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Poor initial ratings didn't deter the cast of Gilligan's Island
Gilligan wasn't always the smash viewers remember it to be.
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Carol Burnett was afraid of being typecast in the early 1970s
Carol Burnett was known for being a queen of comedy, and that was part of her problem.
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Jim Nabors loved returning to his most iconic role
Nabors was proud to come back to Gomer Pyle in the made-for-TV reunion.
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R.I.P. Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and civil rights activist
The singer behind such hits as "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)" and "Jump in the Line" was 96.
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The final frontiersmen: 6 times Star Trek actors appeared on classic westerns
Six times Enterprise crewmembers traded blasters for revolvers
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Meet John Pedersen: Inside the Collection
This high-scoring collection features over 92 pinball machines from John Pedersen's past. Take a look!
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Tom Bower played a stunt pilot on The Waltons before marrying Mary Ellen
Daredevil Rex Barker was a far cry from Dr. Curtis Willard.
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This M*A*S*H general picked the most famous fight in Gunsmoke history
John Anderson played "the craziest, nuttiest guys in the world."
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Bob Denver had ''nothing to say'' about his rumored clash with Tina Louise
Denver was not a fan of gaining press from a negative situation. He said, "The best thing you can do is overlook someone's problems."
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Are these plots to episodes of The Honeymooners or Mama's Family?
If Ralph Kramden was a member of Mama's Family, there would've been a lot of bickering between him and Mama.
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Eva Gabor said Eddie Albert was her ''very best friend''
They were husband and wife on Green Acres, but they were best friends behind the scenes.
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Paul Henning used his childhood as fuel to write three hit rural comedies
Growing up, Paul Henning loved hillbilly humor. As an adult, hillbilly humor made Henning's career as the producer of three hit TV shows.
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Andy Griffith had to prove he was still a good actor after The Andy Griffith Show ended
"They all told me, 'You're not Andy Griffith. You're Andy Taylor,'" Griffith said.
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Answer these questions, and we'll guess whether you prefer CDs or cassette tapes
Both of them bring music to our ears, literally.
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Here's why Richard Boone left Hollywood
The lack of productivity and diversity significantly influenced his decision to leave.
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Are these the names of Batman or All in the Family characters?
Imagine seeing Archie and Edith in the Batmobile.
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A 1981 TV movie was supposed to revive The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan's absence was felt, explaining why the television movie was not a fan favorite.
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Meet Katherine McCabe: Inside the Collection
Join Monkee Mania with Katherine McCabe's collection, featuring some rockin' and rare Monkees memorabilia.
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Are you more Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck?
Are you the wascally wabbit? Or should we say, what's up, duck?
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Were these Disney films released in the '40s, '50s or '60s?
You probably have a VHS of these movies.
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What episode of Green Acres was the last for these characters?
Some of our favorite characters left before the series finale.
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6 things you may have learned about Svengoolie, as told from his panel at C2E2 2023
Svengoolie talked about the movies he wishes he could show, the modern horror he loves and a behind-the-scenes sci-fi cameo.
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What movie did these Andy Griffith Show actors star in?
These actors were seen on the big screen when they weren't in Mayberry.
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Who sang these songs: The Monkees or The Brady Bunch?
It's a Sunshine Day vs. Pleasant Valley Sunday!
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Do you know which actor starred in these lesser-known 1950s Westerns?
Their West was just as wild as popular Westerns.
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After Bonanza ended, Lorne Greene became interested in science fiction
Fans were used to seeing Greene in the Ponderosa, but science fiction helped him travel to outer space.
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Are these episodes of The Flintstones or M*A*S*H?
It's a fun time watching the adventures of cartoons and humans in fictional worlds.
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Carroll O'Connor didn't want Jean Stapleton to be in All in the Family's spinoff
Archie Bunker's Place focused on Archie and his life after Edith's death.
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Tony Dow's fan mail from the '60s proves he was the ultimate heartthrob
Dow would receive thousands of fan letters per week while on Leave It to Beaver. Over half of them were from hopeful teenage bachelorettes.
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Can you complete the names of these 1960s animal films?
Perhaps your pet can lend you a paw for this quiz.
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Ken Berry said Frances Bavier didn't appreciate her TAGS character until later in life
Berry loved Frances Bavier and believed that once she appreciated being Aunt Bee, she was able to have fun with the role.
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This M*A*S*H episode quietly paid tribute to Harry Morgan's movie career
From carnival barking in 'State Fair' to hiding from Gary Cooper in 'High Noon'.
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Can you remember if these movies have a prom scene?
Grab your finest tuxedo or a beautiful gown because it's prom season!
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Gary Burghoff admired his M*A*S*H role, but was less competitive on set
There was no need to be competitive when he had a frozen yogurt store and a fish farm as his lifeboats.
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Meet Steve Emerson: Inside the Collection
Emerson's collection includes everything from a signed NFL helmet to a few signatures from one very iconic rock band.