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In Martin Landau's long career, Mission: Impossible gave him everything he needed His recurring role allowed him a healthy distance from the series. September 17, 2025, 3:27PM
Dan Blocker's background helped him with his role in Bonanza Blocker was wild about the Old West. September 17, 2025, 2:45PM
Milwaukee PD had a real Officer Joe Friday— and he was harassed constantly The real Joe Friday was prank-called. A lot. September 17, 2025, 1:53PM
Gremlins director Joe Dante on the subversive classic Tarantula Way before Mant, there was...Tarantula! September 17, 2025, 1:48PM
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. September 17, 2025, 11:50AM
Alan Alda wanted a very private life for him and his family during his time on M*A*S*H He was a ladies' man who only cared about one woman. September 16, 2025, 3:36PM
Chuck Connors said the rifle in The Rifleman was important to the series For Chuck Connors, honesty was the best policy in the Old West and in real life. September 16, 2025, 3:32PM
How Gilligan creator Sherwood Schwartz (and nepotism) saved Baywatch from NBC's trashcan "Uncle Sherwood" had advice when Baywatch was canceled. September 16, 2025, 3:13PM
R.I.P. Robert Redford, multi-hyphenate actor, Oscar-winner, and Sundance founder The actor became box-office royalty and created the largest independent film festival in the US. Redford was 89. September 16, 2025, 2:13PM
Russell Johnson was encouraged to abandon Gilligan's Island by his Hollywood peers, who said that the show would be a ''bomb'' "We’re just doing a show, trying to entertain people," said the actor. September 16, 2025, 12:43PM
Robert Redford played handsome, gentle Death in an unforgettable ''Twilight Zone'' "There was an old woman who lived in a room. And, like all of us, was frightened of the dark." September 16, 2025, 10:14AM
Raymond Burr regretted putting so much time into Perry Mason, and wished he'd raised a family Even Burr second-guessed his path. September 15, 2025, 3:12PM
The enduring appeal of Gilligan's Island, according to its Fan Club presidents The show, along with its characters, are iconic. September 15, 2025, 11:20AM
Meet Mark Van Woert: Inside the Collection Take a look at this incredible pop culture collection! September 14, 2025, 8:00PM
Bernie Kopell on starring on The Love Boat: ''I love being on a series that has lasted this long.'' "I work steadily...What could be wrong with that?” September 12, 2025, 4:33PM
Here's what Raymond Bailey felt about his character, Mr. Drysdale "Drysdale became a buffoon, then a real heel," said Raymond Bailey. September 12, 2025, 3:49PM
Playing Perry Mason all the time was a welcome challenge for Raymond Burr Burr was a talented actor, but did he ever feel overwhelmed by Perry Mason? September 12, 2025, 3:25PM
Jim Fowler was once chased by 200 elephants An elephant never forgets, but apparently, they also don't forgive. September 12, 2025, 1:50PM
Bernie Kopell called Fred Grandy ''a friend and collaborator'' “I always get good things out of series,” Kopell said. September 12, 2025, 11:20AM
Burt Ward never saw a penny of the Batman merchandise money But he and the Fonz laughed to the bank. September 12, 2025, 10:55AM
M*A*S*H Facts: Mike Farrell's careful considerations in his contract negotiation B.J. Hunnicutt made sure M*A*S*H met his expectations. September 11, 2025, 3:24PM
Do you know which Beaver star was an ordained minister? "I also explain in advance that there will be no autographs after the service." September 11, 2025, 1:51PM
Max Baer Jr. said his lowest point was when he was acting on The Beverly Hillbillies The height of television stardom was of no interest to the actor. September 11, 2025, 1:17PM
Playing Perry Mason took a physical toll on Raymond Burr Starring in the series had its ups and downs, according to Burr. September 11, 2025, 1:13PM
Susan Olsen had some interesting feelings about her Brady brothers She tells a Florence Henderson story, too! September 11, 2025, 10:43AM
Marlin Perkins never lost his enthusiasm for filming Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom "It’s been a lot of work, a lot of fun, and worth every minute of it.” September 11, 2025, 10:36AM
Jim Fowler said that Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom one of the first reality shows on television “It was real.” September 10, 2025, 3:40PM
Clint Howard: ''Ron's shadow is a pretty cool place to be'' The inside scoop from the star of Ice Cream Man. September 10, 2025, 1:06PM
Marines loved Frank Sutton and he loved the Marines Sutton's popularity in the role of Sgt. Carter had people running to sign up for the Marine Corps. September 10, 2025, 1:00PM
Cesar Romero had this hot take about Jack Nicholson's Joker TV's Joker had a hot take on Jack Nicholson. September 10, 2025, 11:28AM
How Harry O's cancellation affected David Janssen's perspective of television forever “The hour-long weekly series is untenable in today’s market,” Janssen said. September 10, 2025, 9:32AM
Max Baer Jr. almost became a car salesman after The Beverly Hillbillies ended After the sitcom was cancelled, Baer struggled to find work. September 10, 2025, 9:21AM
Clint Eastwood wanted to stay in his TV saddle, unlike some of his peers The actor was proud to be Rowdy Yates. September 10, 2025, 8:00AM
The Hays Code prevented a much darker ending to The Bad Seed If you can believe it, the original ending was actually much scarier. September 9, 2025, 3:05PM
About the time Gunsmoke's Milburn Stone got into a brawl with his vaudeville act ''Stone and Strain'' "I’m not very proud of that. But it sure was a brawl," Stone said. September 9, 2025, 1:53PM
Lorne Greene believed his Bonanza character was so popular because audiences needed a father figure "The characters have become very real," said the actor. September 9, 2025, 1:36PM
How the kid from The Bad Seed felt about playing a girl who kills people Rhoda Penmark was so unsettling, but what was it like for the actress? September 9, 2025, 11:36AM
How a theatre career prepared Patty McCormack for The Bad Seed The young actor played Rhoda Penmark on both stage and screen. September 9, 2025, 10:30AM
Andy Griffith and Elvis Presley did a cowboy comedy skit together in 1956 But first, Elvis had to sing to a dog. September 8, 2025, 3:50PM
M*A*S*H Facts: Alan Alda's Parkinson's hasn't slowed him down The M*A*S*H star lives a different life than he used to, but his outlook is bright. September 8, 2025, 10:20AM
Dan Haggerty didn't want to act as a co-star to an animal his whole career “I appreciate them, but I’d like to do things on my own, too.” September 8, 2025, 8:00AM
Meet Mike Pingel: Inside the Collection All angles are covered in this Charlie’s Angels collection! September 7, 2025, 8:00PM
David Hart explained what it was really like working on In the Heat of the Night “There are times that I would see things that had been written for me to go to other actors, and I’d just have to swallow it," said the actor. September 5, 2025, 4:53PM
Was Lyle Waggoner too handsome to be successful on television? The actor's good looks were both a blessing and a curse. September 5, 2025, 4:35PM
In his 70s, Will Geer brought youth to his role on The Waltons "I'm not ready for my coffin yet," he said. In his 70s, Geer brought a little life to Grandpa Walton. September 5, 2025, 1:00PM
Life after Bonanza, from the perspective of Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon The two Bonanza stars had very different career trajectories. September 5, 2025, 11:53AM
M*A*S*H Facts: William Christopher never thought about leaving Just like Father Mulcahy, Christopher had faith. September 5, 2025, 11:00AM
A Love Boat guest star snubbed Ted Lange after mistakenly assuming he was an extra. Here's how Lange got the last laugh A lesson in kindness from The Love Boat. September 5, 2025, 10:43AM
Jean Stapleton reflected on what it was like when Norman Lear left All in the Family "The father is leaving," Stapleton said. September 4, 2025, 4:15PM
David Hart on working with Carroll O'Connor during In the Heat of the Night "He's an icon," said Hart of his co-star. September 4, 2025, 4:13PM