Johnny Hardwick (1958–2023), voice of Dale on King of the Hill 

Johnny Hardwick was a stand-up comedian, writer, and voice actor who played Dale Gribble, Hank Hill’s conspiracy-theorist friend on the animated TV show "King of the Hill."

Bill Paxton (1955 - 2017), star of Twister, Big Love

Bill Paxton, the Emmy Award-nominated actor who played an astronaut in "Apollo 13," died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, of complications from surgery. He was 61.

Mary Tyler Moore (1936 - 2017), beloved actress

Mary Tyler Moore, the vivacious actress known best for roles on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show," died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. She was 80.

David Gilkey (1966–2016), NPR photojournalist

David Gilkey, an American photojournalist for NPR, died June 5 along with his Afghan translator after the Taliban ambushed them in southern Afghanistan, according to multiple news sources, including NPR. He was 50.

Morley Safer (1931–2016), 60 Minutes correspondent

Remembering Morley Safer, veteran CBS journalist and correspondent for the network's "60 Minutes" newsmagazine...

Larry Drake (1950 - 2016)

Larry Drake, the Emmy Award-winning actor who portrayed a mentally challenged law clerk on “L.A. Law,” died Thursday of unspecified causes, according to People Magazine and The Associated Press.

Alan Rickman (1946 - 2016), Die Hard, Harry Potter star

Alan Rickman, a British actor who played bad-guy and other film roles to perfection, has died. He was 69. He died Thursday, Jan. 14. The death was announced by the actor’s family, noting that he died of cancer.

Barbara Stanwyck: Rags to Riches

America loves a good rags-to-riches story, and Barbara Stanwyck's was one of the best in Hollywood history.

Imogene Coca: Rubber-faced Comedy Trailblazer

Before comedy pioneers Joan Rivers, Carol Burnette, and Lily Tomlin helped disprove the notion that women couldn't be funny, another woman was cracking up audiences decades earlier: Imogene Coca.

Remembering Bob Simon

It’s not typical for a person’s professional colleagues to mourn their death as deeply as their friends and family do. But Bob Simon was not a typical man.

Eartha Kitt: Sex Symbol

When died five years ago at 81, her New York Times obituary called her "a seducer of audiences." One of the first widely known African-American sex symbols, Kitt purred—literally—whether on screen as Catwoman in the Batman television series or onstage singing "Santa Baby." Orson Welles once called her "the most exciting woman alive."

Whitney Houston: The Greatest of All

What would the music world be today if there had been no Whitney Houston?

Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop

When puppeteer Shari Lewis died Aug. 2, 1998, the world lost a gentle soul who knew how to entertain children like few others.

Robert Young Knew Best

Although his movie career began in the early 1930s and lasted more than two decades, Robert Young wouldn't start raking in the awards until he made the move to television. It was on the small screen, as an iconic dad and, later, as a kindly doctor, that Young truly made his mark. On the , we're remembering the two TV shows that brought him his greatest fame.

Jean Stapleton: No Dingbat

We loved Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker, but don't pigeonhole her as the Dingbat.

The Bewitching Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery enchanted a generation as friendly witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched.

Pearl Bailey Riffs and Laughs

Pearl Bailey was so much more than an actress and singer.

The Highs and Lows of Nell Carter

Nell Carter's life was a study in extremes.

Isabel Sanford's Piece of the Pie

In 1981,  moved on up and broke one of the glass ceilings of show business when she became the first black woman to win an Emmy for lead actress. It was a pinnacle in a rich career… one that included critically acclaimed movie roles and viewer favorites on TV. Eight years after her death, we remember the pioneering actress.

Survey Says… We Miss Richard Dawson

We're remembering Richard Dawson's humor... and his commitment to kissing every woman who ever competed on "Family Feud."

Positively Tom Poston

If a TV show was funny any time in the second half of the 20th century, there's a good chance Tom Poston was involved with it. Whether he was a regular cast member, a recurring character or a one-time guest, and whether the show was a sitcom, game show, variety or talk show, chances are that Poston was there, making it funnier.

Pat Paulsen for President

In this contentious election year, we could really use Pat Paulsen.

Cliff Robertson, Remembered by Family

Cliff Robertson was an award-winning actor. He was also a loving father, devoted friend, dedicated professional and honorable man.

Eartha Kitt: The Most Exciting Woman in the World

What does it take to be the most exciting woman in the world? Beauty certainly doesn't hurt. A gift for singing, dancing and acting can help, too. How about a great sense of humor and a love for social justice? Add a seductive purr of a voice, mix well, and you've got , the performer once called "the most exciting woman in the world."

The Tonight Show Goes On

On Sept. 27, 1954, "The Tonight Show" debuted on NBC. We take a look back at one of the longest running shows on television.