1960s

GUNSMOKE, Milburn Stone, Amanda Blake, Dennis Weaver, 1955-1975

Remembering Amanda Blake, Miss Kitty From ‘Gunsmoke’

She was more than just the star of over 500 episodes of the show — she was also a dedicated activist who passed too soon.

Dion now and then

Happy Birthday Dion! Where is the 1950s Doo-Wop Singer Now at Age 86?

The ‘Runaround Sue’ and ‘A Teenager in Love’ singer is still cranking out the tunes and a new book.

1960s Movie Trivia Graphic

How Well Do You Know These Classic 1960s Films?

How much do you remember about the decade that gave us ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ and ‘A Fistful of Dollars’?

Tinkerbell Disneyland Secrets graphic

Rare Disneyland Secrets Shared: Visitors Dumped Their Loved One’s Ashes in the Haunted Cemetery?

“Originally we were working based on the idea that people would come once.” How wrong were they?!

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

Why ‘Bonanza’ Was Nearly Canceled After 6 Episodes — And What Saved It

The series, which ran for 14 seasons, had a rough start.

From left, Robert Wagner, Natalie Wood, ca. 1960

Robert Wagner Posts Surprising Tribute to Natalie Wood on Anniversary, 44 Years After Her Suspicious Death

The pair married for the second time 53 years ago.

Larry Mathews, Dick Van Dyke Show

Want to Meet Larry Mathews From ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’? Now’s Your Chance!

Tickets are free to the public, but limited.

SWING TIME, Ginger Rogers, 1936

The Shocking Story From Ginger Rogers’ Childhood That Almost No One Knows

Plus: more facts about the screen icon for her 114th birthday.

LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE, Linda Ronstadt, 2019. © Greenwich Entertainment / courtesy Everett Collection

What’s the True Story Behind One of Linda Ronstadt’s Biggest Hits?

Happy Birthday Linda Ronstadt! The Queen of Country Rock turns 79 today!

PONDEROSA, Drew Powell, Jared Daperis, Daniel Hugh Kelly, Matt Carmody, 2001

Did You Know ‘Bonanza’ Had a Spinoff? And How Can You Watch It?

The 2001 series checked back in with the Cartwrights.

EASY RIDER, Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, 1969

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Easy Rider’?

The era-defining movie premiered 56 years ago.

HARRISON FORD, c. late 1980s-early 1990s

Happy Birthday Harrison Ford! What Are His Best Movie Roles? (Photos)

Celebrate one of the greatest actors of all time with a photo gallery of some of his most iconic roles for his 83rd birthday.

Gunsmoke TV show graphic

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Gunsmoke’?

After 20 seasons, how did the show finally call it quits?

MAYBERRY R.F.D., from left, Arlene Golonka, George Lindsey, Frances Bavier, Buddy Foster, Ken Berry, 1968-71 (1968 photo).

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’?

Only one of the show’s stars is still with us.

BONANZA, Dan Blocker, on set, (Season 1, 1959), 1959-73.

‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Hated This One Thing About His Character

“I won’t have a blasted thing to do with them in real life.”

ANNA AND THE KING, Yul Brynner, 1972. graphic

5 Things You Never Knew About Yul Brynner for His 105th Birthday

He inspired a famous comic book character.

Fleetwood Mac, (John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood), circa mid-1970s

‘Fleetwood Mac,’ the Band’s First Album With Stevie Nicks, Turns 50

It was actually the second album they released titled ‘Fleetwood Mac.”

Who Were Captain Kirk’s Best Love Interests on Original ‘Star Trek’? Vote for Your Favorite!

Kirk was a bold commander, a dedicated leader … and an intergalactic ladies man.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, 1960-68.

The Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

Fred Gwynne Collage

It’s Fred Gwynne’s 99th Birthday! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Munsters’ Star

You remember him as a TV icon … but did you know he also wrote children’s books?

PETTICOAT JUNCTION, Bea Benaderet, 1963-1968.

5 Reasons Why ‘Petticoat Junction’ is a Timeless Classic

Bea Benaderet, as Kate Bradley, made this show a must-see.

My Three Sons Barry & Stanley Livingston with Tina Cole collage

Want to Meet the ‘My Three Sons’ Cast? A Rare Reunion Is Bringing Them Together

The stars will reunite at the September edition of the Hollywood Show in Burbank, CA.

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?

LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE, Sonny & Cher (Cher, Sonny Bono), 12/22/70, 1969-74

“I Got You, Babe” Turns 60 Today — Do You Remember These Surprising Covers?

What do Sonny and Cher, Beavis and Butt-Head, Tiny Tim, Etta James, David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull have in common?

MY THREE SONS, (l-r): Don Grady, Tina Cole, Fred MacMurray, William Demarest, Barry Livingston, Stanley Livingston, Tramp the dog (ca. 1967), 1960-72

Who Is Still Alive From ‘My Three Sons’?

Which cast member is sadly in the hospital?

Ernest Borgnine graphic

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘McHale’s Navy’ Star Ernest Borgnine

The ‘From Here to Eternity’ actor died 13 years ago today.

BEWITCHED, Dick Sargent, 1964-1972

5 Things You Never Knew About Dick Sargent

He opened up about his private life a few years before he died, in hopes of inspiring others.

BONANZA, from left: Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Pernell Roberts, 1960, 1959-1973.

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’

What happened when the cameras weren’t rolling?

Shelley Fabares abd Donna Reed composite

Shelley Fabares Reveals Her Lasting Bond With TV Mom Donna Reed

“I idolized Donna,” the actress recalled.

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.