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A very funny interview revealed how close Natalie Schafer was to her Gilligan's Island role
Was she actually anything like Lovey Howell?

Jim Nabors said that the workload on The Jim Nabors Hour was much easier than working on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Working on The Jim Nabors Hour gave the actor an opportunity to show off his incredible voice.

Batman fame led to a very scary situation for Burt Ward
Some excessive fans invaded the actor's privacy.

Michael Landon said Bonanza was a hard series to write for
Writing for Bonanza was difficult, even for a member of the show's fictional family.

Don Knotts taught Jim Nabors how to handle a rifle to help him prepare for his role in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Barney Fife couldn't be trusted with more than one bullet, but Don Knotts was an expert.

Burt Reynolds said this co-star ''gave me the business'' when he needed help the most
Reynolds had a hard time in an early role.

Jim Nabors turned down Andy Griffith when he was offered the role of Gomer Pyle
Nabors almost turned down the role that would make him famous.

Here's what the ''drinks'' on The Love Boat were actually made of
Ted Lange, who played Isaac Washington, revealed the truth.

Emergency! paramedics had real respect for real-life paramedics
The duo had great respect for real-life paramedics!

Buck Taylor didn't mind standing in his castmates' shadows on Gunsmoke
He may not have been the lead, but Taylor was happy!

The Waltons actor Sian Barbara Allen said that this was the true strain of being an actor
"You can't give up," said Allen.

Howard Morris on acting: ''I'd rather conduct the orchestra than play piccolo''
Ernest T. stepped behind the camera! Here's why.

Do you know who said ''Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel''?
Was it Adam West? Or maybe... The Riddler?!

Tex Avery described the initial fan reaction to Bugs Bunny's iconic catchphrase, ''What's up Doc?''
Bugs Bunny, certified brat.

Adam West believed that an athlete with ''buns of steel'' would be better off playing Batman before he accepted the role
A superhero needs some super buns.

Milburn Stone believed that Miss Kitty was the glue that held the Gunsmoke characters together
"If ever a show had all the ingredients for trouble, it's ours," said the actor.

Did you know that there was a real Brady Bunch house?
The show's art director lived in his own version of the classic sitcom home.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Barney's Sidecar''
Hey... Who said that?!

Mary Tyler Moore had this to say on whether the success of The Dick Van Dyke Show had changed her
The series kickstarted Moore's comedy career.

Jerry Van Dyke said one of the roles that people remembered him best for was Stacey Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show
"I guess people do remember the good things," said Van Dyke

Florence Henderson: ''I guess Carol is everybody's fantasy''
Mrs. Brady sure represented a lot to people!

The cast of Gunsmoke used this surprising ingredient to create a realistic effect
The sweet secret behind the blood on Gunsmoke.

Director Ishirō Honda found Godzilla's dance ''humiliating'' in Godzilla vs. Monster Zero
"I am sure he was telling himself, 'We did not create Godzilla for that."

Do us a favor and choose your favorite kaiju
It's a showdown...TO THE DEATH!

The Rifleman's Johnny Crawford on his relationship with Chuck Connors
Were the pair like father and son offscreen as well?

William Hopper refused the role of Paul Drake when he auditioned for Perry Mason
"I had no intention of doing it," said Hopper.

Paul Henning wanted to do a ''hillbilly'' show for years before he created the Clampett Family
It wasn't until Henning clapped eyes on Beverly Hills that he knew he'd struck oil.

Daily Andy Griffith Quote Quiz: ''Aunt Bee the Crusader''
Hey... Who said that?!

What made Perry Mason an international success?
"No show has a more enthusiastic cast."

Jamie Farr felt like M*A*S*H gave him a new life
Although he had been a character since the beginning, Farr's real breakthrough came later in the series.

David Hart said that Parker was supposed to be even more dimwitted on In the Heat of the Night
Hart was a smart man and an even smarter actor.