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Judy Garland’s Life in Photos: A Stunning Tribute 56 Years After Her Death
Legions of fans took to the hot streets and held vigils to honor the beloved Garland when she was laid to rest.

‘Star Trek’ Meets ‘The Flintstones’: The Bizarre Crossover You Never Knew Happened
33 years ago, the residents of Bedrock briefly crossed paths with a Starfleet officer … sort of.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller
“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.”

Classic Hollywood Stars Heat Up Summer in These Vintage Swimsuit Photos
From the Golden Age of Hollywood through the early ’60s, studio-shot swimsuit photos were a big deal.

‘Little Rascals’ Actor Betsy Gay Dies at 96
She left acting to become a full time yodeler with the Tex Williams and Hamblen’s Lucky Stars group.

Why Frankie Avalon Didn’t Want to Star in ‘Grease’ & His New Release of ‘Beauty School Dropout’ (Exclusive)
“I felt really uneasy, and I yelled, ‘Cut! I can’t do this, Randal.’”

‘Father of the Bride’: 8 Things You Didn’t Know About the 1950 Elizabeth Taylor Film
Directed by Vincente Minnelli and also starring Spencer Tracy, this wedding classic turns 75 this year.

Father’s 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 offscreen.

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.