Stories

As a young actor, Peggy Cummins wanted to be Bette Davis "The tendency was that if you’re short and blonde and reasonably pretty, you always played rather pretty parts." June 5, 2026, 4:17PM
Rod Serling helped Earl Hamner Jr. gain success in television A former co-worker and a good friend, Serling was there for Hamner when needed. June 5, 2026, 4:10PM
The serendipitous circumstances that paved Kevin Tighe's way to Emergency! "By chance, it happened to be me." June 5, 2026, 4:00PM
Lorne Greene compared the work of acting to professional athletes From the minor leagues to the major leagues of acting; Lorne Greene worked his way up in Hollywood. June 5, 2026, 3:12PM
Richard Thomas said that Waltons creator Earl Hamner Jr. was on a search for truth "We weren’t perfect, and Earl never wanted us to be." June 5, 2026, 2:20PM
How The Golden Girls helped Betty White heal after the death of her husband "You just have to put one foot before the other." June 4, 2026, 3:55PM
Fans of The Rifleman wrote Chuck Connors letters asking for parenting advice Some of television's greatest heroes were also its greatest fathers. June 4, 2026, 3:05PM
William Conrad said that audiences loved Frank Cannon because he was relatable Viewers could see themselves in the detective. June 4, 2026, 2:46PM
Before The Golden Girls, Bea Arthur had become a ''recluse'' from television Arthur said her isolation "wasn't healthy." Here's how The Golden Girls revived her love for television. June 4, 2026, 1:13PM
This talented writer contributed to Tim Conway's iconic dentist sketch We have to thank all of the writers for this hall of fame comedy sketch! June 4, 2026, 10:26AM
Kevin Tighe felt that his success in television limited him as a film actor "You’re paid to do this action and be a personality," said the actor. June 4, 2026, 9:28AM
George Reeves was much more than Superman, even if that's what he's best remembered for Reeves didn’t just play a hero... he also had a super career in Hollywood. June 3, 2026, 2:57PM
The Love Boat's Fred Grandy said he preferred to be on land When Grandy wasn’t filming The Love Boat, he said he steered clear of boats entirely. June 3, 2026, 1:35PM
The cast of The Golden Girls loved the show's ''bawdy'' nature "We’re all bawdy ladies." June 3, 2026, 10:16AM
Here's why Ricardo Montalbán kept a low profile after Fantasy Island ended After Fantasy Island ended, Montalbán just wanted to hit the snooze button and sleep in. June 2, 2026, 3:03PM
Gary Burghoff's departure meant fewer dresses for Klinger Cast changes meant wardrobe changes, too. June 2, 2026, 2:00PM
Estelle Getty called Sophia Petrillo ''an original'' "She’s feisty, irreverent, and intractable." June 2, 2026, 1:27PM
Rue McClanahan would get fan mail from older women thanking her for The Golden Girls "In those days, when you were over 50, you were supposed to be wearing certain types of clothes and behaving a certain way," said the actor. June 2, 2026, 9:30AM
In hot summer weather, cool down with Bea Arthur's chilled carrot soup! "I love to invent recipes. My only complaint is that I don't have enough time." June 1, 2026, 2:24PM
At first, Amanda Blake hated Milburn Stone and he had no idea They were one big happy family—almost. June 1, 2026, 2:24PM
Curse of the Demon's Dana Andrews described how acting on stage changed his career for the better "You can grow on the stage," said the actor. June 1, 2026, 1:36PM
Here’s why younger people weren’t included in The Golden Girls casting No babysitting duties required. June 1, 2026, 1:19PM
Meet Scott Fortner: Inside the Collection A collection that’s pure Monroe magic. May 31, 2026, 8:00PM
Barbara Stanwyck proposed a plot that would have changed The Big Valley forever Here's why ABC shot down the idea. May 29, 2026, 4:30PM
Amanda Blake used to make bets that Gunsmoke wouldn't be renewed for another season Success so rare she wouldn't even have bet on it... or would she? May 29, 2026, 4:14PM
Bert I. Gordon earned this nickname during his time in Hollywood The director earned a rather interesting title. May 29, 2026, 3:05PM
How Adam-12 helped Gary Crosby's acting career Series creator Jack Webb lent a hand to a friend in need. May 29, 2026, 1:50PM
Inside Rue McClanahan's friendship with Bea Arthur "As a friend, she was giving and loving to me," said McClanahan of her co-star. May 29, 2026, 11:12AM
In 2003, B-movie director Bert I. Gordon was honored by an Insect Film Festival Mr. BIG was given a big honor for his contributions to big bugs! May 29, 2026, 10:10AM
Robert Reed wasn't afraid to speak up about his Brady Bunch criticisms Reed had a few opinions about the writing on The Brady Bunch. May 28, 2026, 3:05PM
Was there an off-screen feud between Bonanza and The Big Valley? Apparently, this town wasn't big enough for the two of them. May 28, 2026, 3:04PM
Tony Dow revealed that the writers borrowed parts of his real personality for Wally Tony Dow’s real personality helped shape TV’s favorite big brother! May 28, 2026, 3:01PM
Why Bert I. Gordon said that horror was the least important element of his films "We use pathos, love, tenderness, and imagination," said Gordon May 28, 2026, 9:29AM
Here's how to make the ceviche you saw on Toon in With Me! Here's how to make the ceviche you saw on our taste of Costa Rica episode! May 28, 2026, 6:00AM
Barbara Stanwyck gave Victoria Barkley her backbone Stanwyck called the Barkley matriarch "the old broad." May 27, 2026, 3:00PM
Fans wrote letters of protest after Adam Cartwright became engaged on Bonanza Trouble in Bonanza... May 27, 2026, 2:34PM
How Bea Arthur's guest appearance on All in the Family evolved into an entirely new series Arthur earned her place on Maude. May 27, 2026, 1:37PM
McLean Stevenson defended Loretta Swit from a producer at the M*A*S*H rehearsal table The M*A*S*H cast went to bat for each other. May 27, 2026, 1:15PM
Martin Milner felt that Adam-12 could bridge the gap between the police and the public He wanted the public to understand police work! May 27, 2026, 11:30AM
Ron Howard believed that Andy Griffith was a natural leader Howard remembers what it was like working with Griffith. May 26, 2026, 2:53PM
Klinger's dresses on M*A*S*H almost became a new trend Cpl. Klinger became a 4077th trendsetter and with the way he could pull off a dress, we could see why. May 26, 2026, 2:30PM
How a real-life health issue led to one of the most iconic episodes of The Golden Girls "The episode was my way of getting back at all the doctors who didn’t believe me." May 26, 2026, 9:30AM
Meet Alex Arnold: Inside the Collection X marks the spot with this treasure trove of Indiana Jones memorabilia! May 24, 2026, 8:00PM
Brad Garrett on the similarities between Jackie Gleason and Robert Barone "I’ve always had a kind of louder-than-life bravado and kind of over-the-top delivery," said Garrett. May 22, 2026, 1:45PM
This was the first thing Shelley Hack did after learning she'd booked Charlie's Angels "You have to take things for what they are and make the best of them," said the actor. May 22, 2026, 1:10PM
In 1974, Richard Thomas defended The Waltons and their approach to life Richard Thomas loved to praise The Waltons; he just wanted the critics to do the same. May 22, 2026, 11:23AM
Robert Conrad didn't want to be a teen idol forever "Besides, I thrive on...work." May 22, 2026, 9:58AM
People thought Randolph Mantooth was an actual fireman during his time on Emergency! Would you trust this actor with your life? In the '70s, many Emergency! fans would. May 21, 2026, 2:00PM
Betty White on Rose Nylund and Sue Ann Nivens "Sue Ann was always so fast with a smart answer,” said White. "But Rose is just a beat behind everybody." May 21, 2026, 11:41AM
Here's why the exact ages of The Golden Girls were never specifically discussed "Their ages were never expressly mentioned." May 21, 2026, 9:59AM