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Lola Albright was one of the most overlooked actors of her time
The Peter Gunn beauty waited more than a decade for the spotlight to find her.
July 1, 2022, 12:55PM

One of Burt Young's earliest onscreen roles came on M*A*S*H
Soon after, the "Ernest Borgnine of the '70s" snagged an Oscar nom for Rocky.
July 1, 2022, 11:21AM

12 Sally Field roles that range from iconic to obscure
From Gidget to The Flying Nun and Lincoln. Do you have a favorite Sally Field role?
July 1, 2022, 9:18AM

The Petticoat Junction train is still rollin' down the tracks
You may not know it, but the ''little train'' in Petticoat Junction has had quite the career in Hollywood.
June 30, 2022, 4:55PM

Candace Cameron got bullied for playing D.J. Tanner
The child star dismissed the bullies and became a role model to thousands of girls.
June 30, 2022, 2:02PM

Summer saved surfer girl Gidget from TV obscurity
Why the show ended, even though everyone agreed: "Sally Field is almost too good to be true."
June 30, 2022, 12:25PM

How Sally Field unexpectedly landed Gidget, and how it was much more than a career-launcher
Though her first show only lasted one season, it certainly wasn't the precedent of things to come.
June 30, 2022, 11:35AM

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.
June 29, 2022, 3:58PM

The Andy Griffith Show helped a family reunite with their long-lost pet
How a toe-tappin' tune was able to reconnect a family with their pet after three years apart.
June 29, 2022, 11:23AM

Before melting hearts on Bonanza, little Teddy Quinn became famous for one line in a commercial
His perfectly timed ad lib made him a nationwide sensation.
June 28, 2022, 5:00PM

How The A-Team sparked the cult phenomenon that was Mr. T
The A-Team icon took credit for creating the character of B.A. Baracus.
June 28, 2022, 12:08PM

See the cast of The A-Team in their earliest screen roles
These Eighties TV action stars backed up Elvis and acted with Paul Newman when they were just starting out.
June 27, 2022, 5:03PM

Popular foods from the '90s that'll bring you maximum nostalgia
What was your favorite food from the '90s?
June 24, 2022, 4:20PM

These comedians were mainstays on The Ed Sullivan Show
You might be surprised at who had the most appearances ever on The Ed Sullivan Show.
June 24, 2022, 3:01PM

Will Geer's daughter once described growing up with Grandpa Walton
Ellen Geer on her childhood: "We used to have a spigot inside of the mountain."
June 23, 2022, 2:30PM

Joan Rivers' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show was the result of a name mix up
Sullivan may have said the wrong name at the time, but it certainly worked out for him and Rivers.
June 23, 2022, 1:13PM

In the Heat of the Night's Joanne St. John deserved more episodes
Why did Joanne St. John only stick around for one season? It’s complicated.
June 23, 2022, 11:44AM

This Merrie Melodies cartoon beat the Flintstones to the Modern Stone Age by just a few months
There are many similarities but also distinct differences between the short and the Hanna-Barbera series.
June 23, 2022, 11:35AM

Ted Danson's toupee practically became its own character on Cheers
Did you know the moment Sam removed his hairpiece was totally unscripted?
June 23, 2022, 11:04AM

6 Westerns Mary Tyler Moore appeared in early in her career
She mostly played dramatic roles but got to show her funny side on a few occasions.
June 22, 2022, 3:45PM

12 frothy facts about Cheers
Learn how Lucille Ball, Prince, pregnancy and "Hilary" relate to the beloved bar sitcom.
June 22, 2022, 2:55PM

A-Team creator Stephen J. Cannell combined the names of his mother and daughter to get Tawnia Baker
The investigative reporter joined the team for a handful of missions in season two.
June 21, 2022, 4:28PM

John Ashley went from Sixties B-movie star to A-Team narrator
The A-Team narrator made one cameo designed to delight his drive-thru movie fans.
June 21, 2022, 12:54PM

McLean Stevenson got caught in Henry Blake's shadow
Thousands of fans protested his exit from M*A*S*H.
June 21, 2022, 11:38AM

9 times Danny Tanner was simply the best dad
It's hard not to think of Danny Tanner when discussing the best dads of television.
June 17, 2022, 5:02PM

Michael Learned just couldn’t accept the new John-Boy
Richard Thomas called leaving The Waltons "the stupidest thing I ever did in my life."
June 17, 2022, 9:28AM

Morgan Brittany changed her name to erase her child star career
She felt that little Suzie Cupito held her back from becoming famous.
June 16, 2022, 1:59PM

Peter Breck starred in two Western episodes with the same unique title
The Big Valley and Gunsmoke both told “The Odyssey of Jubal Tanner” and a behind-the-scenes connection may be the reason why.
June 16, 2022, 1:45PM

Remembering 9 classic outdoor toys from the 1990s
Was your '90s mode of transportation Rollerblades, the Cozy Coupe or via Pogo Stick?
June 16, 2022, 1:45PM

Do you remember the Hanna-Barbera Paddington Bear cartoon with Tim Curry and Jonathan Harris?
The 1989 series added an American cousin to the Brown family and turned Paddington’s signature “hard stare” into a telepathic superpower.
June 15, 2022, 4:50PM

Before he was Floyd the Barber on 'Andy,' Howard McNear was Andy the Barber on 'Beaver'
He helped Wally become a man.
June 15, 2022, 10:39AM

9 nostalgic summer music festivals that will make you wish you were there
Take a look back at these 9 iconic summer music festivals from past decades. Which one would you relive again?
June 14, 2022, 6:00PM

Of course Andy Griffith was the perfect high school boyfriend
Kids used to swoon over the future TV star’s teen romance in the halls.
June 14, 2022, 11:49AM

Kami Cotler didn't exactly love it when they cast Elizabeth's first boyfriend
Tony Becker played Drew Cutler, the youngest Walton's first love.
June 14, 2022, 11:17AM

R.I.P. Philip Baker Hall, beloved character actor of TV and film
He was in everything from M*A*S*H to Monk and frequently collaborated with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson.
June 14, 2022, 11:02AM

Why Triple A stopped working on The A-Team
Melinda Culea and Stephen J. Cannell did not see the character the same way.
June 13, 2022, 5:14PM

Did Boris Karloff's ''Frankenstein 1970'' bring the first toilet flush to television?
When the 1958 film was shown on TV in the Sixties, its use of the sound effect predated All in the Family’s groundbreaking toilet humor.
June 10, 2022, 3:35PM

Loretta Swit met her soulmate in the middle of this M*A*S*H episode
You can literally watch Loretta Swit actually falling in love onscreen.
June 10, 2022, 3:23PM

Remember when Iman quit modeling, then married David Bowie?
Before they wed, In the Heat of the Night gave the supermodel one of her earliest TV roles.
June 9, 2022, 5:03PM

This Full House guest star became Elly May Clampett for Nineties kids
At least one critic claimed Erika Eleniak outdid Donna Douglas on the big screen.
June 9, 2022, 3:16PM

8 villains from Batman 1966 you probably won't see in the next Batman movie
The Joker, The Riddler, and Catwoman made the leap from the small screen to theaters. Egghead, Bookworm, and Ma Parker? Not so much.
June 9, 2022, 12:04PM

These candid photos show the messy aftermath of I Love Lucy’s famous grape stomping scene
The iconic moment looks hilarious on camera but was perilous to film.
June 8, 2022, 9:50AM

Rewinding the nostalgia on National VCR Day
It changed the way millions of people watched television, bought movies and held onto memories. Happy National VCR Day!
June 7, 2022, 3:52PM

Rita Wilson became the picture of the perfect mom onscreen and off
She started acting on TV when she was 16 but got thrust in the public eye after marrying Tom Hanks.
June 7, 2022, 9:24AM

10 times the Tanners got out of the Full House
Whether it was a full-fledged vacation or a quick day trip, the Tanner household typically didn't squander an opportunity to get out of the house.
June 4, 2022, 10:59AM

10 cool classic vehicles from Green Acres
The fan-favorite sitcom featured a dune buggy, a Rolls-Royce and practically everything in between.
June 3, 2022, 3:37PM

George Peppard considered The A-Team the best role of his career
The critically acclaimed actor was surprisingly not the first choice for the role.
June 3, 2022, 12:02PM

Peggy Rea filled the mom gap when Michael Learned left The Waltons
Complete strangers on the street requested hugs from the Rose Burton actor.
June 2, 2022, 4:47PM

The Beverly Hillbillies' smash success completely confused critics
Early reviews struggled to find "deep significance" in the Clampetts’ universal appeal.
June 2, 2022, 12:11PM

7 more pinball machines inspired by classic TV
How many of these vintage pinball machines do you remember playing?
June 1, 2022, 5:00PM