Dave Sundstrom

When he isn’t writing articles for ReMIND magazine, pop-culture entertainment enthusiast Dave Sundstrom creates nostalgic video essays about the golden age of entertainment. On YouTube, he has built a community of nearly 170,000 subscribers who share his passion for memorable TV, movies and music from decades gone by, or as he calls it, “the good stuff.” You can check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@jdsundstrom

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BUCK ROGERS IN THE 25TH CENTURY, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Twiki, 1979-81.

Whatever Happened to ‘Buck Rogers’ & ‘Silver Spoons’ Star Erin Gray?

From actress to CEO, she had had an amazing career.

Bionic Woman and Dog

Whatever Happened to Max the Bionic Dog From ‘The Bionic Woman’?

The story behind the mechanic mutt from ‘The Bionic Woman.’

Jan-Michael Vincent, at his Trancas Beach, Malibu, home, 1984.

What Happened to Jan-Michael Vincent After ‘Airwolf’?

He was once one of the highest-paid actors on television.

THE WILD WILD WEST, Ross Martin, 1965-1970

How Ross Martin Went From Law School Graduate to ‘Wild Wild West’ Legend

The actor passed away 45 years ago on July 3, 1981.

Peggy Lipton, 1969.

Why ‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton Walked Away From Hollywood After Finding Love

At the height of her fame, the ‘Twin Peaks’ actress made a surprising decision that changed the course of her life

FAMILY AFFAIR, from left, Johnny Whitaker, Sebastian Cabot, Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, 1966-71.

Why ‘Family Affair’ Was Much Sadder Than Most Fans Remember

The series was rooted in sadness.

Ken Berry, 1966.

‘F Troop’s Ken Berry Wanted to Be the Next Gene Kelly Before TV Made Him a Sitcom Star

A deep dive into the career of a one of TV’s most talented yet overlooked character actors.

LAND OF THE LOST, Philip Paley (as Cha-Ka), 1974-77.

Whatever Happened to Phillip Paley, the Actor Who Played Chaka from TV’s ‘Land of the Lost’

See what he looks like now!

GOMER PYLE, U.S.M.C., Frank Sutton, 1964-69 (1965 photo).

‘Gomer Pyle’ Star Frank Sutton Was Once Rejected by the Marines, Then They Honored Him

The actor was admired both for his iconic role and for his genuine kindness and integrity off-screen.

Heather Menzies-Urich; 20th Century Fox Film Corp./Everett Collection; Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

Whatever Happened to ‘The Sound of Music’ & ‘Logan’s Run’ Star Heather Menzies?

Best known for her role as Louisa Von Trapp, she had a diverse acting career.

Joey Heatherton

How ’60s Starlet Joey Heatherton’s Hollywood Career Was Derailed by Scandal

The tragic reason the ’60s starlet never became a major movie star.

Salvage 1, Joel Higgins, Andy Griffith, Trish Stewart, 1979, ©ABC/Courtesy: Everett Collection

Whatever Happened to Andy Griffith’s Space Series ‘Salvage 1’?

ABC was so eager to have ‘Salvage 1’ go away that four episodes remained unaired for more than a decade.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68

Why Andy Griffith Struggled to Find Another Hit After Mayberry

After a few years away from primetime, he realized that leaving his show might have been a mistake.

FLO, Polly Holliday, (TV GUIDE cover shoot, November 8-14, 1980), 1980-81.

How Polly Holliday Turned Childhood Memories Into ‘Alice’s Most Iconic Character

How the actress put her stamp on the iconic character.

Phyllis Elizabeth Davis, actress, May 8, 1971.

Whatever Happened to ‘Vega$’ Star Phyllis Davis? Why the Actress Chose a Private Life

She retired from acting in the mid-1990s to live a private life in Nevada.

GIMME A BREAK!, Nell Carter, (1982), 1981-87,

What Was the Real Story of ‘Gimme a Break!’ Star Nell Carter?

The iconic talent was struggling behind the scenes.

Susan Dey and David Cassidy collage with broken hearts

What Happened When Susan Dey Confessed Her Feelings to David Cassidy

Her ‘wholesome’ looks did not work for him.

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: Leave It To Beaver cast member Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver. Image dated 1957.

Why June Cleaver Always Wore Pearls on ‘Leave It To Beaver’

There was a practical reason to her iconic accessories.

BATMAN, Yvonne Craig, 1966-68,

Batgirl Yvonne Craig Reveals the ‘Batman’ Co-Star She Absolutely Hated

‘The one character, and he was that, that I absolutely loathed was…’

Paul Lynde of THE PAUL LYNDE SHOW, at home, 1972.

Did the Tragedy of a Close Friend Change ‘Bewitched’ Star Paul Lynde’s Life Forever?

‘They were drunk and rowdy and…everyone in the lobby knew it.’

STAR TREK, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, in Season 1 episode #26, 'The Devil In the Dark,' March 7, 1967.

‘Star Trek’: Why Leonard Nimoy Thought Spock Needed a Smarter Way to Fight

Leonard Nimoy thought Spock would never fight with a weapon if necessary.

Pamela Ferdin and Charlotte's Web collage

Whatever Happened to ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Star Pamelyn Ferdin? The Surprising Reason She Quit Acting

She played Fern in the classic cartoon, but her life took a surprising turn.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, Dian Parkinson, (1988 photo, on show from 1975-1993), 1972-.

Why Did ‘The Price Is Right’s Dian Parkinson Suddenly Vanish from TV?

A look at why the game show spokesperson suddenly disappeared.

Cheryl Ladd, late 1970s.

How Cheryl Ladd Pushed Back on ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Bikini Scenes & Won

The actress sent a message using a string bikini.

Caroline Ellis from The Bugaloos

Whatever Happened to Caroline Ellis – Joy from ‘The Bugaloos’

She beat out hundreds of musicians for the role, including Phil Collins.

STAR TREK, Leonard Nimoy, 1966-69.

How ‘Star Trek’ Fans Try to Save Spock Before ‘Wrath of Khan’ — The Wild 1981 Campaign Explained

Fans tried to take matters into their own hands.

Gilligan's Island Bob Denver, 1964-1967

How Bob Denver Became a Real-Life Hero With a Simple Act of Kindness

A heartwarming story about how ‘Bob really went the extra mile.’

BEWITCHED, Elizabeth Montgomery, 1964-1972.

The Inspiring Courage of Elizabeth Montgomery from TV’s ‘Bewitched’

Best known as the housewife witch, the actress was also an activist.

ARK II, from left: Terry Lester, Jean Marie Hon, 1976-79

Whatever Happened to Jean Marie Hon — Ruth from TV’s ‘Ark II’

Her career took an unexpected turn.

THE KROFFT SUPERSHOW -

Remembering Jay Robinson – TV’s ‘Dr. Shrinker’

The character actor was best known for his part on ‘The Krofft Supershow.’