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Don Knotts enlisted the help of an old friend from The Andy Griffith Show to direct The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
When faced with a tight shooting schedule, Knotts enlisted Alan Rafkin.

Bonanza fans kept Adam Cartwright away from the wedding chapel
"I figured they would have to kill me off," said his would-be bride.

Here's why Egghead was considered ''the ideal Vincent Price character.''
“This Egghead fellow is a bit of a kook," said Price.

When Jamie Farr wasn't acting on M*A*S*H he was developing a nightclub routine
Farr was known for his comedy on-screen and in clubs across Los Angeles.

Bette Davis admitted that she cried the first time she saw herself as Baby Jane
The actor said that when she was young, she did not see herself as a beauty.
Morey Amsterdam was a real-life gag-writer, just like Buddy Sorrell
The actor enjoyed his time on The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Take this quiz to find out which Gilligan's Island character you're getting stranded with!
Find out which "little buddy" you’d be stranded on an island with!

Here's why Kitty Russell never shared a kiss with Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke
Kitty wasn't the type to kiss and tell.

George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice
Lindsey lost out on a role to Nabors, but still made it to Mayberry anyway.

The arrogance that convinced Bette Davis to join ''Baby Jane''
Director Robert Aldrich took an unorthodox approach to casting his film.

Here's why Emergency! co-creator Robert Cinader said that the show's scripts ''are never good enough.''
"I don’t judge a script by whether it’s good or bad," said Cinader.

Richard Boone brought a bit of Paladin to his later television roles
Known for his fearsome characters, Boone described himself as a "honey bear."

''Baby Jane'' may have suited Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, but Barbara Stanwyck didn't care for it
"Hag Horror" just was not Barbara's cup of tea!

In addition to his talent for performing, John Astin loved directing
“I have to act to pay for my directing habit,” Astin

Dan Blocker hated the spotlight so much he moved his family to Switzerland
It was a long way from the Ponderosa Ranch, but Blocker loved his little life in Switzerland.

Richard Thomas faced an identity crisis after The Waltons
The actor faced an identity crisis after The Waltons.

Dan Curtis wasn't interested in working on The Night Stalker until he heard that Richard Matheson had written the script
Curtis called Matheson "the master of his form."

Even this Amityville 3-D star had ''no idea'' about the series continuity
She's not alone in struggling to keep up with the Amityville series!

Darren McGavin's advice to actors: Lose the ego to gain success
A big head never served an actor well.

Call her Schultzy, call her Alice— Ann B. Davis had no problem being known as her characters
“Any one of those names suits me fine," said the Brady Bunch actor.

Amityville 3-D director Richard Fleischer said that he was a victim of ageism later in his directing career
The Amityville 3-D director said that the film industry was thought of "as a young man's business."

When Larry Linville wasn't filming M*A*S*H, he was pursuing a high-flying hobby
Linville had two kinds of highs during his time on M*A*S*H: Working as an actor on a successful TV series and building aircraft.

Loretta Swit said that she identified with Margaret's loneliness
"My life is full of people," said the M*A*S*H actor.
From struggling actor to TV icon: Lorne Greene's Bonanza success and life beyond the Ponderosa
Greene's success was a long time coming.

Johnny Crawford's father-son relationship with Chuck Connors was more than just acting
The father-son duo didn't quit when the cameras stopped rolling.

Ann B. Davis said there was no competition between the children and adults on The Brady Bunch
The actor loved working with her young co-stars.

Dan Curtis condemned producers who didn't understand horror films
"That’s not what scares," said the producer and director.

Darren McGavin Quiz: Were these quotes from Kolchak or The Old Man in A Christmas Story?
Which one of McGavin's most iconic characters uttered these phrases?

Screenwriter Richard Matheson reveals the surprising inspiration behind his Night Strangler script
Seattle joins the ranks of great American horror cities in this Kolchak mystery!
This Dick Van Dyke Show reunion revealed what happened to Rob and Laura after the show ended
The show came to a close, but the characters kept on living.

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Deputy Otis''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Harry Morgan became emotional talking about his M*A*S*H co-stars
“Any kind of working relationship I get into after this show will not be M*A*S*H in any way, shape, or form,” said Morgan.

Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies
She had a genuine love for pets of all shapes, sizes, and kinds.