Peter Graves

JAMES ARNESS, GUNSMOKE

5 Things You Never Knew About James Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke’

Before ‘Gunsmoke’ began in 1955, Arness lived a life that made him the perfect actor to play Matt Dillon.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, Greg Morris, Leonard Nimoy, Peter Graves, Peter Lupus, 1966-73

What Happened on the Final Episode of ‘Mission: Impossible’?

The series that inspired the film franchise wrapped in 1973, after seven seasons.

Steven Hill, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris

How Well Do You Remember the Classic ’60s TV Show ‘Mission: Impossible?’

Take our quiz and find out how well you remember the TV action classic.

Mission Impossible 1960s TV Series with Steven Hill, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris composite hero image

Who’s Still Alive From the 1960s ‘Mission: Impossible’ TV Show?

Several of the stars are still acting into their 80s and beyond.

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.

CIRCA 1965: Rock and roll singer Elvis Presley poses with Colonel Tom Parker (dressed as Santa Claus)in this Christmas card circa 1965. Altered image

Do You Remember These ’50s Christmas Commercials with Elvis, John Wayne and Coca-Cola?

Stir up some old Christmas memories with these vintage holiday commercials.

AIRPLANE!, Julie Hagerty, Robert Hays, 1980,

New ‘Airplane!’ Book Explores Wisconsin Comedic Origins

Creators Jerry and David Zucker and Jim Abrahams are out with a new book.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE, (clockwise from bottom): Steven Hill, Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Greg Morris, 'Pilot', (Season 1, ep. 101, aired September 17, 1966), 1966-73.

10 Declassified Facts About ‘Mission: Impossible,’ Which Ended 50 Years Ago

Covert operations, shadowy government agencies, technological wizardry, masters of disguises, heist-like action, self-destructing tapes, an iconic theme — this series had it all.