1950s

The Kids of Desilu Studios

The Kids of Desilu Reunion: A Retro “Nite of Dreams” to Remember

It was a special night featuring your favorite ’60s stars held at Indian Wells Hotel Resort.

THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN, Grant Williams, 1957

5 Big Facts About ‘The Incredible Shrinking Man’

You will never guess how they created those giant rain drops …

LASSIE, Lassie, 1951-1971

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Lassie’

A ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ star got her start looking after Timmy and more fun facts in honor of the TV Shows 60th anniversary.

Lassie, Jon Provost on set

(Exclusive) Whatever Happened to Lassie, Timmy’s Beloved Dog?

Lassie and Jon Provost had an amazing bond. “I mean, we grew up together,” Provost shares. “I loved the dog and he loved me.”

Richard Kiel, c. 1980s.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Richard Kiel, Jaws From James Bond

He didn’t just play a steel-toothed henchman … he also played a famous evil alien.

Swanson TV dinner Fried Chicken

What Are Your Favorite TV Dinner Memories on National TV Dinner Day?

Did you eat the peas? It’s a celebration for all of us who grew up on TV dinners. Happy National TV Dinner Day!

UNSPECIFIED - JANUARY 01: Sergio Mendes performs on stage circa 1970.

Brazilian Pop Pioneer Sérgio Mendes Dies at Age 83

He was an international bossa nova ambassador and was best known for his hit song “Mas Que Nada.”

Jan Murray (L) sits alongside Rat Pack members Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra as the group unwinds backstage at Carnegie Hall after entertaining at a benefit performance in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

How Did the Rat Pack Meet?

A different American icon led the Rat Pack before Sinatra.

LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: T.J. Hooker, a CBS television police drama. Pictured from left is Heather Locklear (as Officer Stacy Sheridan), William Shatner (as Sergeant T.J. Hooker), James Darren (as Officer Jim Corrigan). Image dated September 1, 1985.

Nancy Sinatra, William Shatner & Other Stars React to Actor James Darren’s Death

The star recently passed away at the age of 88.

Svengoolie

Sink Your Teeth Into Svengoolie’s MeTV September Schedule

Get ready for some sci-fi classics in September!

TIME TUNNEL, James Darren, (1966), 1966-1967.  

James Darren, ‘Gidget’ & ‘T.J. Hooker’ Star, Dies at 88

He also appeared in ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ and ‘The Time Tunnel.’

TCM Schedule Lauren Bacall collage

TCM Celebrates Lauren Bacall, Donald Sutherland & More in September

Plus a free printable schedule!

Comedian Jerry Lewis kicks off the 39th Annual Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon at CBS Television City on September 5, 2004 in Los Angeles, California

History of the Jerry Lewis Telethon for the National Muscular Dystrophy Association

Jerry Lewis hosted this telethon for decades.

image from the 1954 movie

The True Stories Behind Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window’

What was the inspiration behind the 1954 James Stewart thriller as it celebrates the 70th anniversary.

WAR OF THE COLOSSAL BEAST, Dean Parkin on poster art, 1958.

Enormous Facts About ‘War of the Colossal Beast’

The movie’s director was a “B-Movie” king!

Kanab Utah and Lone Ranger collage

Kanab: A Small Utah Town Where a Ton Of Westerns Were Filmed

The Parry Brothers and their neighbors turned a tiny Utah town into a bustling film industry.

1955: Color portrait of American actor Lauren Bacall wearing a coral necklace and earrings and a gold satin jacket over a black velvet body suit, seated on an oriental carpet and leaning on an ottoman, with the right side of her face cradled in her right hand, bent at the elbow that is rested on the ottoman.

Lauren Bacall Is TCM’s September 2024 Star of the Month

The Hollywood icon was born Sept. 16, 1924, and died Aug. 12, 2014, at age 89. TCM celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lauren Bacall’s birth with Star of the Month movie lineups.

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

Ultimate Trivia: High School Movies & TV

Can you name the TV show that featured the fictional Jefferson High School? Take our quiz and find out!

National Hug Your Dog Day TV dogs

TV’s Top Dogs: The Most Beloved Canines on The Small Screen

In honor of National Dog Day, let’s celebrate some of the most beloved TV dogs.

THE GHOST COMES HOME, Billie Burke, 1940

Billie Burke, Glinda the Good Witch From ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ Had a Very Fascinating life

She was one of the most famous stars in film at the time ‘The Wizard of Oz’ came out.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Tarzan

He never actually said “Me Tarzan, you Jane.”

image from the 1954 movie

‘Rear Window’ Will Be in Theaters for Two Days in August 2024

Ahead of its 70th anniversary, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 suspense classic Rear Window will be on the big screen for a very limited time.

Grace Kelly, Dial M for Murder

Grace Kelly Makes a Career First Over 40 Years After Her Death

One of the great leading ladies from Hollywood’s gilded age, Kelly personified her name for generations of movie fans during her relatively brief film career.

The Dean Martin Show, Dean Martin, 1965-74

How Dean Martin Finally Agreed to a Fan Club

Membership to the Dean Martin Association is free and gets you a monthly magazine about all things Dino!

22nd April 1971: American comedian and film star Jerry Lewis with a model of the 'Jerry Lewis Cinema'.

Exclusive Photos of Jerry Lewis From His Son Christopher

These are must-see photos.

THE TATTERED DRESS, Jeanne Crain, 1957

‘The Tattered Dress’ Starring Jeanne Crain Makes Its TCM Network Premiere Today

‘The Tattered Dress’ also came out in theaters on August 20, 1957.

Headshot of American entrepreneur, Joyce C. Hall (1891-1982), who was the president and founder of Hallmark cards, circa 1960s. with cards collage

Who Started Hallmark – The Greeting Cards and Network?

Learn the history of the Hall family. Plus you’ll never believe what else they own!

IT CAME FROM BENEATH THE SEA, 1955.

Take a Deeper Dive on ‘It Came From Beneath the Sea’

Learn more about a nuclear submarine that provokes the ire of one very angry giant radioactive octopus before Svengoolie airs it on MeTV this Saturday August 17.

American actress Gena Rowlands and Greek-American actor, film director, and screenwriter John Cassavetes (1929 - 1989), UK, 2nd April 1984

Gena Rowlands Had Her Own ‘Notebook’ Love Story With Filmmaker John Cassavetes

They were together for almost 35 years.

HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, Peter Marshall, 1966-1980

Peter Marshall Dies: ‘Hollywood Squares’ Host Was 98

In his earlier career, Marshall did guest bits on ‘The Ed Sullivan Show’ and ‘Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.’