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William Shatner's odyssey of reinvention
A journey from serious actor to post-ironic icon
May 3, 2024, 2:52PM
Vicki Lawrence on the therapeutic effects of starring in The Carol Burnett Show
Sometimes, the pressure really mounted on set.
May 3, 2024, 1:11PM
The '91 Andy Griffith Show episode rankings revisited
Tell us how you'd rank 'em!
May 3, 2024, 12:26PM
James Arness admitted that he felt insecure during the first season of Gunsmoke
At first, Arness was in over his cowboy hat.
May 3, 2024, 11:36AM
Originally, Andy Griffith was going to leave ''The Andy Griffith Show'' after three years
At first, Griffith had a much shorter timeline for the series.
May 3, 2024, 11:03AM
9 things you never noticed in the reunion movie 'Return to Mayberry'
Did you notice Don's daughter and Judy Jetson?
May 2, 2024, 5:00PM
Andy Griffith revealed that the last thing he said to George Lindsey was ''I love you''
Griffith and Lindsey had a friendship to last the ages.
May 2, 2024, 4:40PM
Jean Stapleton vetoed this plot point and changed an ''All in the Family'' script
The actress worked hard to shape her character.
May 2, 2024, 3:48PM
Maureen McCormick thought of Florence Henderson almost as a second mother during the filming of ''The Brady Bunch''
Henderson and McCormick weren't just close on screen.
May 2, 2024, 3:27PM
George Lindsey was a pretty stern teacher before he was goofy Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show
What if Goober was your history teacher?
May 2, 2024, 2:46PM
Mary Tyler Moore called it ''a terrible waste'' that she and Dick Van Dyke never had an affair
They saved the chemistry for the screen.
May 2, 2024, 1:22PM
Eva Gabor had over 200 dresses as part of her wardrobe in ''Green Acres''
Eva Gabor and Lisa Douglas shared a pretty amazing sense of fashion.
May 2, 2024, 1:18PM
Martin Milner said he lacked the drive to be a superstar
His definition of success was different from his peers.
May 2, 2024, 12:14PM
James Arness never grew tired of playing Marshal Matt Dillon
It was a role Arness excelled at and loved.
May 2, 2024, 11:39AM
Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and Jim Nabors made 'Return to Mayberry' with heart, not nostalgia
A testament to timeless humor and enduring friendship.
May 1, 2024, 2:30PM
Dennis Weaver said he ''mourned'' the cancellation of Gunsmoke, though he left the series in 1964
"I don't think I'll ever completely leave Chester, you know," Weaver said.
May 1, 2024, 1:55PM
Jim Nabors loved returning to his most iconic role
Nabors was proud to come back to Gomer Pyle in the made-for-TV reunion.
May 1, 2024, 11:07AM
George Lindsey wanted everyone to know that he was not a ''country comedian''
"I don't think I'm a 'country comedian.' I think I am a comedian with an accent,"
May 1, 2024, 10:20AM
Jim Nabors vs. The Philadelphia Eagles: a tale of Star-Spangled superstition
The Birds snubbed Gomer in '69.
May 1, 2024, 9:54AM
Eleanor the cow was allergic to Eva Gabor in ''Green Acres''
"Everyone loved being with us."
April 30, 2024, 3:30PM
Carroll O'Connor said that criticism of his shows got to him
Carroll O'Connor had a candid critique of TV critics.
April 30, 2024, 2:06PM
Buddy Ebsen: "I've always been a long shot."
"It's fun to surprise people," Ebsen said.
April 30, 2024, 11:07AM
Burt Reynolds received 4,000 fan letters after his first ''Gunsmoke'' appearance
Quint Asper was an audience's delight from the start.
April 30, 2024, 10:55AM
The Andy Griffith Show's Howard McNear described himself as a ''second banana''
Floyd the Barber knew how to serve his audience.
April 30, 2024, 10:46AM
Aunt Bee was much nicer than the real Frances Bavier, at least according to her
In the actress' words.
April 30, 2024, 10:34AM
Burt Reynolds on being smart enough to enjoy your own success
"I'd be an idiot if I didn't."
April 29, 2024, 2:41PM
Jerry Mathers auditioned for Peter Bogdanovich and Stanley Kubrick in the '60s
Here's a look at what could've been!
April 29, 2024, 11:27AM
Sally Struthers assumed that the first episode of ''All in the Family'' would also be its last
Struthers assumed that the series would have a very short life.
April 29, 2024, 10:46AM
Andy Griffith's Mayberry: How a backlot came to life
Behind-the-scenes of TV's most iconic small town.
April 29, 2024, 9:51AM
Carroll O'Connor frequently sparred with producers over ridiculous plotlines on ''In the Heat of the Night''
"'Highly imaginative' is a euphemism for 'garbage.'"
April 29, 2024, 9:33AM
Michael Landon said that writing his first script for Bonanza was ''one of the toughest jobs I ever had.''
"Now that I earn my living as an actor, director, and writer, I'd have to say that the writing part is the hardest."
April 29, 2024, 8:54AM
Meet Telina Cuppari: Inside the Collection
Who doesn't love a slice of pizza? This delicious pizza collection will be hard to top! Take a look!
April 28, 2024, 8:00PM
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
April 26, 2024, 1:56PM
Ken Curtis' childhood was more ''Opie'' than ''Festus''
"The prisoners ate the same as mother cooked for us, so it was mighty good,"
April 26, 2024, 11:55AM
Howard Rollins joined the cast of ''In the Heat of the Night'' to work with Carroll O'Connor
O'Connor was a star, even to his fellow actors.
April 26, 2024, 11:48AM
Behind the Cowl: Adam West's take on Batman's powers and purpose
How the original Batman redefined the Dark Knight.
April 26, 2024, 9:45AM
Don Knotts' insight into humor's ever-changing landscape
"Comedians are in a tough position now"
April 25, 2024, 2:51PM
Unveiling Andy Griffith's hidden business acumen: Ownership and negotiation in Mayberry
He was a great sheriff and an even better businessman.
April 25, 2024, 1:40PM
James Arness reflects on breaking Hollywood norms: How ''Gunsmoke'' changed TV forever
Arness' career followed an uncharted path.
April 25, 2024, 12:48PM
Michael Landon admitted there was a phase in his career where he acted like a ''spoiled child''
"I tried to depend on work for my happiness."
April 25, 2024, 11:48AM
Mel Blanc: ''[Joseph Barbera] was certainly talented, but he drove me nuts sometimes.''
The beginning of The Flintstones was not without its challenges.
April 25, 2024, 9:48AM
Carroll O'Connor said that he actually preferred writing to acting
"Leave me alone. Can't you see I'm writing?"
April 24, 2024, 3:42PM
Carroll O'Connor explained how Bill Gillespie and Archie Bunker were two different characters
"The similarities between the two would be almost nil except for the fact that the same actor is playing both parts."
April 24, 2024, 12:44PM
The Mayor of Mayberry was also the first to play both Chester on Gunsmoke and Eb on Green Acres
It takes talent to play a deputy, a mayor, a farmhand and an elf.
April 24, 2024, 11:00AM
From Little Joe to Little House: How Michael Landon redefined fatherhood on television
Landon took lessons from Lorne Greene in breaking TV Dad stereotypes
April 24, 2024, 10:45AM
Robert Reed struggled to make his character ''believable'' on The Brady Bunch
"For me, the biggest fight was to make the character seem real," Reed said.
April 23, 2024, 3:12PM
Michael Landon used to challenge cars to foot races when he was younger
Whatever you do, do not let Little Joe challenge you to a race.
April 23, 2024, 12:22PM
Don Knotts revealed that one of the best bits of ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'' was actually created by Andy Griffith
The Andy Griffith Show was more than just a television series.
April 23, 2024, 11:52AM
Howard McNear reflects on his time as Doc in radio's ''Gunsmoke''
McNear defended radio even when it wasn't fashionable!
April 23, 2024, 10:25AM
Why Sally Struthers was ''itching to leave'' All in the Family
Struthers had been on the series for seven years and wanted to show that she was more than Gloria.
April 23, 2024, 9:44AM