Julie Newmar Played A Twilight Zone Villain Before Becoming Batman's Catwoman
Before she earned a place in pop culture history as Catwoman to Adam West's Batman, Julie Newmar played the greatest villain of them all in "The Twilight Zone."
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Morena Baccarin Starred As The Villain Of This Little-Seen Sci-Fi Comedy Series
Morena Baccarin is spending most of her time in Sheriff Country these days, but before making the move to Edgewater, she starred in an out-of-this-world show.
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Betty White's First Sitcom Was Canceled Because It Became Too Popular
Too much of a good thing is a bad thing, apparently. At least, that's what the producers for Betty White's first sitcom believed when they pulled the plug.
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This '70s Show Spawned A Much Less Successful '80s Sci-Fi Sequel Series
Lightning doesn't always strike twice, something this '70s sci-fi show had to learn the hard way when its 1980s sequel immediately flopped on release.
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5 Best Football TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked
Who knew the drama and stakes of football made for good television? Whether they're about the players, coaches, or fans, we've ranked the best football show.
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ABC Stopped Mork And Mindy's Writers From Giving Pam Dawber's Character Any Depth
Mork from Ork made Robin Williams a star, but Mork and Mindy wouldn't have worked without Pam Dawber -- a fact ABC did their best to ignore.
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This David E. Kelley Medical Drama Was A '90s Hit (After ER Chased It To A New Night)
Back in 1994, a battle was brewing for the Thursday at 10 p.m. time slot between ER and this CBS medical drama starring Mandy Patinkin and Adam Arkin.
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Maude's Most Controversial Storyline Only Caused Backlash Months After Airing
The All in the Family spin-off Maude, starring Bea Arthur, had a controversial two-part episode, but it didn't draw ire until it went into reruns.
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'80s TV Shows That Redefined What Sitcoms Could Be
The '80s marked a revolutionary period for the TV sitcom genre, and some of the decade's biggest shows set the tone for the decades to come.
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Before Breaking Bad, Jonathan Banks Starred In A Forgotten '90s Sitcom
Jonathan Banks may have made his name as a tough, no-nonsense antihero, but his roots lie in comedy — and he even spent some time in the world of sitcoms.
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5 Best Biographical Sitcoms Of All Time, Ranked
Art imitates life -- quite literally sometimes, as evidenced by how many biographical sitcoms there are. We've ranked the absolute best of the best.
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5 Famous Actors You Forgot Guest-Starred On M*A*S*H
M*A*S*H was a treasure trove of talent for 11 seasons, featuring some of the best guest stars on television. Here are five only hardcore fans remember.
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CBS Wanted To Force Gilligan's Island To Introduce A Mister Ed-Inspired Character
A talking horse from another '60s sitcom nearly changed Gilligan's Island forever when CBS decided the show needed a new character to round out the cast.
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How Christopher Titus Accidentally Got His Own Hit Sitcom Canceled
Titus ran for three seasons on Fox, but the sitcom could have had a longer shelf life if if Christopher Titus played his cards just a little differently.
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WKRP In Cincinnati's Most Famous Scene Was Based On A Real Radio Promotion
In some of the most memorable WKRP In Cincinnati episodes, including one Thanksgiving special, the creators took inspiration from real-life events.
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Jason Alexander Thinks Seinfeld Should Have Ended In A Very Different Way
Jason Alexander, the man behind George Costanza, is among many fans, critics, and other Seinfeld cast members who were ultimately unsatisfied with the finale.
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A Failed Fox Sitcom Allowed Mayim Bialik To Take On Her First Star-Making Role
Before Mayim Bialik blossomed into her star-making role on NBC, she was attached to a short-lived Fox sitcom that could have changed her career forever.
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This Forgotten '80s Sitcom Launched The Careers Of Multiple A-List Actors
Although the series has since been forgotten by time, several beloved actors got their first big break on a short-lived NBC sitcom starring a Hollywood legend.
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James Caan's First Starring Role In TV Was On An NBC Dramedy That Succeeded Despite Its Odds
After decades of success on the big screen, James Caan starred on this TV drama in 2003 — one that NBC didn't expect to last as long as it did.
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Carroll O'Connor's Second Hit Series Was Very Different From His Iconic '70s Sitcom
After Caroll O'Connor became a household name by playing Archie Bunker, his career got a second wind when he traded sitcoms for a new kind of TV series.
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Why ABC Canceled Mork & Mindy After Just Four Seasons
Despite making Robin Williams a household name and its long-standing legacy, Mork & Mindy had a surprisingly short run. Here's why ABC canceled the sitcom.
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Why Carol Burnett Fired One Of The Biggest Stars From Her Own Show
The cast of The Carol Burnett Show were close in real life, but when push came to shove, Burnett wasn't afraid to fire one of the series' stars. Here's why.
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Netflix Worried About Shows Losing Viewers After One Season, Searching For Answers (Report)
Netflix shows keep bleeding viewers after their premiere season. Why does the streaming service routinely lose its audience between seasons?
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Why Barney Miller Star Gregory Sierra Quit The Hit Sitcom After Just Two Seasons
Gregory Sierra played Chano Amengual on Barney Miller for two seasons before he abruptly quit the biggest role he ever played. Here's why the star left.
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Ke Huy Quan's Forgotten '80s Sitcom Was Based On An Abandoned Brady Bunch Spin-Off Pitch
At the peak of his career as a child star in the '80s, Ke Huy Quan starred in a short-lived CBS sitcom that was meant to be a spin-off to The Brady Bunch.
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A Superhero Series With One Of TV's Best First Seasons Is Now On Netflix
Remember one of TV's greatest superhero debuts? It's finally returned to streaming.
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Why New Girl's Season 6 Finale Felt Like It Could Have Been The Sitcom's Last Episode
One behind-the-scenes uncertainty shaped the Season 6 finale of New Girl.
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