Laurie Jacobson

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John Wayne and son Patrick, 1960s

John Wayne’s Son Patrick Remembers His First Kiss — With His Dad’s Famous Costar

Plus: Which legendary director “picked out somebody that he yelled at all day long” during shoots?

Patrick & John Wayne composite image

Why Was John Wayne Called ‘The Duke’? His Son Reveals the True Story

It involves a firehouse that the young Wayne frequented.

Johnny Whitaker, Family Affair

‘Family Affair’ Star Johnny Whitaker Opens Up About Anissa Jones’ Tragic Passing & Giving Jodie Foster That Kiss

“Anissa liked to act, but she was more like Brian Keith. She didn’t like doing the publicity.”

Bobby Carradine at Midsouth Nostalgia show

Robert Carradine Recalls the Time John Wayne ‘Reduced Me to Tears’ on ‘The Cowboys’ Set

John Wayne made him cry. Lee Marvin cussed him out. But one of them would eventually kiss him and put him to bed.

Jon Provost_June Lockhart_2005

June Lockhart Is 100: ‘Lassie’ Star Jon Provost Shares Memories and Photos of TV Mom on Her Birthday (Exclusive)

“My own mother would forget my birthday, but June, never.”

Beverly Washburn, Old Yeller

‘Old Yeller’ Star Beverly Washburn on Jack Benny, Tony Dow — and the Strange Trick She Used to Befriend Her Dog Costar

“There were only seven people in the whole movie. Sadly, I am the only one still alive.”

Robert Fuller and Jennifer Savidge have been married since 2001.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller

“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.” 

Mary McDonough in the Waltons now and then

‘The Waltons’ Star Mary McDonough Remembers Which Costar Was ‘My Favorite Person to Kiss’

“‘Hey, you two! Stop! Stop kissing!’ [the director yelled]. Very embarrassing.”

Mary Badham, To Kill a Mockingbird

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’s’ Scout (Mary Badham) Shares Her Unique Friendship With Gregory Peck

“Every weekend, I would go to the Peck house to spend time with them.”