Lauren Novak

I may have grown up in the ’90s, but I have a genuine love for each decade and its pop culture. Growing up, my pals were Scooby-Doo and the gang, Doug, and even Beetlejuice. I loved to play with Barbies, Polly Pockets and there wasn’t a memory game that I couldn’t ace. These days, writing about nostalgia brought me a love for icons such as Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and Betty White. I currently live in Michigan with my husband and our beloved dogs.

RETURN TO OZ, from left: Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Dorothy (Fairuza Balk), Bellina the hen, Jack Pumpkinhead, Scarecrow & Tik Tok, 1985.

5 Things You Never Knew About 1985’s ‘Return to Oz’

The fantasy film was very different from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

BONANZA, Pernell Roberts, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, 1959-1973

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Bonanza’?

Sadly, only a few of the cast members are still around.

HEE HAW, top, from left: Gordie Tapp, George Lindsey, bottom, from left: Minnie Pearl, Gailard Sartain, 1969-1997

Gailard Sartain of ‘Hee Haw’ Dies at 78: Costars Share Their Fond Memories

In addition to starring on the show for 20 seasons, he appeared in films from ‘Mississippi Burning’ to ‘Ernest Goes to Jail.’

Actor Michael Landon and son Michael Landon, Jr. attend the Third Annual Moonlight Roundup Extravaganza to Benefit Free Arts for Abused Children on July 29, 1989 at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California

Who Is Michael Landon Jr.? The ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star’s Son Turns 61

Find out how he paid tribute to his late father.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Aneta Corseaut, 1960-68

Who Was the Best Girlfriend on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’? Vote for Your Favorite!

Who was Andy’s best match?

THE JAYNE MANSFIELD STORY, (from left): Loni Anderson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 1980

Do You Remember When Loni Anderson Played Jayne Mansfield?

The performance wasn’t exactly well-received.

TVs Best Dads

Who Is TV’s Favorite Dad? And Who Came in Last?

Which one did you choose?

JAWS, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss1975

Did These ‘Jaws’ Stars Really Hate Each Other? Inside the Dreyfuss-Shaw Feud Rumors

Making one of the greatest films of all time wasn’t easy.

BEWITCHED, Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Murphy, Dick Sargent

Little Tabitha From ‘Bewitched’ Is 61! Where Is Erin Murphy Now?

Plus: Did you know that the role of Tabitha was originally played by two actresses?

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‘Munsters’ Star Butch Patrick Is Coming to a Drive-In Near You

Meet the actor for some spooky summer fun!

Barry Manilow performs on the runway during the Michael Kors Collection Fall 2019 Runway Show at Cipriani Wall Street on February 13, 2019 in New York City

Barry Manilow Reveals His Thoughts on Outlasting His Peers: ‘Am I the Only One Left?’

The legendary singer-songwriter is currently on his final tour.

WEST PR BOTTOM

Miss ‘Bonanza’ and ‘Gunsmoke’? New Channel WEST Brings Westerns Back to TV

The network with all air more than 30 classic Western shows, starting this fall.

Jaws Cast colloage

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Jaws’?

And which star recently appeared in a Marlon Brando biopic?

DIFF'RENT STROKES, Charlotte Rae, Gary Coleman, (Season 1), 1978-86

Gary Coleman’s Ex-Wife Will Take Polygraph Test to Address Her Involvement in His Death

There has always been mystery surrounding his 2010 death.

Friday the 13th Composite image

Why Is Friday the 13th Considered So Unlucky?

Are you superstitious?

Robert Young of Father Knows Best graphic

6 Things You Never Knew About Robert Young, Star of ‘Father Knows Best’ & ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’

Though he was known for playing idealized characters, he did not have a picture-perfect life offscreen.

MeTV Collector's Call

MeTV ‘Collector’s Call’ Is Back! Check Out a $100 Million Sports Collection, Vintage Toys & More This Month

Find out what’s coming this June!

5 Things You Never Knew About Lorne Greene, Ben Cartwright From ‘Bonanza’

Was the Cartwright patriarch one of the best TV dads of all time?

Brian Wilson with John Stamos inset

John Stamos and Surviving Beach Boys Share Moving Tributes to Brian Wilson

The music legend’s loved ones expressed how much he meant to them.

Gilmore Girls Start TV

Watch ‘Gilmore Girls’ on Start TV as Part of 25th Anniversary Celebration

Relive your favorite Stars Hollow memories all over again.

SERGEANT YORK, Gary Cooper, 1941

5 Things You Never Knew About TCM Star of the Month Gary Cooper! Plus: Download June 2025 Schedule

The Hollywood icon paid for things with checks for one very sneaky reason.

THE JAZZ SINGER, Danny Thomas, 1952

5 Things You Never Knew About Danny Thomas

He gave back in a big way.

Kim Novak

Where Is Kim Novak Now?

The actress, 92, will be honored at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

Family Ties Michael J. Fox, 1982-89

Michael J. Fox Honored by ‘Family Ties’ TV Dad With Touching Throwback

He recently celebrated his 64th birthday.

The Dukes of Hazzard: Hazzard in Hollywood John Schneider, 2000

John Schneider Reminisces About Being on ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ & ‘Dancing With the Stars’

He’s talking about some of his more recent roles with his social media fans.

Singer Sylvester Stewart, better known as Sly Stone, leader of the popular American funk rock group Sly And The Family Stone, at the Hatchett's Club, Piccadilly, London

Sly Stone, Frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, Dies at 82

He has inspired generations of musicians.

I LOVE LUCY, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, (Season 1), 1951-57

Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz Remember Father Desi: He ‘Never Said, I’m Sorry’

Things weren’t always as glamorous as they seemed on TV.

Ron Howard (L) and Cheryl Howard attends the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 4, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California

Ron Howard Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary: ‘Thank God For You, Cheryl’

What an accomplishment!

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

The Cast of ‘Family Ties’ 36 Years Later

The show just celebrated its 35th anniversary of the finale. Find out what the cast of ‘Family Ties’ is up to now, including the famous Michael J. Fox!

I DREAM OF JEANNIE, Barbara Eden, 1965-1970

Who Is Still Alive From ‘I Dream of Jeannie’?

The show, which debuted in 1965, ran for five seasons.