1960s

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.

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.

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’?

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?!

Why ‘Bonanza’ Was Nearly Canceled After 6 Episodes — And What Saved It
The series, which ran for 14 seasons, had a rough start.

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.

Want to Meet Larry Mathews From ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’? Now’s Your Chance!
Tickets are free to the public, but limited.

The Shocking Story From Ginger Rogers’ Childhood That Almost No One Knows
Plus: more facts about the screen icon for her 114th birthday.

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!

Did You Know ‘Bonanza’ Had a Spinoff? And How Can You Watch It?
The 2001 series checked back in with the Cartwrights.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Easy Rider’?
The era-defining movie premiered 56 years ago.

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.

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Gunsmoke’?
After 20 seasons, how did the show finally call it quits?

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Mayberry R.F.D.’?
Only one of the show’s stars is still with us.

‘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.”

5 Things You Never Knew About Yul Brynner for His 105th Birthday
He inspired a famous comic book character.

‘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 Best Musical Moments From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’
Do you recall “Mayberry, My Hometown,” and the Darling Family’s “Boil Them Cabbage Down”?

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?

5 Reasons Why ‘Petticoat Junction’ is a Timeless Classic
Bea Benaderet, as Kate Bradley, made this show a must-see.

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’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?

“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?

Who Is Still Alive From ‘My Three Sons’?
Which cast member is sadly in the hospital?

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘McHale’s Navy’ Star Ernest Borgnine
The ‘From Here to Eternity’ actor died 13 years ago today.

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.

See Rare Behind-the-Scenes Photos From ‘Bonanza’
What happened when the cameras weren’t rolling?

Shelley Fabares Reveals Her Lasting Bond With TV Mom Donna Reed
“I idolized Donna,” the actress recalled.

Why Was John Wayne Called ‘The Duke’? His Son Reveals the True Story
It involves a firehouse that the young Wayne frequented.