The Big Stein

Who said it: Yankees owner George Steinbrenner or Seinfeld's the Big Stein?

Sherwood Schwartz: The Brains Behind Gilligan and the Bradys

We remember veteran TV writer Sherwood Schwartz with some facts about his career and some video clips of his hit shows "Gilligan's Island" and "The Brady Bunch"...

Da Da Da Dum (Snap Snap): The Addams Family

100 years ago today, Charles Addams was born – and with him was born a wonderfully macabre sense of humor...

Glamorous Eva Gabor

When people think ofEva Gabor, there's one memorable role that probably comes to mind. Get ready for an earworm that's going to stay with you all day.

Bewitched by Dick York

Dick York, who died 20 years ago today, was once poised for a spectacular career. But then disaster struck.

Ozzie Nelson, Perfect Dad?

Those who grew up in the 1950s and '60s had plenty of wonderful fathers to look up to — they were right there on their television screens. There was Ward Cleaver, played by , on "Leave It To Beaver"; Jim Anderson, played by  on "Father Knows Best"; and, maybe the greatest of them all,  Ozzie Nelson  (1906–1975) of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet."

Bea Arthur: Golden

Bea Arthur was one of our all-time favorite TV stars. We – along with much of America – loved the plain-spoken women she played.

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.

Leave It to Hugh Beaumont

Was of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" the perfect TV dad? as Jim Anderson on "Father Knows Best"? How about of "The Andy Griffith Show"? Here’s another contender for the title of best TV dad: Hugh Beaumont.

The Very Versatile Andy Griffith

Andy Griffith was one of those rarest of performers – the kind who play one very iconic role, but don't spend the rest of their lives trying to escape from that role's shadow.

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.

The Softer Side of Ernest Borgnine

It’s interesting to see which of Ernest Borgnine's movies and TV shows his fans remember him by—and not surprising that they love his lighter roles, just like we do.

Sherman Hemsley: Movin' On Up

When learning of Sherman Hemsley's death yesterday, many fans mourned for the loss of George Jefferson, Hemsley's on-screen alter ego, almost as much as they did for Hemsley himself...

Lucy and Viv: Queens of Comedy

Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance – two of our very favorite funny women – made an unforgettable pair on I Love Lucy...

Terrific Ted Knight

Ted Knight easily could have been typecast as an incompetent buffoon, thanks to his masterful performance in seven seasons of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

Bob Denver, aka Little Buddy

Bob Denver is synonymous with a single name: Gilligan.

Fred MacMurray, Disney Legend

Fred MacMurray was the first to be honored as a "Disney Legend."

Esther Let the Good Times Rolle

On the day she would have turned 82, we remember the gifted actress who played one of TV's greatest moms.

Feisty Billie Bird

As with many a character actor, Billie Bird's name might not be familiar at first glance...

Desi Arnaz, TV Innovator

Twenty-seven years after Desi Arnaz's death, we're showcasing three of the ways he helped influence television.

What's Happening, Shirley Hemphill!!

We love sitcom stars of days gone by... like sassy waitress Shirley Hemphill...

Ray Walston: More than a Martian

There was a time when actor Ray Walston worried that he would always be a Martian.

Yvonne De Carlo: A Munster and More

Six years after Yvonne De Carlo's death Jan. 8, 2007, we remember her greatest TV gig and the movies that preceded it.

Donna Reed: More Than a Mom

Donna Reed is the quintessential TV mom. We look back at the actress behind the pop culture icon.

The Highs and Lows of Nell Carter

Nell Carter's life was a study in extremes.

Al Lewis as Grandpa Munster

Al Lewis didn't mind being typecast as the genial vampire Grandpa from The Munsters.

Ossie Davis: Success on His Own Terms

On Feb. 4, 2005, the world lost a great champion of civil rights, who overcame racism and prejudice to become one of the most-honored actors of his generation. Today we look back at accomplished and outspoken Ossie Davis.

The Bewitching Elizabeth Montgomery

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

Jean Stapleton: No Dingbat

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

Buddy Ebsen, Hoofer at Heart

Buddy Ebsen became famous as an actor, but his first love was dancing.

Hogan's Heroes, The Movie?

Have you ever wondered why "Hogan's Heroes" hasn't yet joined the ranks of classic television shows adapted into movies?

We Still Miss Bernie Mac

Bernie Mac was very young – only 50 years old – when he died five years ago. Today we still miss his gift for comedy.

8 Simple Rules for Remembering John Ritter

For John Ritter fans, here are eight great ways to honor him on his birthday, or any day.

Gordon Jump's Greatest

From "WKRP in Cincinnati" to the lonely Maytag repairman, Gordon Jump frequently played bumbling, hapless sorts — and he played them perfectly.

The Voice of Mister Ed

Allan Lane made more than 100 movies and TV shows but his most memorable role might be as the voice of the talking horse on TV sitcom "Mister Ed" ...

The Incredible Bill Bixby

Actor Bill Bixby helped define television for four decades. He also bore numerous personal hardships with grace and dignity.

Russell Johnson, the Professor of Gilligan's Island

For three seasons Johnson charmed audiences and castaways alike as "The Professor" on "Gilligan's Island."

1950s Sitcoms

The classic characters of 1950s television sitcoms endure in our hearts and memories — and thanks to syndication, on our TV sets as well. Sometimes it feels good to look back at those idyllic days of long ago, when every family was perfect ... at least according to the television. Join us as we remember Lucille Ball, Jackie Gleason, Donna Reed, and more of our favorite 1950s sitcom stars.

Fall TV by the Decades: What Was America Watching?

It's fall TV time, when networks roll out their best new shows and launch new seasons of returning favorites. While networks do release some shows in spring or summer, there's a special magic to September and October television. Autumn is the prime season for grabbing a bowl of popcorn and a seat on the couch.

Pat Woodell (1944–2015), Petticoat Junction star

Actress Pat Woodell, who starred as one of the sisters on the 1960s sitcom "Petticoat Junction", died Sept. 29 at her home in Fallbrook, California, according to the Associated Press. She was 71.

Pat Harrington (1929 - 2016), One Day at a Time star

Pat Harrington Jr., the actor known for his role as building superintendent Schneider on the long-running TV sitcom "One Day at a Time," died Jan. 6, according to a statement by his daughter. He was 86.

Abe Vigoda (1921 - 2016), Barney Miller star

Character actor Abe Vigoda died Tuesday. He was 94.

George Gaynes (1917 - 2016), Punky Brewster co-star

George Gaynes, the actor who played Punky Brewster's adoptive father on the eponymous TV show, has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 98. Gaynes died Monday at his home in North Bend, Washington. No cause of death was disclosed.

James Noble (1922 - 2016), star of Benson

James Noble, the actor who played the absent-minded Gov. Eugene Gatling on the 1980s hit TV sitcom "Benson," died March 28 in Norwalk, Connecticut, according to multiple news sources that include The New York Times. He was 94.

Patty Duke (1946–2016), Oscar winner for The Miracle Worker

Actress Patty Duke won an Academy Award as a teenager for "The Miracle Worker" and went on to have a long and successful career.

Doris Roberts (1925 - 2016), Everybody Loves Raymond star

Doris Roberts, the Emmy Award-winning actress known best for her performance as Marie Barone on "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died at the age of 90.

Tonita Castro (1953–2016), sitcom co-star on Dads

Tonita Castro, a Mexican-born actress known best for her co-star roles on the TV sitcoms “Dads” and “Go On,” died May 8 of stomach cancer, according to multiple news sources. She was 63.

Alan Young (1919 - 2016), Mister Ed star

Correction: After the publication of this obituary, Alan Young's date of death was determined to be May 19, 2016.

Beth Howland (1941 - 2015)

Beth Howland, a character actress known best for playing the accident-prone waitress Vera Gorman on the TV sitcom “Alice”