John Astin

MARY, from left: Mary Tyler Moore, James Farentino, 1985-1986

Why Did Mary Tyler Moore’s ’80s Sitcom Fail?

The now-forgotten show aired 40 years ago.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Lisa Loring, John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, Ken Weatherwax, 1964-1966

The Forgotten ‘Addams Family’ Halloween Special That Reunited the Original Cast

It was called ‘The New Addams Family,’ but the name was the only thing new about it.
FREAKY FRIDAY, Jodie Foster, Barbara Harris, 1976

Who’s Still Alive From the Original 1976 ‘Freaky Friday’?

As the latest sequel gets ready to hit theaters, it’s the perfect time to check in with the original cast.
Sean Astin in Goonies and John Astin as Gomez

The Life-Changing Advice Sean Astin Got From Dad John Astin Before His ‘Goonies’ Audition

The ‘Addams Family’ star’s wise words have “carried me through my acting career.”
Sean Astin, Desi Arnaz Jr and John Astin

‘Goonies’ and ‘The Conners’ Star Sean Astin Grew Up Thinking John Astin Was His Dad — Then Learned There Were Three Possibilities

The star’s mother is famed actress Patty Duke … but the question of his father is a little more complex.
ADDAMS FAMILY, [standing] John Astin, Jackie Coogan, Ted Cassidy, Blossom Rock, (aka Marie Blake), [sitting] Lisa Loring, Carolyn Jones, Ken Weatherwax, 1964-1966

13 Creepy & Kooky Facts About ‘The Addams Family’

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky and they are celebrating 60 years on TV!
Barbara Eden Tina Louise Max Baer Jr.

These Nostalgic Shows Only Have One Surviving Original Cast Member Left

This is heartbreaking.
Sean Astin and Mackenzie Astin during Crossroads School Staged

They’re Related? 7 Iconic Stars & Their Famous Children

Did you know these famous faces are also family?

TVs Best Dads

Beloved By All, These Popular TV Pops Helped Raise Generations

Celebrate the best TV dads through the decades.