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Bruce Lee did a majority of his own stunts while filming fight sequences for The Green Hornet
"There’s a lot of training involved."
November 6, 2026, 4:54PM
Why Ken Berry said he would ''kill'' to star in another television series
"That was my great fun," he said of the medium.
November 6, 2026, 4:20PM
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."
November 6, 2026, 1:50PM
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.
November 6, 2026, 1:10PM
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.
November 6, 2026, 11:41AM
The biggest emergency on the Emergency! set was the filming schedule
This production schedule could have used a rescue crew of its own!
November 6, 2026, 10:30AM
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.
November 5, 2026, 4:14PM
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."
November 5, 2026, 3:03PM
Find out why Chuck Connors believed that ''Westerns will never die''
Six-shooters over sitcoms? Chuck Connors made his position clear!
November 5, 2026, 2:06PM
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.
November 5, 2026, 1:49PM
According to Jerry Mathers, Leave It to Beaver wasn't quite as picture-perfect as you think
Leave it to Beaver to set the record straight!
November 5, 2026, 11:45AM
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.
November 5, 2026, 11:37AM
9 faces that appeared on both 'M*A*S*H' and 'Kolchak: The Night Stalker'
Chicago is a long way from the 4077th.
November 5, 2026, 11:08AM
Bea Benederet said that Smiley Burnette was irreplaceable
"He won't be replaced."
November 5, 2026, 9:29AM
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.
November 4, 2026, 1:22PM
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.
November 4, 2026, 11:30AM
Gunsmoke's James Arness had a pretty good reason for avoiding interviews
James Arness preferred to let his work do the talking!
November 4, 2026, 10:34AM
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."
November 4, 2026, 10:17AM
Young Frankenstein (1974) star Teri Garr began her performing career as a dancer
The Young Frankenstein (1974) actor grew to love acting.
November 3, 2026, 3:45PM
Mel Brooks said the Madeline Kahn ''raised the whole level'' of Young Frankenstein (1974)
The director called Kahn the film's "relief pitcher."
November 3, 2026, 3:25PM
A ''sixth sense'' told Rue McClanahan The Golden Girls would be special
It was a golden opportunity she couldn't pass up!
November 3, 2026, 2:30PM
Gilligan's Island was the sitcom many people loved to hate
Even Bob Denver had his doubts about the series!
November 3, 2026, 12:55PM
Young Frankenstein (1974) went through a rigorous editing process, according to Gene Wilder
Wilder co-wrote the script with the film's director, Mel Brooks.
November 3, 2026, 10:47AM
The first Waltons episode has a hidden connection to the original Homecoming TV movie
Did you catch the small tribute to the original Grandpa Walton in ''The Foundling''?
November 2, 2026, 2:11PM
Mike Farrell was proud of the effect M*A*S*H had on the lives of viewers everywhere
"Like it or lump it, people are learning as a result of what they watch," said Farrell.
November 2, 2026, 1:10PM
MeTV salutes classic actors that served on Veteran's Day
From the Army to the Navy to the National Guard, here are some veterans you may see on MeTV. Plus, see exclusive interviews from the cast and creators of M*A*S*H Wednesday November 11 at 7P | 6C on the M*A*S*H finale.
November 1, 2026, 12:01AM
Margaret Hamilton appeared on Mister Rogers Neighborhood to comfort children who were scared of the Wicked Witch of the West
"Sometimes, Mr. Rogers, I’m a little unhappy because lots of children are quite scared by her," said the actor.
October 30, 2026, 4:13PM
Pernell Roberts said ''boredom'' drove him to quit Bonanza
"I use my talent and my intelligence, and do my job as I see it," said Roberts.
October 30, 2026, 2:41PM
Margaret Hamilton had to distance herself from any witchy content after The Wizard of Oz (1939)
"I can’t walk on stage with a broom. I don’t care what kind of part I’m playing."
October 30, 2026, 2:13PM
Margaret Hamilton had no plans to reprise her role as the Wicked Witch of the West
"I just didn’t want to spoil the magic."
October 30, 2026, 1:36PM
Doris Roberts wasn’t just Raymond’s mom, she was everyone’s mom
Her performance as Marie Barone felt so real, it was almost like family.
October 30, 2026, 1:30PM
M*A*S*H's Loretta Swit said that being ''different'' can be special
"I guess you don't ever get over your childhood, but you don't have to be doomed by it," Swit said.
October 30, 2026, 10:33AM
R.I.P. Sir Patrick Stewart, Shakespearian actor who became a Star Trek captain and X-Men superhero
During his six-decade-long career, Stewart went everywhere from the Royal Shakespeare Company stage to the final frontier. His numerous awards include a knighthood granted in 2010. The actor was 86 years old.
October 29, 2026, 4:01PM
This is what made The Wizard of Oz (1939) so enduring, according to the film's stars
"Home is where we want to be, and that’s what the picture, a lot of it, is about."
October 29, 2026, 3:40PM
Andy Griffith admitted that The Andy Griffith Show wasn't a hit in major cities
Mayberry’s charm wasn’t for everyone!
October 29, 2026, 1:45PM
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at Ray Bolger's Scarecrow dance in The Wizard of Oz (1939)
“The routine had to be worked out a step at a time,” Bolger said.
October 29, 2026, 1:00PM
As a child, Brad Garrett used comedy as a defense mechanism against bullies
“My whole life, I’ve been telling jokes,” said Garrett.
October 29, 2026, 10:33AM
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (1973) was a childhood favorite of horror master Guillermo del Toro
Del Toro wrote the film's 2010 reboot of the same name.
October 29, 2026, 9:33AM
The creators of Leave It to Beaver worked hard to make sure their child stars had a relatively normal life
One aspect of Leave It to Beaver was just as authentic off-screen as it was on screen: the joy.
October 29, 2026, 9:20AM
The good reason Emergency!’s co-creator refused to watch his own show
Cinader kept his friends close and his competition closer!
October 28, 2026, 3:20PM
Sally Struthers called Bea Arthur a ''force of nature''
The All in the Family guest star had the cast laughing uncontrollably.
October 28, 2026, 2:23PM
Here's what made Mama’s Family a favorite for producer Joe Hamilton
Hamilton’s favorite wasn’t a family secret!
October 28, 2026, 2:00PM
Before she terrified audiences as The Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton was a kindergarten teacher
"In those days, you did as you were told."
October 28, 2026, 11:02AM
The Twilight Zone had a hard time gaining the respect of TV networks
The Twilight Zone gets mad respect today, but it didn't start that way.
October 28, 2026, 9:50AM
Jerry Mathers said that Hugh Beaumont was a ''Dutch Uncle''
Just because they played a family on screen doesn't mean they felt like one off-screen.
October 28, 2026, 8:58AM
Dedicated Gunsmoke fans helped save the series from cancellation
Loyal Gunsmoke fans gave the series a second chance and a longer life.
October 27, 2026, 2:45PM
Judy Garland said that Hollywood was reluctant to let her get older
"In Hollywood, people can’t forget how you looked when you were that age," said the actor.
October 27, 2026, 11:50AM
Margaret Hamilton on her Wizard of Oz (1939) co-star, Judy Garland: ''I just adored her.''
"My own associations with her were nothing but love," said the actor.
October 27, 2026, 11:13AM