Clint Eastwood is one of the most notable actors in the Western genre, but many fans don't realize his Dirty Harry character influenced a forgotten '80s sitcom.
Read MoreRobin Williams debuted as Mork from Ork in a Season 5 episode of "Happy Days," but no one expected it to be so successful that it would launch "Mork & Mindy."
Read MoreAlan Alda, who played Hawkeye in M*A*S*H, reveals how one scene from the '70s sitcom is tough for him to look back on — a scene that changed the show forever.
Read MoreThe cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 6 now includes 20 guest stars, led by David Tennant, Jodie Whittaker, and Nicola Coughlan — see full list.
Read MoreMcLean Stevenson's M*A*S*H character Dr. Henry Blake was killed off when he quit. Showrunners used the opportunity to push the series beyond comedy.
Read MoreFans loved McLean Stevenson as Lt. Col. Henry Blake in M*A*S*H, so why did he walk away so early in the show's run? Looking back, Stevenson regrets leaving.
Read MoreWhy was Six afraid of Seven? As it turns out, because of some bizarre behind-the-scenes wrangling during production on the NBC sitcom Blossom.
Read MoreBack in 1987, Johnny Carson's production company created a half-hour comedy starring a legendary Oscar winner, but the show didn't resonate with audiences.
Read MoreBack in the '80s, one "A Different World" star got the opportunity of two lifetimes: to write the theme song of the show were in. There was just one catch...
Read MoreWhen this "Seinfeld" episode hit the airwaves, it was a bit risqué and received pushback from censors. Now, it's a classic part of TV sitcom history.
Read MoreThe 1970s was a time of both bold experimentation and embarrassing failure on television, and the shows on this list would never pass muster today.
Read MoreThe bumbling first mate of the S.S. Minnow was always addressed simply as "Gilligan," leaving "Gilligan's Island" viewers to question if it was his surname.
Read MoreSherwood Schwartz, producer of "The Brady Bunch," was so sure that this actor was right for their role that he bought out the rest of their contract.
Read MoreOne of Michelle Pfeiffer's earliest roles was on this 1980 spin-off of "The Dukes of Hazzard." The show didn't do well and lasted only one season.
Read MoreOften, TV shows from past generations don't click with modern audiences, such as these five sitcoms from the '80s that come across as very outdated today.
Read MoreFarah Fawcett, who would later land her breakout role in "Charlie's Angels," started her career with a guest role on a spin-off of "The Andy Griffith Show."
Read MoreGilligan's Island has a catchy theme song. Still, most people don't know it's not the original — the writer of the show's first opening song will surprise you.
Read MoreThe '80s was a grand time for the sitcom genre. However, the decade boasts some hidden gems, like these 10 often forgotten shows.
Read MoreIs your favorite TV show coming back? TVLine's 2026 Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard reveals which broadcast series earned another season — and which got the axe.
Read MoreWe've all heard the phrase, "Oh, the humanity!" — but did you know WKRP In Cincinnati's iconic "Turkeys Away" episode was modeled after a real-life disaster?
Read MoreIn a Season 2 episode of "ALF," the Melmacian digs up the Tanners' backyard and ends up on Gilligan's Island. The writers explained how the episode came about.
Read MoreJerry Van Dyke was offered the starring role in one of history's most beloved sitcoms, "Gilligan's Island," but instead chose a sitcom that completely flopped.
Read MoreAt one point, the showrunner also known for Ted Lasso and Shrinking thought bringing back his hit sitcom from the 2000s wasn't such a hot idea.
Read MoreOne fan-favorite Big Bang Theory episode helped shape one of the sitcom's most beloved friendships.
Read MoreMel Brooks is known for his comedic movies, but some of his television ventures have been almost entirely forgotten, such as this sitcom about Robin Hood.
Read MoreEmotions ran high during the series finale of "M*A*S*H." Loretta Swit explained how one moment shows her genuine reaction to a surprise from David Ogden Stiers.
Read MoreThe '70s sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" started getting serious in its 1st season with this episode, which had military officers watching rehearsals.
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