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Finding new ways to relate to women was an important job for Hot in Cleveland

This one's for the girls!

The Love Boat bartender picked up some mixology skills for the role

Ted Lange was known for making drinks on The Love Boat, but he could make a mean martini off-screen too.

Vicki Lawrence wanted Mama to mellow out by season two

Originally, critics slammed the series by saying that Mama was too harsh.

Night Court's Harry Anderson had a tough start to his success

A little magic goes a long way.

Fans loved Sarah Jessica Parker in Square Pegs, but the ratings didn’t

Sarah Jessica Parker wanted the series to be as popular as her character hoped to be at school.

Harvey Korman didn't think acting was fun, but felt he was destined for it

For an actor who didn't like acting, Harvey Korman sure did it well.

Ron Howard used Happy Days as a chance to shed his ''Opie'' image

His role as Richie helped him grow up and grow out of his "Opie" character.

Tim Conway based Mrs. Wiggins on a real secretary

“She couldn’t figure out how to use the intercom system."

Despite his role in My Three Sons, William Frawley was ''undomesticated''

The character was the authority on cooking, cleaning and caretaking; the actor lacked that skill set.

Jean Stapleton pushed All in the Family writers to develop stories about equal rights

Stapleton thought it was important to focus on issues of the time.

Carol Burnett loved the variety format because it gave her a place to be silly

Carol Burnett could make just about anyone laugh; she just needed the right format to become a star.

Here’s why Carol Burnett thought rain brought good luck

It’s raining, it’s pouring—Carol Burnett’s career was soaring.

One of Harvey Korman’s biggest worries was time

Time was Korman’s toughest critic!

Carol Burnett loved a good spoof on The Carol Burnett Show

Carol Burnett was the queen at spoofing, but not everyone wanted to be part of the joke.

Fashion designer Bob Mackie made over 16,000 outfits for The Carol Burnett Show

Bob Mackie designed around 65 to 70 costumes per week, and that was just for The Carol Burnett Show.

During his career in comedy, Tim Conway found hope in his failures

Conway looked back at his career and his many failures in both television and in real life.

Tim Conway thought more comedy was needed in TV and film

This funny guy on TV wanted to be a funny guy in the movies, too!

Harvey Korman loved The Carol Burnett Show, but hated some of the costumes

After all, fake mustaches, feathers, tutus, and tiaras can only take you so far.

Tim Conway believed that mistakes made The Carol Burnett Show better

Practice may make perfect, but Conway wasn't interested in perfection.

Here's the advice Audrey Meadows would get from Honeymooners fans

Meadows received advice from women all over the country on how to handle her fictional husband!

Here's the real reason why Lucille Ball dyed her hair that iconic red color

The look is legendary, but the steps taken to get there are shrouded in rumors.

Norman Lear revealed All in the Family's British roots

The producer spilled the beans (and toast!)

R.I.P. Rob Reiner, the iconic actor and filmmaker known for All in the Family, When Harry Met Sally and more

The iconic actor and filmmaker passed away the weekend of December 11, 2025, at age 78.

A bald head helped Richard Moll get his part in Night Court

Night Court producers loved Moll's bald-headed look. Richard Moll? Maybe not so much.

Bob Denver and Dawn Wells said Gilligan's Island wasn't just for kids

It didn't matter if you were a kid or an adult, getting stranded on Gilligan's Island was an easy thing to do.

Jean Stapleton reflected on what it was like when Norman Lear left All in the Family

No Norman Lear? No problem. Jean Stapleton knew how to be head of the household on All in the Family.

Harvey Korman wanted to stay relevant for as long as he could

Comedy may not have been easy, but Korman made it look that way.

Ted Lange loved the perks that came along with The Love Boat

Ted Lange fell in love with The Love Boat and all the perks that came with working on a cruise ship.

Marjorie Lord from The Danny Thomas Show wanted stronger women on TV

Guess the show should’ve been called "Make Room for Mommy!" instead!

Here's what Lucille Ball had to say about staying young and beautiful

The Lucille Ball method: Castor oil, humor and perfume.

Harvey Korman was Tim Conway's biggest fan on The Carol Burnett Show

No matter the sketch, Tim Conway knew he already had his biggest fan right up there onstage with him.

Esther Rolle said Good Times proves that you can be happy anywhere

The Evans family proved that true happiness was still possible without much money.

Dave Coulier was able to show his love for hockey during his time on Full House

Coulier has a successful acting career, but his greatest memory happened in an ice rink with a hockey legend.

Sally Struthers thought Gloria should have had a job on All in the Family

Sally Struthers had a few ideas for her character on All in the Family. Including one idea that came true.

Tim Conway shared the reason he had no interest in starring in another sitcom

Though Conway was a stellar comedic performer, there was one aspect of television he tended to avoid.

The cast of Taxi had mixed reactions when the series moved to NBC

When Taxi switched networks, its stars were hoping it would drive higher ratings home.

Cindy Williams explained the secret to a good television series was a bit of stupidity

"We take television to its dumbest," said the actor.

Harvey Korman had a ton of ideas but said no format fit his style

"I have a million ideas, but am still looking for a good format," Korman said.

Mary Tyler Moore said she started becoming a ''carbon copy'' of Dick Van Dyke

Life imitates art, and in this case, art imitated Dick Van Dyke

Dick Van Dyke did his best to avoid any changes on his hit series

He wanted to change everything about television, but nothing about The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Dick Van Dyke on new love in old age: ''It's not too late!''

He also says you should exercise!

Mary Tyler Moore only had the best things to say about Dick Van Dyke

Find someone who talks about you the way Mary Tyler Moore talked about Dick Van Dyke.

Here's what everyone was doing after The Dick Van Dyke Show ended

The Dick Van Dyke Show was a hard series to leave behind, but these stars had future plans!

Wives saved The Dick Van Dyke Show from cancellation

The Dick Van Dyke Show received assistance from an unlikely source.

Art Carney was the perfect Santa Claus

Art Carney was a three-time Santa Claus.

Taxi's Marilu Henner hailed a cab and rode it all the way to success

Henner would receive high praise, gifts and even a special license from Taxi drivers all over the country.

That Girl's Marlo Thomas was tired of talking about her dad in interviews

Her famous father wasn’t her only acting inspiration!

Henry Winkler locked himself in his apartment for 24 hours after The Fonz became popular

Winkler dealt with his success in an unusual way.

Lucille Ball enjoyed The Lucy Show because her fictional husband wasn't involved

No husband? No problem. Everyone already loved Lucy.

Norman Lear based Archie Bunker off of his own father

The writer borrowed from his life.

Sarah Jessica Parker hoped everyone could identify with Square Pegs

Parker identified with her "Square Pegs" character and hoped that you would do the same.

Richard Moll didn't have a lot in common with his character on Night Court

This incredible actor looked like he would "bite the heads off of chickens." His words, not ours.

Bob Denver said that he and Alan Hale Jr. were like Laurel and Hardy during Gilligan's Island

The actors were two peas in a pod.

Sally Struthers was worried about how her fame would affect her daughter

"I hate to leave her even for a moment."

Barry Williams really did wipe out while surfing in Hawaii on The Brady Bunch

A memorable scene in The Brady Bunch was actually one of Barry Williams's most embarrassing moments.

Tom Bosley shared a lot in common with his Happy Days character

Bosley built a career on being a dad.

When she wasn't filming, Vicki Lawrence was a real 'Mama' at home

Not only did Vicki Lawrence play a full-time Mama on Mama's Family, but she also played a full-time mom at home.

ALF's Paul Fusco enjoyed creating shows for families and kids

ALF gave us an out of this world look into a planet he wasn't even from.

Cindy Williams would reenact childhood memories during episodes of Laverne & Shirley

Williams called her acting career "a love affair."

10 behind-the-scenes photos of Christmas on classic TV to get you in the holiday spirit

Get into the holiday spirit with your favorite classic TV stars!

Vicki Lawrence is proof that you don't have to act your age to be successful

In real life Vicki Lawrence was only in her 30s when Mama's Family premiered, but her character on the show was in her 60s.

At first, Norman Lear was against Sammy Davis Jr. appearing in All in the Family

The popular episode that almost never was.

The Love Boat helped Bernie Kopell wash away his previous roles

Love Boat fans knew of Adam Bricker, but no one knew the name of the actor who played him.

Jimmie Walker didn't want people to identify him with his Good Times character

Walker wanted to be a comedian and playing J.J. Evans gave him the needed exposure.

Esther Rolle wanted Good Times writers to eliminate some of J.J. Evans' ''foolishness''

"Rather than get rid of Jimmie, I would like to see them eliminate some of the flippant things he does and make the character responsible."

Theresa Merritt based her That's My Mama character on her aunt

Mama Curtis always felt like a real person. Turns out, it's because Mama Curtis was actually Aunt Gertie.

Ted Lange used That's My Mama as a chance to prove himself

Before he boarded The Love Boat, he was just trying to stay afloat on That's My Mama.

Theresa Merritt faced an identity crisis during her time on That's My Mama

She was Mama Curtis to everyone, even in real life.

Ja'Net DuBois sometimes felt insecure in her role on Good Times

Anyone can feel insecure standing next to a seasoned actress like Esther Rolle.

Jimmie Walker said he was nothing like J.J. on Good Times

He was more of a loner in real life than his "Dy-no-mite!" character!

Ja'Net DuBois had big love for her small role on Good Times

Somebody’s got to play the small parts, and DuBois was at peace with that.

New York City ''sewer rats'' became an important part of Art Carney's career

Carney loved the New York City sewer system just as much as the real "rats" in the city did.

Marlo Thomas was a girl who just wanted her privacy

She liked to keep her guard up at all times — sometimes quite literally — as she often had issues with the press.

Sally Struthers had a crush on Rob Reiner during filming of All in the Family

Were sparks flying off-camera?