Things You Didn’t Know

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5 Things You Never Knew About 1950s Pop Idol Ricky Nelson

The child star, singer and actor would have celebrated his 85th birthday today.

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Maybe Mother Knew Best: Celebrating ‘Father Knows Best’ Supermom Jane Wyatt

She grew up a socialite — and also played mom to a very famous Vulcan.

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5 Things You Never Knew About TV Mom Harriet Nelson

She wasn’t as wholesome as the mom she played on TV.

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C’mon, Get Happy: 5 Surprising Facts About Top TV Mom Shirley Jones

Her dream in life was to become … a veterinarian??

6 Things You Never Knew About Bob Seger

He wrote a number one hit … and then gave it to another band.

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Florence Henderson: The Real-Life Woman Behind America’s Favorite TV Mom

The future Mrs. Brady got her start on a 1958 TV production of ‘Little Women.’

THE MARK OF ZORRO, Tyrone Power, 1940.

7 Things You Never Knew About Classic Film Star Tyrone Power

The ‘Mask of Zorro’ star wasn’t just a pretty face — he was also a U.S. Marine Corps member.

Sam Elliott

6 Things You Never Knew About Sam Elliott, As He Joins Billy Bob Thornton on the New Season of ‘Landman’

His glorious mustache earned him a special honor.

HOOSIERS, Gene Hackman (left), 1986

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Hoosiers,’ Gene Hackman’s Basketball Classic

The film, which airs tonight on TCM at 8pm EST, created worldwide interest in small town sports.

Ann-Margret: From Hollywood With Love Ann-Margret, 1969

Ann-Margret Is 84! Check Out These 6 Fascinating Facts About the Swedish Superstar

The ‘Viva Las Vegas’ actress missed out on two big roles that could’ve changed her career trajectory.

SUGARFOOT, from left, Eve Brent, Will Hutchins, Connie Stevens, 'Misfire,' aired December 10, 1957

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Sugarfoot,’ the 1950s Western Starring the Late Will Hutchins

The 1950s Western comedy airs Sundays at 3pm EST on MeTV.

Shirley MacLaine now and then

6 Things About Shirley MacLaine for Her 91st Birthday

She made a move on Morgan Freeman, but he didn’t reciprocate.

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6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Daktari’

There were actually several lions working on the show alongside Clarence, the Cross-Eyed Lion. Plus, it introduced a future ‘Happy Days’ star.

THREE'S COMPANY, Joyce Dewitt now an then

Joyce DeWitt Is 76! 5 Things You Never Knew About the ‘Three’s Company’ Star

Do you remember the product she promoted in commercials throughout the ’70s?

American country & western singer Glen Campbell, circa 1967.

7 Fun Facts About Glen Campbell, Music’s “Rhinestone Cowboy”

The country music legend would be 89 today.

THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT, Jayne Mansfield late 1950s

6 Things You Never Knew About Jayne Mansfield

At the peak of her fame, fans could buy a water bottle crafted in Mansfield’s image.

English actor and singer Tim Curry, UK, 23rd January 1974.

Do the Time Warp With 7 Fun Facts About Tim Curry For His 79th Birthday

The star was almost cast as the Joker … twice.

BEWITCHED, Dick Sargent, 1964-1972

5 Things You Never Knew About Dick Sargent

He opened up about his private life a few years before he died, in hopes of inspiring others.

SPACEBALLS, Rick Moranis, 1987

Rick Moranis is 72! 5 Things You Never Knew About the Comedy Great

He’s been out of the public eye for years, with one tragic exception.

THE FLYING NUN, Sally Field, 1967-1970

5 Things You Never Knew About Sally Field’s ‘The Flying Nun’

The star’s frustration with the show actually led to her acclaimed acting career.

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD, Byron Cherry, (Season 5), 1979-85

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Byron Cherry! Plus, Where Is He Now?

Find out his career before he got cast as cousin Coy Duke.

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Harvey,’ the 1950 James Stewart Easter Classic

The cast saved the invisible rabbit a seat at lunchtime.

CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU?, from left: Fred Gwynne, Joe E. Ross, (1961), 1961-1963.

6 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Car 54, Where Are You?’

The police comedy had a short tenure on NBC, but a long afterlife in reruns.

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5 Things You Never Knew About Jimmy Osmond, Plus: Where Is He Now?

He’s more than just the youngest Osmond brother.

COAL MINER'S DAUGHTER, US poster, Sissy Spacek, 1980,

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’

The film that won Sissy Spacek her only Oscar airs tonight on TCM at 8pm ET.

THE RED SKELTON SHOW, Red Skelton as Cauliflower McPugg, (Season 9, ep 920, aired March 1, 1960), 1951-1971

5 Things You Never Knew About Vaudeville Actor Red Skelton

Despite playing some drunkard characters, he actually never drank.

CAT'S EYE, Drew Barrymore, 1985, cat

10 Fearsome Facts About Stephen King’s ‘Cat’s Eye’ for Its 40th Anniversary

In this classic horror anthology film, Drew Barrymore, a stray cat, and Sting take viewers through three frightening tales.

MELROSE PLACE, Jack Wagner, 1992-1999

All You Need to Know About Jack Wagner

He’s not just an accomplished actor and singer — he’s also a good sport (literally).

FRIDAYS - Cast Gallery - Shoot Date: October 9, 1981. CLOCKWISE (FROM L): MICHAEL RICHARDS;MARK BLANKFIELD;DARROW IGUS;JOHN ROARKE;BRUCE MAHLER;LARRY DAVID;MARYEDITH BURRELL;MELANIE CHARTOFF;BRANDIS KEMP

Do You Remember ‘Fridays,’ The ‘SNL’ Competitor That Gave Us Larry David?

Did you know the series was briefly MORE popular than ‘Saturday Night Live’?

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6 Behind-the-Scenes Stories From ‘Happy Days’

Find out how horseback riding inspired the Fonz, and why the show was almost about a completely different decade.