Things You Didn’t Know

Lawrence Welk, July 1960.

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Lawrence Welk Show’

When the network moved to cancel the show, fans stepped in.

THE JEFFERSONS, Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Jeffersons’

The show aired its final episode 40 years ago today.

SANFORD AND SON, Demond Wilson, Redd Foxx, 1972-1977

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Sanford and Son’

Redd Foxx paid for something on the show out of his own pocket!

THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: HAZZARD IN HOLLYWOOD, (l-r): Rick Hurst, James Best, Tom Wopat, Catherine Bach, John Schneider, Ben Jones, 2000

4 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Rick Hurst

He recently passed away at the age of 79.

Rollerball movie collage with James Caan

‘Rollerball’ Turns 50! 7 Things You Didn’t Know About James Caan’s Dystopian Sports Film

The cast and crew played the game for fun when the camera weren’t rolling … and Caan walked away with a few injured ribs.

Twilight Zone the movie collage

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’

The film’s legacy is tainted by one of the worst on-set accidents in film history.

RETURN TO OZ, from left: Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Dorothy (Fairuza Balk), Bellina the hen, Jack Pumpkinhead, Scarecrow & Tik Tok, 1985.

5 Things You Never Knew About 1985’s ‘Return to Oz’

The fantasy film was very different from ‘The Wizard of Oz.’

CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC, The Village People, Steve Guttenberg, 1980

5 Funky Facts about 1980’s ‘Can’t Stop the Music‘

This Village People biopic actually led to the birth of the Razzies.

Grease Summer Blockbuster

7 Fun Facts About the 1978 Summer Blockbuster Musical ‘Grease’

Did you know Elvis was offered the role of Teen Angel?

Psycho Collage

7 Things You Didn’t Know About 1960’s ‘Psycho’

It was the movie that made us all scared to take a shower.

THE STUFF, US poster art, 1985.

‘The Stuff’ Turns 40: 6 Surprising Facts About the Cult Classic Film

Star Garrett Morris said the film’s popularity made him “question the taste of a lot of these American moviegoers.”

THE DIRTY DOZEN, Lee Marvin, 1967

 6 Things You Never Knew About Lee Marvin’s ‘The Dirty Dozen’

More than half of the dozen were World War II vets themselves.

THE JEFFERSONS, Sherman Hemsley, 1975-85

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Jeffersons’ Star Sherman Hemsley

Did you know he was a big fan of the band YES?

Redd Foxx, 1975.

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Redd Foxx

The actor was only 49 when he took on the role of senior citizen Fred Sanford.

Robert Young of Father Knows Best graphic

6 Things You Never Knew About 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.

Hugh Beaumont Leave it to Beaver TV Dad graphic

7 Fun Facts About ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Hugh Beaumont

Before he was Ward Cleaver, he was a wartime medic, ad pitchman and Methodist minister.

SPACEBALLS, Rick Moranis, 1987

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

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

5 Things You Never Knew About Lorne Greene, Ben Cartwright From ‘Bonanza’

Was the Cartwright patriarch one of the best TV dads of all time?

SERGEANT YORK, Gary Cooper, 1941

5 Things You Never Knew About TCM Star of the Month Gary Cooper! Plus: Download June 2025 Schedule

The Hollywood icon paid for things with checks for one very sneaky reason.

THE BRADY BUNCH, Robert Reed graphic

7 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘Brady Bunch’ Dad Robert Reed

The actor’s passion was for Shakespeare, not tiki tokens.

E.T., (aka E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL), from left: Henry Thomas, E.T., 1982,

5 Fun Facts About ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’

‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ landed into theaters on June 11, 1982, cementing its place as a summer blockbuster with a whopping $359 million box office gross.

Knots Landing panel at Hollywood Show June 2025

’Knots Landing’ Reunion: The Younger Stars Who Played Olivia, Diana & Harold Tell All (Mirrors Down Divas!)

Who was the nicest cast member? Who tried to get someone fired? Plus, all about those hidden mirrors, and more!

THE JAZZ SINGER, Danny Thomas, 1952

5 Things You Never Knew About Danny Thomas

He gave back in a big way.

Kim Novak

Where Is Kim Novak Now?

The actress, 92, will be honored at this year’s Venice Film Festival.

SCARECROW AND MRS. KING, Kate Jackson, Bruce Boxleitner, 1983-87, (c)

4 Things You Never Knew About ‘Scarecrow & Mrs. King’

The actor who played Kate Jackson’s ex-husband had also played her husband a decade earlier.

GOMER PYLE, USMC, Jim Nabors, 1964-1969

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.’

The opening sequence included real Marines.

MIDNIGHT SPECIAL -- Episode 31 -- Pictured: Conway Twitty

7 Surprising Facts About Conway Twitty

How many hits did the country icon have with Loretta Lynn?

Michelle Phillips

5 Things You Never Knew About Michelle Phillips, Mamas and the Papas Singer

The musician and actress turns 81 today!

Tony Curtis graphic

TCM Honors Tony Curtis’ 100th Birthday! Celebrate With 5 Facts About the Star

The channel will air five Curtis films tonight, beginning at 8pm EST.

MATLOCK, Andy Griffith, 1986-95

6 Facts About the Original ‘Matlock,’ May They Please the Court

Why did Andy Griffith’s TV lawyer have such a thing for hot dogs?