Stories

One theater course in college changed Clarence Gilyard's life
One elective turned into a legendary career for Gilyard.
This is one of the BEST opening scenes of a Walker, Texas Ranger episode
Walker goes on a wild air-balloon ride in this opening scene.
According to Jack Lord, Hawaii Five-O's quality made it too good to fail
Long hours, great scripts, a beautiful location, and Lord's confidence
Here's what Jack Larson thought about George Reeves directing episodes of Adventures of Superman
Larson shared his thoughts about George Reeves' additional gig.
Chuck Norris didn't think he'd ever star on television until Walker, Texas Ranger
No role interested Chuck quite like Cordell Walker.
Steve McQueen rebelled against Hollywood — and it served him well
"What's right for me is cool for me," said McQueen.
In 1985, George Peppard said he was ''a better man than he used to be''
"I don't fear the future."
Leonard Nimoy addressed the rumor that he hated Spock
Did he feel stuck as Spock?
Nichelle Nichols wasn't interested in doing anything that would interfere with her career; however, there was one exception
This was the only thing Nichols would've ended her career for.
George Peppard had a natural confidence that helped revive his career
George Peppard knew he had the looks and skills to rebuild his life. His confidence was always there.
According to George Reeves, children deserved more respect than adults
The strongest man also had valid points.
Richard Boone once hit back against critics who were judgmental of the Western genre
"I can't abide critics who scorn Westerns just because they're Westerns," Boone said.Richard Boone was just as tough as his onscreen characters
Paladin couldn't compete with the man who played him.
A-Team creator Stephen J. Cannell combined the names of his mother and daughter to get Tawnia Baker
The investigative reporter joined the team for a handful of missions in season two.
Steve McQueen was a rebel that ''punched'' his way out
"I never liked to talk my way out of anything. I liked to punch my way out."
The A-Team's popularity resulted in ratings plummeting for these classic shows
Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley reigned supreme until The A-Team came along.
James Garner rode his family's horse to a one-room country schoolhouse as a kid
"We were poor...but I never saw it that way."
George Reeves ate cornflakes for strength in 1956
Do you hear that, kids? Eating breakfast will make you strong like Superman.
The NCIS cast knew the series wasn't just another crime procedural
There wasn't one show that could steal NCIS's audience.
Lee Majors on The Fall Guy: ''People enjoy the show because they can sit back for an hour, relax, and enjoy a lot of action''
The Fall Guy? More like The Fun Guy.
Leonard Nimoy pursued an early film role so hard he almost got arrested
He wanted to be in a Western. Instead, they called in the cavalry.
Children used to ask Burgess Meredith to quack for them
Children loved The Penguin.
Chuck Norris doesn't see age ''as a reason to slow down''
What's age? It's just a number to Chuck Norris.
Before getting her A-Team role, Melinda Culea quit acting
The actor was a part of two pilots that didn't sell, so she stopped auditioning.
Robert Conrad had to fight for Black Sheep Squadron to get a second season
"The revival took a lot of hard work, lobbying, presentations, and a little politics," he said.
Pauley Perrette on her NCIS character: ''Abby has raised a couple of generations of young girls.''
She created a scholarship for young women who wanted to follow in Abby's footsteps and pursue a career in STEM.
William Dozier, the creator of the 1960's Batman series: ''I didn't feel there was anything meaningful about Batman.''
Dozier wasn't shy about the importance of silliness on a show like his.
The real reason why Sasha Alexander left NCIS after two seasons
The actress valued work-life balance.
Western series were a lot of fun for Lee Majors because he felt ''more comfortable in jeans''
Boots were made for walking; These jeans were made for Westerns.