Things You Didn’t Know

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.

Daktari TV Series collage

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.

James Stewart in Harvey custom image

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.

10 year old Jimmy Osmond custom image

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’?

Happy Days cast composite image

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.

Jean and Casey Kaseum with Scooby-Doo and Shaggy collage

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?

Dennis Quaid custom image

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Dennis Quaid

Did you know he has his own band?!

Andy Griffith Show graphic

5 Thing You Didn’t Know About ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

Did you know that the theme song actually has lyrics?

John Schneider then and now composite

6 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider

Which country music icons were his roommates for two years?

MAVERICK, James Garner, 1957-62

8 Marvelous Facts About ‘Maverick’ Star James Garner

The actor was a Korean War hero — but he found the exact place where he took enemy fire to be a little embarrassing.

BAD BOYS, Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, 1995,

6 Good Facts About Will Smith & Martin Lawrence’s ‘Bad Boys’

The beloved action franchise was originally supposed to star … Jon Lovitz?!

RIO BRAVO, from left: John Wayne, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, Angie Dickinson in 1959 with western themed background

John Wayne & Dean Martin Played an Epic Prank on Costar Ricky Nelson on the Set of ‘Rio Bravo’

They gave him a gift that no one would be excited to receive.

Doris Day, 1966 graphic

6 Things You Never Knew About Doris Day, Plus: What Charity Did She Start?

One incident changed the course of her life and career.

Buddy Epsen custom image

Clamp Down on These 7 Facts About ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ Star Buddy Ebsen

He once recorded an ad denouncing former costar Nancy Kulp.

LOVE STORY, Ali MacGraw, 1970

6 Lovely Facts About ‘Love Story’ Star Ali MacGraw

The actress had a bizarre encounter with one of the most famous artists of the 20th century.

DR. KILDARE, Richard Chamberlain, (Season 2, September 1962), 1961-1966. Custom Graphic

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Dr. Kildare’ & ‘The Thorn Birds’ Star Richard Chamberlain

Way back in 1963, he recorded a song that would go on to be one of the biggest hits of the ’70s.