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Robert Conrad had strong feelings about being called a star
The Wild Wild West actor didn't even want a star on the sidewalk out of fear people would spit on it.
February 3, 2023, 4:09PM

Jamie Farr simply couldn't wait to go to work while on M*A*S*H
Farr ''marveled'' at the cast's determination and care for the series. But what made M*A*S*H really great? The day-in-day-out fun on set.
February 3, 2023, 11:59AM

Irene Ryan wanted to play Granny for as long as she could
''Retire? Honey, I want to die with my boots on,'' she said.
February 3, 2023, 11:45AM

Mike Farrell was terrified when he first took his role on M*A*S*H
When Farrell joined the cast of M*A*S*H, the pressure was high, but the show's ratings proved higher.
February 2, 2023, 2:13PM

Its ''silly'' nature is why people loved, and still love Mama's Family
''It's just silly, good laughing for no good reason.''
February 2, 2023, 1:16PM

The Love Boat's Lauren Tewes enjoyed getting fan mail
Lauren Tewes loved acting and the perks that came with it, including fan mail.
February 2, 2023, 11:49AM

Jerry Mathers had no trouble adjusting to normal teen life after Leave It to Beaver
After his run on the hit family friendly series, Mathers played football, joined the service, went to college and even dabbled in real estate.
February 1, 2023, 4:41PM

A case of bad writing almost made Carroll O'Connor leave In the Heat of the Night
To O'Connor, In the Heat of the Night was not just another cop show and shouldn't have been treated as such.
February 1, 2023, 4:14PM

Edgar Buchanan thought Petticoat Junction was more realistic than The Beverly Hillbillies
Although The Beverly Hillbillies was based on producer Paul Henning's experiences, Buchanan thought ''the Junction'' was more real.
February 1, 2023, 3:00PM

Gunsmoke's Milburn Stone found medical mistakes in the first season
He wasn't a real doctor, but he could still give great medical advice.
February 1, 2023, 2:23PM

Bob Denver never expected Gilligan's Island reruns to stretch into the '80s, let alone the 2020s
In 1982 Denver said, ''I just didn't think it would rerun for 16 years.'' Now, the series has been re-running for over 55 years!
February 1, 2023, 12:58PM

The actress from this legendary Twilight Zone episode appeared on many classic shows
Christine White was not just the wife of William Shatner in "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet."
February 1, 2023, 12:55PM

WATCH: MeTV's exclusive interview with Tina Cole, star of My Three Sons
Watch Tina Cole talk with MeTV about her career and the impact her role of Katie Douglas had not only on her career, but her fun-filled life!
January 31, 2023, 3:03PM

Cindy Williams loved playing the role of Shirley on Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall were surprised when Laverne & Shirley became one of the most-watched TV series in the country.
January 31, 2023, 2:15PM

Friends and colleagues remember Cindy Williams
Several people in the entertainment industry took to social media to offer their thoughts and condolences to Williams' family, while sharing memories of the ''hilarious'' actress.
January 31, 2023, 2:14PM

Cindy Williams got a manager, an agent and her first television role at the same time
The actress created a legacy that started with one meeting.
January 31, 2023, 12:25PM

R.I.P. Cindy Williams, Shirley Feeney from Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley
The classic actress was nominated for a BAFTA for her role opposite Ron Howard in American Graffiti.
January 30, 2023, 7:27PM

Jean Stapleton was a Hollywood star, but she lived in rural Pennsylvania
Stapleton was a real-life Hollywood Hillbilly. From Los Angeles to Pennsylvania, she liked living two different lifestyles.
January 30, 2023, 4:29PM

All in the Family's theme song was a hit on music charts
Imagine turning on the radio in 1972 and hearing ''Those Were the Days.'' Archie and Edith had a hit song on their hands.
January 30, 2023, 3:25PM

Don Knotts never thought The Andy Griffith Show would go beyond five seasons
''Then Andy suddenly said he was going to stay on another two or three years. I never expected it to go on.''
January 30, 2023, 3:21PM

Harvey Korman didn't think acting was fun, but felt he was destined for it
For an actor who didn't like acting, Harvey Korman sure did it well.
January 30, 2023, 1:04PM

According to Ann B. Davis, there were talks of a seventh Brady kid
There would've been seven Brady children, but an organization protested the idea.
January 30, 2023, 10:50AM

R.I.P. Lisa Loring, the original Wednesday from The Addams Family
Loring took over the grim role of Wednesday Addams when she was just 6 years old, three years after her child modeling career began.
January 30, 2023, 10:46AM

8 fascinating, failed TV shows that flopped in 1980
Movie remakes and Japanese pop stars made for one quirky season.
January 29, 2023, 10:47AM

Gavin MacLeod believed that The Love Boat was an escape for viewers
It wasn't just a cruise ship and show; it was happiness for many.
January 27, 2023, 4:02PM

All in the Family changed Sally Struthers over the course of nine seasons
Sally Struthers changed her attitude because of her role in All in the Family. It also brought her closer to her real-life family.
January 27, 2023, 3:55PM

Fans of The A-Team phoned in votes to decide the fate of this substantial episode
This drama-filled episode from season five had a pair of endings scripted. It was up to fans to decide which one was shown.
January 27, 2023, 9:55AM

Rob Reiner helped write weddings on television and in real life
Rob Reiner had a way with words. He even wrote a script for his own wedding.
January 26, 2023, 4:30PM

Some Andy Griffith Show actors also voiced memorable product mascots
You can find Ernie Keebler, Mayor McCheese, Tony the Tiger and more in Mayberry!
January 26, 2023, 4:19PM

The Waltons kept Judy Norton busy as a teenager, and she used it to her advantage
Judy Norton would have rather been working on set than taking acting classes. Or any classes at all.
January 26, 2023, 12:13PM

Comedy legend Richard Pryor's first acting role was this episode of The Wild Wild West
Just a year after his first Ed Sullivan appearance, audiences saw him as a ventriloquist assassin.
January 26, 2023, 11:58AM

Eva Gabor dreamed of starring in a drama series, but people didn't take her seriously
Despite what others thought, Gabor knew she could do whatever her heart desired.
January 26, 2023, 11:20AM

Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer is a big fan of shows on MeTV
Spencer was recently on a podcast where she talked about her favorite MeTV shows and more!
January 25, 2023, 1:20PM

Jean Stapleton loved playing Edith, but she didn't want the role to become her personality
All in the Family wouldn't be complete without Edith, but Stapleton didn't want to be typecast.
January 25, 2023, 12:00PM

8 of the best questions, answers and interactions from the Q+A sessions on The Carol Burnett Show
Burnett's quick-wit and situational comedy abilities made the Q+A sessions a must-watch for any fan of her variety show.
January 24, 2023, 3:47PM

Steve McQueen had a need for speed and found racing to be relaxing
McQueen liked to go fast. Over 150 mph in a race car kind of fast.
January 24, 2023, 3:29PM

Alan Alda used his experience from the military while playing the role of Hawkeye
Alda didn't want M*A*S*H to be a series that portrayed war as a ''fun place to be.''
January 24, 2023, 12:20PM

Carroll O'Connor once used a friend's name for his stage name
He's Carroll O'Connor, Archie Bunker, Bill Gillespie and... George Roberts?
January 24, 2023, 11:42AM

Gilligan's Island faced criticism over Mary Ann and Ginger's clothing
Who knew wearing shorts and gowns could cause backlash?
January 23, 2023, 3:05PM

9 of the best fourth wall breaks from Green Acres
Fourth wall breaks were a staple on Green Acres. Tell us in the comments which one is your favorite!
January 20, 2023, 3:27PM

Eddie Albert starred in a 1957 musical drama film with Frank Sinatra
Being the best friend of Frank Sinatra's character was a role no one but Albert could play.
January 20, 2023, 2:49PM

This Andy Griffith Show guest star wrote the unheard theme song lyrics, too
Imagine that hat was yellow — he was Dick Tracy, too.
January 20, 2023, 1:50PM

R.I.P. David Crosby, co-founder of '60s rock groups The Byrds, Crosby, Stills & Nash
A long-lasting legacy will live on through some of the most influential music of the 1960s.
January 19, 2023, 5:30PM

8 reasons you may not want to book your vacation with Thelma Harper
''It's a great day here at the Raytown Travel Agency! May I help you?" It's a shame Mama only got to say that cheerful line a few times before being fired.
January 19, 2023, 4:15PM

Ross Martin's first film was a science fiction movie about a space mission
Martin was on missions in two places: the West and in space.
January 19, 2023, 3:57PM

George Lindsey loved playing the role of Goober on The Andy Griffith Show
George Lindsey played the role of Goober so well that he had a hard time separating his real life and his Mayberry life.
January 19, 2023, 3:37PM

The elegant Natalie Schafer revealed her beauty secrets in the '60s
A quart of ice cream a day will keep the doctor away. Or at least that's how Natalie Schafer saw it.
January 19, 2023, 12:20PM

Dirk Benedict said The A-Team is a show viewers watched as a family - and that's why it stuck around
''It ended the same way every week, with the bad guys being tied up and taken to jail. The whole family could watch that together.''
January 19, 2023, 11:55AM

Lauren Tewes had the nicest response to critics of The Love Boat
Critics were not in love with the boat. So, the cruise director addressed it.
January 18, 2023, 3:29PM

5 thoughts Lorne Greene had when Bonanza was canceled
Greene had mixed emotions about the cancelation, and just like Ben, he always spoke his mind.
January 18, 2023, 10:10AM