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15 Best Cold Opens In TV Show History, Ranked

staff@tvline.com (Blaise Santi) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0000

Love television history? We identified which 15 shows have the very best cold opens of all time, from sitcoms like The Office to dramas like Better Call Saul.

James Burrows Started His Prolific Directing Career With This Iconic Sitcom

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:04:46 +0000

Before Cheers and hundreds of sitcom episodes, James Burrows got his first directing break on a beloved television classic.

Big Bang Theory Spin-Off Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Reveals Even More Multiverse Cameos In Full Trailer — Watch

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0000

It all started with a Big Bang. Now it's expanding into a full-blown multiverse. Watch the full-length trailer for HBO Max's Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

How MAS*H Incorporated A Real-Life Disaster Into Its Already Ambitious Series Finale

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0000

One of the most important details in the final episode of "M*A*S*H*" only exists because of an actual disaster the writers decided to use in the series finale.

Patrick Warburton's Short-Lived Superhero Sitcom Deserved More Than A Single Season

staff@tvline.com (Eammon Parks Jacobs) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0000

In 2001, Fox aired The Tick, a superhero sitcom starring Patrick Warburton. Despite positive reviews from critics and audiences, the show was canceled.

The TVLine Scorecard: Which Shows Are Returning — And When? And Which Are Canceled?

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

The TVLine Scorecard tracks the renew/cancel status of more than 250 scripted broadcast, cable, and streaming series - and offers the latest return date intel.

One Of The Facts Of Life's Biggest Stars Wasn't Even An Actor When She Was Cast

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000

How do you land a role on a sitcom like The Facts of Life if you've never acted before? As it turns out, all it takes is a bit of luck - and a lot of charm.

The Brady Bunch: Was Carol Brady A Widow Or A Divorcée?

staff@tvline.com (Joe Capraro) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0000

"The Brady Bunch" never brushed up on Carol's first marriage before Mike, leaving fans to wonder if she was widowed or divorced. So, which is it?

How I Met Your Mother Actors You May Not Know Are Dead

staff@tvline.com (Audrey Fox) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:02:00 +0000

Several cast members from How I Met Your Mother have died, from Bob Saget to Alex Trebek. But you might not have realized these less well-known actors are dead.

Why Jasmine Guy Wasn't In A Different World's Season 1 Opening Credits

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Jasmine Guy played fan-favorite character Whitley Gilbert in "A Different World," but the series had a different opening without her in Season 1. Here's why.

Clint Eastwood's Dirty Harry Inspired This Cult Classic '80s Sitcom

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Clint Eastwood is one of the most notable actors in the Western genre, but many fans don't realize his Dirty Harry character influenced a forgotten '80s sitcom.

Robin Williams' Famous Happy Days Episode Was Not Meant To Launch A Mork & Mindy Spin-Off

staff@tvline.com (Noah Villaverde) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:12:00 +0000

Robin Williams debuted as Mork from Ork in a Season 5 episode of "Happy Days," but no one expected it to be so successful that it would launch "Mork & Mindy."

Alan Alda Really Hated One MAS*H Scene That Was Shown Again And Again

staff@tvline.com (Rick Stevenson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Alan Alda, who played Hawkeye in M*A*S*H, reveals how one scene from the '70s sitcom is tough for him to look back on - a scene that changed the show forever.

The Real Reason MAS*H Killed McLean Stevenson's Henry Blake

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0000

McLean Stevenson's M*A*S*H character Dr. Henry Blake was killed off when he quit. Showrunners used the opportunity to push the series beyond comedy.

Why McLean Stevenson Quit MAS*H After Just Three Seasons

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:12:00 +0000

Fans loved McLean Stevenson as Lt. Col. Henry Blake in M*A*S*H, so why did he walk away so early in the show's run? Looking back, Stevenson regrets leaving.

Why Blossom's Best Friend, Six, Had A Number For Her Name

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Why was Six afraid of Seven? As it turns out, because of some bizarre behind-the-scenes wrangling during production on the NBC sitcom Blossom.

Johnny Carson Co-Created A Forgotten Fox Sitcom Starring A Hollywood Legend

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0000

Back in 1987, Johnny Carson's production company created a half-hour comedy starring a legendary Oscar winner, but the show didn't resonate with audiences.

A Different World Star Wrote The Theme Song — But Was Forbidden From Performing It

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Back in the '80s, one "A Different World" star got the opportunity of two lifetimes: to write the theme song of the show were in. There was just one catch...

The Seinfeld Episode That Felt Weird At First But Became A Fan Favorite

staff@tvline.com (David Rode) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:12:00 +0000

When this "Seinfeld" episode hit the airwaves, it was a bit risqué and received pushback from censors. Now, it's a classic part of TV sitcom history.

'70s Television Shows That Could Never Be Made Today

staff@tvline.com (Kira Deshler) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:02:00 +0000

The 1970s was a time of both bold experimentation and embarrassing failure on television, and the shows on this list would never pass muster today.