Dan Clarendon

Dan discovered his love for television staying up too late on school nights binge-watching Alias episodes — on DVD! He’s now a freelance journalist living in Chicago with his husband and his rascally cat, and his small-screen fixation lives on. He’s also a creative writer, a member of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, and a Hufflepuff still trying to figure out why he got re-sorted into Ravenclaw.

VALERIE, (aka THE HOGAN FAMILY, aka VALERIE'S FAMILY), Valerie Harper, 1986-1991. ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide / ©Lorimar/courtesy Everett Collection;VALERIE, (aka THE HOGAN FAMILY, aka VALERIE'S FAMILY), Sandy Duncan, 1986-1991. ph: Bonnie Schiffman / TV Guide /© NBC /Courtesy Everett Collection

Why Did ‘Valerie’ Become ‘The Hogan Family’? Inside the Legal Battle That Changed the Show

The messy story behind the primetime family sitcom.

MATLOCK, (from left): Kene Holliday, Andy Griffith, Linda Purl, (1986), 1986-96

Why Did Linda Purl Left ‘Matlock’ After Just 1 Season?

‘Do I stay on and enjoy my nice, comfortable job, or do I quit and look for something more challenging?’

Quentin Tarantino and Rosanna Arquette split image

‘Pulp Fiction’ Star Rosanna Arquette Slams Quentin Tarantino’s N-Word Use

Tarantino has used the word for years despite backlash from critics and Hollywood talent.

‘The Quiet Man’ Trivia: Facts About John Wayne’s Romantic Drama

The John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara classic is a perennial favorite, especially around St. Patrick’s Day. Find out when it is airing in 2026.

Pretty in Pink Andrew McCarthy, Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, 1986

Why ‘Pretty in Pink’s Original Ending Got Booed

A deep dive into the original ending and how the reshoot helped turn the ’80s film into a classic.

Why Fred Rogers Took On His Only Acting Role Outside ‘Mr. Rogers’

He left the Neighborhood only once, to make an appearance on ‘Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.’

Why JFK Jr.’s ‘Murphy Brown’ Episode Was His Only TV Acting Credit

The “American Prince” showed up on the sitcom for a very specific reason.

The Wicked Witch of the West and Big Bird

Why the Wicked Witch’s ‘Sesame Street’ Episode Got Banned

Her meeting with Big Bird and the gang frightened viewers so badly, it was never aired again.

ALL MY CHILDREN, Susan Lucci, Celine Dion, (aired November 21, 2007), 1970-

9 Iconic ‘All My Children’ Guest Stars You Forgot About

Do you remember when Celine Dion, Carol Burnett, Donny Osmond, and other stars took a trip to Pine Valley?

TAXI DRIVER, Robert De Niro, 1976

‘You Talkin’ to Me?’ How Robert De Niro Came Up With His Famous ‘Taxi Driver’ Line

A brief history of one of the most famous quotes in cinematic history.

Did Mamie Van Doren and Marilyn Monroe Really Feud?

Van Doren, who turns 95 on February 6, revealed her true relationship with Monroe.

The Brady Brides Ron Kuhlman, Eve Plumb, Jerry Houser, Maureen McCormick, 1981

When the The Brady Bunch Cast Reunited One Last Time for ‘The Brady Brides’

45 years ago, the Bradys got together for a wedding — and a spinoff.

THE GAMBLER, (aka KENNY ROGERS AS THE GAMBLER), Kenny Rogers, 1980.

How Kenny Rogers Went From Singing ‘The Gambler’ to Playing Him on TV

The singer became an unlikely TV sensation when he starred in five movies based on his hit song.

Desmond Wilson

Demond Wilson Dies: ‘Sanford and Son’ Star Was 79

Wilson was the ‘son’ of ‘Sanford and Son,’ a hit 1970s sitcom, among many other TV roles.

THE SILVER CHALICE, Paul Newman, 1954

How Paul Newman’s First Film Nearly Ended His Career Before It Began

The Hollywood legend called it “the worst film to be made in the entirety of the 1950s.”

MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, Mary Tyler Moore, 1970-77

‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’s Banned Storyline

Network executives were scared of damaging Moore’s “perfect” image.

IRON EAGLE, Louis Gossett Jr., 1986.

This 1986 Fighter Jet Movie Premiered Four Months Before ‘Top Gun’

Often viewed as a ‘Top Gun’ knockoff, ‘Iron Eagle’ actually premiered four months before moviegoers took the highway to the danger zone.

RHINESTONE, from left: Sylvester Stallone, Dolly Parton, 1984,

Celebrate Dolly Parton’s 80th with 8 of Her Lesser-Known Roles

You remember her legendary performances in ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Steel Magnolias’ … but what about ‘Rhinestone’?

JUST OUR LUCK, T.K. Carter, 1983.

T.K. Carter, ‘The Thing’ & ‘Space Jam’ Actor, Dies at 69

The comedian and actor also earned praise for his starring role in the HBO miniseries ‘The Corner.’

Beyond ‘The Pitt’: Noah Wyle’s Best TV Roles Outside the ER

He’s more than just one of the most famous TV doctors of all time.

MARRIED...WITH CHILDREN, Katey Sagal, Ed O'Neill, Amanda Bearse, 'She's Having My Baby', (Season 6), 1987-1997

Classic Sitcom Stars Who Secretly Feuded Behind the Scenes

When the cameras stopped rolling, these happy TV families were anything but.

TWILIGHT ZONE, Burgess Meredith, 1959-64, 'Time Enough at Last', Season 1

5 Essential ‘Twilight Zone’ Episodes Airing in Syfy’s New Year’s Marathon

Make sure to tune in to these classics, starting at 5 am New Year’s Eve.

Rob Reiner and Cary Elwes

‘The Princess Bride’ Star Cary Elwes Emotionally Eulogizes Rob Reiner

Elwes noted ‘The Princess Bride’ is ‘about love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Things that Rob held dear.’

'Seinfeld' stars

‘Seinfeld’ Mini-Reunion! Jerry, Julia, and Larry Get Together

Instagram commenters raved about the three TV talents hanging out. ‘My favorite people I’ve never met in person,’ one wrote.

Tori Spellin and Brian Austin Green

Tori Spelling Cancels Appearance With Brian Austin Green Due to Health Concerns

‘I have to listen to my body,’ the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ alum told fans.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase Spent 8 Days in a Coma After Heart Failure, New Doc Reveals

‘The doctor had warned us we might not get him back,’ Caley Chase, daughter of the ‘Community’ alum, says in a CNN documentary.

All the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Films & TV Shows, Ranked

Which version of the “three little girls who went to the Police Academy” was the best?

A DIFFERENT WORLD, clockwise from back left: Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Cory Tyler, Kadeem Hardison, Lou Myers, Darryl M. Bell, Cree Summer, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown, Jada Pinkett Smith, (1991), 1987-1993. ph: Gary Null/ ©NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection

‘A Different World’ Spinoff: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison & More To Reprise Original Roles

The series follows Deborah, daughter of Dwayne and Whitney, as she starts at Hillman College.

THE SIMPSONS, Homer Simpson, Bart Simpson, (1990), 1989-.

What Critics Really Said When ‘The Simpsons’ First Aired

When the show premiered 36 years ago today, no one guessed how successful it would become.

Rob Reiner, John Cusack in 'The Sure Thing,' Madeline Carroll in 'Flipped,' and Nick Robinson in 'Being Charlie'

7 Underrated Rob Reiner Films

A look at Reiner’s filmography — including its deep cuts.