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Don Knotts said that playing a journalist drew attention to The Ghost and Mr. Chicken (1966) "Stick a press card in your hat brim, put a pencil behind your ear, dangle a cigarette from the corner of your mouth, and bang out a hot exclusive on a cold typewriter, is sound advice for any actor looking for a meaty role that the public likes," said the actor. September 18, 2026, 3:39PM
Martin Milner's Adam-12 ride-along led to a lasting friendship Milner didn't just play a cop. He learned from one. September 18, 2026, 3:26PM
Don Knotts signed anxious autographs when he was in character as the ''nervous man'' "I’ve learned to give folks what they expect," Knotts said. September 18, 2026, 9:00AM
Don Knotts had dreams of playing a dramatic role The actor, well known for his comedy, wanted to try his hand at a more serious role. September 17, 2026, 3:46PM
Don Knotts said that the box office was a much better indication of success than television ratings “I know what I can do best, and the studio lets me work on the scripts,” said the actor. September 17, 2026, 2:03PM
Rod Serling found plot ideas for The Twilight Zone all around him Serling looked to his own world for inspiration to fuel his world of imagination. September 17, 2026, 1:30PM
Andy Griffith nearly became a minister instead of an actor "I studied for the ministry for three years back in North Carolina before I got started in show business," said Griffith. September 17, 2026, 11:10AM
Richard Thomas said that his real-life family was like The Waltons John-Boy’s life wasn’t so different off-screen! September 17, 2026, 11:00AM
This was the advice Don Knotts gave to actors seeking their ''big break'' in Hollywood "Get known, and time will take care of the rest." September 16, 2026, 3:26PM
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress Farr didn't need Gary Burghoff or a pretty dress for Klinger to shine. September 16, 2026, 11:30AM
How cooking brought Estelle Getty closer to her Polish roots For Getty, cooking was never just about what was on the plate. September 16, 2026, 11:08AM
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken was an attempt at a family-friendly horror film The film was Don Knotts' first foray into the genre. September 16, 2026, 11:01AM
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story. September 16, 2026, 9:45AM
Don Knotts said there was a bit of Barney Fife in this film character “I’ve tried to capture the kind of comedy these stars used to do - where there was a little guy constantly getting beaten down, then riding the crest for a while, and finally falling back down,” said Knotts. September 15, 2026, 1:36PM
Here’s the method Bob Mackie used to design Carol Burnett’s iconic costumes Carol Burnett and Cher had something in common besides their star power. September 15, 2026, 1:07PM
Don Knotts was a nervous wreck when The Ghost and Mr. Chicken premiered Leaving the safety of a regular TV show for the silver screen was a gamble, and Knotts was well aware of the risk. September 15, 2026, 10:53AM
Here's how Howard McNear developed Floyd the Barber's mannerisms McNear reveals the real-life inspiration behind Floyd the Barber! September 15, 2026, 10:23AM
Dawn Wells didn't like to have actors as friends Wells wasn't interested in the celebrity lifestyle. September 15, 2026, 10:03AM
The Rifleman's Joan Taylor said family came first over the series Both her on-screen and at-home relationships helped her be the best mom she could be. September 15, 2026, 9:36AM
Get twice the treats with double features all month long on MeTV's Halloween BOO-Nanza! Join MeTV every Saturday night in October for a dungeon of double features! September 14, 2026, 3:40PM
Sherwood Schwartz claimed that some of the Professor's experiments in Gilligan's Island were actually feasible "A touch of reality, however, is very important," said Schwartz. September 14, 2026, 3:32PM
R.I.P. Bob Mackie, Emmy-winning designer who clothed the likes of Cher and Carol Burnett He created everything from the "Went With the Wind" curtain dress to Cher's 1986 Academy Awards look to Elton John's sequined Dodgers uniform costume. The designer was 87 years old. September 14, 2026, 2:33PM
Meet Belle King: Inside the Collection This collector is bringing some serious electric energy to Collector’s Call. September 13, 2026, 8:00PM
Emergency! stars Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe didn't always get along backstage The Emergency! stars had their differences, but they came together to save lives on the series. September 11, 2026, 4:06PM
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream Barney Fife was nervous before Mayberry knew his name! September 11, 2026, 3:15PM
A network executive wanted the castaways to escape Gilligan's Island after the first episode Creator Sherwood Schwartz knew the island was the star of the show as much as any of the actors. September 11, 2026, 11:25AM
Tony Dow used his fame to start an important conversation about mental health Life wasn't always picture-perfect for Tony Dow! September 10, 2026, 2:30PM
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh. September 10, 2026, 2:10PM
Vincent Price believed horror films were timeless "Horror movies don’t date because they were dated to begin with," said the actor. September 10, 2026, 1:50PM
Here's how to make the conch salad you saw on Toon In With Me! Here's how to make the conch salad you saw on our Taste of the Bahamas episode! September 10, 2026, 6:00AM
Here's how David Canary ended up with a brand-new Corvette on the set of Bonanza Turns out, cars could bring the Cartwrights together. September 9, 2026, 3:25PM
For the M*A*S*H cast, working 12 hours a day brought them closer together 12-hour days turned the M*A*S*H cast into a tight-knit bunch! September 9, 2026, 1:50PM
Vincent Price said that his villains represented the dark underbelly of humanity The actor gravitated toward darker roles. September 9, 2026, 11:56AM
Why Susan Harris pulled away from writing for The Golden Girls “Life is too short,” said Harris. September 9, 2026, 9:45AM
MeTV Presents The Wizard of Oz - Showtimes and Special Programming Schedule There's a tornado of Oz goodness coming, including the MGM classic hosted by Lisa Whelchel and Svengoolie, a magical episode of Collector's Call, a Lansbury-hosted special, and more! See all the details here. September 9, 2026, 8:00AM
Meet Telina Cuppari: Inside the Collection Who doesn't love a slice of pizza? This delicious pizza collection will be hard to top! Take a look! September 6, 2026, 8:00PM
This beloved sitcom actor was considered for the role of Archie Bunker "I was terrorized by the series." September 4, 2026, 2:42PM
Patricia Heaton once said her kids were ''over'' Everybody Loves Raymond Heaton said that her children lived a fairly regular life. September 4, 2026, 1:37PM
Loretta Swit knew the importance of her M*A*S*H character Swit's character changed a lot over the course of 11 seasons. September 4, 2026, 1:30PM
Leonard Nimoy said that becoming a director was a ''whole new experience'' "I have had countless wonderful experiences." September 4, 2026, 11:04AM
Leonard Nimoy was grateful that fame came later in his career "I’m not tired of it yet," said the actor. September 4, 2026, 10:46AM
Raymond Burr lost around 100 pounds just to become Perry Mason After nine successful seasons, Burr's hard work paid off, and paid him handsomely. September 4, 2026, 9:32AM
Leonard Nimoy's fervent fanbase led to an expanded role for Spock on Star Trek: The Original Series "When the mail started coming in, they began to include me," said the actor. September 3, 2026, 3:16PM
Harry Morgan on the difference between acting on stage versus acting in television Life on the stage can help prepare an actor for any challenge, but can the same be said for another medium? September 3, 2026, 2:48PM
Barbara Billingsley said she raised her sons like June raised Wally and Beaver A Cleaver family secret? It was closer to home than you think. September 3, 2026, 11:30AM
Susan Harris was much more introverted than her writing made her seem "I’m only funny on paper," Harris said. September 3, 2026, 10:07AM
Barry Williams chose The Brady Bunch over his social life Barry Williams didn't need a girlfriend as a young man, he was already in love with The Brady Bunch. September 3, 2026, 9:49AM
Here's how to make the Cavatelli you saw on Toon In With Me! Here's how to make the cavatelli with San Marzano & fresh cherry tomato vodka sauce you saw on our Taste of Italy episode! September 3, 2026, 6:00AM
This was the ''secret weapon'' that made Gunsmoke so good It wasn’t the scripts or the sets ... here’s the secret behind Gunsmoke’s success! September 2, 2026, 10:00AM
Here’s what Leonard Nimoy had to say about Star Trek’s evolution Star Trek has changed through the years, but one thing remains the same: our love for Spock. September 2, 2026, 9:56AM