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Remembering Dan Blocker, Hoss from TV’s ‘Bonanza’
Just like the character he played, he was a true gentle giant himself.
13 Stunning Color Photos of Eva Marie Saint as She Celebrates Turning 101 on July 4
The ‘North by Northwest’ beauty is one of the last of Hollywood’s golden age.
The Day That John Wayne Completely Shocked the Entire ‘Gunsmoke’ Cast
No one thought that a star of that magnitude would do something like that.
Christopher Plummer Finally Gets His Day on TCM’s 2025 Summer Under the Stars!
Plus: see who else is on this year’s calendar for the first time.
Where is 1950s Icon Connie Francis Now?
The singer, 87, had her 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby” become a viral hit on TikTok.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘Gunsmoke’ & Where Are They Now?
We can’t forget to mention the many guest stars who went on to have big careers.
See Stunning Rare Color Photos of 1940s Icon Betty Grable on the Anniversary of Her Death
The starlet’s legs were insured for a staggering amount of money.
What Episodes Will Air During This Year’s Fourth of July ‘Twilight Zone’ Marathons?
Fans can catch episodes from both Rod Serling’s original 1959-64 series and the 1985-89 revival.
5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’
When the network moved to cancel the show, fans stepped in.
Svengoolie’s July Schedule Has Arrived to Put Some Scares in Your Summer
Get ready for aliens, vampires, cults, and a double-dip of Lugosi!
See Rare Photos of Jayne Mansfield Behind The Scenes On Her Biggest Movies
The blonde bombshell passed 58 years today.
Katharine Hepburn’s 5 Quirkiest Roles
Known for playing the gutsiest of women, Hepburn also tried her hand at a backwoods bumpkin, a brave Chinese villager, a kooky Russian pilot and more!
6 Fascinating Facts About Mr. Wizard, TV’s Original Science Guy
The groundbreaking TV science educator was David Letterman’s first ‘Late Night’ guest!
The Saddest Scene Ever on ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’
TV viewers actually saw it every single week.
Happy 100th, June Lockhart! Inside the Secrets of Her ‘Lassie’ Contract & Other Amazing Stories
“I was forbidden to endorse alcoholic beverages, deodorants, laxatives, depilatories and feminine hygienics.”
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.”
‘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.”
Here’s Why Miss Kitty Disappeared From ‘Gunsmoke’
When CBS made a shocking decision that left the entire ‘Gunsmoke’ cast stunned, Amanda Blake was livid.
All About ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Jerry Mathers’ Mother, Marilyn: Still Alive at 98
Jerry’s career began while he and his mother were on a shopping trip.
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.