Stories

Robert Siodmak wouldn't work with his brother on the 1943 film Son of Dracula
This brother was out for blood!
June 13, 2025, 3:41PM

Barbara Billingsley was guided by lessons from her earlier career
Miss Billingsley knew how to dress, and how to hold herself.
June 13, 2025, 1:50PM

Here's how Jean Stapleton would correct fans when they identified her as Edith in public
She was a talented actor, but was also comfortable in her own skin.
June 13, 2025, 1:20PM

5 reasons comic book artist Franco is the perfect choice to launch Svengoolie's 2025 Artist Collection
The first artist of the 2025 Svengoolie Artist Collection speaks about his start in comics, his love of old Hollywood horror, and how he found Svengoolie!
June 13, 2025, 11:10AM

Can you guess which movie made Lon Chaney want to form a monsters' union?
The Wolf Man actor wanted rights for Monsters!
June 13, 2025, 9:56AM

Here's an inside look at the lightning-fast rehearsal process that made The Honeymooners so good
"Never in our wildest dreams did we think we were making TV history."
June 13, 2025, 9:44AM

10 pieces of advice Hugh Beaumont gave to parents in 1959
Get some advice from one of television's top dads!
June 13, 2025, 8:30AM

Art Carney: ''I never got tired of The Honeymooners''
"I always looked forward to going down to the show on Saturday nights."
June 12, 2025, 4:42PM

Paul Brinegar on the secret to success as an actor: Don't be a star!
George Washington Wishbone had no issues playing second fiddle.
June 12, 2025, 4:40PM

Rod Serling said that aspiring unknown writers had ''practically no chance of breaking into TV today''
"Television cries out for new talent," said the writer.
June 12, 2025, 4:16PM

Rod Serling said he didn't blame CBS for cancelling The Twilight Zone in 1964
Serling also said that the network didn't give him an opportunity to update the series with the times.
June 12, 2025, 3:44PM
From Gunsmoke to Cannon: William Conrad’s long march to stardom, and why he yearned to leave it all behind
The Cannon star just wanted to sit still.
June 12, 2025, 1:26PM

Jean Stapleton believed that Edith Bunker was a reflection of women everywhere in the 1970s
"I knew Edith had to move fast to be real," said Stapleton.
June 12, 2025, 11:19AM

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.
June 11, 2025, 3:40PM

Jean Stapleton credited her mother for her strong work ethic
"I was raised that way," said the actor.
June 11, 2025, 3:16PM

The Devil's in the details: 7 ways The Exorcist changed over the years
Which version did you see?
June 11, 2025, 1:20PM

R.I.P. Brian Wilson: Founding member of the Beach Boys and music pioneer
The rock and roll legend was 82.
June 11, 2025, 12:18PM

Before she was Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners, Joyce Randolph was ''the most murdered actress on television''
Before Jackie Gleason spotted her in a commercial, Randolph earned a living making guest appearances in more serious dramas.
June 11, 2025, 11:05AM

Jean Stapleton was never interested in the role of the leading lady
"I knew where I belonged," said the actor.
June 11, 2025, 10:56AM
Acting on Faith: How William Christopher gambled on a dream and won
William Christopher had to struggle to make it.
June 11, 2025, 8:33AM

Bobby Troup and Julie London had a family full of Emergency! fans
Emergency! helped bring people together—both behind the scenes and on screen.
June 10, 2025, 2:30PM

Mike Lookinland loved talking about The Brady Bunch with fans
"People call up all the time and ask if I'm Bobby Brady," said the actor.
June 10, 2025, 10:22AM

Audrey Meadows' surprising first impressions of Jackie Gleason
Alice Kramden shared her thoughts about her onscreen husband in her autobiography
June 9, 2025, 2:43PM

The role of The Fonz almost went to a Monkee
It came down to him and Henry Winkler.
June 9, 2025, 11:26AM

Dragnet attracted teenage viewers because of its honest depiction of societal issues
"Today's youth is far more advanced - more aware - than that of a generation ago," said series creator Jack Webb.
June 9, 2025, 10:51AM

The stars of The Brady Bunch described what it was like to return to their on-screen home for the first time
One actor described the experience as "powerful."
June 9, 2025, 10:28AM

Meet Mike Lefevre: Inside the Collection
Good grief! Mike’s collection is all about Snoopy. Take a look!
June 8, 2025, 8:00PM

Just like Jed Clampett, Buddy Ebsen came from humble beginnings
He had to start somewhere before making it big in Hollywood.
June 6, 2025, 4:05PM

Mike Farrell said that M*A*S*H dealt with the ''dehumanizing process''
Farrell appreciated the series more than any fan ever could.
June 6, 2025, 3:41PM

Jack Webb said that this was what set Dragnet apart from other television shows
Webb also said that the series had to ''prove'' itself.
June 6, 2025, 3:00PM

Dan Blocker had his own ideas about how his on-screen brother should leave Bonanza
Blocker felt that a "tragedy" would unite the Cartwright family together.
June 6, 2025, 2:20PM

Loretta Swit was once asked what she'd be doing if M*A*S*H had never happened — Here's what she said
"There's always been a curiosity," said the actor.
June 6, 2025, 11:31AM

This Strait-Jacket actor revealed what it was actually like working with Joan Crawford
This actor wasn't willing to mince words.
June 6, 2025, 10:13AM

Mike Stoker was one of the real firemen to appear on Emergency!
He was a firefighter on-screen and in real life!
June 6, 2025, 10:11AM

Dan Blocker said that introducing Will Cartwright to Bonanza was a mistake
"I think the network is making a big mistake," said the actor.
June 5, 2025, 4:32PM

William Castle said that older actors could thank television for the resurgence in their careers
Castle praised television.
June 5, 2025, 4:02PM

Horror legend Ken Foree wants YOU to save the 'Dawn of the Dead' mall
Sign the petition to save the Monroeville Mall!
June 5, 2025, 3:52PM

Barbara Stanwyck knew that Lee Majors was destined to be a star when he was a young actor in The Big Valley
"There are times in my life I've worked with an unknown young actor that I knew had the quality to make it big," said Stanwyck.
June 5, 2025, 3:15PM

Lucy said she wasn’t funny. History strongly disagrees.
Here's what the legend had to say about her legacy.
June 5, 2025, 2:14PM

Ken Osmond once called Eddie Haskell ''insecure''
"He has to be big in the eyes of his peers."
June 5, 2025, 12:02PM

Peter Breck said that he wasn't ''really looking into'' starring in a Big Valley reunion
"I would like to see if I can work in my old outfit again," said the actor.
June 5, 2025, 10:32AM

We all have a little Charlie Brown in us, according to creator Charles M. Schulz
He drew from his own life experiences to create the Peanuts gang.
June 5, 2025, 9:08AM

Can you help Hollywood track down a prop lost 40 years ago?
The prop has been lost to time, and must be recovered or there may be a paradox!
June 5, 2025, 9:00AM

Here's how to make the Juneaween treats you saw on Toon in with Me!
Make your own creepy cookies and haunted hors d'oeuvres!
June 5, 2025, 6:45AM

Strait-Jacket: William Castle on the influence of What Ever Happened to Baby Jane
Joan Crawford's career was changed forever when she starred alongside Bette Davis!
June 4, 2025, 4:50PM

Tina Louise said that her break from acting made her a better performer
"If Marilyn Monroe could do it, so could I," said the actor.
June 4, 2025, 3:21PM

Paul Henning created The Beverly Hillbillies to teach television how to lighten up
Henning was putting the comedy back in the sitcom.
June 4, 2025, 11:46AM
From M*A*S*H to Lilo & Stitch: How David Ogden Stiers became a Disney voice acting legend
Major Winchester is our favorite Disney character.
June 4, 2025, 11:12AM

MeTV remembers Loretta Swit
Tune in all week long for episodes celebrating the best of Maj. Margaret Houlihan
June 3, 2025, 5:00PM

Top 10 WWE Superstar performances in horror movies
A countdown of smackdown spookiness!
June 3, 2025, 1:45PM