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William Conrad on leaving Cannon: ''I was sick of it'' The actor starred in the series for five years.
Throughout the ups and downs of his career, William Shatner was always grateful for Star Trek "That TV series is part and parcel of me," said the actor.
Darren McGavin said that in addition to acting, he also assisted with scripts in Kolchak: The Night Stalker McGavin wasn't just an actor.
Both of these Mayberry women played Rob Petrie's mom on The Dick Van Dyke Show Somehow both members of the Women's Historical Society became Laura's mother-in-law.
Betty Lynn from the Andy Griffith Show retired to Andy Griffith's hometown Betty Lynn left L.A. for Mount Airy in 2007.
William Shatner tried to dissuade his children from becoming actors The actor called himself "old school."
The Beverly Hillbillies' Raymond Bailey loved an audience on and off the set Everyone went to him for financial advice, both in the series and in real life.
Andy Griffith used to ''grade'' scripts on The Andy Griffith Show—here’s the grade George Lindsey received A+ for Andy!
How Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling shaped William Shatner’s path to sci-fi stardom Long before Star Trek, William Shatner starred in two iconic Twilight Zone episodes and formed a lasting bond with visionary writer Rod Serling.
William Shatner battled his real-life arachnophobia in Kingdom of the Spiders Despite his crippling fear of spiders, Shatner faced off against real tarantulas in this cult classic sci-fi horror. Find out why he took the role and how he survived the fear!
Gunsmoke's filming schedule was hard for its cast to keep up with A hard schedule? That’s nothing a true Western hero can’t handle!
Milburn Stone made an honest medic out of Doc Adams for his father Here's how Stone honored his father.
Simon Oakland wanted his character to have a bigger storyline on Kolchak: The Night Stalker The actor played Tony Vincenzo, Kolchak's editor.
Raymond Bailey was ''the banker's hero'' after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies His success as The Clampetts' banker was so unexpected, he wouldn't have even put money on it.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Man in the Middle'' Hey... Who said that?!
Before Mayberry: The comedy sketch that launched Andy Griffith’s career Andy Griffith’s career took off with a football sketch he wrote on the fly. Here’s the surprising story behind his breakout comedy hit.
Meet Peter Morcey: Inside the Collection These toys are brought to you by a galaxy far, far away.
Kami Colter's mother had to leave the set of The Waltons after her daughter's emotional performance became too much to bear Cotler's mother was moved by her daughter's performance.
R.I.P. Ruth Buzzi, comedy legend known from ''Laugh-In'' fame She had hundreds of credits and five Emmy nominations, but perhaps will always be remembered for her bag-swinging character on Laugh-In. The actress was 88 years old.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Aunt Bee's Romance'' Hey... Who said that?!
Onionhead: The film that flopped so hard, it gave us The Andy Griffith Show It was the film that, strangely enough, led the actor to The Andy Griffith Show.
Frances Bavier almost said no to playing Aunt Bee— and it changed everything Uncover the emotional journey of Frances Bavier, from skepticism to love for her role as Aunt Bee, and how it shaped The Andy Griffith Show forever.
Howard Morris, better known as Ernest T. Bass, became a director to help a ''watered down'' television industry The actor was more than just a face on The Andy Griffith Show.
How the master of suspense revolutionized television with 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' "You've got to put something in those square frames to keep them looking," said Hitchcock.
Ray Harryhausen did not hold back when asked about his feelings regarding computer animation The special effects artist was an innovator in the industry.
Kami Cotler on the difference between her and Elizabeth Walton "I wouldn't do a lot of things she does."
Don Knotts' daughter: ''When he was dying, he was making us laugh in hysterics.'' When he was around his loved ones, Knotts was even funnier than Barney Fife.
Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Barney's Bloodhound'' Hey... Who said that?!
Here's why Dick Van Dyke joined Carol Burnett after Harvey Korman left It was a long-awaited comedy collision!
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.
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.
Rod Serling said that to be remembered as a writer was an honor Serling wasn't just a writer; he was THE writer.