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Here's why Dick Van Dyke joined Carol Burnett after Harvey Korman left
It was a long-awaited comedy collision!
May 1, 2025, 4:42PM
Don Knotts said that trying to make Andy Griffith break character on The Andy Griffith Show made him funnier
They were best pals, and even better actors.
May 1, 2025, 4:20PM
Frances Bavier is in the pilot of The Andy Griffith Show, but she did not play Aunt Bee
Her first Mayberry character was Henrietta Perkins.
May 1, 2025, 3:37PM
Rod Serling said that to be remembered as a writer was an honor
Serling wasn't just a writer; he was THE writer.
May 1, 2025, 3:30PM
A life lesson from Sheldon Leonard: If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself
The sentiment earned Leonard his career.
May 1, 2025, 2:50PM
Don Knotts' favorite episode of The Andy Griffith Show is probably yours too
Can you guess which episode won his heart?
May 1, 2025, 2:14PM
Ann B. Davis loved to dust on the set of The Brady Bunch
Ann B. Davis never wanted to play a leading lady on 'The Brady Bunch,' she was content with dusting.
May 1, 2025, 12:11PM
Did you ever visit Woody Woodpecker’s KidZone at Universal Studios?
In the '90s, Universal Studios was the premier destination for family fun. Find out how Woody Woodpecker joined the thrills with his own themed land!
May 1, 2025, 12:05PM
This was the reason why Joanna Moore regretted losing her southern drawl after she was cast in The Andy Griffith Show
Originally, Moore had no intention of pursuing acting.
May 1, 2025, 10:54AM
Wagon Train's Robert Horton was a star onstage as well
From Wagon Train to Broadway, Robert Horton’s love for musical comedy led him to a successful stage career with his wife, Marilynn Bradley. Find out more about their unique partnership.
May 1, 2025, 10:17AM
M*A*S*H's Jamie Farr had a problem with people not recognizing him
He was a standout on M*A*S*H, but unseen off-screen.
April 30, 2025, 1:44PM
Andy Griffith subtly evolved in his iconic role as Sheriff Andy Taylor— here's how Howard McNear helped!
Delve into Andy Griffith's transformation as an actor and how his portrayal of Sheriff Andy Taylor grew!
April 30, 2025, 11:55AM
Rod Serling loved to visit the set of The Andy Griffith Show
Two worlds colliding!
April 30, 2025, 11:53AM
Chuck Connors considered his success ''unnatural''
Being in Hollywood was far different from the Old West.
April 29, 2025, 3:25PM
This was why Ray Harryhausen didn't like being called a ''special effects man''
Harryhausen possessed a range of talents.
April 29, 2025, 2:48PM
Here's the advice Lucille Ball gave to aspiring actors and entertainers
What's Lucy's secret to success? Grape stomping, bear wrestling, silliness and a lot of hard work.
April 29, 2025, 9:30AM
Andy Griffith once said that The Andy Griffith Show wouldn't work as a series if Sheriff Taylor got married
Here's why wedding bells would not ring in The Andy Griffith Show.
April 29, 2025, 9:25AM
Julie London had to work with her ex-husband on Emergency! — and you'll never guess who it was!
She was working for her ex-husband while co-starring with her current husband!
April 28, 2025, 2:54PM
Andy Griffith and Don Knotts had an opportunity to reconnect when Griffith offered Knotts the role of Barney Fife
The two pals were long overdue for a reunion.
April 28, 2025, 2:53PM
Hal Smith said that this was the hardest part of playing Otis on The Andy Griffith Show
The actor only had one issue with the role.
April 28, 2025, 2:50PM
The Twilight Zone episode that inspired ''Sinners''
Ryan Coogler breaks genre boundaries with ''Sinners", a Gothic vampire horror rooted in Black Southern history. Here's how some unexpected classics helped shape one of 2025's most daring films.
April 28, 2025, 2:15PM
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.
April 28, 2025, 2:00PM
This was the surprising off-screen obsession of Bonanza star Dan Blocker
Big Hoss liked high horsepower!
April 28, 2025, 12:46PM
The producer and Jim Nabors spent a lot of time perfecting Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Jim Nabors and Gomer Pyle were both small-town boys with a lot of optimism.
April 28, 2025, 10:43AM
Meet Doogie Sandtiger: Inside the Collection
Step aside, glass slipper — these Crocs are the real fairy tale!
April 27, 2025, 8:00PM
Russell Johnson on the heyday of television: ''If you are an actor today and you are not in a TV series, you are in trouble.''
Like peanut butter and jelly, actors and television simply go together.
April 25, 2025, 4:28PM
The Fugitive's Barry Morse said that he dealt with ''abuse'' from fans when he was recognized in public
Some fans took the series a bit too seriously.
April 25, 2025, 4:00PM
Gilligan's Island creator Sherwood Schwartz had a backup plan in mind for the series if audiences grew bored with the series
It turns out that the best-laid plans come with a secret backup plan.
April 25, 2025, 3:37PM
The mystery of Jerry Mathers' ''death'': How a Vietnam rumor fooled the nation
This shocking urban legend claimed Jerry Mathers, star of Leave It to Beaver, died in Vietnam. Learn how this false rumor spread and the truth behind the 1968 report that left fans in disbelief!
April 25, 2025, 3:02PM
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
April 25, 2025, 2:01PM
James Arness was honest about the problems that came with playing Marshal Matt Dillon
Heavy is the head that wears the cowboy hat.
April 25, 2025, 1:23PM
Why John Astin replaced Frank Gorshin as The Riddler on Batman
In 1967, Batman fans were surprised when John Astin replaced Frank Gorshin as The Riddler. Here's why Gorshin left the show, how Astin took on the iconic role, and what this casting change meant for the series.
April 25, 2025, 11:55AM
Fans loved Bill Raisch so much they wanted his character to walk free in The Fugitive
Raisch had a loyal fanbase.
April 25, 2025, 11:11AM
From Batman to Family Guy: How Adam West poked fun at his own TV legacy
Adam West wasn’t just Batman! From his unforgettable role as Gotham’s caped crusader to his hilarious turn as Quahog’s eccentric mayor in Family Guy, West’s career spanned genres and decades. Check out the many sides of this beloved TV legend!
April 24, 2025, 3:01PM
James Arness quit Gunsmoke just before the series started filming — this was the phone call that convinced him to return
One fateful call changed the actor's life.
April 24, 2025, 3:00PM
This Gunsmoke producer said that the cast's loyalty to one another was what made the show so successful
The secret to success? Friendship.
April 24, 2025, 2:17PM
Carol Burnett shrugged off bad ratings on The Carol Burnett Show
When life gets you down, simply just shrug it all off. It worked for Burnett.
April 24, 2025, 11:00AM
Adam West didn't have a super life before his superhero role in Batman
This story goes to show that every hero needs an origin story.
April 24, 2025, 10:54AM
Here’s how Batman executive producer William Dozier prepared for the series
"Batman is a Gotham City boy. If you got him as far as Philadelphia, he’d be a freak," Dozier said.
April 24, 2025, 9:15AM
Michael Jackson's first solo No. 1 wasn't about love — it was about a rat!
Before "Thriller" or "Billie Jean," a 13-year-old Michael Jackson topped the charts with this surprising hit. Discover the story about one of the strangest love songs of all time!
April 23, 2025, 3:03PM
Dwight Eisenhower allegedly had a thing for this classic TV star
You'll never guess who old Ike had the hots for!
April 23, 2025, 11:37AM
Bob Denver called Gilligan's Island ''low-down humor.''
The comment was high praise.
April 23, 2025, 9:29AM
Russell Johnson harbored a hatred of horses — and they hated him back
One good thing about Gilligan's Island: No horses.
April 22, 2025, 3:52PM
Patricia Blair worried that fans wouldn’t like her as Lucas McCain’s love interest on The Rifleman
Not even a Western legend can outrun romance.
April 22, 2025, 3:16PM
Robert Horton on the pressures of returning to television after Wagon Train
It's tough to beat perfection.
April 22, 2025, 3:02PM
Before starring in Gilligan's Island, Russell Johnson refused the role of The Professor
"They called and asked if I wanted to run a test for the part of the Professor, and I said no," said Johnson.
April 22, 2025, 12:23PM
Initial unfavorable reviews of Gilligan's Island didn't hurt the cast and crew — it encouraged them to work harder
The negative press had quite the opposite effect than was intended.
April 22, 2025, 11:26AM
Raymond Bailey— aka Mr. Drysdale— was the only actual ''hillbilly'' in the Beverly Hillbillies cast
The story of Raymond Bailey’s incredible career before The Beverly Hillbillies — from classic films and Broadway to TV dramas like Perry Mason — and how he joined the hillbillies in the mountains!
April 22, 2025, 10:40AM
They had to call in an actual Marine barber to properly buzz Gomer Pyle's head
"He zipped him in about eight seconds."
April 22, 2025, 9:37AM
House of Dracula: How Universal fought franchise fatigue and created the ''curse'' of the final horror movie
From House of Dracula to Saw: The Final Chapter, learn why ‘final’ horror movies keep returning. Explore the lasting legacy of never-ending franchises and how Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Wolf Man paved the way!
April 22, 2025, 9:24AM