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How Ruth Gordon went from a meddlesome neighbor in Rosemary's Baby to an Oscar winner
How one role changed Gordon's life.
May 12, 2026, 3:11PM
Andy Griffith was a fan of Don Knotts years before they met
''I knew I recognized that voice!''
May 12, 2026, 11:05AM
Novelist Ira Levin said that at first, there wasn't any witchcraft in Rosemary's Baby
Levin said that the element entered the narrative as "a final stratagem."
May 11, 2026, 2:50PM
Rue McClanahan became an animal rights activist during her time on The Golden Girls
She even made sure some of her own furry friends had their time to shine!
May 11, 2026, 2:30PM
Amanda Blake explained how Ms. Kitty changed throughout Gunsmoke's run
"Of course, I'm still learning, but I'm happier now with what I see on the TV screen."
May 11, 2026, 9:00AM
George Lindsey said he was Hollywood's favorite second choice
Lindsey lost out on a role to Nabors, but still made it to Mayberry anyway.
May 11, 2026, 9:00AM
Meet Dave Rautio: Inside the Collection
Get ready to enter Dave’s pop culture paradise!
May 10, 2026, 8:00PM
Special effects master Ray Harryhausen said that his first alien creation was a disaster
The special effects creator was frank about his early mistakes.
May 8, 2026, 3:31PM
Those creepy aliens from First Men in the Moon were originally based off of ants
It's a bug's world!
May 8, 2026, 2:45PM
Andy Griffith went home to brush up on his accent whenever he had the chance
Griffith had to go down home to brush up on his accent.
May 8, 2026, 11:01AM
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on Toon In With Me!
Here's how to make the lavender bath salts you saw on our "DIY gifts for mom" episode!
May 8, 2026, 6:00AM
Ray Harryhausen said that First Men in the Moon (1964) was his favorite sci-fi film he worked on
Harryhausen said that the film "had stood the test of time."
May 7, 2026, 3:42PM
Don Knotts would write poetry in his time away from The Andy Griffith Show
Knotts was a silly comedian who wrote some serious poetry after his time in Mayberry.
May 7, 2026, 3:30PM
George Lucas said that Ray Harryhausen ''kept the art of fantasy movies alive.''
The Star Wars creator credited Harryhausen as an inspiration.
May 7, 2026, 3:00PM
Dick Van Dyke: ''I need an audience.''
"The shows that do comedy without an audience, I don't understand those people," the actor said.
May 7, 2026, 10:00AM
Originally, Nancy Stafford auditioned for the role of Ben Matlock's daughter
Although she eventually was cast as Michelle Thomas, Stafford had a different role in mind when she auditioned for Matlock.
May 6, 2026, 1:45PM
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set
Everyone went to him for financial advice, both in the series and in real life.
May 6, 2026, 1:23PM
Linda Henning had big plans for her future after Petticoat Junction
That sweet country sound! Here's how Petticoat Junction inspired Linda Henning to go into the music business.
May 6, 2026, 11:35AM
Alfred Hitchcock believed that satisfaction was a ''fleeting pleasure''
"We all get to love that limelight and the expensive living that is part of it," said the director, "but that's only a part of it."
May 6, 2026, 11:00AM
Why Michael Learned's farewell to The Waltons had to be filmed in advance
"There would have been too many tears."
May 6, 2026, 9:48AM
Here’s why Andy Griffith wanted to give Jim Nabors a chance on his series
Griffith made sure Nabors was one of his Mayberry neighbors!
May 5, 2026, 2:46PM
Carol Burnett, Buddy Hackett, Lucille Ball and other stars gave up their privacy for fame
Stars, like everyone else, just want some peace and quiet from time to time.
May 5, 2026, 10:14AM
Betty White pushed for Rose to have a pet on The Golden Girls
The four friends almost made room for one more four-legged guest.
May 4, 2026, 3:21PM
Lucille Ball on the success of I Love Lucy: ''I didn't expect it to last.''
"Nobody wanted me to go into television."
May 4, 2026, 1:36PM
How series creator Gene Roddenberry made Star Trek entertaining without violence
Roddenberry was determined to make the show a hit without hitting too hard.
May 4, 2026, 11:39AM
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had the friendship everyone wanted
Griffith only had a few, but very meaningful words to say about his friend, Don Knotts.
May 4, 2026, 10:00AM
Betty White said there was an ''appalling'' amount of Rose in her own personality
Our two favorite ladies had more in common than you might think.
May 1, 2026, 3:16PM
Peter Cushing gladly accepted his title in horror history
“Well, I know that a lot of people think of me as Frankenstein, and I accept it,” said the actor.
May 1, 2026, 2:23PM
Andy Griffith knew the importance of making his show funny
"We'd better be funny," Griffith said.
May 1, 2026, 1:50PM
Leaping lizards, Batman! Cesar Romero wasn't the first choice to play The Joker!
Romero called the script "a gas."
May 1, 2026, 1:17PM
Though he frequently played a villain, Peter Cushing was a delight behind the scenes
Cushing's co-star called the actor "lovely."
May 1, 2026, 11:47AM
Gunsmoke's Ken Curtis on the importance of making people laugh
A little humor can go a long way in the Western world!
April 30, 2026, 2:04PM
Betty White on the benefits of keeping an optimistic attitude
"Heck, if you can’t get up happy in the morning, why get up at all?"
April 30, 2026, 1:47PM
Adam West had to explain that Batman couldn't fly after children in England began jumping out of windows to imitate the Caped Crusader
Please, stick to the Batusi.
April 30, 2026, 11:18AM
Ricardo Montalbán said that the production team of Fantasy Island became like a family
"The star of the show feels a certain responsibility to help maintain a happy but disciplined set."
April 29, 2026, 3:29PM
David Prowse joined Star Wars to escape Frankenstein
"I’ve been placed in an absolutely fantastic, privileged position," said the actor.
April 29, 2026, 1:15PM
Ann B. Davis enjoyed teaching students how to succeed in Hollywood
Ann B. Davis is everyone's favorite normal person who just happened to play a version of herself on the small screen.
April 29, 2026, 10:00AM
David Prowse said that working on this horror film gave him greater satisfaction than appearing in Star Wars
"It was just great!"
April 29, 2026, 9:36AM
Here's how The Golden Girls changed Estelle Getty's life
"More people saw the first show of the series than my entire life on the stage."
April 28, 2026, 3:29PM
Jaclyn Smith wanted to get away from constant beauty standards
She wanted to prove she was much more than just a pretty face.
April 28, 2026, 3:08PM
R.I.P. Mariclare Costello, Rosemary Hunter on ''The Waltons''
She was also known for her role in the cult classic horror film "Let's Scare Jessica to Death". The actor was 90 years old.
April 28, 2026, 1:35PM
How arriving late to an audition changed Peter Boyle's life forever
He landed the role in true Frank Barone fashion.
April 28, 2026, 1:30PM
No one missed Dan Blocker more than his co-star Michael Landon
The brotherly love wasn't just for the cameras.
April 28, 2026, 12:00PM
Filming in costume was a nightmare for David Prowse on the set of Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell
Though a terrifying villain, Prowse lived his own horror film on set.
April 28, 2026, 10:36AM
Estelle Getty said that The Golden Girls made her a ''hero'' to an older generation
"I have played so many people older than me, it’s not funny," said the actor.
April 28, 2026, 10:06AM
Peter Cushing threw himself into acting after the death of his wife
"I always say that I was born in 1913. I started to live in 1941 when I met Helen, and I died in 1971 when she died."
April 27, 2026, 3:25PM
Here’s why food played an important role in Ken Curtis’ early life.
The Gunsmoke star could handle the heat when it came to the kitchen.
April 27, 2026, 2:29PM
How Hammer Films gave Peter Cushing's career a new life
Cushing was considering leaving the acting business altogether when he was offered the opportunity of a lifetime.
April 27, 2026, 1:48PM
Meet Paul Lisnek: Inside the Collection
Don’t change the channel yet! First, take a look at this classic TV and movie memorabilia collection.
April 26, 2026, 8:00PM