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The Beverly Hillbillies actor Donna Douglas had a hard time adjusting to fame
Strangers would approach Douglas on the street.

Here is Milburn Stone’s candid review of his co-stars on Gunsmoke
Here’s what Stone had to say about his co-workers.

Diane Brewster loved her infrequent appearances as Mrs. Kimble in The Fugitive because they gave her more time to focus on family
Brewster initially refused the role because she assumed it was a regularly appearing character.

Shaving his beard created an identity crisis for Grizzly Adams' Dan Haggerty
Dan Haggerty’s iconic beard was part of his identity until an acting role in 1980 forced him to shave. Discover how this emotional transformation affected him and his family, and how he overcame self-doubt.

The guest role that made Dick Van Dyke a star
A last-minute guest-hosting gig helped launch Dick Van Dyke’s iconic career. Learn about the unexpected TV moment that turned him into a household name and set the stage for his legendary roles.

Lauren Tewes on the similarities between herself and her character on The Love Boat
"There's a lot of me in her, but there's really none of her in me."

Kids used to chase Ken Osmond home because he played Eddie Haskell on Leave It to Beaver
"You're looking for a catch in everything."

Klinger's dresses on M*A*S*H almost became a new trend
Cpl. Klinger became a 4077th trendsetter and with the way he could pull off a dress, we could see why.

Burt Ward was only able to understand the impact of Batman after the series had been canceled
"The interesting thing about the show was that I really did more with the character and met more people after it was over."

Burt Ward said that the ending of Batman was a relief
"Adam and I used to say that we put on our tights to put on the world," said the actor.

Sally Struthers had a crush on Rob Reiner during filming of All in the Family
Were sparks flying off-camera?

This was Jill Whelan's real opinion on her on-screen father, Gavin MacLeod.
"It's a great show to work on," said Whelan.
Lucille Ball reveals the comedy legend who taught her everything... And it’s not who you think!
Discover how Lucille Ball drew comedic inspiration from a silent film legend. From props to timing, learn how his influence helped shape one of television’s greatest icons.

Beaver Without Borders: Why Leave It to Beaver was a huge hit in Hawaii
Discover how Leave It to Beaver crossed cultural boundaries and connected audiences worldwide through timeless, universal storytelling themes.

Jill Whelan on the realities of growing up on television
"In every situation, in everything I do, each decision must be the right one," said the actor.

Max Baer Jr. had to refuse a guest spot on this popular sitcom because of his commitment to The Beverly Hillbillies
Creator Paul Henning said that the guest spot would have "destroyed" Baer's believability as Jethro.

Lauren Tewes credited her Love Boat co-stars with helping her adjust to The Love Boat
"I'm surrounded by a wonderful professional cast," said the actor.

R.I.P. Bobby Sherman, teen idol and ''Here Come the Brides'' actor
He traded a career with screaming fans and glossy magazine covers for one as an EMT and a CPR instructor. The actor, singer, and paramedic was 81 years old.

This was why Rod Serling said it was difficult to define The Twilight Zone
"It's difficult to give a genetic classification, a single definition of the series," said The Twilight Zone creator.

Creator Paul Henning's mother had this hilarious response after watching the pilot for The Beverly Hillbillies
One thing you can count on a mom for is the truth, even if you don't want to hear it.

Steve McQueen’s fight to make Josh Randall ''real rank''
Before he was the King of Cool, Steve McQueen starred in Wanted Dead or Alive. Discover how he fought to make his TV role grittier, darker, and unforgettable.

So Bad They're Good: Can you name the awful horror movie these actors were in?
Think you know your cringe-worthy cult classics? Take our quiz and see if you can name these hilariously awful horror movies!

Who is Frankenstein meeting in this movie?
He's a monster you'd never want to meet!

Experts Only: The Ultimate Eddie Haskell Quiz
Think you know TV's most iconic troublemaker? Test your knowledge of Leave It to Beaver's Eddie Haskell with this tricky quiz that only true fans can ace!

Get wild with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, coming to MeTV!
Catch classic wildlife programming hosted by Marlin Perkins, Jim Fowler and Peter Gros on MeTV Sunday mornings starting July 6.

Holy polyester, Batman! Why Burt Ward was never embarrassed in the costume— even in his later days!
The actor depended on appearances to make a living.

10 underseen slashers we highly recommend
You've seen Freddy and Jason. Now meet the rest.

Before he appeared on Gunsmoke as Thad Greenwood, Roger Ewing was a superfan of the television series
"I watched it every Saturday night," said Ewing.

Which of these slasher icons reigns supreme?
It's a clash of the titans, and it's up to YOU to decide who wins!

Fired by Disney — How Johnny Crawford turned Mouseketeer rejection into stardom
The actor took his craft very seriously, even as a kid.

Jean Stapleton said that her husband ''had all the qualities Archie doesn't have.''
"He is an enlightened person and smart."

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Runaway Kid''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Buddy Ebsen was Paul Henning's first choice to play Jed Clampett
However, Ebsen was reluctant to take the part. Here's why.

Carroll O'Connor argued that Archie Bunker taught viewers to be more open-minded
"They see a racist in the character of Archie Bunker," said O'Connor. "They also see the burden Archie Bunker places upon himself and his like.

The secret to the success of Barnaby Jones: lots of action, without a lot of violence
This was the recipe for the show's success.