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This was the trait that Lucille Ball said that actors would be better without "Even in my early days in movies, I resented roles where looks were all-important," said the actor. March 13, 2026, 4:52PM
Betsy Palmer agreed to appear in Friday the 13th (1980) to buy a new car How a broken Mercedes led to the role of a lifetime. March 13, 2026, 4:33PM
Me Madness 2026: Vote for MeTV's most memorable TV woman! This year, MeTV is celebrating the iconic women on classic TV! Which one will be crowned the queen? Vote for your favorites and see who takes home the gold! March 13, 2026, 4:28PM
Harvey Korman: ''I guess I was destined to be a character actor.'' The actor reminisced about his beginnings in acting. March 13, 2026, 4:18PM
Why The Waltons' Ralph Waite preferred acting on stage to acting on television The Waltons may have made him a household name, but Waite preferred the bright lights of the stage. March 13, 2026, 3:26PM
Here’s how to make The Golden Girls cheesecake from the man who made them for the show And how he ended up landing the job! March 13, 2026, 3:24PM
Casting directors revealed what they were looking for when hiring actors to star in Friday the 13th (1980) "I didn’t think we’d have a problem finding suitable actors," said casting director Julie Hughes. March 13, 2026, 3:21PM
This corpse in Friday the 13th (1980) was actually a cameo from the film's makeup artist, Tom Savini It's a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in your favorite horror movie! March 13, 2026, 11:12AM
Raymond wasn't the only sportswriter in Patricia Heaton's life Find out what part of the show felt straight from her life. March 13, 2026, 10:30AM
The Beverly Hillbillies was in desperate need of more writers as the series progressed For Henning, knowing a thing or two about hillbilly history was just as important as other skills listed on a resume. March 13, 2026, 9:33AM
Here's how to make the pie you saw on Toon In With Me! Make your own cherry pie at home! March 13, 2026, 6:00AM
Jaclyn Smith considered Charlie's Angels peak entertainment "I see our show as pure entertainment," Smith said. March 12, 2026, 3:44PM
This was Betsy Palmer's initial reaction to Friday the 13th (1980) The actor called the original script "junk." March 12, 2026, 10:39AM
Here's how Adrienne King won the role of Alice Hardy in Friday the 13th (1980) The actor won a killer part in an iconic film. March 12, 2026, 10:37AM
Believe it not, television gave Alfred Hitchcock a notability that his films couldn't "Because of TV, more people know me and look for me in my pictures now," said Hitchcock. March 11, 2026, 1:28PM
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. March 11, 2026, 12:00PM
Alfred Hitchcock understood there was merit in defying expectations How the director continued to surprise audiences, year after year. March 11, 2026, 9:46AM
Estelle Getty said that she was ''proud'' to be a part of The Golden Girls "Television is a powerful medium," said the actor. March 10, 2026, 2:25PM
Andy Griffith thought Matlock was too much like this other TV lawyer At first, Griffith had his reservations. March 10, 2026, 1:37PM
In the '60s, Chuck Connors took a shot at ''safe'' TV programs The Western hero took a shot at these "safe" programs, and the sharpshooter didn't miss. March 10, 2026, 1:20PM
Larry Linville didn't mind that audiences hated Frank Burns "Life is too short to have regrets." March 10, 2026, 10:11AM
Former child star Ron Howard on how he directs children Howard does what he can to level with kids on his sets. March 9, 2026, 2:30PM
Tony Dow wasn't allowed to watch Leave It to Beaver Why was this classic censored for one of its stars? March 9, 2026, 10:01AM
Meet Ashley and Anne: Inside the Collection If you’re not a "Drewbie" yet… you will be after seeing this stunning Drew Barrymore collection! March 8, 2026, 8:00PM
This Son of Frankenstein (1939) actor said that this was a great fear for many women in Hollywood "It’s interesting to think what people fear." March 6, 2026, 4:35PM
How director Rowland V. Lee saved Bela Lugosi's salary during Son of Frankenstein (1939) When the studio tried to take advantage of Lugosi, Lee came to the actor's rescue. March 6, 2026, 3:59PM
Rowland V. Lee's importance in Hollywood went beyond his films Lee also clearly had an eye for great locations! March 6, 2026, 3:54PM
Boris Karloff and Donnie Dunagan played checkers behind the scenes of Son of Frankenstein (1939) Behind the scenes of the horror film, these two co-stars had a blast. March 6, 2026, 2:58PM
Don Knotts had a secret comedy talent at the beginning of his career Ol' Barney was no dummy! March 6, 2026, 2:58PM
Son of Frankenstein's Basil Rathbone on what men fear "It is not actual death that we fear, but what may lie beyond." March 6, 2026, 2:30PM
Bea Arthur was frequently asked whether she was like her Golden Girls character in real life — this was her response Was Dorothy Zbornak simply a character? March 6, 2026, 10:28AM
These were Randolph Mantooth’s favorite and least favorite rescues on Emergency! From a real snake to a dangerous water rescue: The actors risked it all to save lives. March 6, 2026, 9:57AM
How Carl Reiner kept The Dick Van Dyke Show relevant years after it aired The series star argued that the show became so successful because of the cast's chemistry. March 5, 2026, 2:00PM
Doris Roberts on her character Marie: ''She's a buttinski'' Marie was a balancing act. March 5, 2026, 12:07PM
David Ogden Stiers' initiation into the M*A*S*H cast left him laughing through the show's end The cast had a sense of humor, both on- and off-camera! March 5, 2026, 10:42AM
Marlin Perkins considered himself ''lucky'' to be the host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Perkins was never frightened of his animal pals. March 5, 2026, 9:57AM
Here's how Radar changed between the movie and the TV series Gary Burghoff explains how he adapted the character for a new setting. March 5, 2026, 9:42AM
Jamie Farr: ''I refuse to succumb to the stereotypical things that Hollywood does to a performer'' Farr worked to set himself apart from his sitcom peers. March 4, 2026, 2:46PM
Patricia Heaton and Doris Roberts were onscreen together again in this sitcom It was great to see them together again! March 4, 2026, 2:30PM
Boris Karloff described the shock of seeing himself as Frankenstein's monster for the first time “When I wear this makeup, I try to look in the mirror as little as possible,” said the actor. March 4, 2026, 1:43PM
Ray Romano said that after the final episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, the cast was in a state of shock Series star Ray Romano walked through the show's final days. March 4, 2026, 12:59PM
Rowland V. Lee kept a ''dignified'' presence while directing Son of Frankenstein (1939) Lee also served as the film's producer. March 4, 2026, 10:03AM
Is Son of Frankenstein an overlooked classic? Third in the series, but first in our hearts? March 3, 2026, 2:00PM
How one very tense scene in Son of Frankenstein (1939) was nearly derailed due to laughter behind-the-scenes Boris Karloff: Famed actor and master tickler. March 3, 2026, 1:43PM
Ken Curtis stayed just as dirty as his character on Gunsmoke Ken Curtis didn't mind being dirty... it's just what the role called for. March 3, 2026, 1:40PM
7 nutty things you never knew about Howard Morris of The Andy Griffith Show Ernest T. Bass was also Mayor McCheese, Jughead Jones, Atom Ant and so much more! March 3, 2026, 1:30PM
Alan Alda reveals the ''main thing'' keeping him alive He's making Alda right moves! March 3, 2026, 11:55AM
This Son of Frankenstein actor called his performance ''corny'' Though he had a good time on the set of Son of Frankenstein, Donnie Dunagan wasn't too pleased with his performance. March 3, 2026, 11:44AM
Boris Karloff revealed the reason he refused to play the Monster after Son of Frankenstein (1939) The actor said he was "fond" of the character. March 3, 2026, 10:12AM
Betty White reveals her Golden Girls fashion secrets It's not easy being iconic! March 2, 2026, 3:28PM