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David Prowse joined Star Wars to escape Frankenstein
David Prowse joined Star Wars to escape Frankenstein "I’ve been placed in an absolutely fantastic, privileged position," said the actor.
Ann B. Davis enjoyed teaching students how to succeed in Hollywood
Ann B. Davis enjoyed teaching students how to succeed in Hollywood Ann B. Davis is everyone's favorite normal person who just happened to play a version of herself on the small screen.
David Prowse said that working on this horror film gave him greater satisfaction than appearing in Star Wars
David Prowse said that working on this horror film gave him greater satisfaction than appearing in Star Wars "It was just great!"
Here's how The Golden Girls changed Estelle Getty's life
Here's how The Golden Girls changed Estelle Getty's life "More people saw the first show of the series than my entire life on the stage."
Jaclyn Smith wanted to get away from constant beauty standards
Jaclyn Smith wanted to get away from constant beauty standards She wanted to prove she was much more than just a pretty face.
R.I.P. Mariclare Costello, Rosemary Hunter on ''The Waltons''
R.I.P. Mariclare Costello, Rosemary Hunter on ''The Waltons'' She was also known for her role in the cult classic horror film "Let's Scare Jessica to Death". The actor was 90 years old.
How arriving late to an audition changed Peter Boyle's life forever
How arriving late to an audition changed Peter Boyle's life forever He landed the role in true Frank Barone fashion.
No one missed Dan Blocker more than his co-star Michael Landon
No one missed Dan Blocker more than his co-star Michael Landon The brotherly love wasn't just for the cameras.
Filming in costume was a nightmare for David Prowse on the set of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Filming in costume was a nightmare for David Prowse on the set of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell Though a terrifying villain, Prowse lived his own horror film on set.
Estelle Getty said that The Golden Girls made her a ''hero'' to an older generation
Estelle Getty said that The Golden Girls made her a ''hero'' to an older generation "I have played so many people older than me, it’s not funny," said the actor.
Peter Cushing threw himself into acting after the death of his wife
Peter Cushing threw himself into acting after the death of his wife "I always say that I was born in 1913. I started to live in 1941 when I met Helen, and I died in 1971 when she died."
How Hammer Films gave Peter Cushing's career a new life
How Hammer Films gave Peter Cushing's career a new life Cushing was considering leaving the acting business altogether when he was offered the opportunity of a lifetime.
Ed Wood claimed that he created the idea for How to Make a Monster (1958)
Ed Wood claimed that he created the idea for How to Make a Monster (1958) Wood's widow claimed that her husband held a grudge against Hollywood producer Sam Arkoff.
Johnny Crawford was scared to work with Chuck Connors because he idolized him
Johnny Crawford was scared to work with Chuck Connors because he idolized him Bonding over baseball helped Crawford and Connors spark their iconic friendship.
Ralph Waite often received letters from children looking for a father in John Walton Sr.
Ralph Waite often received letters from children looking for a father in John Walton Sr. "It’s made me richer in a variety of ways," the actor said of The Waltons.
Ellen Corby on The Waltons: ''This show is what I’ve always wanted.''
Ellen Corby on The Waltons: ''This show is what I’ve always wanted.'' The actor credited the power of positive thinking after winning the role of Grandma Walton.
A haircut changed DeForest Kelley's whole career
A haircut changed DeForest Kelley's whole career A new look gave Star Trek's DeForest Kelley a new outlook on life.
Bobby Troup was a musician before becoming an actor on Emergency!
Bobby Troup was a musician before becoming an actor on Emergency! Bobby Troup's career hit a high note when he traded his piano for a TV set.
Why Ray Barone's imperfect personality was so important in Everybody Loves Raymond
Why Ray Barone's imperfect personality was so important in Everybody Loves Raymond Co-star Patricia Heaton called the character an "anti-hero."
The refreshing reason Cheryl Ladd refused to test for Charlie's Angels
The refreshing reason Cheryl Ladd refused to test for Charlie's Angels "I refused to succumb to the demeaning pressures of tests," said the actor.
Golden Girls creator Susan Harris had her own theories about why Sophia Petrillo was such a fan favorite.
Golden Girls creator Susan Harris had her own theories about why Sophia Petrillo was such a fan favorite. "She says what everybody thinks."
Hop aboard and tell us: are these yacht rock songs actually good?
Hop aboard and tell us: are these yacht rock songs actually good? Ahoy!
Earn your sea legs and help us answer these yacht rock trivia questions!
Earn your sea legs and help us answer these yacht rock trivia questions! Weigh anchor!
Early reviews of Fantasy Island were no dream come true
Early reviews of Fantasy Island were no dream come true Critics balked at the series, while the public flocked to it.
How to Make a Monster (1958) director Herbert L. Strock said that the wrong music could ''kill'' a film
How to Make a Monster (1958) director Herbert L. Strock said that the wrong music could ''kill'' a film "If the music is wrong for the movie, it kills the movie."
Ricardo Montalbán said he was ''blessed'' with a co-star like Hervé Villechaize
Ricardo Montalbán said he was ''blessed'' with a co-star like Hervé Villechaize "I have great fondness for Hervé. I respect him, I admire him, and I look forward to each time I work with him."
Bea Arthur said she wouldn't do another television series after The Golden Girls
Bea Arthur said she wouldn't do another television series after The Golden Girls "When you’re doing a series, there’s no other life," said the actor.
Can you guess the genre of forgotten 1970s TV shows?
Can you guess the genre of forgotten 1970s TV shows? Western or sci-fi? Cartoon or crime drama?
Are these real 1950s Westerns or did we just make them up?
Are these real 1950s Westerns or did we just make them up? Take your best shot at spotting real deal TV Westerns.
Did Paul Blaisdell provide visual effects for this horror film?
Did Paul Blaisdell provide visual effects for this horror film? Get ready to scream!
B-movie director Herbert L. Strock said his movies weren't intended to be funny
B-movie director Herbert L. Strock said his movies weren't intended to be funny He wasn't bothered by people laughing, though.