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Andy Griffith had one big problem with Andy Taylor: He was too good
Andy Griffith had one big problem with Andy Taylor: He was too good Being the good guy isn't always easy!
Celebrate the holiday season with A Very Merry MeTV!
Celebrate the holiday season with A Very Merry MeTV! Peanuts specials, made-for-TV movies, animated features, and the first ever Svengoolie Yule Log! It all starts Sunday November 22 at 2P | 1C
Natalie Schafer considered accepting the role on Gilligan's Island a gamble
Natalie Schafer considered accepting the role on Gilligan's Island a gamble Despite being stranded on an island, she was one lucky castaway!
Initially, Van Williams wasn't interested in starring in The Green Hornet
Initially, Van Williams wasn't interested in starring in The Green Hornet Williams only accepted the action series because another role had fallen through.
M*A*S*H's McLean Stevenson admitted he never found another role quite like Henry Blake
M*A*S*H's McLean Stevenson admitted he never found another role quite like Henry Blake Life after the 4077th wasn't quite the same!
Series star Van Williams didn't want The Green Hornet to be a ''carbon copy'' of Batman
Series star Van Williams didn't want The Green Hornet to be a ''carbon copy'' of Batman "I didn’t want to be another Batman," said the actor.
Larry Gelbart explained that many characters on M*A*S*H took on the traits of the actors that played them
Larry Gelbart explained that many characters on M*A*S*H took on the traits of the actors that played them "While they obviously never truly became these characters, a good many of the roles began to take on the attributes of those who played them."
Blanche loved cheesecake, but Rue McClanahan had a healthier habit
Blanche loved cheesecake, but Rue McClanahan had a healthier habit Staying golden takes a little work!
The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961
The Rifleman's Chuck Connors gave Chicago a shoutout in 1961 The Rifleman took aim at Chicago with some very kind words!
Bruce Lee did a majority of his own stunts while filming fight sequences for The Green Hornet
Bruce Lee did a majority of his own stunts while filming fight sequences for The Green Hornet "There’s a lot of training involved."
Why Ken Berry said he would ''kill'' to star in another television series
Why Ken Berry said he would ''kill'' to star in another television series "That was my great fun," he said of the medium.
How one song convinced Larry Gelbart to adapt M*A*S*H into a television series
How one song convinced Larry Gelbart to adapt M*A*S*H into a television series Gelbart called his series "comedy in a minor key."
Jamie Farr was sad when the time came to say goodbye to his M*A*S*H family
Jamie Farr was sad when the time came to say goodbye to his M*A*S*H family The M*A*S*H finale was record-breaking, but Jamie Farr couldn't understand why.
M*A*S*H producer Larry Gelbart said that Alan Alda was key to gaining an audience's loyalty
M*A*S*H producer Larry Gelbart said that Alan Alda was key to gaining an audience's loyalty "What is true of movies is also true when it comes to TV," wrote Gelbart.
The biggest emergency on the Emergency! set was the filming schedule
The biggest emergency on the Emergency! set was the filming schedule This production schedule could have used a rescue crew of its own!
Mutual respect between cast and crew was what the foundation of M*A*S*H was built on
Mutual respect between cast and crew was what the foundation of M*A*S*H was built on "I was grateful, on an hourly basis, for the thoughtful restraint shown by the cast," wrote executive producer Larry Gelbart.
Mel Brooks once said that making an audience laugh was a director's duty
Mel Brooks once said that making an audience laugh was a director's duty "If you can make ‘em laugh, it’s your duty to do so."
Find out why Chuck Connors believed that ''Westerns will never die''
Find out why Chuck Connors believed that ''Westerns will never die'' Six-shooters over sitcoms? Chuck Connors made his position clear!
CBS was worried that ''too much blood'' on M*A*S*H would frighten an audience off
CBS was worried that ''too much blood'' on M*A*S*H would frighten an audience off "The network feared that any kind of gore would be an audience turnoff," wrote executive producer Larry Gelbart.
Here's why it was important that certain episodes of M*A*S*H had an unhappy ending
Here's why it was important that certain episodes of M*A*S*H had an unhappy ending Real life was full of unresolved moments, and the show wanted to reflect that.
9 faces that appeared on both 'M*A*S*H' and 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker'
9 faces that appeared on both 'M*A*S*H' and 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker' Chicago is a long way from the 4077th.
Bea Benederet said that Smiley Burnette was irreplaceable
Bea Benederet said that Smiley Burnette was irreplaceable "He won't be replaced."
Norman Lear thought TV disclaimers were actually good for ratings
Norman Lear thought TV disclaimers were actually good for ratings It was a warning for viewers, but for Lear, it was an invitation to tune in.
Larry Gelbart said that M*A*S*H finally found its footing in this season one episode
Larry Gelbart said that M*A*S*H finally found its footing in this season one episode "It was the first indication that a mixture of laughter and tragedy might be possible," wrote Gelbart.
Gunsmoke's James Arness had a pretty good reason for avoiding interviews
Gunsmoke's James Arness had a pretty good reason for avoiding interviews James Arness preferred to let his work do the talking!
Gene Reynolds and Larry Gelbart worked hard to ensure the M*A*S*H television series remained faithful to the film
Gene Reynolds and Larry Gelbart worked hard to ensure the M*A*S*H television series remained faithful to the film "Funny was easy. How not to trivialize human suffering by trying to be comic about it, that was the challenge."
Young Frankenstein (1974) star Teri Garr began her performing career as a dancer
Young Frankenstein (1974) star Teri Garr began her performing career as a dancer The Young Frankenstein (1974) actor grew to love acting.
Mel Brooks said that Madeline Kahn ''raised the whole level'' of Young Frankenstein (1974)
Mel Brooks said that Madeline Kahn ''raised the whole level'' of Young Frankenstein (1974) The director called Kahn the film's "relief pitcher."
A ''sixth sense'' told Rue McClanahan The Golden Girls would be special
A ''sixth sense'' told Rue McClanahan The Golden Girls would be special It was a golden opportunity she couldn't pass up!
Alan Alda on M*A*S*H creator Larry Gelbart
Alan Alda on M*A*S*H creator Larry Gelbart "Who could match it?"
Gilligan's Island was the sitcom many people loved to hate
Gilligan's Island was the sitcom many people loved to hate Even Bob Denver had his doubts about the series!
Do you know the last names of all these Gunsmoke characters?
Do you know the last names of all these Gunsmoke characters? What surname came after Matt, Doc, Kitty, Chester or Festus?