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Jim Backus became an actor to escape Ohio "I didn't know how to do anything," said the Gilligan's Island actor.
Here's why Everybody Loves Raymond ended ''a year too early'' Could we have gotten more Ray?
Jim Backus felt stifled by television during his time on Gilligan's Island Backus paid a price for fame.
''The Valley of Gwangi'' — here's one part Ray Harryhausen hated animating Luckily, he figured out a way to make it work!
Director Charles Barton said that he and Lou Costello ''got along better than brothers.'' The Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein director called the actor "a little terror."
Glenn Strange got walloped by a tourist during ''Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein'' Integral to the story: He was in Frankenstein makeup
Phil Rosenthal said that marriage was ''a little bit of war.'' “Marriage isn’t all nice and kissy,” said the television creator.
Phil Rosenthal on the importance of being creative for fun “The truth is, I’d like to keep working, because I enjoy it so much," said the writer.
Raymond Burr said finding time was his biggest problem in the '50s With a lot of success comes very little time to enjoy it. Burr was one busy man who put all of his time into Perry Mason.
Phil Rosenthal took inspiration from classic comedy sitcoms when developing Everybody Loves Raymond “These are shows where the humor and stories came from character,” said Rosenthal.
Carroll O'Connor said that he took on the role of Archie Bunker and Bill Gillespie for the same reason O'Connor felt it was his duty to provide quality, honest television.
This was Carol Burnett's favorite sketch on The Carol Burnett Show "We were over the top. "
''I don't copy anybody,'' said Mel Blanc. ''I like to create whatever voice I do.'' When the voice actor felt empty, Bugs filled in the Blanc.
Everybody Loves Raymond's Doris Roberts broke TV's age barrier She could steal a scene, even when the spotlight wasn’t on her.
The Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia credited Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) with sparking his interest in the bizarre The musician saw the film as a child and was struck by it.
Michael Landon said Bonanza was a hard series to write for Writing for Bonanza was difficult, even for a member of the show's fictional family.
Bill Mumy loved being Will Robinson The actor speaks on what it was like to be Lost in Space.
Iconic horror actor Lon Chaney Jr. played one of the scariest villains on The Rifleman His friendliness made him frightening.
Was this solo song performed by Paul Simon or Art Garfunkel? Coo-coo-ca-choo!
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein director Charles Barton: ''The monsters were as sweet as babies'' However, two of their co-stars acted up more than once!
Your ultimate guide to the 6 scariest Bugs Bunny toons You'll need your lucky rabbit's foot to make it out in one piece!
Gunsmoke's Milburn Stone found medical mistakes in the first season He wasn't a real doctor, but he could still give great medical advice.
Jack Larson didn't even have to audition to play Jimmy Olsen in ''Adventures of Superman'' Here's the scoop on Superman's pal!
Are these fun facts about Halloween a trick or a treat? Trick-or-treat! Can you figure out if these Halloween fun facts are real or not?
Carroll O'Connor said that he knew he liked Howard Rollins from the moment they first saw each other “I can think of only a handful of actors I liked at first sight and then got to like even better," said the actor.
Here's what made Bela Lugosi such a unique performer The actor's son shared why his father was so special.
The real horror on the ''Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein'' set came from one of its stars, according to the director Have a guess at the hairiest and scariest on the set of this horror comedy!
Boris Karloff agreed to appear in publicity photos for Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein on one incredibly funny condition The actor had one stipulation.
All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Opie and the Spoiled Kid'' Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!
Chuck Connors thanked television for the end of his typecasting It was his relatability to viewers that earned Connors more roles than just one.
Are these real episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents, or did we make them up? Real deal? Or phony baloney?