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Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role
Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role The actor, well known for his comedy, wanted to try his hand at a more serious role.
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings “I know what I can do best, and the studio lets me work on the scripts,” said the actor.
Rod Serling found plot ideas for The Twilight Zone all around him
Rod Serling found plot ideas for The Twilight Zone all around him Serling looked to his own world for inspiration to fuel his world of imagination.
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor "I studied for the ministry for three years back in North Carolina before I got started in show business," said Griffith.
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons John-Boy’s life wasn’t so different off-screen!
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood "Get known, and time will take care of the rest."
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress Farr didn't need Gary Burghoff or a pretty dress for Klinger to shine.
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots For Getty, cooking was never just about what was on the plate.
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film The film was Don Knotts' first foray into the genre.
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story.
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character “I’ve tried to capture the kind of comedy these stars used to do - where there was a little guy constantly getting beaten down, then riding the crest for a while, and finally falling back down,” said Knotts.
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes Carol Burnett and Cher had something in common besides their star power.
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk.
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends Wells wasn't interested in the celebrity lifestyle.
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series Both her on-screen and at-home relationships helped her be the best mom she could be.
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible "A touch of reality, however, is very important," said Schwartz.
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett He created everything from the "Went With the Wind" curtain dress to Cher's 1986 Academy Awards look to Elton John's sequined Dodgers uniform costume. The designer was 87 years old.
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage The Emergency! stars had their differences, but they came together to save lives on the series.
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream Barney Fife was nervous before Mayberry knew his name!
A network executive wanted the castaways to escape Gilligan's Island after the first episode
A network executive wanted the castaways to escape Gilligan's Island after the first episode Creator Sherwood Schwartz knew the island was the star of the show as much as any of the actors.
How well do you know these cinematic wizards?
How well do you know these cinematic wizards? Are you a wiz kid? Or will you be left spellbound?
Tony Dow used his fame to start an important conversation about mental health
Tony Dow used his fame to start an important conversation about mental health Life wasn't always picture-perfect for Tony Dow!
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh.
Vincent Price believed horror films were timeless
Vincent Price believed horror films were timeless "Horror movies don’t date because they were dated to begin with," said the actor.
How many Emmys have these classic television series won?
How many Emmys have these classic television series won? Lights, camera, action! Can you bring home the gold?
We're enrolling you in a sitcom school — just pack a lunch for your first day!
We're enrolling you in a sitcom school — just pack a lunch for your first day! Class is in session!
Name that wizard!
Name that wizard! Alakazam!
Here's how to make the conch salad you saw on Toon In With Me!
Here's how to make the conch salad you saw on Toon In With Me! Here's how to make the conch salad you saw on our Taste of the Bahamas episode!
Here's how David Canary ended up with a brand-new Corvette on the set of Bonanza
Here's how David Canary ended up with a brand-new Corvette on the set of Bonanza Turns out, cars could bring the Cartwrights together.
Can you name that music artist’s alter ego?
Can you name that music artist’s alter ego? One musician, two identities and twice the music to love!
Do you know these inaugural Academy Award winners?
Do you know these inaugural Academy Award winners? These films were the first to win!
For the M*A*S*H cast, working 12 hours a day brought them closer together
For the M*A*S*H cast, working 12 hours a day brought them closer together 12-hour days turned the M*A*S*H cast into a tight-knit bunch!
Vincent Price said that his villains represented the dark underbelly of humanity
Vincent Price said that his villains represented the dark underbelly of humanity The actor gravitated toward darker roles.