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This comedian was Susan Olsen's favorite guest star on The Brady Bunch
This comedian was Susan Olsen's favorite guest star on The Brady Bunch "It was a unique experience," said the actor of her time on the series.
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure Ebsen thought Jed Clampett could be the dad everyone needed and wanted in the ’60s.
Jerry Mathers once said Tony Dow was more like the Beaver than he ever was
Jerry Mathers once said Tony Dow was more like the Beaver than he ever was The brothers were nothing like the Cleavers. Off camera, it was a different show entirely.
Betty White believed The Golden Girls would be cancelled before it finished its first season
Betty White believed The Golden Girls would be cancelled before it finished its first season "We were just delighted because it gave us another week to play together."
Betty White assured fans that there was no clash of egos on the set of The Golden Girls
Betty White assured fans that there was no clash of egos on the set of The Golden Girls "No one is vying for center position," said the actor.
Betty White wasn't worried about The Golden Girls connecting with a younger audience
Betty White wasn't worried about The Golden Girls connecting with a younger audience The actor understood that the series would entertain viewers everywhere, regardless of their age.
Harry Morgan said that playing Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H made him a better person
Harry Morgan said that playing Colonel Potter in M*A*S*H made him a better person "My character is practically me," Morgan said.
Ken Curtis had this clever trick to keep Festus looking filthy on Gunsmoke
Ken Curtis had this clever trick to keep Festus looking filthy on Gunsmoke A little effort went a long way in building an authentic wardrobe for a well-worn character.
John Ritter was a barrel of laughs during his time guest starring on The Waltons
John Ritter was a barrel of laughs during his time guest starring on The Waltons As an actor, Ritter was known for his work in television shows like Three's Company.
Series creator Earl Hamner Jr. was anxious to learn his family's opinion of The Waltons
Series creator Earl Hamner Jr. was anxious to learn his family's opinion of The Waltons "What would they think of a character portraying them week by week, often in stories based on their experiences in life or their personalities?”
Seth Green described the organized chaos that fueled Idle Hands (1999)
Seth Green described the organized chaos that fueled Idle Hands (1999) Though disorganized, Green admitted that he and the cast "had a lot of fun" filming the 1999 horror flick.
Here's why Barney Fife worked on TV, but not in real-life
Here's why Barney Fife worked on TV, but not in real-life While he may not have survived real-life police work, he would’ve kept the squad on its toes!
Producers assumed that The Waltons was destined for failure
Producers assumed that The Waltons was destined for failure Though the series wasn't given much respect, it had an independence that only strengthened with time.
Ralph Waite nearly quit The Waltons because he believed he had to fight a bear in an early episode
Ralph Waite nearly quit The Waltons because he believed he had to fight a bear in an early episode To say Waite was nervous was an understatement.
Here's why some of The Golden Girls' ''saucy'' scenes were Rue McClanahan's favorites
Here's why some of The Golden Girls' ''saucy'' scenes were Rue McClanahan's favorites One Golden Girls dream was another TV censor's nightmare.
Here’s why Michael Landon said he wrote family-centric stories
Here’s why Michael Landon said he wrote family-centric stories His on-screen family became the only family he needed.
Can you fill in the Golden Girl missing in these episode titles?
Can you fill in the Golden Girl missing in these episode titles? A Rose by any other name would still be Betty White!
The reason Bea Arthur refused to do a Golden Girls reunion
The reason Bea Arthur refused to do a Golden Girls reunion "When you do a series, it’s your life," said the actor.
Are these real facts about Jan's boyfriend, George Glass?
Are these real facts about Jan's boyfriend, George Glass? ...Sure, Jan.
Is this a Paul McCartney song, or did we make it up?
Is this a Paul McCartney song, or did we make it up? Can you sniff out the imposter?
According to Earl Hamner Jr., Will Geer was the real-life Grandpa Walton
According to Earl Hamner Jr., Will Geer was the real-life Grandpa Walton "Will didn’t play Grandpa," wrote Hamner. "He was Grandpa!"
Jean Stapleton was thankful she didn't have to choose between family and career
Jean Stapleton was thankful she didn't have to choose between family and career One could argue that her career was family.
Ray Romano was ''terrified'' the first day of filming Everybody Loves Raymond
Ray Romano was ''terrified'' the first day of filming Everybody Loves Raymond Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the television star's nerves and how he conquered them.
Remember when the Walton house went up in flames? Here's how it was done
Remember when the Walton house went up in flames? Here's how it was done "The Burnout" was one of The Waltons' hottest episodes—quite literally.
Can you match three Paul McCartney songs to the correct decade?
Can you match three Paul McCartney songs to the correct decade? We'll need a "Temporary Secretary" to ace this quiz!
Alan Alda didn’t agree with how the media characterized him
Alan Alda didn’t agree with how the media characterized him Alda didn't understand his "perfect" image.
Can you choose your favorite horror/comedy film?
Can you choose your favorite horror/comedy film? Sometimes, laughter and fear go hand in hand.
The serious side of comedy, according to Idle Hands (1999) star, Devon Sawa
The serious side of comedy, according to Idle Hands (1999) star, Devon Sawa "The violence is so big and so wacky that it becomes acceptable," said the actor.
Devon Sawa gave his right hand a Looney Tunes-esque personality in preparation for Idle Hands
Devon Sawa gave his right hand a Looney Tunes-esque personality in preparation for Idle Hands "I concentrated on giving the hand its own character."
How Devon Sawa graduated from teen idol to serious adult actor
How Devon Sawa graduated from teen idol to serious adult actor "A couple of years ago, it was hard to break out of that teen market," said the actor.