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Opening a canned drink used to be a lot more risky in the Seventies The pull tabs on aluminum cans may have been convenient, but they were a real problem for the environment — and sent people to the hospital. September 16, 2024, 3:47PM
Darren McGavin's portrayal of Kolchak won him a guest appearance on another supernatural show McGavin had left his mark on television. September 16, 2024, 3:00PM
Star Trek to Supermarket: William Shatner’s controversial 1973 commercial role Shatner remained cool, calm, and collected. September 16, 2024, 2:22PM
Dick Van Dyke on new love in old age: ''It's not too late!'' He also says you should exercise! September 16, 2024, 11:33AM
Carroll O'Connor was a teacher to his costars on the set of All in the Family O'Connor wasn't just an actor. September 16, 2024, 10:24AM
Darren McGavin defied his agent and his wife to take the role of Carl Kolchak "My agent said I shouldn't do it, that the script was terrible," said McGavin. September 16, 2024, 9:44AM
Inside the Collection: Meet Shon Abrahamson Hopefully, this collection is your jam! September 15, 2024, 8:00PM
Russell Johnson on the high price he paid for starring in Gilligan's Island Johnson didn't have any idea what he was getting himself into. September 13, 2024, 3:26PM
Here's how ''Big Al'' from Happy Days got famous Because he certainly wasn't born into it! September 13, 2024, 2:43PM
Al Molinaro from Happy Days would've been happy leaving it all behind "If there was aggravation, I'd get out of the business today." September 13, 2024, 10:42AM
Chuck Connors said there was more room for emotion on TV Connors knew what TV needed September 12, 2024, 1:31PM
It took Betty Garrett longer than expected to figure out her character on Laverne & Shirley "I came into the show without any real idea of what they wanted," she wrote. September 12, 2024, 1:17PM
Do you remember the Seventies children's show ZOOM? Move over, Gen Z — these are the original "ZOOMers". September 12, 2024, 11:36AM
Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall were ''terrified'' when Laverne & Shirley premiered "We were certain we were going to go into the toilet." September 11, 2024, 1:40PM
MeTV scares up special spooky treats with Svengoolie's Halloween BOO-Nanza this October! All October long, enjoy a creepy cornucopia of double features, late night marathons, and spooky surprises as we celebrate Svengoolie's 45th anniversary! September 11, 2024, 1:00PM
Penny Marshall explained why she always had a massive ''L'' on her clothing during Laverne & Shirley It's not just an adorable outfit. September 11, 2024, 12:16PM
Lucille Ball missed I Love Lucy as much as viewers did when it went off the air Ball never lost any love for her iconic character. September 11, 2024, 12:11PM
Cindy Williams wasn't regretful about accepting the role of Shirley Feeney "I'd be a fool if I was," she said. September 11, 2024, 11:15AM
Anson Williams had a Happy Days reunion at his wedding Williams had a very special best man at his wedding ceremony. September 11, 2024, 9:43AM
Anson Williams actually enjoyed the live audience of Happy Days Williams had no fear. September 10, 2024, 3:44PM
Fonzie was the culmination of a lifelong dream for Henry Winkler "There's nothing I wanted more." September 10, 2024, 10:20AM
Donny Most helped shape the Ralph Malph we all know and love The bubble gum was mostly Most! September 9, 2024, 3:12PM
Lucy and Desi credited each other when asked who was responsible for their success "We both believe you have to give a little and take a little to make a go of it." September 9, 2024, 12:15PM
Lucille Ball: ''I'm not happy unless I'm working.'' Ball was a workaholic — and she loved it. September 9, 2024, 10:05AM
Inside the Collection: Meet Wally Wingert Step inside Wally's pop culture paradise — or "Wallywood," as he calls it. September 8, 2024, 8:00PM
Ron Howard: ''I wasn't really a Hollywood kid.'' "I have lots of memories of actually speaking up and having grown-ups accept my ideas." September 6, 2024, 4:11PM
It turns out that the character of Fonzie was partially based off of Garry Marshall's childhood friends The character who was just too cool actually has some roots in reality. September 6, 2024, 1:43PM
Norman Lear said that the characters of All in the Family ''were a combination of the script and the actors'' Think of All in the Family as one big group project. September 6, 2024, 12:04PM
The Andy Griffith Show writers used Opie storylines to ''hook'' viewers The little kid who made a big impact. September 6, 2024, 11:18AM
Before Michael Landon was a star on Bonanza, his father was barred from the Paramount film lot Landon learned from his father. September 6, 2024, 10:46AM
Erin Moran: ''I couldn't be Joanie all my life.'' "It's time for something else." September 5, 2024, 2:47PM
James Arness corrects the record regarding role in The Thing from Another World The Thing! It really grows on you! September 5, 2024, 1:10PM
Jim Nabors couldn't understand why he wasn't universally beloved You can't please all the people all the time. September 5, 2024, 11:58AM
Eva Gabor made sure her frocks were designer on the set of Green Acres Lisa needed to look fabulous, "dahling." September 5, 2024, 11:16AM
Laverne & Shirley was often compared to I Love Lucy "It's hard to find two attractive girls who will let themselves seem unattractive." September 4, 2024, 3:45PM
Even Henry Winkler admitted he wasn't actually as cool as Fonzie from Happy Days A lesson on why you should never address Henry Winkler as Fonzie. September 4, 2024, 3:17PM
Series creator Garry Marshall on the evolution of Happy Days The characters quickly proved more important than the retro setting. September 4, 2024, 1:42PM
The in-studio reaction to ''Joanie Loves Chachi'' was way warmer People in the crowd really ate it up! September 4, 2024, 12:50PM
Hate 'Joanie Loves Chachi'? Blame musicals! Apparently, the show was developed because of singing! September 4, 2024, 11:33AM
Penny Marshall wanted Laverne & Shirley to be a more risqué show Marshall wanted Laverne & Shirley to be a very different show. September 4, 2024, 10:38AM
Ron Howard explained why he wasn't interested in directing an episode of Happy Days Howard revealed he was never interested in taking a peek behind the camera...at least during his time on Happy Days. September 4, 2024, 9:47AM
A real experience made Vivian Vance an advocate for mental health Vivian Vance had a big role to play as Lucille Ball's sidekick. September 4, 2024, 9:44AM
Ron Howard protested when Happy Days was nearly renamed ''Fonzie's Happy Days'' in '75 Howard had the power to make a change. September 3, 2024, 11:03AM
R.I.P James Darren, Teen Pop Singer and Dr. Tony Newman on The Time Tunnel The actor became trapped in time during his role on The Time Tunnel. He was 88 September 3, 2024, 10:50AM
Florence Henderson provided a calming effect on Robert Reed during tense moments on the set of The Brady Bunch The two were close, on and off the screen. September 3, 2024, 10:45AM
Henry Winkler locked himself in his apartment for 24 hours after The Fonz became popular Winkler dealt with his success in an unusual way. September 3, 2024, 10:39AM
Inside the Collection: Meet Marla Mogul This collection has us all wound up! Take a look. September 1, 2024, 8:00PM
Marion Ross on her feelings regarding The Fonz "He's got— let's face it!— this funny-looking, narrow face" August 30, 2024, 2:00PM
Cindy Williams walked off Laverne & Shirley during the first season "I went through hell," said Williams August 30, 2024, 12:37PM
Andy Griffith had the seat Don Knotts used during table readings bronzed and sent it as a goodbye gift when Knotts left the series Griffith gave Knotts a present he wouldn't soon forget. August 30, 2024, 10:22AM