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Florence Henderson acknowledged that The Brady Bunch was unrealistic, and explained why that was actually a good thing
"A lot of people don't realize that on The Brady Bunch, I'm acting," said Henderson.
February 18, 2025, 3:56PM

Mike Stoker was one of the real firemen to appear on Emergency!
He was a firefighter on-screen and in real life!
February 18, 2025, 3:39PM

Buddy Ebsen wrote thank you letters to critics who had panned Barnaby Jones
Ebsen had his own misgivings about Barnaby Jones.
February 18, 2025, 1:12PM

Russ Tamblyn turned down a role in Gilligan's Island in the 1960s
"I had resigned myself to thinking that I would always be known as Russ Tamblyn of West Side Story," said the actor.
February 18, 2025, 12:05PM

Buddy Ebsen's preferred method of rehearsal: ''Wing it.''
Ebsen had an unconventional method of preparing for an episode of Barnaby Jones.
February 18, 2025, 9:28AM

10 all-time classic Pete Malloy quotes from Adam-12
Martin Milner’s sarcasm and perfect delivery were some of the best things about the show.
February 17, 2025, 3:39PM

Jerry Mathers' mom didn't want him on Beaver
His parents were never prepared for a series.
February 17, 2025, 1:53PM

Apparently Buddy Ebsen was a bundle of energy on the set of Barnaby Jones
Ebsen was more than just a foxy grandpa.
February 17, 2025, 11:09AM

Waiting for the Wave: Spielberg’s tense tipping point before Jaws became a phenomenon
In 1975, nobody could've predicted how important Spielberg would be.
February 17, 2025, 10:35AM

Alan Hale Jr. on the heartwarming way he remembered his father, Alan Hale Sr.
"Dad's not dead, he's just gone," said Hale.
February 17, 2025, 8:46AM

A fake plane made for a Gilligan's Island special caused some real air traffic disruption
Apparently, a big plane made for some big trouble.
February 14, 2025, 4:15PM

Carl Reiner once called Dick Van Dyke's talent ''sickening''
Surprisingly, this was high praise.
February 14, 2025, 2:40PM

Bea Arthur and Sally Struthers used to gossip in the supermarket when they saw each other
"She was a big deal," said Struthers. "I loved her."
February 14, 2025, 1:56PM

Tim Conway wasn't interested in becoming a performer — until Rose Marie stepped in
As a young man, Conway wasn't interested in the Hollywood lifestyle.
February 14, 2025, 11:10AM

Wally Cleaver: Director? Tony Dow reveals why he wanted to shift gears after Leave It to Beaver
Leaving Leave it to Beaver opened up some new pursuits!
February 14, 2025, 10:56AM

Vivian Vance's acting career had a parallel in mental health
She was much more than just Ethel Mertz.
February 14, 2025, 9:30AM

Henry Winkler said this was why he felt ''frustrated'' playing the Fonz
The actor admitted that he couldn't play one man forever, no matter how cool he was.
February 13, 2025, 4:41PM
The lawsuit that threatened to tarnish Frances Bavier's legacy
Gladys Farmer sued the Bavier estate after Aunt Bee died in 1989
February 13, 2025, 1:35PM

Henry Winkler made sure that the Fonz taught viewers something important about themselves
We can't all be as cool as the Fonz. But with Henry Winkler playing the character, we can certainly find something cool in ourselves.
February 13, 2025, 1:12PM

Frances Bavier's final moments: The special arrangements provided by Chatham County Hospital
"She wants to put it behind her."
February 13, 2025, 11:33AM

Why did Henry Winkler decline the opportunity to star in his own spinoff about the Fonz?
The actor didn't want to be the Fonz forever.
February 13, 2025, 10:26AM

Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure
Ebsen thought Jed Clampett could be the dad everyone needed and wanted in the ’60s.
February 12, 2025, 3:15PM

Carol Burnett was ''petrified'' the first time she performed comedy in school
Burnett said that she was a "wallflower" as a child.
February 12, 2025, 3:11PM
Jerry Mathers reveals the reason Leave It to Beaver ended early
The series could've continued!
February 12, 2025, 12:10PM

Carol Burnett was worried she'd overwhelm an audience before she starred in her own variety series
"The last thing I want is to shove myself down people's throats three times a week."
February 11, 2025, 11:03AM

The Super Bowl Shuffle disappeared for years— Here's why!
The song nearly shuffled off this mortal coil!
February 11, 2025, 9:57AM

Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies
She had a genuine love for pets of all shapes, sizes, and kinds.
February 10, 2025, 3:36PM

This guest star on The Andy Griffith Show said the series spoiled her
Your suspicions were correct; The Andy Griffith Show was an amazing place to work.
February 10, 2025, 10:45AM

Guess which Gilligan's Island actor boldly proclaimed ''I'm one of my fans.''
Hint: It wasn't the Skipper!
February 10, 2025, 9:36AM

Did you own a Pet Rock in the 1970s?
This neat toy was all the rage - for a few months.
February 7, 2025, 4:33PM

Don Knotts was at the head table of his high school reunion— But not because he was famous!
The 60-year gathering was held in 2002.
February 7, 2025, 1:37PM

Alfred Hitchcock on creating suspense in a television series
"Sometimes people create their own anxiety," said the director.
February 7, 2025, 1:11PM

Don Knotts and Andy Griffith shared a dislike for sitcoms
"You see, Andy I have a pet hate - situation comedy," said Knotts.
February 7, 2025, 11:30AM

Burt Reynolds on the parallels between himself and Clint Eastwood
"We both have a particular audience that is loyal to us no matter what the critics say," said Reynolds.
February 6, 2025, 3:55PM

The cast of Happy Days were worried they'd be cancelled during the show's early years
They weren't all Happy Days on set...
February 6, 2025, 3:45PM

Elizabeth MacRae was often approached by fans asking her to speak as her character on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Fans will remember the Lou-Ann Poove's iconic southern drawl.
February 6, 2025, 1:07PM

Carol Burnett and Jim Nabors: How their relationship started!
Onscreen admiration turned to real-life friendship
February 6, 2025, 12:05PM

Marion Ross said that a part of her ''envied'' her character on Happy Days
Would you be able to fill the shoes of Marion Cunningham?
February 5, 2025, 3:24PM

Success was the only thing keeping Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall apart
The timeless couple just wanted to have a little more time with each other.
February 5, 2025, 2:45PM

Here's the one thing that worried Barbara Hale about Perry Mason
Hale wasn't looking for a fight, and neither were her castmates!
February 5, 2025, 1:56PM

Working on Happy Days taught Marion Ross how to be a better parent
"I could use what I learned on the show with my own children."
February 5, 2025, 11:55AM

Andy Griffith would often visit the set of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Griffith would visit his old friend, Jim Nabors, during filming of the series.
February 5, 2025, 11:02AM

Roy Stuart received some educational letters after his character committed a military faux pas on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
"We got hundreds of letters asking, 'What kind of corporal calls his sergeant by his first name?'"
February 5, 2025, 9:43AM

Here's the advice Audrey Meadows would get from Honeymooners fans
Meadows received advice from women all over the country on how to handle her fictional husband!
February 4, 2025, 3:24PM

Do you agree with Alan Alda's least favorite M*A*S*H episode?
It's a real dud!
February 4, 2025, 1:18PM

Harvey Korman on the type of chemistry it took to make The Carol Burnett Show work
Korman was proof that cast chemistry was key to comedy gold!
February 4, 2025, 1:10PM

These stores are gone for good. Which ones would you bring back?
Everything must go!
February 4, 2025, 9:57AM

These are the 10 oldest fast-food chains! How many have you been to?
This list will get you hungry!
February 3, 2025, 11:04AM