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The makeup mishap that ended Buddy Ebsen's time on The Wizard of Oz "I had the feeling they regarded my bizarre illness with disbelief," wrote Ebsen. October 2, 2026, 4:45PM
Lorne Greene revealed when he thought Bonanza should have ended The series lasted for 14 years, but did it need to? October 2, 2026, 2:28PM
Even as a child on The Andy Griffith Show, Ron Howard had aspirations of becoming a director From Opie to "Action!" October 2, 2026, 11:38AM
Sir Cedric Hardwicke was proud that cinema provided an escape for audiences "The word ‘escapist’ should not be used as a term of derision." October 2, 2026, 9:36AM
Chuck Connors thanked television for the end of his typecasting It was his relatability to viewers that earned Connors more roles than just one. October 1, 2026, 3:02PM
Buddy Ebsen couldn't choose between The Beverly Hillbillies and Barnaby Jones "Both had their points," said the actor. October 1, 2026, 1:39PM
Richard Thomas got fan mail from Midwest farmers thanking him for The Waltons The Waltons found drama in the things that mattered most! October 1, 2026, 10:20AM
Here's why Buddy Ebsen called The Beverly Hillbillies a ''pure comic strip'' When the critics called it corny, Ebsen called their bluff. September 30, 2026, 3:30PM
Jamie Farr wore his real Army dog tags while shooting M*A*S*H M*A*S*H was the real deal, right down to the dog tags. September 30, 2026, 3:10PM
Lucille Ball on what it was like using stilts, falling down and cracking up on her show She used props to aid her comedy and Band-Aids to help put her back together. September 30, 2026, 11:54AM
Ken Curtis wanted to see Festus get into more fights on Gunsmoke Curtis figured fans wouldn’t mind seeing Festus throw a few punches. September 30, 2026, 10:12AM
Vincent Price discussed the impressive special effects process used in The Invisible Man Returns (1940) Price also revealed that he made a few friends during his time filming the horror sequel. September 30, 2026, 9:06AM
Ricardo Montalbán preferred challenges over easy work "You learn more from adversity than from the good times," said the actor. September 29, 2026, 10:03AM
Here's how to make the heirloom apple crumb top pie you saw on Toon in with Me Here's how to make the crumb top heirloom apple pie you saw on the apple celebration episode! September 29, 2026, 6:00AM
Ricardo Montalbán said that he was ''rescued'' by television "I had a taste of fame." September 28, 2026, 3:55PM
Dan Blocker's background helped him with his role in Bonanza Blocker was wild about the Old West. September 28, 2026, 1:19PM
Despite his iconic Fantasy Island character, Ricardo Montalbán was a realist "Hollywood destroyed all my dreams and fantasies," said the actor. September 28, 2026, 12:00PM
Andy Griffith addressed rumors that he based Andy Taylor off of his own father Find out what Andy Griffith had to say about his dad’s connection to Mayberry! September 28, 2026, 10:00AM
Meet Victoria Calamito: Inside the Collection Follow the yellow brick road right to Tori’s Wizard of Oz collection! September 27, 2026, 8:00PM
MeTV celebrates 75 years of I Love Lucy Join MeTV for an I Love Lucy 75th Anniversary Celebration featuring fan-favorite episodes on Sunday, October 4 starting at 11A | 10C. September 25, 2026, 3:35PM
Ralph Waite had to adjust to working in an ensemble cast on The Waltons Waite said that working on the show helped him mature. September 25, 2026, 3:19PM
Tom Savini on the resurgence of Night of the Living Dead "I get 1,100 emails a week, and that’s all they ask about - the Dead movies," said Savini. September 25, 2026, 1:28PM
Larry Linville was scolded on the streets by M*A*S*H fans He may have left the 4077th, but Frank Burns followed him everywhere. September 25, 2026, 10:48AM
George A. Romero called Tom Savini a ''collaborative talent'' and a ''good friend'' "Rapport is all-important." September 24, 2026, 11:07PM
Ralph Waite credited The Waltons with helping him overcome alcoholism "I just got sick and tired of being sick and tired," said the actor. September 24, 2026, 2:10PM
Kevin Tighe didn't believe he was a ''leading man'' "You have to be totally honest and open." September 24, 2026, 1:15PM
Practical jokes were a Perry Mason love language A cast that pranks together, stays together. September 24, 2026, 11:44AM
Both Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe wanted more accuracy on Emergency! Both actors strived for a more realistic perspective that defied "escapism TV." September 24, 2026, 10:15AM
Tom Savini wasn't a fan of the word ''zombies'' when discussing Night of the Living Dead "I don’t like to call them zombies," said Savini. September 24, 2026, 10:08AM
According to Vicki Lawrence, the series' ''silly'' nature is why people loved, and still love Mama's Family Decades later, Mama still has the last word. September 23, 2026, 1:35PM
Here's how The Golden Girls used their platform for good, including animal advocacy The Golden Girls had plenty of laughs, but their love for animals was no joke. September 23, 2026, 12:55PM
Michael Learned used to have Walton-themed nightmares After she left the show, The Waltons began appearing in her dreams. September 23, 2026, 10:00AM
Even years after Star Trek: TOS, Leonard Nimoy couldn't escape the logic of Spock The role changed Nimoy almost as much as Nimoy changed Spock. September 22, 2026, 2:09PM
David Ogden Stiers found that Shakespeare helped his performance on M*A*S*H Forget Hawkeye. Stiers had Shakespeare. September 22, 2026, 11:45AM
Here's why guest stars loved working on The Golden Girls The insults may have been scripted, but the friendship was real! September 21, 2026, 2:30PM
As a child, Tom Savini wanted to grow up and become Lon Chaney The creative wanted a frightfully fun career. September 21, 2026, 11:58AM
Tom Savini on his transition from special effects artist to director Though the role came with more responsibility, Savini was more than up to the task. September 21, 2026, 10:26AM
Lorne Greene was ''a father figure'' to Michael Landon and Dan Blocker Lorne Greene didn't just play Ben Cartwright. He lived up to him. September 21, 2026, 10:10AM
The cast of Gunsmoke used this surprising ingredient to create a realistic effect The sweet secret behind the blood on Gunsmoke. September 21, 2026, 10:00AM
In addition to acting, Mike Farrell was also a restaurant owner The actor bought a vegetarian restaurant based in Philadelphia. September 21, 2026, 9:55AM
Meet Scott Ibarra: Inside the Collection He's turned some of pop culture’s most iconic props into prized possessions! September 20, 2026, 8:00PM
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