Gerry Strauss

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CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS, Gary Sinise, (Season 1, 2016).

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Forrest Gump’ Star Gary Sinise

He is in a band named after his ‘Forrest Gump’ character and is a big advocate for military veterans.

WKRP IN CINCINNATI, Loni Anderson, Howard Hesseman, Jan Smithers, 1978-82

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’

The Doctor is in!

I Dream of Jeannie Larry Hagman, Barbara Eden composite

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘I Dream of Jeannie’

Barbara Eden one time guest starred on ‘Dallas’ as a vengeful former lover to Hagman.

Facts of Life Cast composite

How Did ‘The Facts of Life’ End?

It was set up perfectly for a new spinoff with Lisa Whelchel taking over Eastland, but NBC passed on it.

WELCOME BACK, KOTTER, Robert Hegyes, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Gabe Kaplan, John Travolta, Ron Palillo, 1975-1979

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Welcome Back, Kotter’?

Did the Sweathogs ever graduate?

MASK, Cher, Sam Elliott, 1985

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Mask,’ Cher’s 1985 Breakthrough Film

Director Peter Bogdanovich didn’t take it easy on the singer just because it was her first lead role.

We are the World recording 1985

“We Are the World” Turns 40! 9 Facts You Didn’t Know About the Star-Studded Charity Single

Madonna was invited to participate but passed; John Denver asked to participate but was denied.

High Chaparral TV Western composite

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The High Chaparral’?

Only one major cast member from this beloved Western is still around.

370100 01: Melissa Joan Hart and Salem the cat star TV series

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Melissa Joan Hart

Melissa Joan Hart opens up about her interesting career trajectory, from starring in the beloved teen sitcoms “Clarissa Explains It All” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” to leading more intense Lifetime original movie dramas.

Bewitched with Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York graphic

6 Enchanting Facts About ‘Bewitched’

The ‘Bewitched’ theme song has lyrics?!

THE WIZARD OF OZ, key art, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley, Judy Garland, Bert Lahr, 1939, yellow brick road

6 Behind-the-Scenes Stories You Didn’t Know About the Making of ‘The Wizard of Oz’

The actors endured shockingly high temperatures, disfiguring costumes, and actual fire to create this beloved family classic.

Taxi Tv Show cast graphic

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Taxi’?

It was one of the most acclaimed comedies of all time and had multiple breakout stars … but it just wasn’t a ratings hit.

MASH (aka M*A*S*H), from bottom left: William Christopher, David Ogden Stiers, Alan Alda, Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit, Mike Farrell, Jamie Farr, 1972-83

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘M*A*S*H’?

After 11 acclaimed seasons, the staff of the 4077th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital finally got to go home.

Breakfast Club custom poster graphic

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Breakfast Club’

“You couldn’t ignore me if you tried.”

THE BREAKFAST CLUB, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, 1985.

What Happened to the High School From ‘The Breakfast Club’?

Shermer High School’s second act is even more shocking than Ally Sheedy’s makeover.

DIFF'RENT STROKES, Todd Bridges, 1978-1986, collage of then and now

‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Star Todd Bridges on Meeting Michael Jackson & the Big Surprise He Got From Redd Foxx

Plus, his crush on Janet Jackson, his favorite Queen album, and other nostalgic memories.

Indiana JOnes Fedora no

Where Is Indiana Jones’ Hat Today?

Humphrey Bogart was one of the inspirations behind this iconic look.

A boy wearing a futuristic space helmet and goggles demonstrates the wonders of Robert the Robot, a new toy manufactured by the Ideal Toy Corp. The robot will be showcased this summer at the American Fair in Moscow. It walks, it talks, its eyes light up - all by remote control, and for a 1959 price tag of about six dollars.

7 Toys Every Kid Wanted in the 1950s

Did you know that Mr. Potato Head was the first toy advertised on TV?

circa 1980: American pop singer songwriter Barry Manilow, born Barry Alan Pinkus. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Barry Manilow’s “Mandy” Hit #1 50 Year Ago Today! Here Are 8 Things You Didn’t Know About the Classic Tune

Manilow was actually the third person to record this signature song.

DRAGNET, Jack Webb, 1952-1959, pointing

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Dragnet’?

“The story you are about to hear is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.”

Bewitched Cast Collage finale

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Bewitched’?

Was there finally a problem that Samanta couldn’t nose-twitch her way out of?

College Football: UCLA QB Mark Harmon (7) on sidelines during game vs Nebraska at Rose Bowl Stadium. Pasadena, CA 9/9/1972

Which TV Crime-Stopper & 1986 ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Was Almost an NFL Quarterback?

His dad was Heisman Trophy-winning football player Tom Harmon.

Home Improvement Tim Allen, 1991-99

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Home Improvement’ & Why Did the Show End?

A pay disparity and a departing cast member led to the end of ‘Tool Time.’

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, (Season 3, 1987), 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

What Happened in the Final Episode of ‘The Golden Girls’?

It seems that one cast member decided that the show should end.

Musician Linda Ronstadt attends the VH-1's Fourth Annual Salute to the American Songwriter on December 3, 1988 at Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

What Were the First Videos VH1 Ever Aired?

It all started with Marvin Gaye.

LEAVE IT TO BEAVER, Barbara Billingsley, Jerry Mathers,

What Happened in the Final Episode of ‘Leave It to Beaver’?

It was the first TV show to ever have a special “series finale” episode.

CHEERS, from left, Kirstie Alley, Ted Danson, 198293 (1987 photo).

What Happened on the ‘Cheers’ Finale? Did Sam and Diane Get Back Together?

Sam and Diane got back together … but did they stay that way?

Happy Days from left, Henry Winkler, Ron Howard, Don Most, Anson Williams, 1974-84 (1977 photo)

In 1984, ‘Happy Days’ Had Its Series Finale … And Then, the Network Aired Five More New Episodes

Plus, what happed to Richie, Joanie and the Fonz?

FAMILY TIES, from left: Tina Yothers, Brian Bonsall, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, 1982-89.

How Did ‘Family Ties’ End? And Who Cried During the Show’s Final Curtain Call?

And what ever became of Alex P. Keaton?

How Did ‘Three’s Company’ End? Did Mr. Roper Ever Find Out About Jack?

And who was living in the apartment when the show finally called it quits?