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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,"
Howard Rollins joined the cast of ''In the Heat of the Night'' to work with Carroll O'Connor
O'Connor was a star, even to his fellow actors.
Don Knotts' insight into humor's ever-changing landscape
"Comedians are in a tough position now"
Unveiling Andy Griffith's hidden business acumen: Ownership and negotiation in Mayberry
He was a great sheriff and an even better businessman.
James Arness reflects on breaking Hollywood norms: How ''Gunsmoke'' changed TV forever
Arness' career followed an uncharted path.
Michael Landon admitted there was a phase in his career where he acted like a ''spoiled child''
"I tried to depend on work for my happiness."
Mel Blanc: ''[Joseph Barbera] was certainly talented, but he drove me nuts sometimes.''
The beginning of The Flintstones was not without its challenges.
Carroll O'Connor said that he actually preferred writing to acting
"Leave me alone. Can't you see I'm writing?"
Carroll O'Connor explained how Bill Gillespie and Archie Bunker were two different characters
"The similarities between the two would be almost nil except for the fact that the same actor is playing both parts."
Are these unique character names from Gunsmoke or Star Trek?
Can you place names like Nebo, Balok and Suggs?
Did these Gunsmoke guest stars play heroes or villains?
Were these memorable characters good or evil?
Robert Reed struggled to make his character ''believable'' on The Brady Bunch
"For me, the biggest fight was to make the character seem real," Reed said.
How many characters from The Rifleman can you name?
Do you know all the residents of North Fork?
Michael Landon used to challenge cars to foot races when he was younger
Whatever you do, do not let Little Joe challenge you to a race.
How well do you know Astro from The Jetsons?
Can you ranswer all these ruestions right?
Don Knotts revealed that one of the best bits of ''The Ghost and Mr. Chicken'' was actually created by Andy Griffith
The Andy Griffith Show was more than just a television series.
Howard McNear reflects on his time as Doc in radio's ''Gunsmoke''
McNear defended radio even when it wasn't fashionable!
Why Sally Struthers was ''itching to leave'' All in the Family
Struthers had been on the series for seven years and wanted to show that she was more than Gloria.
Here's the one trait Howard McNear had in common with Floyd the Barber
The actor and his character may not have been so different!
Barbara Billingsley on how her own children helped her prepare for Leave It to Beaver
Some of the moments in Leave It to Beaver came straight from Billingsley's real children.
5 things you never knew about Tom and Jerry cartoons
Two decades before The Flintstones, Hanna-Barbera made animation history with the cat and mouse.
The very much alive Jerry Mathers said that the rumor he had died was the result of a mix-up
"The rumors of my death were premature."
Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford had a ''Rifleman'' reunion by hanging out and herding cattle together
The on-screen father and son were just as close as they were on camera.
Dan Blocker tried to return to teaching— but learned he couldn't!
Hoss was just too darn recognizable!
8 Twilight Zone episodes you didn't know were written by the Waltons creator
The man who gave us The Waltons also gave us aliens, angels, and a shape-shifting leopard.
Children sent Mel Blanc carrots while he was recovering from his car accident in the hospital
Children sent letters addressed to Bugs Bunny during Blanc's recuperation.
Can you understand all this Sixties slang heard in Dragnet?
Try not to freak out.
Ron Howard reflected on George Lucas' generosity amidst tough Hollywood negotiations
The Star Wars filmmaker made sure there was always room for humanity.
How well do you remember Col. Henry Blake's final episode of M*A*S*H, ''Abyssinia, Henry''?
McLean Stevenson's character of Henry Blake was undoubtedly a beloved one. That's why his final episode on the show was so emotional.
The threat of being drafted loomed over Ron Howard in the beginning of Happy Days
The show could've meant deferment for the young star
Is this the name of a knot or a character played by Don Knotts?
Try to untie yourself in this quiz!
Was this a Fifties rock 'n' roller or a musician in Mayberry?
It takes a true Andy Griffith Show expert or rockabilly royalty to ace this one!
Joe Barbera said that Barney Rubble was ''a prehistoric Art Carney''
Plus, how Barbera convinced Mel Blanc to join the cast of The Flintstones.
Meet Kenneth Guinup: Inside the Collection
Finally, a collection Lisa knows a little bit about! Here's Kenneth's weird and wacky "Weird Al" collection.