Cult Classics

Darryl & Darryl Speak! What Happened on the Last Episode of ‘Newhart?’
Bob Newhart and the gang bid viewers goodbye 35 years ago.

Why Did Hollywood Seem to Shun Dirk Benedict?
Where did the ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘A-Team’ star go?

Movie Quiz: Can You Name These Popular ’80s Horror Films from Just One Image?
The decade gave us some of horror’s most enduring villains.

6 Facts About ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ That You ‘Ni’ to Know
But none of them are the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow.

Fifty Years After Its Final Episode, ‘Kung Fu’ Has a Powerful Legacy
The series, which premiered in 1972, impacted generations of fans.

‘Beach Blanket Bingo’ Turns 60! Here’s Where to Watch Frankie Avalon & Annette Funicello’s Best Movies
Did you know that Frankie wasn’t the studio’s first choice for the role?

7 Rad Facts About the 1985 Film ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ for Its 40th Anniversary
It was inspired by the hit Cyndi Lauper song … which you won’t hear anywhere in the film.

Casey Kasem’s Widow Reveals ‘Scooby-Doo’ Behind-the-Scenes Secrets (Exclusive)
Why did Casey step away from the role of Shaggy for several years?

‘Twin Peaks’ Turns 35! Which Cast Member Called It “‘Happy Days’ on Acid” in a TV Guide Interview?
David Lynch and the rest of the cast offered a peek behind the scenes in this classic interview, published right before the series premiere.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘Star Trek: The Original Series’?
Which crew members of the USS Enterprise are still with us today?

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Forrest Gump’ Star Gary Sinise
He is in a band named after his ‘Forrest Gump’ character and is a big advocate for military veterans.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’
The Doctor is in!

Xenites Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ (Photos)
Stars Lucy Lawless, Renee O’Connor and more attended the ‘Salute to Xena’ Convention to greet the die hard fans of this cult classic.

5 Fun Facts About ‘Looney Tunes’ Star Porky Pig
Porky Pig first stuttered his way into our hearts in the 1930s.

5 Little-Known Facts About John Wayne’s ‘The Quiet Man’
Plus when is it airing in March 2025 for St. Patrick’s Day.

Watch the First Teaser for ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’
This one goes to … INFINITY!!!

50 Years of ‘SNL’: The Best Of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Decade By Decade
As ‘SNL’ hits the middle-age milestone, here are the highlights of each decade of the show.

The 1994 ‘Richie Rich’ Movie Starring Macaulay Culkin Is a Hit on Netflix for Some Reason
Richie Rich has everything a billionaire kid could want, except friends. Boo-freakin’-hoo.

6 Classic Movie Couples From the ’50s & ’60s to Get You in the Mood for Love
From ‘The African Queen’ to ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ look back on these classic Hollywood love stories.

‘Groundhog Day’ Was Actually Filmed In Illinois & They Celebrate it Hard
Despite being set in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, a large majority of the movie was filmed in Woodstock.

10 Pop Culture Snakes in TV & Film in Honor of the Year of the Snake
Check our top picks of the slithering reptile in honor of the Lunar New Year. Are you ssscared or do you love snakes?

David Lynch Dies: Legendary Director of ‘Twin Peaks’ & ‘Blue Velvet’ Was 78
The death of the director of ‘Blue Velvet,’ ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Mulholland Drive,’ and more was announced by his family.

‘The Benny Hill Show’ Turns 70! Look Back With These Classic Skits
The famously lewd series (notorious for specializing in comedy that wouldn’t be acceptable in today’s world) was on TV for 34 years.

Celebrate 50 Years of Rankin/Bass’ ‘‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ With New Book
The holiday special is a very beloved classic with a magical soundtrack.

Beloved Rankin/Bass Classic ‘The Year Without a Santa Claus’ Turns 50
Did you know this Christmas classic was originally based on a children’s storybook?

MST3K’s Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Day’ Marathon Returns in 2024
Mystery Science Theater 3000‘s Turkey Day marathon of classic episodes skewering terrible movies features a great lineup in 2024, including the streaming return of fan-favorite The Final Sacrifice. Celebrity MSTies also share favorite episodes.

Don’t Run Away From the Monty Python Movie Marathon
‘Tis but a scratch of your Friday evening to watch some of the best of the British comedy troupe coming to TCM for the first time.

A ‘Christmas Story’ Story: Did You Know the Movie Already Has Its Own Cinematic Universe?
Did you know ‘A Christmas Story’ is part of a larger series? Learn about the movie history here.

5 ‘Sound of Music’ Facts That Will Become a Few of Your Favorite Things
One cast member hated the beloved family film that made him a star.

Exclusive: Christian Slater Talks ‘Heathers,’ the ’90s & New Upcoming ‘Dexter’ Prequel
We recently got to sit down and chat with Christian Slater about the new Dexter prequel, ‘Dexter: Original Sin’ and all things ’90s.