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.

SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION, Paul Newman, 1970

What Played on HBO’s First-Ever Broadcast?

In 1972, the channel launched with Paul Newman … and 375 subscribers.

WONDER WOMAN, Lynda Carter, 1976-1979

TV’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Turns 50: Who Tried to Snag the Role from Lynda Carter?

Many others tried and failed to wear the iconic superhero’s gold tiara.

SMALLVILLE, Tom Wopat, John Schneider, 'Exposed', (Season 5, aired November 3, 2005), 2001-2011.

20 Years Ago, ‘Smallville’ Reunited the Duke Boys From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’

John Schneider and Tom Wopat filled the episode with Easter eggs for fans.

Cast members of the classic sitcom Diff’rent Strokes smiling in a promotional photo.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Diff’rent Strokes’?

Only a few stars from the iconic sitcom are still around.

MUSICAL CHAIRS, host Adam Wade, 1975

Whatever Happened to Adam Wade, TV’s First Black Game Show Host?

The ‘Musical Chairs’ host made history.

THE BOURNE IDENTITY, Jaclyn Smith, Richard Chamberlain, 1988.

Jaclyn Smith Starred in the Original Jason Bourne Film in 1988

The iconic actress turns 80 on October 26, 2025.

LOST IN SPACE, Angela Cartwright, Mark Goddard, Marta Kristen, The Robot, Jonathan Harris, June Lockhart, Guy Williams, Bill Mumy, Season 3. 1965-1968

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Lost in Space’? Plus, What Star Was Behind the Novelty Song “Fish Heads”

Who’s still with us?

THE TINGLER, Vincent Price, 1959

Vincent Price Said He Achieved ‘Immortality’ With a 5-Minute Tim Burton Film

“Better than a star on Hollywood Boulevard.”

I DREAM OF JEANNIE: 15 YEARS LATER, Barbara Eden, Wayne Rogers, 1985

Why Larry Hagman Skipped the ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Reunion

Do you remember who replaced him?

HOCUS POCUS, Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, 1993,

What Did Critics Think of ‘Hocus Pocus’ When It Was First Released?

It didn’t quite put a spell on critics.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, from left: Gilda Radner (as Emily Litella), Chevy Chase, 'Weekend Update', (Season 1), 1975-.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Debuted 50 Years Ago: What Did Critics Say?

Many critics thought the Not Ready for Prime Time Players weren’t ready for late night, either.

MEET THE PARENTS, Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, 2000

Did You Know That the Hit Ben Stiller Comedy ‘Meet the Parents’ Is Actually a Remake?

The 2000 comedy blockbuster is based on a ’90s indie film that you can’t watch anywhere.

TWILIGHT ZONE episode:

Before ‘Twilight Zone’: The Forgotten First Horror TV Series

In 1931 (!), early TV viewers got to experience the first-ever spooky show.

SWISS FAMILY ROBINSON, clockwise from front: Eric Olson, Helen Hunt, Martin Milner, Pat Delaney, Cameron Mitchell, Willie Aames, 1975-76.

Why You Can’t Watch Helen Hunt’s Forgotten 1975 ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ Series Anywhere

The show was created by ‘Lost in Space’ creator Irwin Allen … but unlike his previous show, it failed to become a classic.

GROWING PAINS, Alan Thicke, Jeremy Miller, Joanna Kerns, Tracey Gold, Kirk Cameron, 1985-92,

‘Growing Pains’ Turns 40: Where’s the Cast Now?

Which member of the Seaver family has started a new career behind the camera?

UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 20: HAPPY DAYS -

The True Story Behind Fonzie’s Infamous ‘Jump the Shark’ Episode on ‘Happy Days’

How did Milwaukee’s toughest greaser end up on water skis, anyway?

HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, from left: Victor French, Michael Landon, 1984-1989. ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide /© NBC /courtesy Everett Collection

The Tragedy That Inspired Michael Landon to Create ‘Highway to Heaven’

The star’s third TV show was his most personal.

CAPTAIN KANGAROO, Bob Keeshan, 1955-1984, TV

What Happened to ‘Captain Kangaroo’ Star Bob Keeshan After the Show Ended?

Many believed the actor and writer to be dead for decades before he actually passed.

Pam Dawber and Robin Williams in the 1978-82 sitcom Mork & Mindy

The Bizarre ‘Mork & Mindy’ Season That Never Aired — And the Strange Story Behind It

A planned fifth season would have involved … Abraham Lincoln??

ROCKFORD FILES, James Garner, 1974-1980

The Real Reason ‘The Rockford Files’ Was Abruptly Cancelled

The studio and star James Garner got tangled up in a truly legendary lawsuit.

HOME IMPROVEMENT, Richard Karn, (1993), 1991-99.

‘Home Improvement’s Richard Karn Is Still at Work & Set for a Tim Allen Reunion

The former ‘Tool Time’ cohost has been busy since the show’s been off the air.

DALLAS, from left: Larry Hagman, Joel Grey, 'Conundrum', (Season 14, ep. 1422, aired May 3, 1991), 1978-91.

The ‘Dallas’ Series Finale Put a Demonic Twist on ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Fans certainly didn’t expect the series to end with a visit from …

BOY MEETS WORLD, from left: Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, 1997, 1993-2000. ph:

Do You Remember the ‘Boy Meets World’ Cult Episode?

No, you didn’t imagine it — Shawn Hunter really did join a cult.

THE WEST WING, John Spencer, (Season 1), 1999-,

How The Death of ‘West Wing’ Star John Spencer Changed the Show Forever

The show’s writers wondered whether they should end the series altogether.

THIRTYSOMETHING, (L-R), Rachel Nagler, Timothy Busfield, Patricia Wettig, Jason Nagler, Polly Draper, Mel Harris, Brittany Craven, Ken Olin, Melanie Mayron, Peter Horton, 1988.

That Game-Changing ‘Thirtysomething’ Death Shocked Every Cast Member … Except One

Rumors had buzzed about which character was not long for this world.

Musician John Denver and wife Annie Martell attend the Opening Night Exhibitions of John Denver's Photographs and David Armstrong's Paintings on December 1, 1980 at Hammer Galleries in New York City.

Who Are John Denver’s Children?

The singer-songwriter sold millions of records, but claimed that fatherhood was what he truly wanted to be remembered for.

ANGEL DUSTED, Helen Hunt, 1981. and current inset

Helen Hunt Reveals Her Thoughts on That Infamous TV Movie Role

“I starred in a hard-hitting after-school special about the dangers of angel dust.”

LOS ANGELES - MARCH 16: Actors Sam Elliott (right) and his wife Katherine Ross arrive at the premiere of Fox Searchlight's

Sam Elliott & Katharine Ross: Inside Their Four-Decade Love Story

Elliott, who turns 81 today, and Ross have been together for over 40 years.

Olivia Newton JOn Xanadu composite

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Xanadu,’ Olivia Newton-John’s Musical Fantasy

The cult favorite turns 45 today — which is also the third anniversary of Olivia Newton-John’s death.

T.J. HOOKER, Heather Locklear, James Darren, Adrian Zmed, William Shatner, 1982-86, Custom graphic

‘T.J. Hooker’ Reboot Film Coming From Netflix: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Classic Cop Drama

Costar Heather Locklear had to put her costume on while driving to set.