Why “Bewitched” Replaced Dick York, and What Happened to Both Darrins
TLDR: Dick York left Bewitched in 1969 after collapsing on set from a combination of a severe spinal injury and prescription painkiller dependency. He was … Read more
Careers
Agnes Moorehead, the Woman Behind Endora on “Bewitched”
TLDR: Agnes Moorehead was a charter member of Orson Welles’s Mercury Players, a four-time Academy Award nominee, and one of the most respected dramatic actresses … Read more
James MacArthur, the Real Story of Danno From “Hawaii Five-O”
TLDR: James MacArthur was adopted as an infant by actress Helen Hayes and playwright Charles MacArthur, grew up in a household shaped by grief after … Read more
The Original “Addams Family” Cast, Where Are They Now, and Who We Have Lost
TLDR: The original The Addams Family ran for two seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1966 and produced one of television’s most enduring ensemble casts. … Read more
John Astin Played Gomez Addams, and His Real Life Was Just as Dramatic
TLDR: John Astin played Gomez Addams in the original 1964 series and is now 95 years old, the last surviving principal cast member. His marriage … Read more
“Mrs. Columbo” Was a Spinoff Peter Falk Hated, and It Showed
TLDR: NBC launched Mrs. Columbo in February 1979 starring a 24-year-old Kate Mulgrew over the strong objections of series creator Richard Levinson, series co-creator William … Read more
Paul Lynde as Uncle Arthur on “Bewitched”, and the Complicated Life Behind the Laughs
TLDR: Paul Lynde appeared in only 11 episodes of Bewitched across the show’s entire eight-season run, but Uncle Arthur became the most instantly quotable recurring … Read more
The Original “Hawaii Five-O” Cast, Where They Are Now, and Who We Have Lost
TLDR: The original Hawaii Five-O ran from 1968 to 1980 with a core cast that has almost entirely passed away. Jack Lord died in 1998, … Read more
Peter Falk, the Real Story Behind Columbo’s Most Beloved Detective
TLDR: Peter Falk spent his childhood adapting to life with one eye after surgery for cancer at age three, was rejected by the CIA for … Read more
Erin Murphy Played Tabitha on “Bewitched”, and Here Is What She Is Doing Now
TLDR: Erin Murphy played Tabitha Stephens on Bewitched from 1966 to 1972, appearing in 103 episodes starting when she was just two years old. After … Read more
“Happy Days” Cast, What Happened to Each of Them
TLDR: Happy Days nearly got cancelled in its second season before a creative overhaul turned it into a number one hit and made Henry Winkler’s … Read more
Kami Cotler Couldn’t Fake a Cough for Gunsmoke, So She Became Elizabeth Walton Instead
TLDR: Kami Cotler played Elizabeth Walton on The Waltons from 1972 to 1981, growing up from age seven to sixteen on the show. She walked … Read more
Conrad Bain Graduated with Don Rickles and Founded a Credit Union Before He Was Mr. Drummond
TLDR: Conrad Bain was born on February 4, 1923, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts alongside Don Rickles … Read more
What Happened to Charlotte Rae after “Facts of Life”
TLDR: Charlotte Rae was born Charlotte Rae Lubotsky on April 22, 1926, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She originated Mammy Yokum in the original Broadway production of … Read more
Todd Bridges Was Acquitted of Attempted Murder and Then Rebuilt His Life From Scratch
TLDR: Todd Bridges played Willis Jackson on Diff’rent Strokes from 1978 to 1986 and spent the years immediately after the show in crack cocaine addiction … Read more
Dana Plato Was Training for the Olympics When Diff’rent Strokes Found Her
TLDR: Dana Plato played Kimberly Drummond on Diff’rent Strokes from 1978 until 1984, when she was written off the show after becoming pregnant. She died … Read more