Things You Didn’t Know

CALL THE MIDWIFE, Jenny Agutter, (Season 14, episode 1403, aired in the US on April 13, 2025). photo: Olly Courtly / ©PBS/Neal Street Prod./BBC / Courtesy Everett Collection

Sister Julienne on ‘Call the Midwife’ Was Once a Child Star! A Look Back at Jenny Agutter’s Early Career

From child actor to werewolf caregiver to nun, Agutter has had an interesting career.

Stranger Things, Season 5, Millie Bobby Brown, Jamie Campbell Bower; Josh Brolin in 'The Goonies'

8 ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Callbacks to Beloved ’80s Movies You Might Have Missed

A look at the deep-cut movie references from Volume 1.

FREE WILLY, Jason James Richter, Keiko, film poster, 1993, © Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

The Heartbreaking Real Story Behind the Whale Who Starred in ‘Free Willy’

The story of Keiko is one of the most tragic of any animal star.

SUPERMAN, Christopher Reeve, 1978. ©Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection

Christopher Reeve Was Set for ‘The Running Man’ Until a Sudden Change Forced Him Out

Why did Superman exit the original movie?

'Turkey Drop' - 'WKRP in Cincinatti'

Was the Legendary ‘WKRP In Cincinnati’ Turkey Drop Episode Based on a Real Event?

What is the story behind the one of the best Thanksgiving episodes of all time?

FRANKENSTEIN. Jacob Elordi, Oscar Isaac, and Mia Goth in Frankenstein. Cr. Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025.

‘Frankenstein’ Details to Know Before Your Next Rewatch

Before you rewatch the Netflix epic, enhance your experience with these small but important details.

THE SIMPSONS, Homer Simpson (voice: Dan Castellaneta), (Season 5, 1993). TM and Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./courtesy Everett Collection

‘The Simpsons’ Star Dan Castellaneta Explains the Origins of Homer’s Famous ‘D’oh!’

How one of the most iconic TV catchphrases of all time was created.

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, from left: Nell Campbell, Tim Curry, Patricia Quinn, 1975.

50 Years Later: The Real Story Behind the Lips on the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Poster

Plus: the time Tim Curry got kicked out of a midnight showing, and more anniversary facts!

SPACEBALLS, Rick Moranis, 1987

Why Did Rick Moranis Leave Hollywood? Actor Officially Returns to Acting in ‘Spaceballs’ Sequel

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

ADAM 12 (aka ADAM-12), Martin Milner, 1968-1975

Whatever Happened to Martin Milner, Star of ‘Adam-12’?

His career began decades before he played Officer Pete Malloy.

Starsky and Hutch Fun Facts graphic

‘Starsky & Hutch,’ the Original Buddy Cop Drama, Turns 50

Do you remember David Soul’s singing career?

THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Kym Karath, Angela Cartwright, Julie Andrews, Nicholas Hammond, Heather Menzies, Duane Chase, Eleanor Parker, 1965

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Sound of Music’ Star Angela Cartwright

The actress, who also starred as Penny on ‘Lost in Space,’ turns 73 today.

RETURN OF THE PINK PANTHER, Peter Sellers, 1974

5 Things You Never Knew About Comedy Mastermind Peter Sellers

He has a connection to Elvis and the Beatles?!

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).

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Back Row L-R), Michael Bollner, Ursula Reit, Leonard Stone, Gene Wilder, Roy Kinnear, (Front Row L-R), Denise Nickerson, Julie Dawn Cole, Nora Denney, Paris Themmen, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, 1971

The Hollywood Show: ‘Willy Wonka’ Star Paris Themmen Talks About the Iconic Chocolate Room

Mike Teevee actor shares details about the legendary set.

ADAM 12, Kent McCord, 1968-1975

5 Fun Facts About ‘Adam-12′ Star Kent McCord

A fateful encounter on the football field helped make McCord a star!

AMAZING STORIES, executive producer Steven Spielberg, 1985-87 (1985 photo). ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection

6 Amazing Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Steven Spielberg’s ‘Amazing Stories’

A look back at the anthology series that inspired a generation.

Dead of Night (1977) screengrab

5 Frightening Facts About Dan Curtis’ ‘Dead of Night,’ Svengoolie’s August 30 Movie of the Week

The ‘Dark Shadows’ and ‘Trilogy of Terror’ creator took another trip to the dark side.

THE WILD WILD WEST, Ross Martin, 1965-1970. Fun Facts

5 Fascinating Facts About Ross Martin, Artemus Gordon from ‘The Wild Wild West’

Like his beloved character, the multitalented actor was a master of disguises and dialects.

Melissa Sue Anderson

Whatever Happened to ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Melissa Sue Anderson?

She was the only ‘Little House’ cast member ever to be nominated for an Emmy.

Shocking Confessions of Maureen McCormick from the brady Bunch graphic

‘Brady Bunch’ Star Maureen McCormick’s Shocking Revelations About Drugs, Acting, and Kissing Greg Brady

‘I sought refuge in seemingly glamorous cocaine dens above Hollywood.’

THE MUNSTERS, Butch Patrick, Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Pat Priest, 1964-66

13 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Munsters,’ Plus: Who Is Still Alive?

The family moved to 1313 Mockingbird Lane over 60 years ago, and have been beloved by viewers ever since.

Honoree Steve Martin accepts honorary award onstage during the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on November 16, 2013 in Hollywood, California

5 Things You Never Knew About Legendary Comedian Steve Martin

He turns 80 today.

SILVER SKIES, George Hamilton, 2016

5 Surprising Facts About George Hamilton and Where He Is Now

The award-winning actor has been in the spotlight for over 60 years.

TALES OF WELLS FARGO, Dale Robertson, on-set, 1957-62

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Tales of Wells Fargo,’ the Classic Western TV Series

Do you remember this show starring Dale Robertson?

DANGEROUS MINDS, Michelle Pfeiffer, Renoly Santiago, 1995

5 Things You Never Knew About Michelle Pfeiffer’s ‘Dangerous Minds’

The film had mixed reviews when it came out in August 1995.

Olivia Newton JOn Xanadu composite

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Xanadu,’ Olivia Newton-John’s Musical Fantasy

The cult favorite turns 45 today — which is also the third anniversary of Olivia Newton-John’s death.

Larry Wilcox from CHiPS graphic

5 Things You Don’t Know About ‘CHiPs’ Star Larry Wilcox

He’s much more than Jon.

Ruby Dee Graphic

5 Things You Never Knew About Ruby Dee

Shemakes her debut on TCM’s Summer Under The Stars today.

T.J. HOOKER, Heather Locklear, James Darren, Adrian Zmed, William Shatner, 1982-86, Custom graphic

‘T.J. Hooker’ Reboot Film Coming From Netflix: 6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Classic Cop Drama

Costar Heather Locklear had to put her costume on while driving to set.