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LaWanda Page said Redd Foxx rehearsed with her so she wouldn't get fired
When producers wanted to replace Page, Foxx stood up for his longtime friend and rehearsed lines with her.
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.
Art Carney on the realism of The Honeymooners
"People accepted us that way," said the actor.
The younger cast members of Happy Days would often go to Tom Bosley for advice
Bosley's costars often turned to the actor for wisdom.
The death of Redd Foxx was devastating for The Royal Family cast
"He has been my friend for 40 years and I always abided by his decisions, and since he was ready to go, I have to abide by that."
Dick Van Dyke is so humble that his friends had to remind him that he was a star
Van Dyke was so talented that Carl Reiner called him "sickening."
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.
Gavin MacLeod addresses rumors that the Love Boat cast didn't get along
This is your captain speaking.
Redd Foxx loved his life inside and outside of Sanford and Son
Redd Foxx was both a nightclub comic and a TV star. In the '70s, succeeding in both at the same time was rare.
Here's why Ted Bessell of That Girl wanted to leave the series
There was a lot of pressure being the guy to That Girl on the hit 1966 series.
Redd Foxx's connection to Sanford and Son went beyond acting
I love Sanford because that's me. That's just Redd Foxx fifteen years from now," he added.
Redd Foxx said the key to Sanford and Son's success was honesty
The actor and legendary comedian had faith in the power of humor, and along with honesty, that made the show popular.
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.
How Vivian Vance became a big Hollywood star by accident
Vivian Vance had the audition of a lifetime in front of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz – and she had no idea.
George Wendt enjoyed being ''large'' for a living
Wendt was living large and liked it that way.
John Larroquette said there was ''nothing quite like Night Court''
Order in the court! Here’s why Night Court ruled TV.
Marion Ross on balancing family and career: ''I'm about 50/50''
It was all happy days for the Happy Days star.
Jean Stapleton considered herself an introvert
Offstage, she was much more reserved.
Vicki Lawrence fought for better scripts on Mama's Family
Having worked under Burnett, she knew not to settle.
Jim Backus felt stifled by television during his time on Gilligan's Island
Backus paid a price for fame.
Barry Williams chose The Brady Bunch over his social life
Barry Williams didn't need a girlfriend as a young man, he was already in love with The Brady Bunch.
Norman Lear had a special message hidden inside Sanford and Son and All in the Family
Norman Lear did what he wanted and didn't care who saw — even if it was thousands of TV viewers.
Here's how Happy Days helped Ron Howard mature
All Ron Howard wanted was to act his age.
Marlo Thomas was an inspiration to strong, independent women
Marlo Thomas stood on business.
The Love Boat gave Bernie Kopell an unexpected romantic image
He was the underdog of romance until he became the type everyone wanted.
Bob Saget used to compare Full House to Happy Days
"We kid that I'm Richie Cunningham and we're doing Happy Days," Saget 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.
Carol Burnett's Tarzan yell got her into trouble after she frightened a security guard at a department store
Burnett's iconic shout got her into some hot water.
Sammy Davis Jr. gave Archie Bunker the kiss of a lifetime on All in the Family
Archie Bunker doesn't kiss and tell, but his reaction is worth a thousand words.
Norman Lear explained the difference between television in the seventies and the eighties
"I think most people are nostalgic for something they've never known."
Norman Lear revealed how Edith was able to tune Archie out
Edith loved Archie but didn't agree with him.
Norman Lear revealed All in the Family's British roots
The producer spilled the beans (and toast!)
All in the Family changed Sally Struthers over the course of nine seasons
Sally Struthers changed her attitude because of her role in All in the Family. It also brought her closer to her real-life family.
Archie and Edith reminded Jean Stapleton of her own parents
Stapleton saw her family in the Bunkers.
Fame couldn't change Jean Stapleton's ''caring and down-to-earth'' personality
Being a star came second to being a good person for the actress.
Jean Stapleton said that her husband ''had all the qualities Archie doesn't have.''
"He is an enlightened person and smart."
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.
Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two
Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh.
This was Carol Burnett's favorite sketch on The Carol Burnett Show
"We were over the top. "
Wives saved The Dick Van Dyke Show from cancellation
The Dick Van Dyke Show received assistance from an unlikely source.
Tina Louise would have picked Manhattan over Gilligan's Island
Oops! Looks like Tina Louise would have rather been stranded somewhere else.
Vicki Lawrence put the meaning of family in Mama's Family
Burnett helped inspire the family members of Mama's Family, and Lawrence wasn't sure she was ready to be head of the household.
The Love Boat's Lauren Tewes was said to be the next Mary Tyler Moore
Lauren Tewes had a few things in common with Mary Tyler Moore, including her love for acting.
Jean Stapleton was a Hollywood star, but she lived in rural Pennsylvania
Stapleton was a real-life Hollywood Hillbilly. From Los Angeles to Pennsylvania, she liked living two different lifestyles.
Night Court's Harry Anderson had a tough start to his success
A little magic goes a long way.
Suzanne Pleshette on her TV marriage with Bob Newhart
Pleshette loved her onscreen marriage with Bob Newhart just as much as we loved watching it unfold on our TV screens.
Gavin MacLeod believed that The Love Boat was an escape for viewers
It wasn't just a cruise ship and show; it was happiness for many.
Lucille Ball's minor injuries on I Love Lucy showed her dedication to performing
Lucille Ball was a bundle of bruises, sprains and scratches.
Finding new ways to relate to women was an important job for Hot in Cleveland
This one's for the girls!
Kathy Garver wanted her character on Family Affair to grow up
Garver was all grown up and just wanted her character to catch up.
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.
Dan Rowan got deeply personal about his health issues while on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Here’s how the comedian took a serious issue and handled it with humor and heart.
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.
Lucille Ball explained why the Ricardo family lived an average life
“I...didn’t want us to be a typical Hollywood couple, whatever that is,” said Ball.
At the height of success, Rowan and Martin said ''every hero can become a bum''
Despite feeling the success, Martin said they didn't feel secure.
Yes, that was actually Henry Winkler water skiing in Happy Days
Winkler was a talented actor and an adept skier!
There was a time when no one knew Rowan & Martin
"There was a time when people thought Rowan and Martin was a detergent."
Here's why Dick Martin got real serious about silly comedy
This funny guy got real serious about comedy in a 1968 interview!
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.
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.
Penny Marshall didn't care about what the critics had to say
And with a number one show on television, why would she?
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.
One of Harvey Korman’s biggest worries was time
Time was Korman’s toughest critic!
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.
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.
Harvey Korman saved Mama's Family from a dark place
Korman really brought the family together — and lead them to success.
Here's why Betty White's humor never got old
She proved that laughter really is the golden ticket!
One of Florence Henderson’s real-life children had a small role on The Brady Bunch
She took her role as a mother seriously, both on and off screen!
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 called Thelma Harper ''a lonely old lady''
"She parallels many people in everybody's family," Lawrence said.
The Love Boat's Fred Grandy preferred to be on land
When Grandy wasn't filming for The Love Boat, he said he would avoid boats altogether.
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.
Sally Field hated being called cute during her time on The Flying Nun
Many words could be used to describe Field and her career, but "cute" is not one of them.
Sally Field said high schoolers were the world's hardest audience
Teens loved Sister Bertrille!
The Flying Nun had to convince real nuns that it was worth watching
What was the problem with the series? There was nun.
Susan Olsen used to get bullied at school because of Cindy Brady
Cindy Brady killed Susan Olsen's playground popularity.
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.
How some advice from Paul McCartney helped Ron Howard reconcile his past with his present
Howard got by with a little help from his friend.
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.
Here's why Norman Lear was the man behind all the hits
Get an inside look into the mind behind the man!
Bernie Kopell said that he and his Love Boat character shared more than a few qualities
Kopell called his character "jaded."
How syndication saved Vicki Lawrence and Mama's Family
Syndication saved Mama's Family.
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.
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!
Audrey Meadows on how she got the role of Alice Kramden
Meadows was rich both in wealth and in her career.
Lucille Ball enjoyed The Lucy Show because her fictional husband wasn't involved
No husband? No problem. Everyone already loved Lucy.
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.
Here's why Dick Van Dyke joined Carol Burnett after Harvey Korman left
It was a long-awaited comedy collision!
Lauren Tewes: ''My focus has always been on acting, not looks.''
“I’ve never been a glamour girl,” said Tewes.
Sally Struthers broke her arm on the set of All in the Family
The cast had to be removed before filming.
Here's what Lucille Ball had to say about staying successful
It's time to pull up a chair and learn a few lessons from Lucy!
Lauren Tewes said she looked up to Dawn Wells of Gilligan's Island as a young girl
The actor frequently received fan letters from young girls asking for advice.
Morey Amsterdam said that this was what always surprised him about The Dick Van Dyke Show
“People everywhere identify with it because the people in it were real human beings,” said Amsterdam.
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.
Vivian Vance traveled over 3,000 miles to work on The Lucy Show
Vivian Vance was a Hollywood legend who lived in Connecticut. She must have had a lot of frequent flyer miles.
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.
Love, American Style was called ''Love Impossible'' on the set
Margolin wanted the American public to fall in love with Love, American Style.
David Birney had faith in Bridget Loves Bernie even before fans did
Birney always had faith in Bernie.
David Birney wanted television to be less controlled during the 1970s
He wanted the freedom of daytime TV on Bridget Loves Bernie!