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Bobby Troup was a musician before becoming an actor on Emergency!
Bobby Troup's career hit a high note when he traded his piano for a TV set.

The late Loretta Swit revolutionized the way characters develop on TV
Margaret Houlihan evolved throughout M*A*S*H's 11 seasons. Learn about how Loretta Swit's influence changed the character— and television— forever!

Dan Haggerty's costar in The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams was one very classy bear named Bozo
We're sure that they had a bear of a time together.

The time ''Wild Kingdom'' host Marlin Perkins was bitten by a cottonmouth— a near-death experience not fit for TV!
Discover the details behind one of the most frightening chapters in Perkins' decades-long career with animals of all kinds. You won't believe how close he came to having to step away from hosting duties!

At first, Robert Conrad believed that the premise for The Wild Wild West was too ''far out'' to be successful
Later, Conrad would call his character James Bond's Great-Great-Grandfather.

When Adam West was considering the part of Batman, he remembered George Reeves
West looked to a fellow superhero for guidance.

It's time to face your fears and choose between these Bela Lugosi films!
We're hunting for the best of Bela!

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.

Actor Will Geer had a lot of respect for life and nature
Despite his age, Geer was still learning everything he could about life.

Dan Haggerty: ''The thrill of being an actor hasn't swept me off my feet.''
A former stuntman and animal trainer, Haggerty wasn't used to the life of a television star.

Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them.

Dedicated Gunsmoke fans helped save the series from cancellation
Loyal Gunsmoke fans gave the series a second chance and a longer life.

How well do you know the actors of Superman?
Get ready to have a super time!

Perry Mason's William Hopper started his career with stage fright
He nearly lost his acting career due to a little stage fright.

Campy Vamps! A quiz about bloodsucking comedies
Mwah-ha-ha-haaaaa!

Phyllis Coates had to dye her hair to avoid being recognized by fans after Adventures of Superman aired
This was the question that fans couldn't stop asking.

How Russell Johnson’s WWII experience made Gilligan’s Island more realistic
Before playing the Professor on Gilligan’s Island, Russell Johnson flew 46 combat missions and used that real-life experience to correct a major onscreen mistake!

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''The Christmas Story''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Robert Conrad predicted that he'd be seriously injured performing his own stunts in The Wild Wild West
Still, Conrad refused to use a stunt double.

Who sang these super successful '70s disco songs?
We've got a little disco fever, let's see if you can cool us down.

The Beverly Hillbillies actor Donna Douglas had a hard time adjusting to fame
Strangers would approach Douglas on the street.

Here is Milburn Stone’s candid review of his co-stars on Gunsmoke
Here’s what Stone had to say about his co-workers.

Can you tell the difference between Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball?
How well do you know these two comedy icons?

Diane Brewster loved her infrequent appearances as Mrs. Kimble in The Fugitive because they gave her more time to focus on family
Brewster initially refused the role because she assumed it was a regularly appearing character.

Guess the year! Can you ''nail'' the release date of these vampire movies?
It's up to you to pick the right date before sunrise!

Shaving his beard created an identity crisis for Grizzly Adams' Dan Haggerty
Dan Haggerty’s iconic beard was part of his identity until an acting role in 1980 forced him to shave. Discover how this emotional transformation affected him and his family, and how he overcame self-doubt.

The guest role that made Dick Van Dyke a star
A last-minute guest-hosting gig helped launch Dick Van Dyke’s iconic career. Learn about the unexpected TV moment that turned him into a household name and set the stage for his legendary roles.

All-New Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''Ellie for Council''
Brand new questions! Same ol' Andy!

Meet David Schafer: Inside the Collection
David's collection of iconic toys and comics still pack a punch today! Take a look.