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There were moments in Gunsmoke's run where Amanda Blake considered retiring — here's why she stayed
Blake almost said goodbye to the well-loved character, Kitty Russell.
Which brother did it: a Brady or a Cartwright?
Did these brotherly shenanigans happen on Bonanza or The Brady Bunch?
Don Knotts said the Barney Fife character came to him in a dream
"A number of things were swimming around in me, of course, that led up to the dream," said Knotts.
Frank McGrath of ''Wagon Train'' exposed the harsh reality of television stunt work
"The only one that looks after the stuntman is the stuntman."
Bob Denver's near miss with military service could've changed TV history
His career was almost over before it really took off.
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
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.
9 things you never noticed in the reunion movie 'Return to Mayberry'
Did you notice Don's daughter and Judy Jetson?
Jean Stapleton vetoed this plot point and changed an ''All in the Family'' script
The actress worked hard to shape her character.
Maureen McCormick thought of Florence Henderson almost as a second mother during the filming of ''The Brady Bunch''
Henderson and McCormick weren't just close on screen.
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.
Martin Milner said he lacked the drive to be a superstar
His definition of success was different from his peers.
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.
Daily Andy Griffith Quiz: ''The Bank Job''
In which Barney's attitude (and wardrobe) is a real drag!
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!