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Mel Brooks said that he and Gene Wilder almost got into a fistfight over this Young Frankenstein scene
Originally, Brooks believed the scene to be "too far out."

Here's why James Whale agreed to make Frankenstein
The director spills on why he chose the 1931 project.

Gene Wilder explained the origins of Young Frankenstein (1974)
The iconic film had a surprisingly simple beginning.

How some advice from Paul McCartney helped Ron Howard reconcile his past with his present
Howard got by with a little help from his friend.

Mitch Vogel felt that his Bonanza co-stars were like a second family
On the set of Bonanza, "family" was more than just a word.

Ken Osmond revealed his favorite ''Beaver'' episodes
Eddie Haskell on his favorite stories the show told.

Ladies loved Peter Boyle as The Monster in Young Frankenstein (1974)
"I had to turn into a Monster before finding a role in which I am attracted to the opposite sex,” said the actor.

William Christopher avoided jokes about religion as much as he could
In real life, the 4077th's Catholic priest actually came from a devoted family of Methodists.

Boris Karloff's brothers attempted to stop him from pursuing acting
Before his big break, Karloff spent years struggling to find work.
Vicki Lawrence had strong feelings about standing in Carol Burnett's shadow
Lawrence had this to say of her role as Burnett's ''sidekick''

The Brady Bunch was ABC's secret weapon in a high stakes ratings war
What exactly made The Brady Bunch such a hit?

Ray Romano saw a mentor in his Everybody Loves Raymond co-star, Peter Boyle
Despite how it may have appeared on-screen, Boyle and Romano actually had a very sweet friendship.

Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder had more than a few arguments while writing Young Frankenstein (1974)
How a few fights helped the two men develop a mutual respect.

Alan Alda had one wild commute to work during his time on M*A*S*H
Alan Alda was a dedicated actor — so dedicated that he would commute from New Jersey to Los Angeles for work.

Boris Karloff's greatest rival recommended him for his most famous role
Do you know who was nearly cast as Frankenstein?

Barbara Billingsley thought it was important to always keep a good attitude
Billingsley was more than positive that being positive equaled success.

It's every monster lover's favorite game: Name that Frankenstein!
Ahem, Frankenstein's *Monster*, of course.

Boris Karloff accidentally terrified his friend during a make-up test for Frankenstein (1931)
One unlucky man came face to face with Frankenstein's monster and lived to tell the tale.

The Waltons was a reflection of Earl Hamner Jr.'s family in real life
Earl Hamner Jr. knew The Waltons like they were family.

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Convicts-at-Large''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Boris Karloff revealed the ''depressing'' and ''peculiar'' reaction he got from fans who recognized him as Frankenstein's monster
"I wondered if it was all worth it," said the actor.
Matlock Quiz: This one's for the real fans
How well do you know TV's favorite lawyer?

Lauren Tewes said she looked up to Dawn Wells of Gilligan's Island as a young girl
The actor frequently received fan letters from young girls asking for advice.

Morey Amsterdam said that this was what always surprised him about The Dick Van Dyke Show
“People everywhere identify with it because the people in it were real human beings,” said Amsterdam.

Lauren Tewes: ''My focus has always been on acting, not looks.''
“I’ve never been a glamour girl,” said Tewes.

Jeff Daniels had zero rapport with this Arachnophobia co-star
Then, who would?

Anthony Zerbe admitted he hadn't seen a single episode of Harry O before he joined the cast
Later, Zerbe would win an Emmy for his portrayal of Lt. Trench.

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Opie's Rival''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Jeff Daniels and John Goodman reunited on the set of Arachnophobia after 15 years apart
The two actors had previously appeared in a commercial together.

Is this planet from Star Trek or Star Wars?
Are these the planets you're looking for?