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FAMILY MATTERS, from left: Michelle Thomas, Jaleel White, (1996), 1989-1998

The Tragic Story of ‘Family Matters’ Star Michelle Thomas

Billie Lourd and Carrie Fisher attend the World Premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at the Dolby, El Capitan, and TCL Theatres on December 14, 2015 in Hollywood, California.

Billie Lourd Shares Touching Tribute to Mom Carrie Fisher — Her Castmates Respond

METV THE BRADY BUNCH CAST

Which ‘Brady Bunch’ Episodes Were Hated Most By the Cast?

THE KING OF QUEENS, from left: Kevin James, Leah Remini, (1998), 1998-2007. Ph: Monty Brinton / © CBS / Courtesy Everett Collection

Kevin James & Leah Remini Can’t Stop Hinting at ‘King of Queens’ Return

I DREAM OF JEANNIE: 15 YEARS LATER, Barbara Eden, Wayne Rogers, 1985

‘I Dream of Jeannie’ Returned After 15 Years — With Wayne Rogers, Not Larry Hagman

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW, Richard O'Brien, Tim Curry, Patricia Quinn, 1975. TM & Copyright ©20th Century Fox. All rights reserved./courtesy Everett Collection

Tim Curry Shares How Mother’s Possible Mental Illness Inspired Frank-N-Furter

JOANIE LOVES CHACHI, Erin Moran, (Season 2), 1982-83.

The Tragic Story of Erin Moran From ‘Happy Days’

Dee Wallace Exclusive feature image

Dee Wallace Reveals That ‘Cujo’ Set ‘Was Close to Hell’

THE SIMPSONS, The Simpsons, as The Addams Family, from left: Barney Gumble, as Uncle Fester, Bart Simpson, as Pugsley, Marge Simpson, as Morticia, Maggie Simpson, as Cousin Itt, Homer Simpson, as Gomez, Lisa Simpson, as Wednesday Addams, (1989-).

Why Matt Groening Thought Original ‘Simpsons’ Treehouse of Horror Was ‘Worst Thing’ Show Had Done

Classic Movies Airing October 20-26 image

Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: October 20-26

SARAH JESSICA PARKER, BETTE MIDLER, KATHY NAJIMY

What Did Critics Think of ‘Hocus Pocus’ When It Was First Released? Read the 1993 Reviews

Erin Murphy talks Bewitched Interview image

‘Bewitched’ Star Erin Murphy Reveals Cancellation Was a Shock to the Cast

Ben Stiller — 97th Annual Oscars

Ben Stiller: ‘Only Time I Would See My Parents Was on The Ed Sullivan Show’

Kiss, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, circa early 1980s.

Who’s Still Alive From KISS?

DEVIL IN DISGUISE: JOHN WAYNE GACY -- Episode 101 -- Pictured: Michael Angarano as Sam Amirante -- (Photo by: Brooke Palmer/PEACOCK)

Did You Recognize ‘Devil in Disguise’s Lawyer? This Former Child Star Has Been in a Lot

Andy Griffith in Matlock

The Real Reason the Original ‘Matlock’ Was Canceled After Nine Seasons

Gilligan's Island Bob Denver, 1964-1967

The ‘Murder on Gilligan’s Island’ Storyline That Never Made It to TV

Patricia Arquette as Allison DuBois in 'Medium'

Who Has Patricia Arquette Dated and Married?

DRACULA, Bela Lugosi, 1931

How Bela Lugosi Created One of Hollywood’s Most Haunting Feuds

JETSONS: THE MOVIE, George Jetson, Astro, Rosey the Robot, Elroy Jetson, Judy Jetson, Jane Jetson, 1990.

Jim Carrey to Star in New ‘Jetsons’ Film — But Do You Remember the Failed 1990 Adaptation?

DEADWOOD, Timothy Olyphant, 2004-2006, (Season 3), photo: © HBO / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Why Did HBO Really Cancel ‘Deadwood’?

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Top 50 Classic Horror Movies & Where to Watch Them This Halloween

MY THREE SONS, Fred MacMurray, 'There's A What In The Attic?', (Season 6, aired Oct. 21, 1965), 1960-72.

Barry Livingston Reveals How a Lion Once Got Loose on the Set of ‘My Three Sons’

A NIGHT IN THE LIFE OF JIMMY REARDON, Matthew Perry, River Phoenix, 1988

The River Phoenix & Matthew Perry Movie Everyone Forgot — for Good Reason

SARAH JESSICA PARKER, BETTE MIDLER, KATHY NAJIMY

When and Where to Watch ‘Hocus Pocus’ on TV This October

Whatever happened to Jennifer Runyon 80s styled header image

Whatever Happened to’Charles in Charge’ Star Jennifer Runyon ?

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Lisa Loring, John Astin, Carolyn Jones, Ted Cassidy, Ken Weatherwax, 1964-1966

The Forgotten ‘Addams Family’ Halloween Special That Reunited the Original Cast

MOONLIGHTING, from top: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, (1985), 1985-89. © ABC / Courtesy Everett Collection

Cybill Shepherd Opens Up About Ending Her Long ‘Moonlighting’ Feud With Bruce Willis

Leave it to Beaver Tony Dow, Ken Osmond (as Eddie Haskell), 1957-63

This ‘Spinal Tap’ Star Was Almost Cast as Eddie Haskell on ‘Leave It to Beaver’

BACK TO THE FUTURE, Michael J. Fox, 1985.

Michael J. Fox on Seven-Year ‘Tailspin’ After Parkinson’s Diagnosis: ‘I Wasn’t There for My Family’

SHOWGIRLS, (clip seen in documentary YOU DON’T NOMI, 2019), from left: Gina Gershon, Elizabeth Berkley, 1995. © United Artists / Courtesy Everett Collection

‘Showgirls’ Muse Elizabeth Berkley Reveals Her Never-Before-Seen Audition Reel

Lucille Ball in 'I Love Lucy'

The CW’s ‘TV We Love’: The Surprising Classic Shows That Didn’t Make the Cut

Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers’ Old Wig Sells for Over $5000 at Auction

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, Jackie Coogan, 1964-66

Jackie Coogan Cried the First Time He Saw Himself as Uncle Fester

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Best Classic Movies on TV This Week: October 13-19

BEWITCHED, Agnes Moorehead, Elizabeth Montgomery, 1964-1972

The Best ‘Bewitched’ Halloween Episodes to Watch This October

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, Melissa Sue Anderson, Season 1, 1974-1983

Inside the Real Reason Why Melissa Sue Anderson Left ‘Little House on the Prairie’

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, from left: Gilda Radner (as Emily Litella), Chevy Chase, 'Weekend Update', (Season 1), 1975-.

‘Saturday Night Live’ Debuted as ‘Saturday Night’ 50 Years Ago: What Did Critics Say?

TO CATCH A KILLER, Brian Dennehy, 1992. © Creative Entertainment Group/ Courtesy: Everett Collection

Remember the Time Brian Dennehy Scared & Scarred Audiences As John Wayne Gacy? We Do

Who’s Still Alive From ‘The Bob Newhart Show’?

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, on set, with Dean Butler Composite(1983), 1974-1983.

Dean Butler Reveals That This ‘Little House’ Storyline Decided Whether the Show Would Get Cancelled

Penny Marshall, Cindy Williams in Laverne & Shirley

The Forgotten ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Spinoff That Sent Them to the Army

DAYS OF OUR LIVES, from left: Melissa Reeves, Matthew Ashford, (1990s), 1965- . ph:

‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Melissa Reeves on Her First Role: ‘I Was Clueless’ (Exclusive)

Larry Linville in M*A*S*H

Inside the Real Reason Why Larry Linville Left ‘M*A*S*H’

THE WATCHER IN THE WOODS, form left: Lynn-Holly Johnson, Bette Davis, Kyle Richards, 1980

‘Watcher in the Woods’ Star Lynn-Holly Johnson’s Bette Davis Regrets and ‘Crazy’ On-Set Accident

The Waltons - Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, John Walmsley, Judy Norton-Taylor, Richard Thomas, Mary Beth McDonough, Kami Cotler, Will Geer, Ellen Corby, Eric Scott, David Harper

Where Is the Cast of ‘The Waltons’ Now? Catch Up With the 9 Stars

LOST, Cynthia Watros, 2004-2010. (Season 2),

‘Lost’s Cynthia Watros on Hurley Love Story & Why It Was ‘One of the Hardest Jobs’

The Simpsons - house

A Real-Life Simpsons House Was Built for a Contest & It Was a Complete Disaster

THE 8TH ANNUAL YOUNG COMEDIANS SHOW, John Candy, aired 12/16/1983. © HBO /Courtesy Everett Collection

Why John Candy Absolutely Hated Shooting This Iconic Scene from ‘Stripes’

THE LOST BOYS, Brooke McCarter, Chance Michael Corbitt, Billy Wirth, Kiefer Sutherland, Jami Gertz, Alexander Winter, 1987

The New ‘Lost Boys’ Musical Has a Surprising ‘Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Connection

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, Andy Griffith, Jack Burns, (Season 6), 1960-68

Why Warren Ferguson Suddenly Disappeared From ‘The Andy Griffith Show’

BACK TO THE FUTURE, Michael J. Fox, 1985.

‘Family Ties’ Creator Secretly Rejected ‘Back to the Future’ Role on Michael J. Fox’s Behalf

Monster: The Ed Gein Story
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Why Does the Actor Who Plays Richard Speck in ‘Monster’ Look So Familiar?

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The Real Reason Florence Henderson Almost Didn’t Become Carol Brady

THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW, Dick Van Dyke, (1965), 1961-66. ph: Mario Casilli / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

Dick Van Dyke on Turning 100: Other Than Wife, ‘I Didn’t Do Anything Right’

8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter - John Ritter as Paul Hennessy

John Ritter’s Widow Reveals Why Their Sons Would Never Play Him

IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN - IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN, Linus Van Pelt, Sally Brown, Snoopy, first aired in 1966

When Is ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Airing on TV This Year?

MEET THE PARENTS, Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, 2000

The Lost Original Film Behind Ben Stiller’s ‘Meet the Parents’

THE BRADY BUNCH, (l to r): Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Barry Williams, Maureen McCormick, Christopher Knight, Eve Plumb, Mike Lookinland, Susan Olsen, Ann B. Davis, & Tiger the Dog, 'The Honeymoon', (Season 1, aired Sept. 26, 1969), 1969-1974

The Forgotten ‘Brady Bunch’ Spinoff That Never Aired

Andy Griffith in The Andy Griffith Show

Andy Griffith Thought He Was ‘Hot Stuff’ After Mayberry, But ‘Sat Around the House for Several Years’ Instead

THE LIFE & TIMES OF GRIZZLY ADAMS, Dan Haggerty, 1977-78

The Tragic Story of Dan Haggerty, TV’s Grizzly Adams

1985 Throwback: Images from left; Rocky & Drago, Ronald Reagan, Madonna, The Breakfast Club, Marty McFly

This Was the Top-Rated TV Show 40 Years Ago Today

Diane Brewster, 1957. ph: Nolan Patterson / TV Guide / courtesy Everett Collection

The Surprising Connection Between ‘Leave It to Beaver’ and ‘The Fugitive’

TOO SOON FOR JEFF, Jessica Alba, 1996.

Why Did ABC Afterschool Specials Get Cancelled After 25 Years?

Barbara Billingsley and Jerry Mathers in Leave It To Beaver

Inside ‘Leave it to Beaver’s Controversial First Episode

THE NEW ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, top from left: Marty McCall, Andy Griffith, Lee Meriwether, bottom from left: Lori Rutherford, Ann Morgan Guilbert, 1971.

What Was ‘The New Andy Griffith Show’ and Why Was It Cancelled After Just One Season?