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This was the reason why Simon Oakland didn't pay attention to Kolchak: The Night Stalker's ratings "I go anywhere there's work," said the actor. May 9, 2025, 4:55PM
The harrowing film role that pushed Andy Griffith to pursue a career in comedy "I don't ever want to do that again," said Griffith. May 9, 2025, 3:30PM
Barbara Billingsley once said that she sometimes thought June Cleaver was ''stupid'' Billingsley also acknowledged that there were times she considered leaving the series. May 9, 2025, 2:03PM
Working on The Andy Griffith Show taught Frances Bavier the value of small towns Bavier wanted that Taylor family dream. May 9, 2025, 12:21PM
Barney Brainteaser: How many years did Deputy Fife keep Mayberry in line? Dispute the deputy dates! May 9, 2025, 12:06PM
One mother wrote to Leave It to Beaver to thank the writers for teaching her son the right lessons The show had a very real impact on viewers everywhere. May 9, 2025, 10:42AM
Here's what it was like filming with all those tarantulas during Kingdom of the Spiders William Shatner filmed multiple takes of one scene with a tarantula stuck to his face! May 9, 2025, 10:07AM
One episode of Leave It to Beaver was almost ruined by one very sleepy horse Maybe he was just horsing around. May 9, 2025, 9:36AM
Andy Griffith said that Don Knotts ''is the funniest man I’ve ever known'' "When Don does it, you fall down dead laughing." May 9, 2025, 12:00AM
William Conrad on leaving Cannon: ''I was sick of it'' The actor starred in the series for five years. May 8, 2025, 4:37PM
Throughout the ups and downs of his career, William Shatner was always grateful for Star Trek "That TV series is part and parcel of me," said the actor. May 8, 2025, 4:07PM
Darren McGavin said that in addition to acting, he also assisted with scripts in Kolchak: The Night Stalker McGavin wasn't just an actor. May 8, 2025, 3:40PM
Both of these Mayberry women played Rob Petrie's mom on The Dick Van Dyke Show Somehow both members of the Women's Historical Society became Laura's mother-in-law. May 8, 2025, 1:00PM
Betty Lynn from the Andy Griffith Show retired to Andy Griffith's hometown Betty Lynn left L.A. for Mount Airy in 2007. May 8, 2025, 11:26AM
William Shatner tried to dissuade his children from becoming actors The actor called himself "old school." May 8, 2025, 11:14AM
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set Everyone went to him for financial advice, both in the series and in real life. May 6, 2025, 4:12PM
Andy Griffith used to ''grade'' scripts on The Andy Griffith Show—here’s the grade George Lindsey received A+ for Andy! May 6, 2025, 2:37PM
How Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling shaped William Shatner’s path to sci-fi stardom Long before Star Trek, William Shatner starred in two iconic Twilight Zone episodes and formed a lasting bond with visionary writer Rod Serling. May 6, 2025, 2:17PM
William Shatner battled his real-life arachnophobia in Kingdom of the Spiders Despite his crippling fear of spiders, Shatner faced off against real tarantulas in this cult classic sci-fi horror. Find out why he took the role and how he survived the fear! May 6, 2025, 11:30AM
Gunsmoke's filming schedule was hard for its cast to keep up with A hard schedule? That’s nothing a true Western hero can’t handle! May 5, 2025, 3:24PM
Milburn Stone made an honest medic out of Doc Adams for his father Here's how Stone honored his father. May 5, 2025, 2:54PM
Simon Oakland wanted his character to have a bigger storyline on Kolchak: The Night Stalker The actor played Tony Vincenzo, Kolchak's editor. May 5, 2025, 11:36AM
Did Laverne & Shirley star Cindy Williams almost join Star Wars? Before Carrie Fisher became forever known as Princess Leia, another beloved '70s star— Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley— auditioned for the iconic role. Discover the surprising story behind her connection to Star Wars and why she didn’t get the part. May 5, 2025, 11:35AM
Raymond Bailey was ''the banker's hero'' after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies His success as The Clampetts' banker was so unexpected, he wouldn't have even put money on it. May 5, 2025, 10:15AM
Before Mayberry: The comedy sketch that launched Andy Griffith’s career Andy Griffith’s career took off with a football sketch he wrote on the fly. Here’s the surprising story behind his breakout comedy hit. May 5, 2025, 8:36AM
Meet Peter Morcey: Inside the Collection These toys are brought to you by a galaxy far, far away. May 4, 2025, 8:00PM
Kami Colter's mother had to leave the set of The Waltons after her daughter's emotional performance became too much to bear Cotler's mother was moved by her daughter's performance. May 2, 2025, 4:45PM
R.I.P. Ruth Buzzi, comedy legend known from ''Laugh-In'' fame She had hundreds of credits and five Emmy nominations, but perhaps will always be remembered for her bag-swinging character on Laugh-In. The actress was 88 years old. May 2, 2025, 4:03PM
Onionhead: The film that flopped so hard, it gave us The Andy Griffith Show It was the film that, strangely enough, led the actor to The Andy Griffith Show. May 2, 2025, 3:01PM
Frances Bavier almost said no to playing Aunt Bee— and it changed everything Uncover the emotional journey of Frances Bavier, from skepticism to love for her role as Aunt Bee, and how it shaped The Andy Griffith Show forever. May 2, 2025, 2:00PM
Howard Morris, better known as Ernest T. Bass, became a director to help a ''watered down'' television industry The actor was more than just a face on The Andy Griffith Show. May 2, 2025, 1:55PM
How the master of suspense revolutionized television with 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' "You've got to put something in those square frames to keep them looking," said Hitchcock. May 2, 2025, 1:40PM
Ray Harryhausen did not hold back when asked about his feelings regarding computer animation The special effects artist was an innovator in the industry. May 2, 2025, 1:21PM
Kami Cotler on the difference between her and Elizabeth Walton "I wouldn't do a lot of things she does." May 2, 2025, 10:10AM
Don Knotts' daughter: ''When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics.'' When he was around his loved ones, Knotts was even funnier than Barney Fife. May 2, 2025, 9:27AM
Here's why Dick Van Dyke joined Carol Burnett after Harvey Korman left It was a long-awaited comedy collision! May 1, 2025, 4:42PM
Don Knotts said that trying to make Andy Griffith break character on The Andy Griffith Show made him funnier They were best pals, and even better actors. May 1, 2025, 4:20PM
Frances Bavier is in the pilot of The Andy Griffith Show, but she did not play Aunt Bee Her first Mayberry character was Henrietta Perkins. May 1, 2025, 3:37PM
Rod Serling said that to be remembered as a writer was an honor Serling wasn't just a writer; he was THE writer. May 1, 2025, 3:30PM
A life lesson from Sheldon Leonard: If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself The sentiment earned Leonard his career. May 1, 2025, 2:50PM
Don Knotts' favorite episode of The Andy Griffith Show is probably yours too Can you guess which episode won his heart? May 1, 2025, 2:14PM
Ann B. Davis loved to dust on the set of The Brady Bunch Ann B. Davis never wanted to play a leading lady on 'The Brady Bunch,' she was content with dusting. May 1, 2025, 12:11PM
Did you ever visit Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios? In the '90s, Universal Studios was the premier destination for family fun. Find out how Woody Woodpecker joined the thrills with his own themed land! May 1, 2025, 12:05PM
This was the reason why Joanna Moore regretted losing her southern drawl after she was cast in The Andy Griffith Show Originally, Moore had no intention of pursuing acting. May 1, 2025, 10:54AM
Wagon Train's Robert Horton was a star onstage as well From Wagon Train to Broadway, Robert Horton’s love for musical comedy led him to a successful stage career with his wife, Marilynn Bradley. Find out more about their unique partnership. May 1, 2025, 10:17AM
M*A*S*H's Jamie Farr had a problem with people not recognizing him He was a standout on M*A*S*H, but unseen off-screen. April 30, 2025, 1:44PM
Andy Griffith subtly evolved in his iconic role as Sheriff Andy Taylor— here's how Howard McNear helped! Delve into Andy Griffith's transformation as an actor and how his portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor grew! April 30, 2025, 11:55AM
Rod Serling loved to visit the set of The Andy Griffith Show Two worlds colliding! April 30, 2025, 11:53AM
Chuck Connors considered his success ''unnatural'' Being in Hollywood was far different from the Old West. April 29, 2025, 3:25PM
This was why Ray Harryhausen didn't like being called a ''special effects man'' Harryhausen possessed a range of talents. April 29, 2025, 2:48PM