Glenn Strange

GUNSMOKE, Glenn Strange, 1955-75 (1972 photo)

The Heartbreaking Reason Glenn Strange Left ‘Gunsmoke’

His final episode of the show airs today on MeTV at 1pm EST.

Buck Taylor

Do You Remember When Buck Taylor’s Newly O’Brien Arrived in Dodge City on ‘Gunsmoke’?

Taylor and James Arness would form a lifelong friendship.

GUNSMOKE, Glenn Strange, 1955-75 (1972 photo)

Remembering Glenn Strange, Sam Noonan from ‘Gunsmoke’

He began his career in Westerns, but had a detour as a famous monster before settling in Dodge City.

Miss Kitty, Gunsmoke, Amanda Blake

Here’s Why Miss Kitty Disappeared From ‘Gunsmoke’

When CBS made a shocking decision that left the entire ‘Gunsmoke’ cast stunned, Amanda Blake was livid.

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN and Abbott & Costello collage

When Frank Was Funny: Two Comedies Helped Resurrect the Creature’s Enduring Appeal

These Monster comedies are alive and as great as ever.

image from the 1931 film

Bela Lugosi Is TCM’s October 2024 Star of the Month

The first four Wednesdays of October 2024 feature evening lineups of Bela Lugosi classics, including the horror/mystery titles for which he is most known, like 1931’s “Dracula,” but also his roles in unexpected genres, like the beloved 1939 comedy “Ninotchka.”

image from the 1932 horror movie

Where to Watch Classic Universal Monsters

Find out where you can watch and/or stream movies featuring Dracula, Frankenstein’s monster, the Wolf Man, the Mummy, the Gill-man and other classic Universal Monsters.

a black and white publicity shot for the 1948 horror comedy

Abbott and Costello Met Frankenstein (About) 75 Years Ago

1948’s Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein reignited the comedy duo’s popularity, introduced a new generation to classic Universal monsters (including Bela Lugosi as Dracula for only his second, and final, time in a movie) and influenced similar spooky/funny films to come.