1970s

Too Close for Comfort, Lydia Cornell, Ted Knight

The Truth About Lydia Cornell’s Relationship With Ted Knight

Knight needed the show to be successful, and working with a relative newcomer like Lydia Cornell was a bit risky.

ARCHIE BUNKER'S PLACE, Carroll O'Connor, 1979-83.

Who Was Carroll O’Connor’s Greatest TV Character? The Answer Might Surprise You

And which role did the opinionated actor prefer?

screenshot of a title card for the 1979 ABC Sunday Night Movie premiere of

‘Jaws’ Also Devoured Small-Screen Competitors in Its Broadcast TV Premiere

When ‘Jaws’ premiered as the ABC Sunday Night Movie in 1979, it gobbled up massive audiences and led the network to a decisive “sweeps” week win.

JAWS, scene, Susan Backlinie, 1975

Which ‘Jaws’ Star Got Accidentally Drunk While Filming This Iconic Scene?

“After I did my first scene, the nurse on set came up to give me a shot of liquor.”

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

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Bonanza’?

Sadly, only a few of the cast members are still around.

Flintstones, Star Trek, crossover, cereal

‘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.

JAWS, Robert Shaw, Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, 1975

Relive the ‘Jaws’-Mania of the 1975 Premiere, 50 Years Later (Photos)

The movie was number one in the country for 14 weeks straight.

HEE HAW, top, from left: Gordie Tapp, George Lindsey, bottom, from left: Minnie Pearl, Gailard Sartain, 1969-1997

Gailard Sartain of ‘Hee Haw’ Dies at 78: Costars Share Their Fond Memories

In addition to starring on the show for 20 seasons, he appeared in films from ‘Mississippi Burning’ to ‘Ernest Goes to Jail.’

photo illustration based off the 1975 movie

‘Jaws’ Was Almost Even Scarier: Deleted Scenes Show Bloody, Violent First Cut

Deleted scenes and concept images for attack sequences show how much more horrifying the movie almost was.

8 Best Shark Movies of All Time — Is ‘Jaws’ Number One?

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, NBC is airing ‘Jaws’ on its 50th anniversary. All these years later, though, the shark movie has toothy competition.

Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman

How Well Do You Know the Classic TV Show ‘Wonder Woman’?

Test your knowledge of America’s favorite lasso-wielding superheroine.

Robert Fuller and Jennifer Savidge have been married since 2001.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller

“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.” 

Mary McDonough as Erin Walton; Linda Blair as Regan MacNeil

You Won’t Believe What Film This ‘Waltons’ Actress Almost Starred In

The film involved a lot of activities that would not fly on Walton’s Mountain.

Jayne Mansfield, ca. 1957

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.

Hal Linden, Hollywood Show, Barney Miller

Hal Linden Breaks Down the Secret Formula That Made ‘Barney Miller’ a Hit

“I was coming from Broadway and I thought I’ll be at home in front of an audience. It’d be easier. I was quickly dissuaded of that.”

image from a 1975 commercial for

This Forgotten 1975 ‘Jaws’ Game Has to Be Seen to Be Believed

The nerve-wracking, Operation-like game was a lot of fun, and we wish we still had it!

JAWS, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss1975

Did These ‘Jaws’ Stars Really Hate Each Other? Inside the Dreyfuss-Shaw Feud Rumors

Making one of the greatest films of all time wasn’t easy.

image from the 1975 movie

Remembering Pipit the Dog — the Unsung Second Victim of ‘Jaws’

The stick-chasing black Labrador retriever named Pipit factored into a key scene in ‘Jaws’ but may too often be overlooked among the film’s other horrific moments.

Mary McDonough in the Waltons now and then

‘The Waltons’ Star Mary McDonough Remembers Which Costar Was ‘My Favorite Person to Kiss’

“‘Hey, you two! Stop! Stop kissing!’ [the director yelled]. Very embarrassing.”

BEWITCHED, Elizabeth Montgomery, Erin Murphy, Dick Sargent

Little Tabitha From ‘Bewitched’ Is 61! Where Is Erin Murphy Now?

Plus: Did you know that the role of Tabitha was originally played by two actresses?

black and white image from 1975 of crowds lined up outside a movie theater to see

‘Jaws’ Returns to Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary

The film will screen for a very brief time.

HAPPY DAYS, from left, Kathy O'Dare, Ron Howard, 1974-84 (1974 photo). ph: Albert Watson / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

What Happened to This Young Actress From ‘Happy Days’ Is Just So Sad

She appeared in the show’s pilot episode, but whatever happened to Kathy O’Dare?

STAR WARS Mark Hamill now and then graphic

Luke Lives On? Mark Hamill Clarifies He Didn’t Quit ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

‘I don’t want to make a big pronouncement,’ the actor said, before sharing his thoughts on a potential Luke Skywalker return.

THE MATCH GAME, (aka MATCH GAME 76), Host Gene Rayburn, 1973-82

The Sad but True Story of Gene Rayburn, the Host of ‘Match Game’

He was on his way to reviving the series, until this surprising moment killed the deal.

Grease Summer Blockbuster

7 Fun Facts About the 1978 Summer Blockbuster Musical ‘Grease’

Did you know Elvis was offered the role of Teen Angel?

Jaws Cast colloage

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Jaws’?

And which star recently appeared in a Marlon Brando biopic?

American singer-songwriter Harry Chapin (1942 - 1981) plays the guitar and sings on stage during a performance, 1970s.

Was ‘Cat’s in the Cradle’ About Harry Chapin’s Relationship With His Own Kids? Here’s What They Say

“Frankly, this song scares me to death,” the singer-songwriter said in 1975.

Frankie Avalon, Teen Angel, Grease

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.’”

How Well Do You Remember the Classic TV Sitcom ‘M*A*S*H’?

Take our ‘M*A*S*H’ quiz and find out how well you remember the show.

HEE HAW, Buck Owens, Roy Clark, 1969-1993

What Happened on the First Episode of ‘Hee Haw’?

America’s favorite countrified variety show began its quarter-century run 56 years ago today