Things You Didn’t Know

Joan Collins then and now

Get to Know Joan Collins: The Queen of Mean & Soap Opera Royalty Starred on ‘Dynasty’

The iconic soap opera ‘Dynasty’ premiered on Jan. 12, 1981, long before Alexis Carrington, Dame Joan Collins, captivated audiences with her dazzling movie career.

E.R., Noah Wyle, (Season 8), 1994-2009

5 Things You Never Knew About Noah Wyle, Star of ‘The Pitt’

Find out what his least favorite scene to film on ‘ER’ was … it may surprise you.

HOME IMPROVEMENT, Tim Allen, (1992), 1991-99

5 Things You Never Knew About Tim Allen, ‘Home Improvement’ & ‘Shifting Gears’ Star

The comedian returns to the small screen with his new ABC sitcom.

Labyrinth Jennifer Connelly, David Bowie, 1986

5 Magical Facts About Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’

The script was written by WHO?!?

SCARFACE, George Raft, 1932

6 Things You Never Knew About George Raft, TCM’s Star of the Month

This month, TCM is celebrating one of the original cinematic gangsters, George Raft, as their Star of the Month. Tune in every Tuesday this January at 8pm EST, when they’ll showcase some of his biggest hits, such as the original 1932 Scarface, Some Like it Hot and They Drive By Night. In the meantime, here […]

Wheel of Fortune Vanna White, Pat Sajak, 1975-

8 Surprising Facts About ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ To Celebrate Its 50th Anniversary

Celebrate five decades of “America’s Game” with these fun facts.

Ted Danson

6 Things You Never Knew About Ted Danson (He Can Do What With Swedish Fish?)

Find out which dream he had before he got bit by the acting bug.

A GRAND DAY OUT WITH WALLACE AND GROMIT, from left: Wallace, Gromit, 1989

5 Wallace & Gromit Facts That Are Dog-Gone Interesting

It took six years to create the duo’s first film.

NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE 1980(aka DICK CLARK'S NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE), host Dick Clark, (1980), 1972-.

Happy New Year! 7 Facts About ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ That Are Worth Celebrating

Plus, who will be performing this year alongside host Ryan Seacrest?

374888 01: Val Kilmer stars as masseur Virgil Adamson, who has been blind since he was a child in

Val Kilmer is 65! Here Are 6 Things You Didn’t Know About the ‘Top Gun’ Star

He was once the youngest person to ever be accepted to Juilliard.

THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW, Mary Tyler Moore, 1970-1977

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Mary Tyler Moore (Like That She Got Her Start as a TV Elf)

Did you know she got her big break portraying a dancing elf?

BLOOD OF DRACULA, Sandra Harrison, 1957

5 Fiendish Facts About ‘Blood of Dracula,’ Svengoolie’s Dec. 28 Movie of the Week

Learn more about this classic B-movie.

TAXI, Andy Kaufman, 1978-83, portrait

8 Things You Never Knew About Andy Kaufman & ‘Man on the Moon’

He often confused audiences with his performances.

LOS ANGELES - JANUARY 1: Leave It To Beaver cast member Barbara Billingsley as June Cleaver. Image dated 1957.

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Barbara Billingsley, America’s Favorite TV Mom

Billingsley was 41 before she donned the pearls and began caring for Wally and the Beav.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Reginald Owen, Terry Kilburn, 1938

5 Things You Never Knew About 1938’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

Someone else was originally supposed to play Ebenezer Scrooge…

image from the 1974 film

5 ‘The Godfather Part II’ Facts You Can’t Refuse

At one point, the film was to be called ‘The Death of Michael Corleone.’

Annette O'Toole then and now

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Virgin River’s Annette O’Toole

Her career dates back to ‘Gunsmoke’ — plus, she can sing, dance, act and even knit!

The Towering Inferno, Paul Newman

5 Things You Didn’t Know About ‘The Towering Inferno’ on Its 50th Anniversary

Would you believe the 1974 movie inspired a beloved Christmas classic action film?

THE GREEN MILE, Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, 1999.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Stephen King’s ‘The Green Mile’

In honor of the 25th Anniversary we dug up some fun facts about the Tom Hanks and Michael Clarke Duncan flick.

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS, Grinch, 1966

7 Facts About 1966’s ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ That’ll Make Your Heart Grow Three Sizes

The film’s creators first met while working for the military during World War II.

Margaret Hamilton Collage

7 Things You Never Knew About ‘Wizard of Oz’ Star Margaret Hamilton

She had a very different job before playing the Wicked Witch of the West.

UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1970: Photo of Donny Osmond Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

7 Fun Facts About Donny Osmond

The singer has had some very unexpected collaborators through the years.

STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE, Stephen Collins, Persis Khambatta, Leonard Nimoy, William Shatner, DeForest Kelley, (c) Paramount Pictures / Courtesy: Everett

45 Years Ago, William Shatner Was Sure ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ Would Fail

This year celebrates the film’s 45th anniversary!

Rankin/Bass Rudolph

5 ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ Facts to Guide Your Sleigh Tonight

The beloved Christmas tale has a very unlikely origin.

Mickey Rooney

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Mickey Rooney, TCM’s Star of the Month

The Hollywood icon had a legendary career … and a legendary love life.

ANDY WILLIAMS' EARLY NEW ENGLAND CHRISTMAS, Andy Williams, 1982

5 Things You Didn’t Know About “Mr. Christmas” Andy Williams … Including the Strange Place Where His Ashes Are Scattered

You know he’s the man behind “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” — but did you know he sang at RFK’s funeral?

FOR THE BOYS, Bette Midler, 1991

5 Things You Never Knew About Bette Midler; Plus, Where Is She Now?

Her first role made her seasick.

Pink Floyd The Wall Album

Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Turns 45: Here Are 5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Album

Still on the charts in the UK, it directly contributed to the band’s breakup.

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET, from left: John Payne, Maureen O'Hara, Natalie Wood, Edmund Gwenn, 1947

5 Things You Never Knew About ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

Which star almost backed out of the Christmas classic?

Host of the Game Show Network Show, Lingo Chuck Woolery poses on the set October 22, 2003 in Los Angeles California

Chuck Woolery Was a ’60s Pop Singer? Everything You Didn’t Know About the Late ‘Love Connection’ Host

He was more than a game show host.