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The Waltons was partially based on Earl Hamner Jr.'s childhood — here's where fact and fiction differ
The character of John-boy was based on Hamner himself.
William Shatner's odyssey of reinvention
A journey from serious actor to post-ironic icon
Vicki Lawrence on the therapeutic effects of starring in The Carol Burnett Show
Sometimes, the pressure really mounted on set.
The '91 Andy Griffith Show episode rankings revisited
Tell us how you'd rank 'em!
James Arness admitted that he felt insecure during the first season of Gunsmoke
At first, Arness was in over his cowboy hat.
Originally, Andy Griffith was going to leave ''The Andy Griffith Show'' after three years
At first, Griffith had a much shorter timeline for the series.
Andy Griffith revealed that the last thing he said to George Lindsey was ''I love you''
Griffith and Lindsey had a friendship to last the ages.
Jean Stapleton vetoed this plot point and changed an ''All in the Family'' script
The actress worked hard to shape her character.
George Lindsey was a pretty stern teacher before he was goofy Goober Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show
What if Goober was your history teacher?
Mary Tyler Moore called it ''a terrible waste'' that she and Dick Van Dyke never had an affair
They saved the chemistry for the screen.
Eva Gabor had over 200 dresses as part of her wardrobe in ''Green Acres''
Eva Gabor and Lisa Douglas shared a pretty amazing sense of fashion.
James Arness never grew tired of playing Marshal Matt Dillon
It was a role Arness excelled at and loved.
Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and Jim Nabors made 'Return to Mayberry' with heart, not nostalgia
A testament to timeless humor and enduring friendship.
Dennis Weaver said he ''mourned'' the cancellation of Gunsmoke, though he left the series in 1964
"I don't think I'll ever completely leave Chester, you know," Weaver said.
Jim Nabors loved returning to his most iconic role
Nabors was proud to come back to Gomer Pyle in the made-for-TV reunion.
George Lindsey wanted everyone to know that he was not a ''country comedian''
"I don't think I'm a 'country comedian.' I think I am a comedian with an accent,"
Jim Nabors vs. The Philadelphia Eagles: a tale of Star-Spangled superstition
The Birds snubbed Gomer in '69.
Did Don Messick voice this cartoon dog?
This quiz has gone to the dogs!
Eleanor the cow was allergic to Eva Gabor in ''Green Acres''
"Everyone loved being with us."
Carroll O'Connor said that criticism of his shows got to him
Carroll O'Connor had a candid critique of TV critics.
What happened to these Mayberry residents after The Andy Griffith Show ended?
The TV movie ''Return to Mayberry'' gave us a glimpse at what Andy, Opie and the gang have been up to since the show's finale
Are these real episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show or did we make them up?
Many episode titles parodied famous movies, plays and even other TV shows.
Buddy Ebsen: "I've always been a long shot."
"It's fun to surprise people," Ebsen said.
Burt Reynolds received 4,000 fan letters after his first ''Gunsmoke'' appearance
Quint Asper was an audience's delight from the start.
The Andy Griffith Show's Howard McNear described himself as a ''second banana''
Floyd the Barber knew how to serve his audience.
Aunt Bee was much nicer than the real Frances Bavier, at least according to her
In the actress' words.
Burt Reynolds on being smart enough to enjoy your own success
"I'd be an idiot if I didn't."
Who said it: Mrs. Lovey Howell or Lisa Douglas?
There are plenty of similarities between two of the most glamorous characters across classic TV, including the way they speak!
Jerry Mathers auditioned for Peter Bogdanovich and Stanley Kubrick in the '60s
Here's a look at what could've been!
Sally Struthers assumed that the first episode of ''All in the Family'' would also be its last
Struthers assumed that the series would have a very short life.
Andy Griffith's Mayberry: How a backlot came to life
Behind-the-scenes of TV's most iconic small town.
Carroll O'Connor frequently sparred with producers over ridiculous plotlines on ''In the Heat of the Night''
"'Highly imaginative' is a euphemism for 'garbage.'"
Michael Landon said that writing his first script for Bonanza was ''one of the toughest jobs I ever had.''
"Now that I earn my living as an actor, director, and writer, I'd have to say that the writing part is the hardest."
Meet Telina Cuppari: Inside the Collection
Who doesn't love a slice of pizza? This delicious pizza collection will be hard to top! Take a look!
Mel Blanc once called the original Woody Woodpecker ugly, and yeah, we sort of agree
He's everyone's favorite little cartoon freak.
Ken Curtis' childhood was more ''Opie'' than ''Festus''
"The prisoners ate the same as mother cooked for us, so it was mighty good,"
Tell us about your best friend and we'll tell you which Looney Tunes duo you are
Which cartoon characters are you?