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10 Future Stars Who Appeared on ‘The Gong Show’ Before They Were Famous
Here’s a look back at the surprising performers who got early TV exposure on the wild talent show.
Whatever Happened to ‘The Sound of Music’ & ‘Logan’s Run’ Star Heather Menzies?
Best known for her role as Louisa Von Trapp, she had a diverse acting career.
Why These 20-Foot Giants Are Among Route 66’s Most Beloved Attractions
As Route 66 turns 100, Americans are hitting the road to rediscover these iconic giants.
Whatever Happened to Andy Griffith’s Space Series ‘Salvage 1’?
ABC was so eager to have ‘Salvage 1’ go away that four episodes remained unaired for more than a decade.
How Lorenzo Lamas Stole His Role in ‘Grease’ From a U.S. President’s Son
‘I just wanted to die right there,’ Lamas recalls.
How Well Do You Remember These 1970s Classic Films?
Step back into 1970s cinema with this ultimate movie quiz!
Who’s Still Alive From Vega$? Why the Robert Urich Series Ended
Only a few of the stars are still alive.
Every Major Actor to Play Hercule Poirot Before New BBC Reboot, Ranked
A look at the best famous faces to play the world’s most famous detective.
Sha Na Na’s Bowzer Shares the Little-Known Story of How He Joined the Band
Jon Bauman has been performing as the iconic character for 57 years.
James L. Brooks Reveals What Surprised Him the Most About Working With Mary Tyler Moore
‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ co-creator also made a confession about the sitcom’s finale.
‘Partridge Family’ Star Danny Bonaduce Recalls Going to School With Michael Jackson
The actor played Danny Partridge, the red-headed middle brother, in the musical sitcom.
History of Great America & Which Parks Are Still Open Today?
One park never got built.
How This T-Bird’s Line Flub Ended Up in the Final Cut of ‘Grease’
T-Bird Barry Pearl shares a behind-the-scenes story about the ‘Summer Nights’ scene.
Alan Alda Reveals Unexpected Way ‘M*A*S*H’ Role Impacted Fans’ Lives
The actor, 90, played Captain Benjamin Franklin ‘Hawkeye’ Pierce in the series.
Why Andy Griffith Struggled to Find Another Hit After Mayberry
After a few years away from primetime, he realized that leaving his show might have been a mistake.
‘Jaws’ Star Had No Idea He Was Filming an Iconic Scene
‘I didn’t know I was going to die. I didn’t even know the name of the movie.’
MacKenzie Phillips Reveals Why Acting Is No Longer Her Focus
She talks about life after Hollywood, ‘Orange is the New Black,’ and why ‘One Day at a Time’ was so important to fans.
Who Is Still Alive From the Ramones?
Sadly, all four original members have died.
‘Partridge Family’ Star Danny Bonaduce Offers Rare Susan Dey & Shirley Jones Updates
He played the redheaded middle son, Danny Partridge, in the beloved ’70s sitcom.
Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘Dazed and Confused’?
The movie’s setting took place 50 years ago today.
How Well Do You Know These Classic TV Doctors?
Think you remember what show Dr. Peter Burns was on? Find Out With Our Quiz!
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot Casts Willa Dunn as Nellie Oleson for Season 2
Season 1 will premiere on July 9.
Who Is Still Alive from ’70s Cult Film ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll High School’?
One star went on to host the World Poker Tour.
Route 66’s Famous Blue Whale Gets Massive Makeover for 100th Anniversary
The Catoosa, Oklahoma, beloved blue landmark gets an update.
Who Is Still Alive From the Commodores?
Find out who is in the current tour lineup and who has since passed away.
Whatever Happened to Doo-Wop Revival Group Sha Na Na?
They were at Woodstock and in the movie ‘Grease.’
14 Underrated Classic TV Cowboys (and Cowgirls) That Still Stand Tall
The lasting legacy of these actors changed the genre.
‘Brady Bunch’ Star Eve Plumb Reveals Her Favorite Episode & Which Cast Members She Still Talks To
American’s favorite middle child talks about all things Brady and her new book.
Dennis Locorriere Dies: Dr. Hook Frontman Was 76
The lead singer of the country-rock group died after a lengthy health battle.
Who’s Still Alive From ‘The Odd Couple’?
One of its stars died 22 years ago today.