Things You Didn’t Know

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.

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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.

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

He’s much more than Jon.

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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.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, Jonathan Haze, 1960

5 Things You Never Knew About the Original 1960 ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The movie that inspired the hit musical wasn’t quite so popular.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Ted Cassidy, 1965, (19641966).

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Addams Family’s Lurch, Ted Cassidy

Plus, how to attend the Lurch Fest tribute festival and costume contest!

Paul Anka 1950s Graphic

Happy Birthday Paul Anka! 7 Things You Never Knew About the ’50s Crooner

Did you know he composed one of the most famous TV theme songs of all time?

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5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Wild Wild West’ With Robert Conrad

The show’s creator tragically died during the second season.

Sally Struthers, 1972

Whatever Happened to Sally Struthers?

The ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Gilmore Girls’ star turns 78 today.

Things You Never Knew About Jurassic Park

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Jurassic Park’

Can you imagine Kurt Russell as the role of Dr. Grant?

Christopher Reeve

7 Things You Never Knew About Christopher Reeve’s 1978 ‘Superman’

Who else was considered for the role?

EMERGENCY!, Kevin Tighe, Randolph Mantooth, 1972-1977

5 Things You Never Knew About Medical Drama ‘Emergency!’

Several viewers helped save lives using techniques they learned from the show.

The Fantastic Four 1994 film Roger Corman

Before ‘First Steps,’ Roger Corman Made a Fantastic Four Film … That No One Has Ever Seen

What happened to the B-movie legend’s superhero epic?

LOS ANGELES - AUGUST 1: Lynda Carter stars as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman) on the CBS Television Series

9 Things You Don’t Know About ‘Wonder Woman’ Star Lynda Carter

She seems just as beautiful on the inside as she does on the outside.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE , Patrick and Matthew Laborteaux, Season 1 (1974-1983)

This ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Star Turns 60 Today — Can You Guess Who?

Hint: he once threw another child star in the trash?!

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Happy Birthday Don Knotts! 6 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ & ‘Three’s Company’ Star

Did you know he was a military veteran?

MARCUS WELBY, M.D., Robert Young, 1969-1976

Remembering Robert Young, Star of ‘Father Knows Best’ & ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.’

Though he was known for playing idealized characters, he did not have a picture-perfect life offscreen.

THE AVENGERS, Diana Rigg, (1965-1968), 1961-69

5 Things You Never Knew About Diana Rigg

She was the only Bond girl to actually become Mrs. James Bond.

LEGEND OF BILLIE JEAN, Helen Slater, Christian Slater, 1985

7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About ‘The Legend of Billie Jean’

The cult classic is most famous for providing Christian Slater with his film debut.

James Brolin in Marcus Welby and in 2025

5 Things You Never Knew About James Brolin

The star, now 85, is still keeping busy.

KICKIN IT OLD SKOOL, David Hasselhoff, 2007

5 Things You Never Knew About David Hasselhoff for His 73rd Birthday

A sea creature is nicknamed after him.