions Even this he got to experience.
Here's how Audrey Meadows won the role of Alice Kramden in The Honeymooners Meadows was determined to win the role.
Jim Nabors got booed his first time on a professional stage Luckily, the rest of the crowd stood up for him.
Don Knotts said TV was ''like being in a big tomb'' Being deputy of Mayberry was no easy feat!
Jackie Gleason and Carroll O'Connor wrote to each other about the similarities between Ralph Kramden and Archie Bunker The two TV heavyweights had a real-life crossover.
Maureen McCormick once said that the cast considered ''The Brady Bunch'' to be a drama "We all really kind of considered it drama."
Magic and Rod Serling tied The Twilight Zone together Rod Serling had the magic touch when it came to writing The Twilight Zone!
Rod Serling said his best critic was his wife Find someone who talks about you the way Rod Serling talks about Carol Serling.
Dennis Weaver explained how he came up with Chester's trademark limp in ''Gunsmoke'' And why so many viewers loved Chester.
After ''The Rifleman'' ended, Chuck Connors became a real rancher Connors became a real-life Lucas McCain.
Here's how Clint Eastwood became trail boss on Rawhide CBS put Rowdy Yates at the head of the herd.
9 little details you never noticed in the Andy Griffith Show episode ''Christmas Story'' Tinkerbell was behind bars?!
Ryan Gosling to star as Lee Majors' role in Fall Guy movie Who will be the definitive Colt Seavers?
Did Hawkeye write these lines in ''Dear Dad,'' or did Father Mulcahy write them in ''Dear Sis''? Each wrote what they were feeling and each shared hope during some bleak holidays at the 4077th.
Johnny Crawford had this to say about his onscreen ''Paw,'' Chuck Connors The young actor often looked up to Connors.
Ring in the holidays with the Andy Griffith Christmas album! Ange wishes us all a Merry Christmas with several holiday classics.
7 very '80s things from A Very Brady Christmas Big shoulder pads, bigger hair, and one sweet mustache.
In real life, Otis Campbell was more of a social drinker The Mayberry town drunk speaks on his drinking habits!
Mr. Drysdale's secretary accidentally distracted mourners at JFK's gravesite ''I was never so embarrassed in my life.''
How well do you know your Christmas cookies? Don't forget the milk!
At first, Dennis Weaver considered the part of Chester Goode ''inane'' It took Weaver a moment to see the humor in Chester Goode.
Here's how the real Walton kids spent their Christmas in 1976 Most kids only care about the amount of presents under the tree, these kids cared about family, cakes and cookies!
Do you remember when Archie played Santa on Laugh-In? Rowan and Martin and Archie and Carroll
Steve McQueen wasn't interested in playing the good guy McQueen wanted his character to be "rank."
Yes, Virginia, there is a Shatner Claus Available on streaming services everywhere.
How well do you remember Andy Griffith's "Christmas Story?" Come gather 'round for a Christmas classic!
Has this actor played Santa? Ho-Ho-Who is this guy?
Producer Paul Henning almost worked himself to death "I think I was having withdrawal symptoms."
Michael Learned explained how Olivia Walton changed throughout The Waltons The Walton matriarch was based on creator Earl Hamner Jr.'s mother.
The Beverly Hillbillies was in desperate need of more writers as the series progressed For Henning, knowing a thing or two about hillbilly history was just as important as other skills listed on a resume.