1980s

Lynn-Holly Johnson, Christopher Reeve, Ice Castles, Superman

How ‘Ice Castles’ and ‘Watcher in the Woods’ Star Lynn-Holly Johnson Learned to Fly From Christopher Reeve (Exclusive)

Christopher said to me,  ‘OK, let’s get you on my set and we’re going to show you how to fly.’

Electric Company

What Oscar Winner Starred on ‘The Electric Company’? The Top 5 Most Electrifying Characters

Easy Reader. Wow! That dude was so cool. Who else made the list?

Buck Rogers Space Vampire episode

The UNTOLD Truth About Buck Rogers’ ‘Space Vampire’

What do Buck Rogers and Jerry Seinfeld have in common? You’re about to find out!

The Ultimate Patriotic Pop Quiz: 4th of July Movie Mentions

Think you remember which films gave a shoutout to the red, white and blue?

How To Survive European Travel: Use These 10 Movie Tips

Why do you need to take the silliest, most garish luggage ever and cuff it on? You’ll know after reading this.

RESERVOIR DOGS, Michael Madsen, 1992,

Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ & ‘Kill Bill’ Star, Dead at 67

The actor was found dead in his Malibu, California, home on July 3.

Luke Skywalker, ET, Marty McFly, Ghostbusters, Batman, Indiana Jones, Ripley

Vote for the Best Classic Summer Blockbuster Movie

Plus: what was the first summer blockbuster?

TCM Summer under the star Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer Finally Gets His Day on TCM’s 2025 Summer Under the Stars!

Plus: see who else is on this year’s calendar for the first time.

Back to the Future collage

‘Back to the Future’ at 40: Scrapped Storylines That Could Have Changed Everything

You built a time machine out of a … fridge?

DALLAS, (from left): Linda Gray, Jared Martin, 1978-91.

What Happened to Dusty Farlow on ‘Dallas’?

The actor was only supposed to appear in three episodes.

AIRPLANE!, Julie Hagerty, Robert Hays, 1980,

‘Airplane!’ Turns 45: 6 Hilarious Behind-the-Scenes Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Leslie Nielsen was known to play some very startling pranks on set.

Airline passenger Bob Wilson, played by William Shatner, observes a gremlin, played by Nick Cravat, on the plane's wing. 'Nightmare At 20,000 Feet,' episode of The Twilight Zone. Initial television broadcast on October 11, 1963. Image is a frame grab.

What Episodes Will Air During This Year’s Fourth of July ‘Twilight Zone’ Marathons?

Fans can catch episodes from both Rod Serling’s original 1959-64 series and the 1985-89 revival.

AIRPLANE!, Julie Hagerty, Robert Hays, 1980,

‘Airplane!” Is 45: Celebrate With the Film’s 6 Most Hilarious Moments

Which line do you still quote the most?

THE JEFFERSONS, Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Jeffersons’

The show aired its final episode 40 years ago today.

THE RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE, Bela Lugosi, 1944.

Svengoolie’s July Schedule Has Arrived to Put Some Scares in Your Summer

Get ready for aliens, vampires, cults, and a double-dip of Lugosi!

I LOVE LUCY: A COLORIZED CELEBRATION, Lucille Ball, (episode 'Lucy Does a TV Commercial', Season 1, aired May 5, 1952), 2019.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Nick at Nite

The original classic TV network first hit the airwaves 40 years ago today.

Jimmy Swaggart Dies: Famed Televangelist Was 90

Swaggart suffered a cardiac arrest in his Louisiana home on June 15.

Melissa Gilbert now and then composite

See ‘Little House on the Prairie’s Original Nellie Olsen, Laura Ingalls Wilder & More Out and About (PHOTOS)

With the new Netflix adaptation on the horizon, it’s a great time to check back in with the original cast.

DUKES OF HAZZARD, The General Lee, 1979-85

What Happened When ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Fans Made Their Own General Lee Car … and Tried to Jump It?

The planned stunt involved a 150-foot jump.

THE ANN-MARGRET SHOW, Ann-Margret, (1968), 1969-72.

Ann-Margret Makes Rare Public Appearance — and Reveals the Sexy Secret Behind Her Famous Dance Moves

The “female Elvis” found dance inspiration in two places.

THE GUIDING LIGHT, Frank Dicopoulos, 1990s, 1952-2009.

‘Guiding Light’s Frank Dicopoulos Reflects on the Soap’s Most Important Storylines, From Lillian’s Cancer Battle to Harley’s Pregnancy (Exclusive)

The show aired its first TV episode 73 years ago today.

FAMILY MATTERS, (top row, from left): Telma Hopkins, Bryton James, Jaleel White, Reginald VelJohnson, Jo Marie Payton, Darius McCrary, (bottom): Kellie Williams, Rosetta LeNoire, Jaimee Foxworth, 1989-98. © Lorimer Television / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Why Did Judy Winslow Disappear From ‘Family Matters’?

Did he do thaaaaaat? With the arrival of Steve Urkel, little Judy Winslow’s days on TV were numbered.

ST. ELMO'S FIRE, front from left: Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Mare Winningham, rear from left: Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Andrew McCarthy, 1985

‘St. Elmo’s Fire‘ At 40: 9 Surprising Facts About the Brat Pack Favorite

Find out who was pregnant, who was dating and what really inspired that booga-booga chant.

Mel Brooks in 2024 and in 1963 collage

Mel Brooks Turns 99: See What the Comedy Legend Looks Like Today (PHOTOS)

The actor and director has plans to shoot another film in the near future.

GENERAL HOSPITAL, (from left): Kristina Malandro (aka Kristina Malandro Wagner), Jack Wagner, (ca. mid-late 1980s), 1963-.

‘General Hospital’ Star Jack Wagner Reveals the Surprising Thing That Got Him Cast as Frisco Jones (Exclusive)

It involves Kenny Loggins.

The Dukes of Hazzard John Schneider, Catherine Bach, Tom Wopat, 1979-1985

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’? (Plus, Who Is in Trouble With the Secret Service?!)

Find out which star was so invested in the show that they created a ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ museum.

<> at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 28, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.

‘Mulholland Drive’ Singer Rebekah Del Rio Dies at 57

The singer-songwriter had no idea a chance encounter with David Lynch would land her a spot in cinema history.

Rick Hurst

‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Rick Hurst Dies at 79 – John Schneider & More Pay Tribute

The actor made his professional debut on ‘The Doris Day Show.’

WILD-KINGDOM-PR-IMAGE

MeTV To Air ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’

The beloved nature series finds a new home.

Knight Rider, David Hasselhoff, Patricia McPherson

Here’s Why Patricia McPherson Disappeared During ‘Knight Rider’s Second Season

How did the producers explain her absence?