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The Waltons gave Jon Walmsley an opportunity to pursue a music career Jon Walmsley didn't want to take the easy way when it came to his music career but being on The Waltons definitely helped. December 12, 2025, 3:10PM
Jamie Farr was a Toledo hero during his time on M*A*S*H He was a hero on M*A*S*H and a hero in Toledo. December 12, 2025, 2:31PM
Tim Conway believed that mistakes made The Carol Burnett Show better Practice may make perfect, but Conway wasn't interested in perfection. December 12, 2025, 2:00PM
Mike Farrell said that ending M*A*S*H would be like tearing apart a family "M*A*S*H and the people who have affected me in a lot of ways professionally and in a lot of ways in the personal area," said the actor. December 11, 2025, 3:42PM
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. December 11, 2025, 2:39PM
Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life. December 11, 2025, 2:32PM
Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake: ''I don't go on dates'' Career came first for Amanda Blake. December 11, 2025, 2:10PM
How one Western film helped Dennis Weaver win the role of Chester Goode in Gunsmoke We have Chester Goode thanks to Seven Angry Men! December 11, 2025, 12:11PM
Steven Spielberg's childhood bullies served as inspiration for Duel “The thing that got me to really push to get hired to do Duel was because I had been bullied,” said Spielberg. December 11, 2025, 11:32AM
Gunsmoke's Amanda Blake proved she could do anything on her own In 1961, Amanda Blake really said ''I don't need men.'' December 11, 2025, 10:43AM
The climactic stunt at the ending of Duel was more dangerous than you might realize Stuntman Carey Loftin put himself in danger for the film. December 11, 2025, 10:40AM
Eve Plumb's other TV sisters, and how the middle Brady daughter rose from the dead in ''Little Women'' Plumb is Beth. Plumb is Melissa. Melissa is not Beth. December 11, 2025, 10:18AM
Here's how Matlock was tailor made for Andy Griffith The producer also wrote the Perry Mason movies. Here's how. December 10, 2025, 3:13PM
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! December 10, 2025, 1:00PM
Jack Webb: Joe Friday didn't ''require great dramatic ability'' Acting the part was the easiest job on set. December 10, 2025, 9:20AM
Mike Farrell said that his inspiration for directing was M*A*S*H co-star, Alan Alda Farrell and Alda were more than co-stars; they were also friends. December 9, 2025, 3:41PM
The inside scoop on Steven Spielberg's blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in Duel One fan thought the director was an "alien." December 9, 2025, 2:49PM
Tim Conway shared the reason he had no interest in starring in another sitcom Though Conway was a stellar comedic performer, there was one aspect of television he tended to avoid. December 9, 2025, 1:42PM
Jerry Mathers says this iconic movie stole a scene from Leave It to Beaver See if you see the similarities! December 9, 2025, 10:56AM
Dennis Weaver said his wife's support was a key reason for his success True love means unconditional support. December 9, 2025, 10:46AM
Director Steven Spielberg clashed with Duel star Dennis Weaver over the film Where the two men disagreed, and where they came to an understanding. December 9, 2025, 9:48AM
Spielberg's anxiety between Duel and Jaws In 1975, nobody could've predicted how important Spielberg would be. December 8, 2025, 1:49PM
Meet Kirk Kirkland: Inside the Collection Kirk’s collection belongs in a galaxy of its own! Take a look. December 7, 2025, 8:00PM
This iconic Everybody Loves Raymond episode was based on a very real (and very embarrassing) experience Embarrassing moments can have a silver lining, especially if you work in television. December 5, 2025, 4:44PM
The reason why Robert Conrad was happy to get older "I don’t look like a Boy Scout anymore." December 5, 2025, 3:25PM
Mike Farrell clapped back at Richard Hooker after it was revealed the M*A*S*H author wasn't a fan of the television adaptation "He says it’s no longer true to the spirit of his intentions." December 5, 2025, 2:00PM
Here's the real reason Dan Blocker didn't like guns He was quick to fire back against the idea of real-life gun violence. December 5, 2025, 2:00PM
Robert Conrad called himself the ''Champ of Cancellation'' Conrad never allowed himself to become upset over his past failures. December 5, 2025, 1:33PM
M*A*S*H actor Gary Burghoff hated being called cute The man with a teddy bear hated being called cute. December 5, 2025, 11:38AM
William Shatner has a Christmas album featuring Todd Rundgren and Iggy Pop Yes, Virginia, there is a Shatner Claus. Available on streaming services everywhere. December 5, 2025, 11:29AM
According to Phil Rosenthal, no other actor ''came close'' to rivaling Doris Roberts during Everybody Loves Raymond auditions Roberts acted as a mother to the cast and crew of the series. December 5, 2025, 11:28AM
Art Carney was the perfect Santa Claus Art Carney was a three-time Santa Claus. December 4, 2025, 4:16PM
Amanda Blake vowed that no one would change her character on Gunsmoke Miss Kitty used her claws in order to keep her character the same on Gunsmoke. December 4, 2025, 1:29PM
Here's how the real Walton kids spent their Christmas in 1976 Most kids only care about the amount of presents under the tree, these kids cared about family, cakes and cookies! December 4, 2025, 11:20AM
Peter Boyle refused to be a ''bus driver'' in his acting career. “I’m fascinated by the subtext of everybody’s life,” said Boyle. December 4, 2025, 11:13AM
200 women had auditioned for the role of Debra Barone. Here's how Patricia Heaton instantly won the role “I was going through what the Barone family was going through,” said Heaton. December 4, 2025, 11:03AM
McLean Stevenson wanted M*A*S*H to go by the book M*A*S*H pulled more inspiration from the book than it did the 1970 movie. December 4, 2025, 9:56AM
Peter Boyle helped ease Ray Romano's worries during the beginning of Everybody Loves Raymond Boyle was an actor who knew when to go with the flow. December 4, 2025, 9:30AM
Kent McCord was willing to fight for better storytelling on Adam-12 The star was outspoken about his dissatisfaction. December 3, 2025, 2:26PM
Robert Conrad didn't consider himself a ''Hollywood actor'' Conrad wasn't willing to stay in one place for very long. December 3, 2025, 11:29AM
Highly illogical: Spock's favorite structure in the galaxy is in... California? You'd think it would be something like a Tholian Web, though, right? December 3, 2025, 10:58AM
Buddy Ebsen was the star of Beverly Hillbillies, but Max Baer Jr. had more fan mail Buddy Ebsen may have won the popular vote, but Max Baer Jr. still had the most fan mail. December 3, 2025, 10:58AM
Buddy Ebsen called The Beverly Hillbillies ''therapeutic'' Audiences found comfort in the Clampett family. December 3, 2025, 10:12AM
Turhan Bey said he felt sorry for his Mummy's Tomb co-star, Lon Chaney Jr. "I felt terribly sorry for this excellent actor," said the actor. December 3, 2025, 10:03AM
Davy Jones, a Brady for life Decades on, Jones was still heavily associated with The Brady Bunch. December 3, 2025, 9:17AM
Andy Griffith used to ''grade'' scripts on The Andy Griffith Show—here’s the grade George Lindsey received A+ for Andy! December 3, 2025, 9:00AM
The cast of The Love Boat reunited for this surprising reason A Love Boat look-alike contest took place across the United States in 1997. December 2, 2025, 3:20PM
MeTV rings in the New Year with New to Me shows! Four classic shows, new to Me! December 2, 2025, 12:30PM
The Mummy's Tomb leading lady Elyse Knox on working with Lon Chaney, Jr. Was he a real scream? Or dead on his feet? December 2, 2025, 12:22PM
The reason Pernell Roberts took a pay cut to guest star on The Big Valley The actor was willing to sacrifice money. December 2, 2025, 10:58AM