Sherwood Schwartz, producer of "The Brady Bunch," was so sure that this actor was right for their role that he bought out the rest of their contract.
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Read MoreFarah Fawcett, who would later land her breakout role in "Charlie's Angels," started her career with a guest role on a spin-off of "The Andy Griffith Show."
Read MoreGilligan's Island has a catchy theme song. Still, most people don't know it's not the original — the writer of the show's first opening song will surprise you.
Read MoreThe '80s was a grand time for the sitcom genre. However, the decade boasts some hidden gems, like these 10 often forgotten shows.
Read MoreIs your favorite TV show coming back? TVLine's 2026 Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard reveals which broadcast series earned another season — and which got the axe.
Read MoreWe've all heard the phrase, "Oh, the humanity!" — but did you know WKRP In Cincinnati's iconic "Turkeys Away" episode was modeled after a real-life disaster?
Read MoreIn a Season 2 episode of "ALF," the Melmacian digs up the Tanners' backyard and ends up on Gilligan's Island. The writers explained how the episode came about.
Read MoreJerry Van Dyke was offered the starring role in one of history's most beloved sitcoms, "Gilligan's Island," but instead chose a sitcom that completely flopped.
Read MoreAt one point, the showrunner also known for Ted Lasso and Shrinking thought bringing back his hit sitcom from the 2000s wasn't such a hot idea.
Read MoreOne fan-favorite Big Bang Theory episode helped shape one of the sitcom's most beloved friendships.
Read MoreMel Brooks is known for his comedic movies, but some of his television ventures have been almost entirely forgotten, such as this sitcom about Robin Hood.
Read MoreEmotions ran high during the series finale of "M*A*S*H." Loretta Swit explained how one moment shows her genuine reaction to a surprise from David Ogden Stiers.
Read MoreThe '70s sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" started getting serious in its 1st season with this episode, which had military officers watching rehearsals.
Read MoreA familiar face from Sheldon Cooper's mortal enemies list resurfaces in a new teaser for the Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
Read MoreRalph Wiggum is known for delivering weird one-liners on "The Simpsons," but one writer said his favorite Ralph line was cut from the show for time.
Read MoreWriter David Mandel was reportedly less than thrilled about how NBC marketed this polarizing narrative experiment from Seinfeld's final season.
Read MoreReal off-screen events inspired the Season 6 "Home Improvement" episode featuring Pamela Anderson reprising her role as Lisa, explained Debbe Dunning.
Read MoreGeorgie & Mandy ended Season 2 with a major Mary/Fagenbacher twist! Montana Jordan and EP Steve Holland break down the finale and tease Season 3 in TVLine Q&A.
Read MoreHenry Winkler was the breakout star of "Happy Days" as the Fonz, but he wasn't originally intended to be. One of his co-stars told him how they felt about it.
Read More"Bewitched" had a short-lived spin-off in the 1970s, focusing on a grown-up Tabitha. And the series finally revealed one "Bewitched" character's full name.
Read More"Family Ties" viewers have likely forgotten about the show's short-lived spin-off, which ran from 1988 to 1989 centering on this random character.
Read MorePlaying an adorable machine made her a celebrity, but how did the real person behind Vicki the robot adjust to life after Small Wonder?
Read MoreIf he had taken the part, this comedian could've started a club with Julia Louis-Dreyfus for Seinfeld main cast members with multiple hit shows.
Read MoreThis NBC series about quirky urbanites working at a magazine didn't win awards for originality, but it did give the onetime Heroes star a start.
Read MoreThis carceral comedy had the irreverent spirit of "Married... with Children," but not the longevity, as it was canceled after a single season.
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