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Bob Newhart used humor to help cope with life's hardest moments
Newhart used humor to get through life's hardships and suggested you do the same.
Mary Frann found being Newhart's TV wife challenging
Mary Frann had to follow in the footsteps of Newhart's first onscreen wife.
Bob Newhart did comedy to ''keep him from crying''
"I guess I laugh to keep from crying," Newhart said.
Robert Reed wasn't afraid to speak up about his Brady Bunch criticisms
Reed had a few opinions about the writing on The Brady Bunch.
Valerie Bertinelli said the best advice she ever received was from co-star Betty White
Some of the hottest chemistry wasn’t just in Cleveland.
Vicki Lawrence was busy bouncing between game show and sitcom sets in the '80s
Vicki Lawrence was a big fan of Mama's Family and game shows. She was even a contestant on a game show in the sitcom.
How to be happy, according to Harvey Korman
"Happiness comes from inside," Korman said.
Bob Newhart was the expert of playing himself onscreen
If you ever noticed a similar theme across all of Newhart's series, there's a reason: He put himself into everything he did.
Bob Newhart loved to watch Newhart reruns
Newhart didn’t watch it for entertainment—he watched it for research.
Mary Frann of Newhart was inspired by Audrey Meadows of The Honeymooners
"Audrey Meadows made Jackie Gleason funnier."
Finding new ways to relate to women was an important job for Hot in Cleveland
This one's for the girls!
LaWanda Page didn't allow her success on Sanford and Son to spoil her
LaWanda Page didn't care about fame, cars or money; She just wanted to play the part of Aunt Esther.
Fans loved Sarah Jessica Parker in Square Pegs, but the ratings didn’t
Sarah Jessica Parker wanted the series to be as popular as her character hoped to be at school.
The Love Boat bartender picked up some mixology skills for the role
Ted Lange was known for making drinks on The Love Boat, but he could make a mean martini off-screen too.
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two
Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh.
Harvey Korman didn't think acting was fun, but felt he was destined for it
For an actor who didn't like acting, Harvey Korman sure did it well.
Night Court's Harry Anderson had a tough start to his success
A little magic goes a long way.
Despite his role in My Three Sons, William Frawley was ''undomesticated''
The character was the authority on cooking, cleaning and caretaking; the actor lacked that skill set.
Jean Stapleton pushed All in the Family writers to develop stories about equal rights
Stapleton thought it was important to focus on issues of the time.
Tim Conway based Mrs. Wiggins on a real secretary
“She couldn’t figure out how to use the intercom system."
Ron Howard used Happy Days as a chance to shed his ''Opie'' image
His role as Richie helped him grow up and grow out of his "Opie" character.
During his career in comedy, Tim Conway found hope in his failures
Conway looked back at his career and his many failures in both television and in real life.
Tim Conway thought more comedy was needed in TV and film
This funny guy on TV wanted to be a funny guy in the movies, too!
Harvey Korman loved The Carol Burnett Show, but hated some of the costumes
After all, fake mustaches, feathers, tutus, and tiaras can only take you so far.
Carol Burnett loved the variety format because it gave her a place to be silly
Carol Burnett could make just about anyone laugh; she just needed the right format to become a star.
Fashion designer Bob Mackie made over 16,000 outfits for The Carol Burnett Show
Bob Mackie designed around 65 to 70 costumes per week, and that was just for The Carol Burnett Show.
Here’s why Carol Burnett thought rain brought good luck
It’s raining, it’s pouring—Carol Burnett’s career was soaring.
Carol Burnett loved a good spoof on The Carol Burnett Show
Carol Burnett was the queen at spoofing, but not everyone wanted to be part of the joke.
One of Harvey Korman’s biggest worries was time
Time was Korman’s toughest critic!
Tim Conway believed that mistakes made The Carol Burnett Show better
Practice may make perfect, but Conway wasn't interested in perfection.
Here's the real reason why Lucille Ball dyed her hair that iconic red color
The look is legendary, but the steps taken to get there are shrouded in rumors.
Norman Lear revealed All in the Family's British roots
The producer spilled the beans (and toast!)
Here's the advice Audrey Meadows would get from Honeymooners fans
Meadows received advice from women all over the country on how to handle her fictional husband!
R.I.P. Rob Reiner, the iconic actor and filmmaker known for All in the Family, When Harry Met Sally and more
The iconic actor and filmmaker passed away the weekend of December 11, 2025, at age 78.
A bald head helped Richard Moll get his part in Night Court
Night Court producers loved Moll's bald-headed look. Richard Moll? Maybe not so much.
Here's what Lucille Ball had to say about staying young and beautiful
The Lucille Ball method: Castor oil, humor and perfume.
Harvey Korman wanted to stay relevant for as long as he could
Comedy may not have been easy, but Korman made it look that way.
Bob Denver and Dawn Wells said Gilligan's Island wasn't just for kids
It didn't matter if you were a kid or an adult, getting stranded on Gilligan's Island was an easy thing to do.
Marjorie Lord from The Danny Thomas Show wanted stronger women on TV
Guess the show should’ve been called "Make Room for Mommy!" instead!
Jean Stapleton reflected on what it was like when Norman Lear left All in the Family
No Norman Lear? No problem. Jean Stapleton knew how to be head of the household on All in the Family.
Harvey Korman was Tim Conway's biggest fan on The Carol Burnett Show
No matter the sketch, Tim Conway knew he already had his biggest fan right up there onstage with him.
Esther Rolle said Good Times proves that you can be happy anywhere
The Evans family proved that true happiness was still possible without much money.
Ted Lange loved the perks that came along with The Love Boat
Ted Lange fell in love with The Love Boat and all the perks that came with working on a cruise ship.
Dave Coulier was able to show his love for hockey during his time on Full House
Coulier has a successful acting career, but his greatest memory happened in an ice rink with a hockey legend.
Sally Struthers thought Gloria should have had a job on All in the Family
Sally Struthers had a few ideas for her character on All in the Family. Including one idea that came true.
Tim Conway shared the reason he had no interest in starring in another sitcom
Though Conway was a stellar comedic performer, there was one aspect of television he tended to avoid.
The cast of Taxi had mixed reactions when the series moved to NBC
When Taxi switched networks, its stars were hoping it would drive higher ratings home.
Harvey Korman had a ton of ideas but said no format fit his style
"I have a million ideas, but am still looking for a good format," Korman said.
Cindy Williams explained the secret to a good television series was a bit of stupidity
"We take television to its dumbest," said the actor.
Mary Tyler Moore said she started becoming a ''carbon copy'' of Dick Van Dyke
Life imitates art, and in this case, art imitated Dick Van Dyke
Dick Van Dyke did his best to avoid any changes on his hit series
He wanted to change everything about television, but nothing about The Dick Van Dyke Show.
Mary Tyler Moore only had the best things to say about Dick Van Dyke
Find someone who talks about you the way Mary Tyler Moore talked about Dick Van Dyke.
Dick Van Dyke on new love in old age: ''It's not too late!''
He also says you should exercise!
Here's what everyone was doing after The Dick Van Dyke Show ended
The Dick Van Dyke Show was a hard series to leave behind, but these stars had future plans!
Wives saved The Dick Van Dyke Show from cancellation
The Dick Van Dyke Show received assistance from an unlikely source.
Art Carney was the perfect Santa Claus
Art Carney was a three-time Santa Claus.
Henry Winkler locked himself in his apartment for 24 hours after The Fonz became popular
Winkler dealt with his success in an unusual way.
Taxi's Marilu Henner hailed a cab and rode it all the way to success
Henner would receive high praise, gifts and even a special license from Taxi drivers all over the country.
That Girl's Marlo Thomas was tired of talking about her dad in interviews
Her famous father wasn’t her only acting inspiration!
Richard Moll didn't have a lot in common with his character on Night Court
This incredible actor looked like he would "bite the heads off of chickens." His words, not ours.
Lucille Ball enjoyed The Lucy Show because her fictional husband wasn't involved
No husband? No problem. Everyone already loved Lucy.
Norman Lear based Archie Bunker off of his own father
The writer borrowed from his life.
Sarah Jessica Parker hoped everyone could identify with Square Pegs
Parker identified with her "Square Pegs" character and hoped that you would do the same.
When she wasn't filming, Vicki Lawrence was a real 'Mama' at home
Not only did Vicki Lawrence play a full-time Mama on Mama's Family, but she also played a full-time mom at home.
Barry Williams really did wipe out while surfing in Hawaii on The Brady Bunch
A memorable scene in The Brady Bunch was actually one of Barry Williams's most embarrassing moments.
Sally Struthers was worried about how her fame would affect her daughter
"I hate to leave her even for a moment."
Bob Denver said that he and Alan Hale Jr. were like Laurel and Hardy during Gilligan's Island
The actors were two peas in a pod.
Tom Bosley shared a lot in common with his Happy Days character
Bosley built a career on being a dad.
ALF's Paul Fusco enjoyed creating shows for families and kids
ALF gave us an out of this world look into a planet he wasn't even from.
Cindy Williams would reenact childhood memories during episodes of Laverne & Shirley
Williams called her acting career "a love affair."
10 behind-the-scenes photos of Christmas on classic TV to get you in the holiday spirit
Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite classic TV stars!
The Love Boat helped Bernie Kopell wash away his previous roles
Love Boat fans knew of Adam Bricker, but no one knew the name of the actor who played him.
At first, Norman Lear was against Sammy Davis Jr. appearing in All in the Family
The popular episode that almost never was.
Theresa Merritt based her That's My Mama character on her aunt
Mama Curtis always felt like a real person. Turns out, it's because Mama Curtis was actually Aunt Gertie.
Theresa Merritt faced an identity crisis during her time on That's My Mama
She was Mama Curtis to everyone, even in real life.
Ted Lange used That's My Mama as a chance to prove himself
Before he boarded The Love Boat, he was just trying to stay afloat on That's My Mama.
Jimmie Walker didn't want people to identify him with his Good Times character
Walker wanted to be a comedian and playing J.J. Evans gave him the needed exposure.
Esther Rolle wanted Good Times writers to eliminate some of J.J. Evans' ''foolishness''
"Rather than get rid of Jimmie, I would like to see them eliminate some of the flippant things he does and make the character responsible."
Ja'Net DuBois sometimes felt insecure in her role on Good Times
Anyone can feel insecure standing next to a seasoned actress like Esther Rolle.
Ja'Net DuBois had big love for her small role on Good Times
Somebody’s got to play the small parts, and DuBois was at peace with that.
Jimmie Walker said he was nothing like J.J. on Good Times
He was more of a loner in real life than his "Dy-no-mite!" character!