How to Apply for “Alone” on the History Channel, and What They Are Really Looking For
TLDR: Applying for Alone requires sending an email to the casting team with your survival background, then passing a boot camp that narrows twenty candidates … Read more
“Alone” Winners – Where Are They Now, and What Winning Actually Cost Them
TLDR: Winning Alone on the History Channel comes with a $500,000 prize that shrinks significantly after taxes for American contestants. Most winners have struggled to … 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
The Best and Worst “Columbo” Episodes, According to Critics and Fans
TLDR: The best Columbo episodes are almost entirely from the original NBC run (1971-1978), with Peter Falk’s personal favorite being “Any Old Port in a … Read more
“Book ’em, Danno” Origin, Meaning, and How Three Words Became Iconic
TLDR: “Book ’em, Danno” was conceived by Hawaii Five-O series creator Leonard Freeman as a rhythmic, clinical way to close each episode’s investigation, scripted from … 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
Why “Bewitched” Was Cancelled, and the Real Reason It Ended So Abruptly
TLDR: Bewitched did not end because ABC cancelled it for poor ratings. The network had already renewed the show for two additional seasons when Elizabeth … 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
How Columbo’s Raincoat, Car, Dog and Catchphrase Were Born
TLDR: The raincoat was Peter Falk’s own coat, bought at a Spanish store on a rainy New York day in 1967. The Peugeot was spotted … 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
How “Bewitched” Actually Filmed Its Magic, From the Nose Twitch to the Vanishing Acts
TLDR: Every piece of magic in Bewitched was achieved practically on a physical set with no digital technology whatsoever. The famous nose twitch was actually … Read more
The Hollywood A-List Who Played Killers on “Columbo”
TLDR: Columbo attracted an extraordinary roster of guest killers because the show’s format gave major stars a rare opportunity: a featured role with genuine dramatic … 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
Hawaii Five-O Original vs the 2010 Reboot, How They Compare
TLDR: The 2010 reboot of Hawaii Five-O premiered on CBS on September 20, 2010, ran for ten seasons, and ended on April 3, 2020. It … Read more
Who Inherited Elizabeth Montgomery’s Estate, and Where Her Children Are Now
TLDR: Elizabeth Montgomery left an estate estimated at $20 million to her husband Robert Foxworth and her three children with William Asher when she died … 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