1980s

Here’s Why Andy Griffith Fired Betty Lynn From ‘Matlock’

She and Griffith had a great working relationship … but that all changed on the set of his hit legal drama.

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 09: Jonathan Ocasek, Oliver Ocasek, Paulina Porizkova and Rick Ocasek attend the

Paulina Porizkova Shares a Deeply Personal Post about Her Complicated Relationship with Ex Ric Ocasek

The former supermodel pays tribute to her ex-husband, who passed in 2019.

TWILIGHT ZONE, Robert Redford, 1959-64, 'Nothing in the Dark', Season 3

What Robert Redford Revealed About His Haunting ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode

‘I had no idea that it was going to have that kind of impact.’

Classic TV Trivia Golden Girls

How Well Do You Remember ‘The Golden Girls’ Rose Nylund?

The character, played by Betty White, won hearts with her simple charm and endless tales of St. Olaf.

THE HOT ROCK, Robert Redford, 1972.

Robert Redford Dies: Legendary ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ Actor Was 89

He also starred in ‘The Natural’ and ‘All the President’s Men.’

WHO'S THE BOSS?, Tony Danza, 1984-92 © Columbia Pictures Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection; https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelcollins515/video/7550079885780307213

‘Who’s the Boss’ Star Tony Danza Shocks Onlookers With Surprise Street Performance

The sitcom star uses New York as his personal stage.

CAPTAIN KANGAROO, Bob Keeshan, 1955-1984, TV

What Happened to ‘Captain Kangaroo’ Star Bob Keeshan After the Show Ended?

Many believed the actor and writer to be dead for decades before he actually passed.

EIGHT IS ENOUGH, (Top, L-R) Laurie Walters, Grant Goodeve, Lani O'Grady, Connie Newton, Willie Aames. (Bottom, L-R) Dianne Kay, Adam Rich, Dick Van Patten, Susan Richardson, 1977 - 1981

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Eight Is Enough’?

Which cast member became one of the most celebrated Broadway performers of all time?

L.A. LAW, (back, l to r): Michael Tucker, Alan Rachins, Corbin Bernsen, Jimmy Smits, (front): Jill Eikenberry, Richard Dysart, Harry Hamlin, Michele Greene, 1986-93

Whatever Happened to the Cast of ‘L.A. Law’?

Which star owns one of the world’s biggest snow globe collections?

Pam Dawber and Robin Williams in the 1978-82 sitcom Mork & Mindy

The Bizarre ‘Mork & Mindy’ Season That Never Aired — And the Strange Story Behind It

A planned fifth season would have involved … Abraham Lincoln??

THE WALTONS, top, from left: Eric Scott, Jon Walmsley, Richard Thomas, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, middle row, from left: Kami Cotler, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, bottom, from left: David W. Harper, Judy Norton-Taylor, Mary Beth McDonough, (1970s), 1971-1981.

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The Waltons’?

Catch up with the beloved family.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Betty White, Rue McClanahan, 1985-1992

Did You Know That Rue McClanahan Was Originally Supposed to Play Rose in ‘Golden Girls’?

Can you imagine?!

BENSON, Caroline McWilliams, Rene Auberjonois, Robert Guillaume, James Noble, Inga Swenson, Missy Gold, Ethan Phillips, (Season 2), 1979-86

Who’s Still Alive From ‘Benson’?

One of the stars gave up a life of fame to help others.

SPACEBALLS, Rick Moranis, 1987. (c) MGM/ Courtesy: Everett Collection.

Did ‘Spaceballs 2′ Star Just Tease Rick Moranis’ Return After Almost 3 Decades Offscreen?

‘I am not going to comment on whether or not Rick Moranis is returning, but hypothetically…’

SEINFELD, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jerry Seinfeld, 1990-98

Why Julia Louis-Dreyfus Replaced This Forgotten Character on ‘Seinfeld’

Jerry, George, Kramer and … Claire?

DALLAS, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray, 1978-1991

What Is ‘Dallas’ Star Linda Gray Doing Now at 85?

The ’80s icon has stayed busy long after she left Southfork for the last time.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Matthew Laborteaux, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, (behind Grassle) Dean Butler, Lindsay Greenbush, Melissa Sue Anderson, Linwood Boomer, 1974-1983; https://www.tiktok.com/@officialdeanbutler/video/7547755507864325390

Dean Butler Shares Heartfelt ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Moment With TV Mother-in-Law Karen Grassle

The pair celebrated Grassle’s win as ‘Best TV Mom,’ and invited fans to a special ‘Little House’ event.

THREE'S COMPANY, John Ritter, 1977-84

Did You Know John Ritter Was the Only ‘Three’s Company’ Roomie to Make It From the Pilot to the Series?

Ritter’s Jack Tripper was once aspiring filmmaker ‘David Bell’ in the 1976 original pilot

THIS IS SPINAL TAP, ROB REINER, CHRISTOPHER GUEST, 1984

Rob Reiner Reveals the Forgotten Origins of Spinal Tap

The legendary band began as a skit on this long-forgotten parody show.

LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, from left: Paul Reubens (as Pee-wee Herman), David Letterman, (1983), 1982-1993./© NBC / Courtesy Everett Collection

David Letterman’s Full Late Night Catalog Heads to Streaming for the First Time

Iconic NBC show is back exclusively on Letterman TV.

Family Ties Cast and Tom Hanks Collage

Remember When Tom Hanks Was An Alcoholic on ‘Family Ties’?

Before he became an A-lister, Hanks was Elyse’s brother with a drinking problem.

THE IRON GIANT, from left: Hogarth Hughes, Iron Giant, 1999, ©Warner Bros. Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection

6 Classic Kids’ Movies You Won’t Believe Bombed at the Box Office

These modern masterpieces were initially rejected by the moviegoing public.

The Hollywood Show Sept. 2025 Celebrity Collage coll

The Hollywood Show: Barbara Eden, Erin Murphy, & the Casts of ‘My Three Sons,’ ‘St. Elsewhere,’ & More (PHOTOS)

Fans and stars align at the September 2025 Hollywood Show

REVENGE, Madeline Stowe, 1990

What Happened to Leading Lady Madeleine Stowe?

Learn more about her upcoming project.

THE GOLDEN GIRLS, from left: Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, (Season 3, 1987), 1985-1992, © Touchstone Television/courtesy Everett Collection

The Secret Origin of ‘The Golden Girls’

How a skit making fun of a youth-oriented TV show gave us the greatest senior series of all time.

Bruce Vilanch talks about Bea Arthur.

The Hollywood Show: Bruce Vilanch Reflects on Bea Arthur in the ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’

The legendary scribe shares an anecdote about working with the ‘Golden Girl.’

SMALL WONDER, Emily Schulman, Jerry Supiran, Tiffany Brissette, 1985-9,

Do You Remember ’80s Sitcom ‘Small Wonder’?

It remains one of the stranger sitcoms of the ’80s (and that’s saying something).

The Hollywood Show: Constance Forslund Shares a Sweet Memory of Costar Heather O’Rourke

The actress talked about working with the late child actress, as well as her brief time on ‘Gilligan’s Island.’

Actress Cassandra Peterson

How One Episode of Elvira’s ‘Movie Macabre’ Made Over $8 Million Dollars

Remember when the Mistress of the Dark hosted a 3D special?

Gunsmoke Cast composite image

Do You Remember The First ‘Gunsmoke’ Episode That Was Broadcast in Color?

The brand-new technology also required a glow-up for Miss Kitty!