1970s

GIMME A BREAK!, Nell Carter, (1982), 1981-87,

What Was the Real Story of ‘Gimme a Break!’ Star Nell Carter?

The iconic talent was struggling behind the scenes.

ONE DAY AT A TIME, Shelley Fabares, Valerie Bertinelli, Boyd Gaines, Bonnie Franklin, Pat Harrington Jr., Glenn Scarpelli, 1975-84

Who’s Still Alive From ‘One Day at a Time’?

Many of the main stars are still alive and working.

CHARLIE'S ANGELS, Jaclyn Smith, Cheryl Ladd, Kate Jackson

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Stars Reflect on Cancer Journeys — Something They Also Shared With Farrah Fawcett

Cheryl Ladd, Kate Jackson, and Jaclyn Smith have all battled breast cancer, specifically.

Mike Farrell, 'M*A*S*H'

‘M*A*S*H’ Star Mike Farrell Reveals What Shocked Him on First Day on Set

The actor played Captain B. J. Hunnicutt starting in Season 4 of the series.

Classic TV Trivia – How Well Do You Know Carol Burnett?

How well do you know the beloved comedian? Take our quick quiz and find out!

MAUDE, Bea Arthur, 1972-78.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Maude’?

‘Maude’ was one of the most radical shows of the ’70s.

Dave Mason and Michael Jackson Collage

How Did Dave Mason Get Michael Jackson to Sing on the Song “Save Me”?

The ex-Traffic member Mason teases his memoir with a special story.

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY, Eli Wallach, Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, 1966

How Did Clint Eastwood Rise to Fame as a Spaghetti Western Antihero?

Director Sergio Leone’s trilogy of films made Eastwood a bonafide star.

Mike Farrell, M*A*S*H

‘M*A*S*H’ Star Mike Farrell Makes Bold Confession About Replacing Wayne Rogers

The actor joined as Captain B.J. Hunnicutt in 1975 after Rogers abruptly left the show.

circa 1975: The Osmonds, known as the first family of pop. In the front row are (left to right) Jimmy, Donny and Marie Osmond. Behind them are brothers Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay.

Who Is Still Alive From The Osmond Brothers?

The famous performing family all took different paths.

Susan Dey and David Cassidy collage with broken hearts

What Happened When Susan Dey Confessed Her Feelings to David Cassidy

Her ‘wholesome’ looks did not work for him.

Christine Taylor, Maureen McCormick, The Brady Bunch

‘Brady Bunch’ Worlds Collide as Maureen McCormick Reunites With Other Marcia Brady

Christine Taylor played the middle sister in the 1995 parody film ‘The Brady Bunch Movie.’

BONANZA, clockwise: Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, 1959-1973.

What Made These ‘Bonanza’ Stars Stand Out on the Ponderosa Ranch

What really made these rugged men stand tall on the Ponderosa Ranch?

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Patrick Laborteaux

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Makes Blunt Confession About Being a Teen Idol

Labyorteaux, now 60, played Andrew ‘Andy’ Garvey in the beloved historical drama series.

British pop group The Animals. From left to right: Alan Price, Eric Burdon, Chas Chandler (behind), John Steel, and Hilton Valentine.

Who’s Still Alive From the Original Lineup of the Animals?

Led by Eric Burdon, there are currently two variations of the once popular ’60s group.

AIRPLANE!, Kareem Abdul-jabbar, 1980.

Whatever Happened to Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?

He’s been working in entertainment since the 1970s, often appearing as himself.

1970s Classic TV Quiz header

How Well Do You Remember These Classic 1970s TV Shows?

Test your knowledge of classic 1970s television.

'Michael' movie from Lionsgate

‘Michael’: See the Michael Jackson Biopic Cast vs. Their Real-Life Counterparts

How well do the actors match the real people they’re playing?

LAND OF THE LOST, from left: producers Sid Krofft, Marty Krofft, on set, 2009. Ph: Ralph Nelson/©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection

Sid Krofft Dies: Cocreator of ‘Land of the Lost’ & ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ Was 96

His brother Marty passed back in 2023.

Little House on the Prairie - Netflix

‘Little House on the Prairie’: Netflix Reboot Debuts Teaser Trailer

‘Even though they were all alone, they were happy because they were a family — and they were together.’

Pamela Ferdin and Charlotte's Web collage

Whatever Happened to ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Star Pamelyn Ferdin? The Surprising Reason She Quit Acting

She played Fern in the classic cartoon, but her life took a surprising turn.

Charlies Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion Behind the Scenes

‘Charlie’s Angels’ 50th Reunion: Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Cast Reunion

A first-hand account from behind the scenes of the Angels’ special day.

Collector's Call episode with Bob Boden, game show collector, yodely guy from Price Is Right

MeTV’s Collectors Call Season 7 Starts With Some Game Show History (Exclusive)

Bob Boden has worked behind the scenes of the most popular game shows in history, and shares his collection of over 10,000 items.

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Hip hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa speaks during a press conference to announce the launch of The Smithsonian's

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Dead at 67

The musician was best known for his highly-influential 1982 track ‘Planet Rock.’

Charlies Angels 50th Anniversary Reunion

‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reunion’s Most Endearing & Shocking Revelations

Highlights from the reunion.

Andy Griffith Show

‘The Month of Mayberry’ Returns to MeTV Celebrating ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

The annual celebration returns May 3, 2026.

THE PRICE IS RIGHT, Dian Parkinson, (1988 photo, on show from 1975-1993), 1972-.

Why Did ‘The Price Is Right’s Dian Parkinson Suddenly Vanish from TV?

A look at why the game show spokesperson suddenly disappeared.

THE FOG, Adrienne Barbeau, 1980.

Adrienne Barbeau Reveals How Romance With John Carpenter Helped Land ‘The Fog’ Role (Exclusive)

The Scream Queen talks about her legacy.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Cheryl Ladd attends the

Cheryl Ladd Reveals How Jaclyn Smith Supported Her Through Secret Breast Cancer Battle

The ‘Angel’ opened up about her health battles.

THE BAD NEWS BEARS, Vic Morrow, Walter Matthau, Tatum O'Neal, 1976, on the baseball field

Where Is the Cast of ‘The Bad News Bears’?

One of the stars died on an on-set accident after the film.