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Fathers Day Programming 2025: Where to Watch Dad Friendly TV
Sit down with Dad this weekend and enjoy several classic films.
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 off-screen.
How Well Do You Know These Classic TV Dads From ‘Happy Days,’ ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & More?
What TV Western did Lorne Greene play a rancher with three sons? Take our quiz and find out!
7 Fun Facts About ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Hugh Beaumont
Before he was Ward Cleaver, he was a wartime medic, ad pitchman, and Methodist minister
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?
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.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Songwriter and Visionary, Dead at 82
He was a cofounding member of the Beach Boys.
5 Things You Never Knew About Danny Thomas
He gave back in a big way.
Where Is Kim Novak Now?
The actress, 92, will be honored at this year’s Venice Film Festival.
Fathers’s Day is Coming: Vote For Your Favorite Classic TV Dad!
Plus: we count down 15 of our favorite dads through the decades.
‘I Love Lucy’ Star Remembers Lucy & Desi Arnaz’s ‘Scary’ Fights
“I was always a little fearful to go there, not knowing what would happen.”
Whatever Happened to Lumpy Rutherford From ‘Leave It To Beaver’?
He could not have been more different than his famous character.
‘Scarecrow and Mrs. King’ & Rare Celeb Appearances Draw Crowds at the Hollywood Show in Burbank
“OMG, is it really you?”
What Was Andy Griffith’s First Movie Role?
Before he was enforcing law and order in Mayberry, he starred in a dark social satire.
7 Surprising Facts About Conway Twitty
How many hits did the country icon have with Loretta Lynn?
Mia Farrow Reveals That Bette Davis Went Bald From Wearing Wigs
In a new interview, Farrow recalled the hair advice she received from the legendary actress.
Want to Meet Jerry Mathers From ‘Leave It to Beaver’? Here’s How, as Cast Prepare for Reunion!
Surviving cast members of ‘Leave It to Beaver’ will gather at the June Hollywood Show.
Where Is Marilyn Monroe’s Dress From ‘The Seven Year Itch’?
There’s always a hot market for Marilyn memorabilia.
TCM Honors Tony Curtis’ 100th Birthday! Celebrate With 5 Facts About the Star
The channel will air five Curtis films tonight, beginning at 8pm EST.
TCM Celebrates Star of the Month Gary Cooper in June! Plus: Get a FREE Printable Monthly Schedule
Turner Classic Movies is celebrating screen legend Gary Cooper for the month of June.
The Secrets Behind ‘The Seven Year Itch’ and Marilyn Monroe’s Famous Subway Grate Scene
Seventy years ago, Monroe stepped on a subway gate and unleashed a furor!
Clint Eastwood Turns 95! Flashback to Some of His Earliest Roles
Before he was The Man With No Name, he was hanging around talking mules and giant tarantulas
Did You Know That Dennis Hopper Got His Start on TV Westerns?
The legendary actor, who died 15 years ago, appeared on classic shows including ‘Wagon Train,’ ‘The Rifleman,’ ‘Sugarfoot,’ and more.
Ruta Lee Dishes on Her Favorite TV Roles: ‘The Twilight Zone,’ ‘Three’s Company’ & More! (Exclusive)
Ahead of her 90th birthday, the actress discusses her decades-long TV career, which began on ‘The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.’
Who Is Still Alive From John Wayne’s ‘The Searchers’?
The iconic Western was released on May 26, 1956 — which also happened to be Wayne’s 49th birthday.
Howdy, Pilgrim! Take the John Wayne Trivia Quiz
How well do you know “The Duke”? Celebrate icon John Wayne’s birthday with this ultimate quiz about his life and career.
Jimmy Stewart’s Offscreen Life Included a Long & Distinguished Military Career
His fascination with flying and aircraft started in his youth.
5 Things You Never Knew About James Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke’
Before ‘Gunsmoke’ began in 1955, Arness lived a life that made him the perfect actor to play Matt Dillon.
Ruta Lee Talks Not Sleeping With the Rat Pack, Her Friend Lucille Ball & Fond Memories of ‘Funny Face’ Star Audrey Hepburn (Exclusive)
The actress reflects on her decades in show business, including films like ‘Funny Face’ and ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.’
Priscilla Presley Turns 80: 7 Surprising Facts About the Woman Who Is More than Just Elvis’s Bride
She has done much more than keeping Elvis’ legacy alive.