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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.
Carol Burnett was ''petrified'' the first time she performed comedy in school
Burnett said that she was a "wallflower" as a child.
Audrey Meadows made bank in her role on The Honeymooners
The Honeymooners made Meadows a millionaire.
Norman Lear based Archie Bunker off of his own father
The writer borrowed from his life.
M*A*S*H's Loretta Swit thought laughter and comedy were hard to come by
Swit still kept a positive attitude even when things looked negative.
Buddy Ebsen believed classic TV viewers needed a father figure
Ebsen thought Jed Clampett could be the dad everyone needed and wanted in the ’60s.
Carol Burnett was worried she'd overwhelm an audience before she starred in her own variety series
"The last thing I want is to shove myself down people's throats three times a week."
Despite their differences, Norman Lear said that having Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker was ''so worth it''
"My entire body felt, 'Oh my god. This is Archie.'"
Donna Douglas was a ''friendly critter'' towards all animals on The Beverly Hillbillies
She had a genuine love for pets of all shapes, sizes, and kinds.
Raymond Bailey was ''the banker's hero'' after his role on The Beverly Hillbillies
His success as The Clampetts' banker was so unexpected, he wouldn't have even put money on it.
About that time Max Baer Jr. played Jethro's twin sister on The Beverly Hillbillies
Max Baer Jr. was a man who looked like a lady, or a man who looked like his twin sister.
Irene Ryan was worried she would have tomatoes thrown at her during live performances
Stage fright? No way. Fears of being famous? Nope. Flying tomatoes? Irene Ryan was always looking out for them.
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.
Eve Arden was afraid of losing her identity to Miss Brooks
After eight years of playing the role, Eve Arden was afraid of losing herself to Miss Brooks.
Vivian Vance's acting career had a parallel in mental health
She was much more than just Ethel Mertz.
Jean Stapleton knew that Edith Bunker wasn't stupid
"Edith is the power."
LaWanda Page was scared to make mistakes when she first appeared on Sanford and Son
The actress didn't want to disappoint her mom, Redd Foxx and viewers.
Night Court's Harry Anderson had a tough start to his success
A little magic goes a long way.
This M*A*S*H episode came as a surprise for fans watching
"Abyssinia, Henry" was a serious episode for the comedy series.
Ted Danson's toupee practically became its own character on Cheers
Did you know the moment Sam removed his hairpiece was totally unscripted?
Carol Burnett’s childhood friends were shocked she became a comedy star
The TV legend was a quiet kid and didn’t start acting until college!
Carroll O'Connor gave the best advice for aspiring actors
The Emmy award-winning actor was all for following your dreams but said it would not come easy.
Harvey Korman on the type of chemistry it took to make The Carol Burnett Show work
Korman was proof that cast chemistry was key to comedy gold!
Here's how Mayberry and Andy Griffith shaped George Lindsey
He treated each day in Mayberry like it was his last.
After a spinoff involving Lenny and Squiggy was scrapped, Cindy Willaims said it was probably for the best
The Laverne & Shirley duo were going to get their own show!
Mayberry's Ken Berry couldn't believe he would replace Andy Griffith
Those are some pretty big shoes to fill, but luckily, Ken Berry was quick on his feet.
Mayberry R.F.D. was a twist and turn in Ken Berry's life
Although acting wasn't Berry's original dream, he did it well and replaced an acting legend with ease.
Here's what Ken Berry had to say to people who thought Mayberry R.F.D. was ''unrelatable''
He defended his fictional hometown until the series ended in 1971.
George Lindsey used his country roots to his benefit in Mayberry R.F.D.
Turns out, Lindsey didn't have to do that much acting in order to play the part of a small-town country bumpkin.
Cindy Williams explained the secret to a good television series was a bit of stupidity
"We take television to its dumbest," said the actor.
Despite his stardom, Desi Arnaz said that he was a ''family man'' at heart
"The public does not think of me as a homebody," said the actor.
Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall had two very different reactions to fame and success
Finding success was one of the best—and most confusing—days of their lives.
Success was the only thing keeping Rob Reiner and Penny Marshall apart
The timeless couple just wanted to have a little more time with each other.
Cindy Williams loved playing the role of Shirley on Laverne & Shirley
Cindy Williams and Penny Marshall were surprised when Laverne & Shirley became one of the most-watched TV series in the country.
Tim Conway was proud to play second fiddle to Carol Burnett
"Carol is the only star I would go on as a regular with," said Conway.
Penny Marshall was afraid of stardom during her time on Laverne & Shirley
Penny Marshall dealt with different degrees of pressure during her time on the show. One of those pressures came from herself.
Producer Garry Marshall was surprised by Laverne & Shirley's success
The producer said Laverne & Shirley was "all about timing."
Don Adams used his past roles to build upon his role in Get Smart
Don Adams was clever in his portrayal of Maxwell Smart.
Bob Newhart was hesitant to return to the classic TV wars
Don’t worry—he just needed the right show to showcase his style of comedy.
Vivian Vance said that ''there was no boss'' on the set of I Love Lucy
Vance also said that she and Lucille Ball balanced each other out.
Ann B. Davis said that the children on The Brady Bunch were ''the backbone of the show''
Davis adored her costars on The Brady Bunch.
Here's how Happy Days helped Ron Howard mature
All Ron Howard wanted was to act his age.
Tom Bosley shared a lot in common with his Happy Days character
Bosley built a career on being a dad.
Marion Ross loved the similarities between her Happy Days family and her real one
Marion Ross loved her own family just as much as Marion Cunningham loved Richie and Joanie.
Henry Winkler put an end to a common rumor about Happy Days in 1976
Remember when we all thought Henry Winkler was leaving Happy Days? He addressed the rumor in a 1976 interview.
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.
Bob Newhart did comedy to ''keep him from crying''
"I guess I laugh to keep from crying," Newhart said.
Sally Struthers spent $40,000 trying to leave All in the Family
We almost lost Gloria!
The cast and crew of The Carol Burnett Show were like a real family behind the scenes
Wouldn't you want Carol Burnett as your sister?
This scene of Laverne & Shirley was so good it made Steven Spielberg jealous
While visiting the set of Laverne & Shirley, Spielberg saw greatness.
In 1966, Bob Denver gave advice on how to be funny
Bob Denver knew how to be funny, and he wanted you to know how too.
Alan Hale Jr. was constantly mistaken for his father in the '60s
Everyone thought Alan Hale Jr. was Alan Hale Sr. throughout his acting career. A real like father, like son moment.
Harvey Korman said that he didn't look for ''comedy'' in sketches on The Carol Burnett Show
Korman was a professional.
Carol Burnett said she was ''fortunate'' that her work never interfered with her private life
"Actually, I've been very lucky," said Burnett
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.
Tina Louise would have picked Manhattan over Gilligan's Island
Oops! Looks like Tina Louise would have rather been stranded somewhere else.
When Gilligan's Island ended, an exhausted Bob Denver got a boat of his own
The actor had worked a three-year tour with just one day off.
Carroll O'Connor began an anti-drug crusade in memory of his son
He used his platform to make a difference.
M*A*S*H actor Gary Burghoff hated being called cute
The man with a teddy bear hated being called cute.
Tom Hanks had this to say about dressing in drag during his time on Bosom Buddies
Sometimes it takes a pair of high heels to reach great heights.
Tom Hanks had some critiques for Bosom Buddies in the early '80s
Tom Hanks was a fresh face in Hollywood at the time, yet he still knew how to make a hit TV series.
Bosom Buddies helped Peter Scolari be known as a funny man
The critics may not have believed in Bosom Buddies, but they definitely took notice of Peter Scolari's comedic talent.
M*A*S*H's McLean Stevenson didn't think kids should watch TV
He wanted kids to give up TV and turn the page to reading—even if it meant fewer kids were watching M*A*S*H.
Gary Burghoff wanted M*A*S*H fans to connect with Radar
He was one of the few non-officers on M*A*S*H but had all the characteristics needed to be one.
Leslie Nielsen landed a role on Police Squad because of his acting in Airplane!
After the '80s movie Airplane!, Leslie Nielsen was flying high in his career.
Get Smart's Don Adams was a real-life Maxwell Smart
Before Get Smart he was lying about his age and performing stand-up comedy in dive bars.
Don Adams on the secret formula to Get Smart's success
Although he wasn't conducting James Bond-level spy work, his dedication to the job paid off.
Loretta Swit said her role on M*A*S*H was one of the hardest to play
"She's human and humane, and I try to justify her outrageous behavior by being the best nurse in Korea," Loretta Swit said about her M*A*S*H character.
Barbara Feldon was famous for commercials before she was on Get Smart
From selling men's pomade and purring at the audience to playing Agent 99 in a spy spoof, Feldon was a queen of TV.
Mel Brooks was aiming for a ''dangerous comedy'' with When Things Were Rotten
Things were never rotten for Mel Brooks or his incredible career.
Jamie Farr wanted M*A*S*H fans to accept him with or without the dress
Farr didn't need Gary Burghoff or a pretty dress for Klinger to shine.
Leslie Nielsen found a love for comedy through Police Squad!
He was known for being a serious actor until he went and did something as silly as Airplane! and Police Squad!
Henry Winkler on how he'd like to see The Fonz leave Happy Days
It was tough to say goodbye to a character he loved so much.
Alan Alda wanted a very private life for him and his family during his time on M*A*S*H
He was a ladies' man who only cared about one woman.
Success caught Get Smart's Barbara Feldon by surprise
Forget money and fame; being Agent 99 was enough of a ''status symbol'' for Barbara Feldon.
David Rasche said Sledge Hammer reminded him of improv classes
This funny guy took the Sledge Hammer! series very seriously.
Henry Winkler explained the frustrating part of playing The Fonz
"I don't mind talking about the show at all, it's just that I don't want to be The Fonz."
Cher shares Lucy's less-than-sunny Bono bon mot
The singer reached out to her famous peer for advice.
Henry Winkler agreed to play the Fonz — on one condition
"I got a call and they asked if I’d like the role."
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.
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!
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!
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams mended their friendship fifteen years after Laverne & Shirley ended
"We got together at my house and had the conversation I wished I'd been able to have fifteen years earlier," wrote Marshall.
Originally, we were never meant to see more than the back of Alan Brady's head on The Dick Van Dyke Show
Initially, the character had a much smaller role planned.
Ron Howard said that the teens of the fifties weren't so different from the young people of today
The actor believed that the two groups were more alike than they were different.
Gilda Radner was briefly considered for the role of Shirley Feeney in Laverne & Shirley
The SNL actor was nearly the star of the hit sitcom.
Carl Reiner based The Dick Van Dyke Show on his feelings for his wife, Estelle
"When I was no longer involved in making the piece and just sitting back as an audience, I was really amazed at how many of them are very, very funny."
Here's what Christmas meant to Lucille Ball, Mike Connors and more in 1973
Here's what Christmas meant to these six celebrities, guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit!
Penny Marshall enjoyed drinking milk and Pepsi as a child, long before she starred on Laverne & Shirley
Laverne and Penny shared a drink of choice.
The Honeymooners had a Christmas special in the '70s
Ralph directs a Christmas play!
8 things we learned about Norman Lear from the book: ''Norman Lear: His Life and Times''
Here are eight reasons why Norman Lear was the groundbreaking man behind more than five hit series, according to the book Norman Lear: His Life and Times.
Not all actors wanted to be roasted by Dean Martin on The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast
And with a look at some of the roasters, we could understand why!
Please enjoy this pep talk from Florence Henderson
Feeling down? Take a dose of Carol Brady.
Here's Marlo Thomas' reaction to ending her hit series That Girl
She carried parts of Ann Marie with her long after the cameras stopped rolling.
Dick Van Dyke: ''I never thought I would be anything''
The multi-hyphenate talent never saw stardom ahead.
How Marlo Thomas gave Danny Thomas the worst Father’s Day gift possible
The decision to act came easily for everyone—except Marlo's parents.
That Girl's Marlo Thomas was tired of talking about her dad in interviews
Her famous father wasn’t her only acting inspiration!
Catchy Comedy celebrates Thanksgiving with a Dean Martin Celebrity Roast marathon on Nov. 28th
We're dishing out a heaping helping of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roast starting Nov. 28th at 6a ET on Catchy Comedy.
When he wasn't acting on Mama's Family, Ken Berry loved to ride motorcycles
"It's more than a hobby with me," said the actor.
Susan Olsen had a crush on her on-screen sibling during the filming of The Brady Bunch
"I had two thousand various crushes on him," said Olsen.
Maureen McCormick on why she doesn't like to watch The Brady Bunch
The actor wasn't a fan of reruns.
This was Susan Olsen's proudest moment in her acting career
No, it wasn't on the set of The Brady Bunch.
That evil woodpecker that terrorized Ritchie in The Dick Van Dyke Show was based off a real (and terrifying) bird
Watch out: There's a bird on the loose!
Eve Plumb had to channel her inner Jan Brady for The Brady Brides
The Brady Brides marked one of her first times seeing her on-screen sister in years.
Dick Van Dyke had to be reminded frequently that he was a star
The actor kept humble.
Florence Henderson called seeing everyone all grown up on A Very Brady Christmas ''strange''
Henderson called this family reunion a "little strange."
Marion Ross called Tom Bosley the ''father'' of the Happy Days cast and crew
The actor was a father figure, on-screen and off.
Tom Bosley wasn't upset that he had to share the stage in Happy Days
"I don't miss front and center," said the actor.
Vicki Lawrence fought for better scripts on Mama's Family
Having worked under Burnett, she knew not to settle.
R.I.P. Quincy Jones, titan of American music
He created theme songs for classic TV and film and worked with everyone from Sinatra to Michael Jackson. He was 91 years old.
Lucille Ball perfected I Love Lucy on the road before it ever aired its first episode
Ball was an expert in her craft.
Fear was a powerful motivator for Henry Winkler
How Winkler used his anxieties to his advantage.
Compared to My Three Sons, Fred MacMurray said being a father was harder at home
Fatherhood was so much easier for MacMurray when it was written out in My Three Sons.
Fred MacMurray tried to keep My Three Sons as fresh as possible
MacMurray and his three sons were no strangers to change.
Desi Arnaz on playing a character after Ricky Ricardo: ''I wanted to get as far away as possible from I Love Lucy.''
It was the series that made him a star, but why did he want to get away?
Did you catch this horror movie easter egg in Night Court?
Horror fans may have spotted the in-joke to one of John Larroquette's early roles.
At 20, Don Grady was an actor, a writer and composer for My Three Sons
Grady became a triple threat at the age of 20!
Here's a few reasons why ALF was Max Wright's hardest work
Whenever he felt on top of the world, ALF was there to help ground him.
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.
Here's the reason Paul Fusco believed everyone loved ALF
ALF took the world by storm, and he wasn’t even from this planet!
Fred MacMurray was ''semi-retired'' while on My Three Sons
MacMurray was such a low-pressure kind of guy that he even "semi-retired" while still working.
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.
Anne Schedeen thanked ALF for bringing her up to star status
All she needed was a working spaceship to help her land her star status.
The misstatement of the century: Mary Tyler Moore once referred to herself as ''plain'' and ''simple''
Moore was often approached by fans for style tips.
Max Wright said ALF the alien made him feel more human
It took an alien from outer space to help Max Wright find his humanity in the world.
Ron Howard on his time as a university student while playing a high schooler on Happy Days
"It would be a lack of foresight to think I had it made now and didn't have to continue to improve myself," the actor said.
Terror on the high seas: 10 Love Boat guest stars in horror movies
It's an open smile on a friendly shore. Or is it?!
Penny Marshall: ''I didn’t want to be in show business''
The story is as unexpected as it is interesting!
One weird fact connects Halloween (1978) and Mama's Family
Mama's in the house. But Michael Myers is, too!
The creator of Happy Days said that it would be difficult to write a comedy about modern teenagers
Would those days still be happy if they were happening in the 1970s?
Vivian Vance commended Lucille Ball on her talent as a performer
Vance called Ball "a great clown."
Lucille Ball didn't mind sharing her series with farm animals
Lucille Ball took "rural humor" to a new extreme!
Ron Howard's Happy Days departure was sudden and unexpected
He couldn't stay Richie forever!
Vivian Vance said that success made her mean for a while
Learning to love Ethel was no easy task for Vance.
Making Lucy iconic: How writers crafted Lucille Ball's TV character
Here's what it was like, straight from the source.
This was the moment during Henry Winkler's Happy Days audition that won him the role of The Fonz
Winkler turned a four-line audition into a showstopper.
Henry Winkler said that the reason Fonzie was so appealing was because he genuinely enjoyed playing the character
He's Henry Winkler's favorite cool guy!
The Three Stooges said children would attack them in public
A nine-year-old thwacked them with a cane on the boardwalk.
Did you catch this Happy Days easter egg in one of the biggest horror franchises?
It was a reference 26 years in the making!
Here's why the iconic comedy duo Laurel and Hardy broke up
The comedy duo had to separate in order to team up against the studio!
Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy used to compare comedy to sports
A boxer studies the timing of each punch, while a comedian studies the punchline.
Anson Williams beat out 400 other actors for the role of Potsie
Williams fought hard to be called a Potsie!
Starring in Laverne & Shirley put a real damper on Cindy Williams' love life
"I wonder the real motive now when somebody wants to date me," she said.
R.I.P. John Amos, star of Good Times, Roots and The Mary Tyler Moore Show
Catchy Comedy will celebrate actor John Amos with a tribute featuring special episodes of Good Times. Tune in to remember John Amos starting Wednesday Oct. 2nd through Friday, Oct. 4th starting at 6p ET | 3p PT each day.
Carol Burnett, Buddy Hackett, Lucille Ball and other stars gave up their privacy for fame
Stars, like everyone else, just want some peace and quiet from time to time.
Audrey Meadows on how she got the role of Alice Kramden
Meadows was rich both in wealth and in her career.
Cindy Williams would reenact childhood memories during episodes of Laverne & Shirley
Williams called her acting career "a love affair."
Henry Winkler ensured that The Fonz was a good influence on children
The actor wanted to keep a clean reputation.
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!
Desi Arnaz explained how he and Lucille Ball created I Love Lucy
The series developed from the couple's desire to see a family on television.
Desi Arnaz Jr. revealed that his superstar parents were actually just like everybody else
"We put them on a pedestal and think of them as being different. Even I bought into that!"
Marlo Thomas was a girl who just wanted her privacy
She liked to keep her guard up at all times — sometimes quite literally — as she often had issues with the press.
The producer and Jim Nabors spent a lot of time perfecting Gomer Pyle: USMC
Jim Nabors and Gomer Pyle were both small-town boys with a lot of optimism.
Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams only appeared in Happy Days as a favor to executive producer Garry Marshall
Nobody expected the characters to be a hit, least of all the actors playing them.
In the '60s, Carol Burnett and Jim Nabors went on the road together
They were as good of friends offstage as they were comedians onstage together.
Frank Sutton didn't like talking about politics during his time on Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.
Frank Sutton was only an actor, and he wanted both interviewers and his fans to know that.
Penny Marshall explained how Laverne & Shirley's success affected her marriage to Rob Reiner
Here's how Marshall coped with stardom.
A separated Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz had to share one last kiss during the final episode of I Love Lucy
Read Arnaz's recount of the experience and try not to cry, we dare you.
Frank Sutton used his real military experience on Gomer Pyle: USMC
Sutton was a real Army veteran with a fictional Marine background.
After Gomer Pyle, Jim Nabors became a nut farmer in Hawaii and needed a life-saving liver transplant
''I raise macadamia nuts in Hawaii and that's good enough for me.''
Marines loved Frank Sutton and he loved the Marines
Sutton's popularity in the role of Sgt. Carter had people running to sign up for the Marine Corps.
Henry Winkler on the act of ''un-Fonzing'' himself
The de-Fonzification process is an age-old art.
Carroll O'Connor would ask All in the Family writers to rewrite jokes
"They often balked and more than once threatened to quit, but I too more than once threatened to quit."
Cindy Williams had a hard time adjusting to the fame that came with Laverne & Shirley
"One minute, you know, you're living from hand to mouth and the next minute you're this person with this incredible salary," she said.
In 1992, Cheers star John Ratzenberger saluted the Cliff Clavins of the world
Ratzenberger said everyone needed a friend like Cliff Clavin in their life.
Rob Reiner and the struggles of standing in someone else's shadow
"I went through a painful struggle," said Reiner.
No, Desi Arnaz Jr. did not play Little Ricky on I Love Lucy
How Arnaz felt about losing out on the role.
Dick Van Dyke on new love in old age: ''It's not too late!''
He also says you should exercise!
An acting class refused a sixteen-year-old Lucille Ball and said that she had ''no talent''
Imagine telling Lucille Ball that she isn't funny.
Fans would stop Marlo Thomas on the street just to call her ''That Girl''
She was "that girl" on TV and "that girl" on the streets.
Rhea Perlman envied her character's personality on Cheers
Perlman envied her character's quick quips on the series.
Al Molinaro from Happy Days would've been happy leaving it all behind
"If there was aggravation, I'd get out of the business today."
12 frothy facts about Cheers
Learn how Lucille Ball, Prince, pregnancy and "Hilary" relate to the beloved bar sitcom.
There was nothing in the norm when it came to George Wendt's success on Cheers
George Wendt loved many things about playing the role of Norm, but surprisingly, drinking beer wasn't one of them.
It took Betty Garrett longer than expected to figure out her character on Laverne & Shirley
"I came into the show without any real idea of what they wanted," she wrote.
Lucille Ball missed I Love Lucy as much as viewers did when it went off the air
Ball never lost any love for her iconic character.
Penny Marshall explained why she always had a massive ''L'' on her clothing during Laverne & Shirley
It's not just an adorable outfit.
Anson Williams actually enjoyed the live audience of Happy Days
Williams had no fear.
Taxi's Tony Danza traded in his boxing gloves for a yellow cab
Like in boxing, he went with the punches and worked hard on his acting career.
Donny Most helped shape the Ralph Malph we all know and love
The bubble gum was mostly Most!
Lucy and Desi credited each other when asked who was responsible for their success
"We both believe you have to give a little and take a little to make a go of it."
Judd Hirsch wanted Taxi fans to step up after the series was put on hold by NBC
On paper, Taxi had everything it needed to succeed, but in reality, the series had many ups and downs.
It turns out that the character of Fonzie was partially based off of Garry Marshall's childhood friends
The character who was just too cool actually has some roots in reality.
Norman Lear said that the characters of All in the Family ''were a combination of the script and the actors''
Think of All in the Family as one big group project.
Series creator Garry Marshall on the evolution of Happy Days
The characters quickly proved more important than the retro setting.
Laverne & Shirley was often compared to I Love Lucy
"It's hard to find two attractive girls who will let themselves seem unattractive."
Penny Marshall wanted Laverne & Shirley to be a more risqué show
Marshall wanted Laverne & Shirley to be a very different show.
Ron Howard protested when Happy Days was nearly renamed ''Fonzie's Happy Days'' in '75
Howard had the power to make a change.
Florence Henderson provided a calming effect on Robert Reed during tense moments on the set of The Brady Bunch
The two were close, on and off the screen.
Henry Winkler locked himself in his apartment for 24 hours after The Fonz became popular
Winkler dealt with his success in an unusual way.
Cindy Williams initially refused to do Laverne & Shirley
Shirley Feeney was almost played by a different Williams!
Henry Winkler shaped The Fonz, and insisted on showing what was there ''underneath the cool''
Here's how Winkler broadened his characterization to make The Fonz a whole person.
Here's the real reason why Laura Petrie wore pants on The Dick Van Dyke Show
Moore put on her pants just like everybody else: One leg at a time...
Barry Williams on how he made peace with The Brady Bunch
Williams went on a journey with the show.
Here's why the 1972 season was crucial for The Odd Couple's success
The Odd Couple's second and third seasons were titled "the most crucial seasons" for the hit-series.
Carroll O'Connor said that criticism of his shows got to him
Carroll O'Connor had a candid critique of TV critics.
The Odd Couple changed Tony Randall's outlook on life
He quickly became one of the most successful neat freaks on television!
At first, Isabel Sanford didn't want to star in a spinoff series for The Jeffersons — she wanted to stay on All in the Family
Sanford wasn't interested in letting go of a good thing.
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.