Books

‘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.”

Desi Arnaz Jr. and Lucie Arnaz Remember Father Desi: He ‘Never Said, I’m Sorry’
Things weren’t always as glamorous as they seemed on TV.

Who Was Samantha Lewes, Tom Hanks’ First Wife?
Their daughter, E.A. Hanks, has written a book about her tumultuous relationship with her mom.

New Johnny Carson Memoir Reveals Private Side of Famous Host: ‘Some Would Say He Lived a Lavish Lifestyle’
Carson’s friend Smith writes about the times the pair shared.

Meet Your New Best Friends: The Pop Culture Preservation Society
“If you have feelings about Marcia breaking her nose or John Travolta in that plastic bubble, then we should probably be friends.”

7 Weird Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Brady Bunch Variety Hour’
Some cast members were grateful when the show was canceled.

What Is Susan Lucci Up to Now, 26 Years After Finally Winning an Emmy?
After 18 years of nominations, she finally took home a Daytime Emmy on May 21, 1999. Has she won any since?

6 Things About Shirley MacLaine for Her 91st Birthday
She made a move on Morgan Freeman, but he didn’t reciprocate.

New Memoir Recounts Jerry Garcia’s Final Days: “I Don’t Think He Thought He Had Much Time Left”
The memoir also shares stories of working with the band in the ’80s.

Sneak Peek Into ‘The Chosen: The Last Supper’ Collector’s Edition (Photos)
Jonathan Roumie is loving the whip! This exclusive publication shares in-depth details on Season 5, along with interviews with cast members.

Why Vera Miles Didn’t Become Alfred Hitchcock’s Next Grace Kelly
A new book is hoping to dispel some rumors.

‘The Ten Commandments’ Child Star Kathy Garver Reveals How a Lamb Peed On Her, and Other Behind-the-Scenes Stories
There’s only one actor in Hollywood — Kathy Garver — who can claim that an animal who peed on her lap just may have helped get her a larger role in Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Ten Commandments.’

‘Gilligan’s Island’ Star Tina Louise Opens Up About Tough Childhood
She was sent to a boarding school for several years.

Dyan Cannon Opens Up About Her Relationship With Johnny Carson
The two often flirted on ‘The Tonight Show.’

‘Happy Days’ Writers Pick Their Favorite Stories From ‘50 Years of Happy Days’
Ron Howard wasn’t originally interested in ‘Happy Days.’

5 Things You Never Knew About Sandra Dee
Her son wrote a book about her marriage to Bobby Darin.

Christie Brinkley Shares Private Mementos That Inspired Her Memoir
The model/ actress took to Instagram to share photos of some never-before-seen items from her personal life.

Do You Remember the Patty Hearst Kidnapping?
51 years ago, Patricia Hearst’s kidnapping turned into a 15 month odyssey until the FBI nabbed her.

Why Steven Spielberg Changed His Mind About Making An ‘E.T.’ Sequel
It’s one of the most popular movies of all time … but there’s a reason they never made a follow-up.

New Book Details Vivien Leigh’s Descent to Darkness
Things were not easy for the glamorous star.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Roots’
47 years ago, ‘Roots’ premiered and changed the way we looked at TV.

6 Things You Never Knew About Mr. Baseball Bob Uecker
The voice of the Milwaukee Brewers died on Jan. 16, 2025. Do you remember when he starred on an ’80s television show?

Ranking the 8 Best Romeo & Romeo-Inspired Performances
Here’s our ranking of the Romeos, in all their many forms.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50
A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

Herbie J Pilato’s Christmas TV Memories Live Events With the Stars Rocked L.A. & Orange County
Barry Williamson, Tiny Cole, Stanley Livingston and more classic stars attended the book events to share their Christmas memories.

Cowboys & Outlaws: 6 Books to Read Your Way Across the American West
Check out this list of some of the most memorable fictional cowboys and outlaws of the 20th century.

Go Behind the Scenes of James Dean’s Last Movie ‘Giant’ With New Book
New book takes a deep dive behind the scenes of Edna Ferber’s acclaimed novel plus the making of the all-star cast movie.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Stephen King’s ‘The Green Mile’
In honor of the 25th Anniversary we dug up some fun facts about the Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan flick.

Country Music Icons Merle Haggard & George Jones Helped Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood Get Engaged
He detailed the sweet story in his new book.

Why Did He Wear That White Hat? New Norman Lear Biography Reveals Real Story Behind His Sitcoms
Author Tripp Whetsell’s new book, ‘Norman Lear: His Life & Times,’ sheds light on the TV pioneer’s legacy.