The Only Major Actor Still Alive From The Beverly Hillbillies
The Only Major Actor Still Alive From The Beverly Hillbillies “The Beverly Hillbillies” is the platonic ideal of a high-concept sitcom hook. At its essence, […]
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Why The Andy Griffith Show Is the One TV Series People Return to When Life Feels Overwhelming
In a time when television is louder, faster, and more cynical than ever, The Andy Griffith Show continues to stand apart—not by demanding attention, but […]
Why The Andy Griffith Show Still Feels Like a Safe Place in a World That Isn’t
More than 60 years after it first aired, The Andy Griffith Show continues to attract new viewers—and comfort longtime fans—despite having none of the flashy […]
All In The Family Struggled To Resolve A Tough Edith Bunker Plotline
All In The Family Struggled To Resolve A Tough Edith Bunker Plotline In the “All in the Family” episode “Archie the Hero” (September 29, 1975), […]
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: This is Donna Douglas’ Only Kid
‘The Beverly Hillbillies’: This is Donna Douglas’ Only Kid This is Donna Douglas’ only childShe starred in ‘The Beverly Hillbillies’Her role as a mother was […]
Irene Ryan was terrified she’d lose her role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies
Irene Ryan was terrified she’d lose her role as Granny on The Beverly Hillbillies Her fear of being fired resulted in the actress always being […]
The real Mr. Drysdale was a self-described hambone
The real Mr. Drysdale was a self-described hambone “Drysdale became a buffoon, then a real heel,” said Raymond Bailey. The Beverly Hillbillies didn’t feature a […]
How Audrey Meadows Became the Only Actor From ‘The Honeymooners’ to Profit for Decades
Residuals and royalties are commonplace in television contracts today, but that wasn’t always the case. Audrey Meadows, the actor who portrayed Alice Kramden on The Honeymooners, is considered […]
Why Jackie Gleason’s Rehearsal Avoidance Gave Ralph Kramden an Iconic Quirk
Jackie Gleason was known for his physical comedy and relatable but hilarious storylines on both The Jackie Gleason Show and The Honeymooners. One thing the star wasn’t known for […]
How The Honeymooners Shaped Mavis Leno’s Decision to Stay Child-Free
Mavis Leno, who married Jay Leno in 1980, has been in the news this week. The 73-year-old talk show host, Jay Leno, filed legal documents to become conservator […]
