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.
Who Was High? Secrets Spilled at ‘Breakfast Club’ 40th Reunion Panel
Which famous scene in the film was almost entirely improvised?
Molly Ringwald Gets Emotional, Judd Nelson Talks Who Was Legal at “Breakfast Club” 40th Reunion
Emilio Estevez addresses why it took him so long to agree to a ‘Breakfast Club’ reunion.
‘The Ten Commandments’ Child Star Kathy Garver Reveals How a Lamb Peed On Her, and Other Behind-the-Scenes Stories
There’s only one actor in Hollywood — Kathy Garver — who can claim that an animal who peed on her lap just may have helped get her a larger role in Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Ten Commandments.’
Child Star Larry Mathews Shares Behind-The-Scenes Stories From ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ (Exclusive)
The actor who played Ritchie Petrie remembers life on set — including the day JFK was shot.
You’ll Never Believe Why ‘Leave It to Beaver’s Judy Hensler Left the Series (Exclusive)
Now 76, the former child star Jeri Weil sets the record straight on why she really left the series, and what life was like playing a tattletale.
David Blaine Begs Viewers: ‘Do Not Attempt’ This at Home (Exclusive)
“Even though the things are intense, they’re magical, they’re real, they’re beautiful,” Blaine tells us.
Brady Bunch Reunion at Chocolate Expo (What Brady Kid Made Puppy Poop Candy?)
Brady kids and chocolate? How could it be any sweeter!
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Could You Identify These Celebs & Others on ‘The Floor‘?
Host Rob Lowe was left in shock over contestants not being able to name Tom Hanks, Steven Tyler and others.
Celebrating Jon Provost! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Lassie’ Star
Did you know he nearly drowned on the set of Lassie, tears up still watching a certain episode and his wife is a famed author?
Goldie Hawn Makes Rare TV Appearance on HGTV’s ‘Celebrity IOU’
The woman who means the world to Goldie Hawn gets the surprise of a lifetime.
Whatever Happened to Octomom? Catching Up with Natalie Suleman, 16 Years Later (Exclusive)
“I chose to protect my children from the toxic environment and opportunistic people that enshrouded us.”
8 Things You Might Not Have Known About Sammy Davis Jr.
Once one of the biggest entertainers the star sadly died bankrupt.
‘Brady Bunch Variety Hour’ Was Voted 4th Worst Show in TV History … And Star Susan Olsen Is Proud (Exclusive)
“It involves such iconic people and it’s just so hilariously bad that I’m very proud of it.”
‘I Dream of Jeannie’s’ Barbara Eden on the Time She Scared Larry Hagman to Death (Exclusive)
“I knew nothing about him,” Eden confesses about her first meeting with her future co-star.
Where Is Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam Now? 40th Anniversary Tour Planned
“I want to make you feel like you’re back on that stage, back in the ’80s with me — dancing, performing, living my life with me.”
Lisa Lisa on Her Life, Cult Jam & Her New Lifetime Movie (Exclusive)
From getting her first paycheck to battling breast cancer at age 21, Lisa Lisa shares with us her inspiring life story.
Could You Pass the U.S. Citizenship Test? Try the Easy Questions First
Test your knowledge of the Constitution, U.S. history, and whole a lot more.
‘Land of the Lost’ Star Kathy Coleman on Sleestaks, Her Crazy Pony Story & Meeting Fans (Exclusive)
As a child actor, the monsters on the show didn’t scare her, but one thing did.
‘All My Children’ and ‘Knots Landing’ Star Kathleen Noone Talks About That Liver at The Hollywood Show
“I got a lot of flack on that one,” the star shares about her infamous episode on ‘Knots Landing.’
Donna Mills & Joan Van Ark Join ‘Knots Landing’ Cast Reunion at The Hollywood Show 2025!
Donna Mills announces new podcast coming from her, Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark.
Ann-Margret Thrills Fans Attending The Hollywood Show
Plus Pam Grier, Malcolm McDowell, Donna Mills, Joan Van Ark and plenty more stars greet their fans.
Happy Anniversary, ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman’! Jane Seymour on a Potential Reboot, That Costume Obsession, Fake Blood and More
“Everyone’s trying to get Dr. Quinn back,” the star says.
Why Did Donny Osmond Spend Christmas in Jail!?! (Exclusive)
“I was in jail all day on Christmas Day. It was the worst Christmas of my life.”
‘The Real Full Monty:’ Do They Really Take It All Off? James Van Der Beek, Tyler Posey, Anthony Anderson & More!
“The solidifying moment was when we all did that move.”
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Taking a punch (for real) in ’The Outsiders’ is just one of many stories about the down-to-earth actor/singer.
What Did Ralph Macchio Say to Make the Cast Laugh in ‘The Outsiders’ Infamous Photo?
They were supposed to look tough, but they couldn’t hold back the laughs after one comment.
‘I Dream of Jeannie’s’ Barbara Eden on Why She Did Not Want to Wed Larry Hagman (Exclusive)
The wedding, which occurred 55 years ago, divided fans.
Who Is the King of Yacht Rock? It’s Not Christopher Cross!?
Almost all yacht rock is soft rock, but not all soft rock is yacht rock: here’s the history behind the beloved music genre.
20 Years Later, the Cast of ‘Sideways’ Has Aged Like a Fine Wine
The Academy Award-winning film that had everyone talking about pinot noir starring Paul Giamatti, Thomas Hayden Church, Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh celebrates 20 years.
8 Things You Didn’t Know About Bela Lugosi & Boris Karloff’s Monster Life
Over a century later, these two Hollywood horror icons continue to fascinate.