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It's been three years since beloved actress Betty Lynn passed away at 95 years old in 2021. As Thelma Lou on TV's 1960s classic sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), actress Lynn was the ideal girl next door. As girlfriend to series star Don Knotts, who played Deputy Barney Fife to Griffith's lead Sheriff Andy Taylor, Lynn made Barney's heart flutter, and maybe a few home viewers too.

In Memory of 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Betty Lynn ('Thelma Lou'): 3 Years After Her Demise

In 1955, on the stage of Broadway’s Alvin Theater, Andy Griffith and Don Knotts first bonded as they co-starred in the stage production of “No Times for Sergeants,” cementing a friendship that continued when they were both asked to reprise their stage roles in the 1958 Mervyn LeRoy film. Years later, when Knotts happened to learn about a TV project starring Griffith as a small town sheriff, he called up his old friend and asked “Don’t you think Sheriff Andy Taylor ought to have a deputy?” Griffith loved the idea, and television history was made.

Don Knotts 100th birthday: 12 best movies and TV shows, ranked

One of the most beloved Hollywood stars in the history of television, in particular, was actress Frances Bavier, who died in 1989 at age 85. The likable actress became best known for her compassionate and nurturing role as Aunt Bee on The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-1968).

Beloved 'Andy Griffith Show' Actress Frances Bavier ("Aunt Bee"): A Look Back at Her Life and Career

In a revelation that has left fans and followers utterly astonished, the details surrounding the death and subsequent burial of the iconic Andy Griffith have come to light, nearly a decade after the beloved actor passed away. 3 / 10. Andy Griffith. At the age of 86, Griffith succumbed to...

Retro Blast: Andy Griffith's Cause Of Death

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Andy Griffith was the star of The Andy Griffith Show. After all, his name was literally in the title of the show of the classic sitcom. However, Sheriff Andy Taylor wasn't Griffith's favorite character. Prior to his death in 2012, Griffith sat down for an interview with The Charlotte Observer....

Andy Griffith Once Revealed His Favorite Character From 'The Andy Griffith Show'

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Given that it's been over 50 years since "The Beverly Hillbillies" was canceled, there is only one actor from the main cast who is still alive to this day.

The Only Main Actor Still Alive From The Beverly Hillbillies

Fans of "NCIS" may be missing Leroy Jethro Gibbs actor Mark Harmon since his retirement from the show, but he's got plenty on his plate with other projects.

NCIS: What Gibbs Actor Mark Harmon Looks Like Today

Lorne Greene embarked on his entertainment journey as a radio personality in Canada, setting the stage for a prosperous career. His first marriage in 1938 marked the beginning of a chapter intertwined with the early years of his legendary acting and broadcasting career. 2 / 7. Lorne Greene. 'Bonanza' (1959-1973):

'Bonanza' Actor Lorne Greene's Sad Cause Of Death

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Mark Harmon shared a touching tribute after the death of his ex-boss and colleague, former NCIS showrunner George Schenck.

NCIS' Mark Harmon Shares Mournful Tribute After Death Of Former NCIS Showrunner George Schenck

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

David Boreanaz will be back on Paramount as Jason Hayes, AKA “Bravo 1,” on the hit drama SEAL Team. So, naturally, we can’t help but ask — is David Boreanaz married?. David Boreanaz has been acting for over three decades and he portrayed several iconic characters throughout his career. Known for actors like the sulky vampire Angel on the hit drama Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff, Angel, or as Seeley Booth in Bones, David Boreanaz has been a constant on the small screen. His roles drew critical acclaim and now the actor plays Jason Hayes again in the seventh and final season of SEAL Team. So, what is going on in his personal life?

Is David Boreanaz married?

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Actress Elizabeth MacRae died on May 27, 2024, in Fayetteville, North Carolina at 88 years old. She played Jim Nabors' on-screen main squeeze in the 1960s TV sitcom, Gomer Pyle, USMC, and, in the process, became the secret crush for countless viewers.

The Tragic Death of 'Gomer Pyle's' Southern Belle TV Girlfriend Elizabeth MacRae ('Lou-Ann Poovie')

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Mark Harmon just shared a touching tribute to a longtime co-worker from his days on NCIS. Mark learned of the passing of his friend and spoke about how important he was to the show throughout its run. Here is who died and what Mark Harmon had to say about the...

Mark Harmon Mourns Loss Of ‘NCIS’ Veteran & Friend

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Facts of Life actress Mindy Cohn did not hold back when she was recently questioned about the rumored reboot that she and her co-stars were developing with the late Norman Lear. According to the actress, the reboot is now “very dead” after one of her co-stars sabotaged it.

But who could it be? Cohn did not name names, but we at least know her former co-stars, which narrows the speculation down a bit.

The ’80s sitcom stars Cohn, Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon, and Kim Fields as a group of teenagers attending a private all-girls school in upstate New York. 

Why Scooby-Doo is...

Who Is The “Greedy” Co-Star Mindy Cohn Claims “Wrecked” ‘Facts Of Life’ Reboot?

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Mindy Cohn made headlines for recently claiming on SiriusXM’s “Jeff Lewis Live” that one of her main co-stars from “The Facts of Life” ruined their chances to make a revival of the show.

Cohn, 58, didn’t say whether it was Lisa Whelchel, Kim Fields or Nancy McKeon — but she did refer to the alleged culprit as a “greedy bitch.”





“One of the girls … went behind our backs and tried to make a separate deal for a spinoff just for herself and devastated the rest of us,” the actress said.

Cohn said the cast didn’t speak to that co-star “for a...

Mindy Cohn reveals how identity of ‘greedy bitch’ co-star from ‘Facts of Life’ can be discovered

With the amount of acting prowess Ron Howard displays in The Andy Griffith Show, it can be easy to forget that, by all accounts, he was just a regular kid leading a relatively normal life outside of working hours. All of this was under the direction of Rance Howard, Ron's father, who was focused on ensuring that his son could have a typical childhood.

Ron Howard would cry when The Andy Griffith Show went on hiatus

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Former child star Bobby Buntrock's life ended in tragedy. Best known as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular 1960s TV sitcom Hazel, Butrock died at only 21 years old in a car accident in 1974.

The Tragic Death of Child Star Bobby Buntrock, and How TV's 'Hazel' Shirley Booth Protected him

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The funny thing about classic TV shows is that, due to syndication, you might have enjoyed them long after they originally aired. Many of us felt a connection to shows like The Brady Bunch, I Dream of Jeannie, The Love Boat, and so many more, even though they were already off the air.

Famous TV Shows With Only One Surviving Cast Member

Amanda Blake became known to a larger television audience as "Miss Kitty" on Gunsmoke. It was her signature role, in which she starred for almost 20 years. The actress, who died in 1989, had an eventful life - lots of success, lots of men, but also lots of suffering. Amanda...

Inside The Life Of 'Gunsmoke' Star Amanda Blake

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Andy Griffith rejected Don Knotts' proposal to be a permanent team

Creative counterparts elevate some of the greatest performers of all time. Sure, plenty of truly incredible solo acts strike out on their own to great success....

Andy Griffith rejected Don Knotts' proposal to be a permanent team

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