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Danny Thomas said he worked with ''Hollywood's finest child actor'' on The Danny Thomas Show
The fictional father-son duo kept up the act even after the cameras quit rolling.
Mel Blanc once got out of a parking ticket because he was Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny saved Blanc from a hefty fine.
Cindy Williams had experience with two decades: Shirley's and her own
Williams embraced the nostalgic setting and her goofy kitty-carrying character resonated with audiences of all generations.
A real experience made Vivian Vance an advocate for mental health
Vivian Vance had a big role to play as Lucille Ball's sidekick.
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.
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.
The Love Boat gave Bernie Kopell an unexpected romantic image
He was the underdog of romance until he became the type everyone wanted.
Barry Williams chose The Brady Bunch over his social life
Barry Williams didn't need a girlfriend as a young man, he was already in love with The Brady Bunch.
Mel Blanc was so dedicated to his craft he went to a pig farm to get the voice of Porky right
There is one sure-fire way to know what a pig sounds like, and Mel Blanc wasn't afraid to get a little dirty for this Looney Tunes voice!
Gavin MacLeod went from playing villains to being considered a comedy hero
When Gavin MacLeod lost his hair, he started getting typecasted as the big, bald, bad guy.
Bugs Bunny fans taught Mel Blanc how to appreciate children
When you're in charge of being the voice to over 1,000 cartoon characters, one being Bugs Bunny, kids are going to know you.
Before landing her role on Good Times Bern Nadette Stanis wanted to be a dancer
Her role on Good Times was so sudden that it took her out of her classes at Juilliard!
Lucille Ball enjoyed The Lucy Show because her fictional husband wasn't involved
No husband? No problem. Everyone already loved Lucy.
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.
Sammy Davis Jr. gave Archie Bunker the kiss of a lifetime on All in the Family
Archie Bunker doesn't kiss and tell, but his reaction is worth a thousand words.
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.
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.
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.
Producer Garry Marshall was surprised by Laverne & Shirley's success
The producer said Laverne & Shirley was "all about timing."
Ron Howard enjoyed living in the 1950s for his Happy Days role
Ron Howard was living in two decades at the same time.
Redd Foxx loved his life inside and outside of Sanford and Son
Redd Foxx was both a nightclub comic and a TV star. In the '70s, succeeding in both at the same time was rare.
Mel Blanc kept joke note cards in his wallet
A barrel full of laughs and a wallet full of jokes.
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.
Robert Reed wasn't afraid to speak up about his Brady Bunch criticisms
Reed had a few opinions about the writing on The Brady Bunch.
Mel Blanc kept voice acting despite being in a life-threatening car accident
Blanc was in a full-body cast after the accident, but still voiced Bugs Bunny.
Jean Stapleton considered herself an introvert
Offstage, she was much more reserved.
Donna Dixon put a little Marilyn Monroe in her role on Bosom Buddies
Not only did Dixon find her voice during her time on Bosom Buddies, but she also found Marilyn Monroe's.
Carroll O'Connor once said that All in the Family could have gone on without Archie Bunker
O'Connor was aware that the success of the series didn't rest solely on his shoulders.
Archie and Edith's chairs from All in the Family originally cost eight dollars at a thrift store
The most famous chairs in the world were quite a deal.
Jackie Gleason fought to get Art Carney more money
Gleason used his pull for his pal.
Frank Sinatra and Milton Berle played a hilarious prank on Jackie Gleason in the late '40s
His famous pals tried to teach Jackie a lesson
Carroll O'Connor once went all ''Archie Bunker'' on a hardboiled egg, and it was as funny as you think it is
It was O'Connor versus egg.
Flip Wilson practiced his jokes while hitchhiking before and after fame
Before Wilson had a stage to tell jokes on, he told them in a car as a hitchhiker.
Harvey Korman turned to directing when variety shows became scarce
"I can't wait around."
Here's why Dick Van Dyke was intentionally kept out of The Mary Tyler Moore Show
"Everyone loved Mary. What wasn't to love?"
Mary Tyler Moore: "There was a heavy input of me in Laura [Petrie].''
Moore shared several similarities with the Petrie matriarch.
Making over 40 million people laugh proved to be hard work for Flip Wilson
Making one person laugh is hard enough, let alone 40 million.