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How Ruth Gordon went from a meddlesome neighbor in Rosemary's Baby to an Oscar winner
How Ruth Gordon went from a meddlesome neighbor in Rosemary's Baby to an Oscar winner How one role changed Gordon's life.
Andy Griffith was a fan of Don Knotts years before they met
Andy Griffith was a fan of Don Knotts years before they met ''I knew I recognized that voice!''
Novelist Ira Levin said that at first, there wasn't any witchcraft in Rosemary's Baby
Novelist Ira Levin said that at first, there wasn't any witchcraft in Rosemary's Baby Levin said that the element entered the narrative as "a final stratagem."
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice Lindsey lost out on a role to Nabors, but still made it to Mayberry anyway.
Special effects master Ray Harryhausen said that his first alien creation was a disaster
Special effects master Ray Harryhausen said that his first alien creation was a disaster The special effects creator was frank about his early mistakes.
Those creepy aliens from First Men in the Moon were originally based off of ants
Those creepy aliens from First Men in the Moon were originally based off of ants It's a bug's world!
Andy Griffith went home to brush up on his accent whenever he had the chance
Andy Griffith went home to brush up on his accent whenever he had the chance Griffith had to go down home to brush up on his accent.
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on Toon In With Me!
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on Toon In With Me! Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on our "DIY gifts for mom" episode!
Ray Harryhausen said that First Men in the Moon (1964) was his favorite sci-fi film he worked on
Ray Harryhausen said that First Men in the Moon (1964) was his favorite sci-fi film he worked on Harryhausen said that the film "had stood the test of time."
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show Knotts was a silly comedian who wrote some serious poetry after his time in Mayberry.
George Lucas said that Ray Harryhausen ''kept the art of fantasy movies alive.''
George Lucas said that Ray Harryhausen ''kept the art of fantasy movies alive.'' The Star Wars creator credited Harryhausen as an inspiration.
Dick Van Dyke: ''I need an audience.''
Dick Van Dyke: ''I need an audience.'' "The shows that do comedy without an audience, I don't understand those people," the actor said.
Originally, Nancy Stafford auditioned for the role of Ben Matlock's daughter
Originally, Nancy Stafford auditioned for the role of Ben Matlock's daughter Although she eventually was cast as Michelle Thomas, Stafford had a different role in mind when she auditioned for Matlock.
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set Everyone went to him for financial advice, both in the series and in real life.
Linda Henning had big plans for her future after Petticoat Junction
Linda Henning had big plans for her future after Petticoat Junction That sweet country sound! Here's how Petticoat Junction inspired Linda Henning to go into the music business.
Alfred Hitchcock believed that satisfaction was a ''fleeting pleasure''
Alfred Hitchcock believed that satisfaction was a ''fleeting pleasure'' "We all get to love that limelight and the expensive living that is part of it," said the director, "but that's only a part of it."
Why Michael Learned's farewell to The Waltons had to be filmed in advance
Why Michael Learned's farewell to The Waltons had to be filmed in advance "There would have been too many tears."
Here’s why Andy Griffith wanted to give Jim Nabors a chance on his series
Here’s why Andy Griffith wanted to give Jim Nabors a chance on his series Griffith made sure Nabors was one of his Mayberry neighbors!
Are these facts about Don Knotts or Andy Griffith? Only true fans will know which is which!
Are these facts about Don Knotts or Andy Griffith? Only true fans will know which is which! Which one of them made $6 a month before gaining success, and which one of them was a ventriloquist?
Carol Burnett, Buddy Hackett, Lucille Ball and other stars gave up their privacy for fame
Carol Burnett, Buddy Hackett, Lucille Ball and other stars gave up their privacy for fame Stars, like everyone else, just want some peace and quiet from time to time.
How well do you know Andy Griffith’s TV appearances? Time to find out!
How well do you know Andy Griffith’s TV appearances? Time to find out! Andy Griffith traveled outside Mayberry every now and then!
Betty White pushed for Rose to have a pet on The Golden Girls
Betty White pushed for Rose to have a pet on The Golden Girls The four friends almost made room for one more four-legged guest.
Lucille Ball on the success of I Love Lucy: ''I didn't expect it to last.''
Lucille Ball on the success of I Love Lucy: ''I didn't expect it to last.'' "Nobody wanted me to go into television."
How series creator Gene Roddenberry made Star Trek entertaining without violence
How series creator Gene Roddenberry made Star Trek entertaining without violence Roddenberry was determined to make the show a hit without hitting too hard.
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had the friendship everyone wanted
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had the friendship everyone wanted Griffith only had a few, but very meaningful words to say about his friend, Don Knotts.
Are these fun facts about Everybody Loves Raymond real or made up?
Are these fun facts about Everybody Loves Raymond real or made up? We know you love Raymond, but how well do you really know him?
Betty White said there was an ''appalling'' amount of Rose in her own personality
Betty White said there was an ''appalling'' amount of Rose in her own personality Our two favorite ladies had more in common than you might think.
Peter Cushing gladly accepted his title in horror history
Peter Cushing gladly accepted his title in horror history “Well, I know that a lot of people think of me as Frankenstein, and I accept it,” said the actor.
Andy Griffith knew the importance of making his show funny
Andy Griffith knew the importance of making his show funny "We'd better be funny," Griffith said.
Leaping lizards, Batman! Cesar Romero wasn't the first choice to play The Joker!
Leaping lizards, Batman! Cesar Romero wasn't the first choice to play The Joker! Romero called the script "a gas."
Though he frequently played a villain, Peter Cushing was a delight behind the scenes
Though he frequently played a villain, Peter Cushing was a delight behind the scenes Cushing's co-star called the actor "lovely."
Can you remember this iconic director's final scripted film?
Can you remember this iconic director's final scripted film? Can you remember these legendary film titles?