Barb Oates
As a child of the ’70s, my go-to toys were Mrs. Beasley and the Sunshine Family. I enjoyed pretending with my grade school classmates that we were the girls’ version of the Bay City Rollers, but the British rockers stood little ground against my love affair with Andy Gibb and Donny & Marie. As for TV and movies, don’t even get me started on Little House in the Prairie and The Outsiders. As for other things pop culture, I’m still trying to figure out the Rubik’s Cube, and I’m still hoping the Captain’s Steak Joynt and that fabulous cheese fondue will see their return. Hope the memories and stories we share bring you a smile and good laugh.
Why Did Billy Joel Concert Get Cut Short During ‘Piano Man’?
Fans are outraged that the concert ended abruptly.
How Well Do You Remember ‘Bewitched’: Take Our Quiz!
Today would have been the TV icon Elizabeth Montgomery’s 91st birthday. Test your wits with some ‘Bewitched’ and Lizzie trivia.
Enjoy Your FREE Front-Row Ticket to Billy Joel Concert Special
“Billy is a working-class guy, and we all come from Sunday night appointment TV … Billy loves the idea that we are doing this for free and it’s basically a give back.”
It’s a ‘Longmire’ Reunion For Bailey Chase and A Martinez in ‘Far Haven’
“It’s such a clear story about redemption and about the power of courage under difficult circumstances,” shares A Martinez.
Sting & Jerry Seinfeld Are Surprise Guests at Billy Joel 100th Concert
Sting performed hits with Billy Joel, including “Big Man on Mulberry Street” and “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic.”
Billy Joel Celebrates 100 at MSG Tonight! Where You Can Watch It!
There are three stars of the Billy Joel Show at Madison Square Garden: “There is obviously Billy, there is the Garden, and there is the audience. The three of them, the sum is greater than the parts.”
Remember When Families Were Rooted in Faith? Watch New Easter Film ‘Just in Time’ Starring Broadway’s Laura Osnes
“My family wasn’t perfect, but they instilled in me at a young age the importance of living with a love for Jesus and people.”
Karen Grassle (Ma Ingalls) Reflects on ‘Little House on the Prairie,’ Her TV Kids, Her Mom & More
“When it was physical work, most of it I could do, but obviously I didn’t do it for 12 hours like Caroline Ingalls. I just did it long enough for the montage and then they sprayed the sweat on me, so I had it easy.”
1976’s ‘The Boy in the Plastic Bubble’ Makes Rare TV Premiere
Based on a true story, John Travolta starred in the lead role alongside ‘The Brady Bunch’s’ Robert Reed and ‘Eight Is Enough’s’ Diana Hyland.
Classic Cars Get Restored on New Series ‘Last Chance Garage’
Delightful to see classic cars like a ’67 Mustang, ’69 Chevy Nova, 1933 Ford Cabriolet and so many more get restored to their original beauty.
‘The Outsiders’ 40 Years Later: Where Is the Cast Now?
On March 25, 1983 a relatively unknown cast came together to shoot Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Outsiders,’ all of them would go on to become enormous stars.
Can You Name This Film? ‘The Floor’ Season Finale Winner and Biggest Misses
One of greatest classic films in history was missed in ‘The Floor’ season finale!
How The Rolling Stones Inspired Andrew Lincoln’s ‘Walking Dead’ Send-Off Party
The band’s hit song “Angie” takes on new meaning.
Where to Watch the Original ‘Shōgun’ (The 1980 Miniseries)
The five-night, 12-hour, award-winning historical romance isn’t very easy to find, but we found it!
‘Santa Barbara’ Star A Martinez Talks Cruz and Eden, Marcy Walker, Fans & More
Reminiscing on one of the hottest soap romances of all time.
Famous Hair: Could You Identify This Celebrity & Others on ‘The Floor’?
“That was so famous, I had that haircut once,” Rob Lowe shared.
Who Can Eat a Swan? This Is One Wild Story
There are rules people, and chances are you don’t qualify to hunt or eat a swan, but find out who can.
“I Was a Celebrity Escort”
A tell-all tale on escorting Hollywood’s most famous stars.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Happy Days’ Star Henry Winkler
‘Happy Days’ premiered 50 years ago on January 15, 1974, in honor check out some fascinating facts about The Fonz.
‘The Floor’ Contestants Can’t Guess These Famous Bands & Cereals, But Could You?
Losing over Mueslix cereal is hard to digest, so is missing these bands.
Medium Theresa Caputo Connects With Natalie Wood
“I was brought through a tragedy of a drowning in a boat.” The medium’s story and her new series ‘Raising Spirits.’
The Bee Gees: “They’re Beyond Underrated … Criminally Underrated At Points”
Three Bee Gee-ologists — Andrew Môn Hughes, Grant Walters and Mark Crohan — took their collective knowledge of The Bee Gees and crafted a fascinating exploration into the brothers’ music and lives in the new book series “Decades: The Bee Gees.”
6 Questions With ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’s’ Tommy Bailey
Jimmy Hawkins, now 82, still celebrates the film every year.
Barry Manilow on His Favorite Song (You Won’t Guess It!) and More
The global music superstar shares his favorite song, the song he once stopped singing, his adoration for his Fanalows and more
Get in The Holiday Spirit With ‘Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas’
Music legend Barry Manilow and his band perform his greatest hits and holiday favorites in Las Vegas.
Ladies Of The ’80s Star in Lifetime Holiday Movie
Seasons Greetings from Nicollette Sheridan, Donna Mills, Travis Burns, Morgan Fairchild, Taylor Ann Thompson, Linda Gray and Loni Anderson in this original Lifetime movie.
Small Plates: TV’s Top Kid Stars Share Their Favorite Meals & Recipes
Exclusive interview with Hollywood historian & author Laurie Jacobson. Plus here famous hubbies pot roast recipe!
So That’s What “Schlemiel!” “Schlimazel!” and “Hasenpfeffer” Actually Mean!
Schlemiel, schlimazel, hasenpfeffer incorporated! We all know the lyrics of “Laverne & Shirley’s” catchy theme song, but what in the world did that mean?
Rare Slasher Flick ‘Strange Behavior’ (aka ‘Dead Kids’) Comes to the Big Screen
‘I Like It Spooky’ podcasters brings rare double feature to Galesburg, Illinois at the restored Orpheum Theater.
What Makes George Schlatter Television’s Best “Accident”?
Judy Garland tried to kill George Schlatter? Sammy Davis Jr. had George buy him a house? Cher walked out on him? George survived Frank Sinatra’s bad mood, and the stories go on about TV’s brilliant creator of ‘Laugh-In.’