1970s

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.

Who Was Carroll O’Connor’s Greatest TV Character? The Answer Might Surprise You
And which role did the opinionated actor prefer?

‘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.

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.”

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Bonanza’?
Sadly, only a few of the cast members are still around.

‘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.

Relive the ‘Jaws’-Mania of the 1975 Premiere, 50 Years Later (Photos)
The movie was number one in the country for 14 weeks straight.

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.’

‘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.

How Well Do You Know the Classic TV Show ‘Wonder Woman’?
Test your knowledge of America’s favorite lasso-wielding superheroine.

Jennifer Savidge on Falling for ‘Laramie’ Star Robert Fuller
“The truth is I picked him up in a bar! … I kid you not.”

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.

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 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.”

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!

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.

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.

‘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.”

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?

‘Jaws’ Returns to Theaters for Its 50th Anniversary
The film will screen for a very brief time.

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?

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 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.

7 Fun Facts About the 1978 Summer Blockbuster Musical ‘Grease’
Did you know Elvis was offered the role of Teen Angel?

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Jaws’?
And which star recently appeared in a Marlon Brando biopic?

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.

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.

What Happened on the First Episode of ‘Hee Haw’?
America’s favorite countrified variety show began its quarter-century run 56 years ago today