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Kevin Dobson - Kojak

Kevin Dobson discusses working with Telly Salvalas and life on the set of Kojak. Watch Video



Rue McClanahan - Golden Girls

Age worked to their advantage, according to Rue McClanahan when Blanche and the other Golden Girls were able to dish out more dirt than other sitcoms of their time. Watch Video



Michael Lembeck - One Day

Michael Lembeck discusses difficulties on the set on the set of One Day At A Time when Mackenzie Phillips was struggling with a drug addiction. Watch Video



Ernest Borgnine - McHale¿s Navy

Ernest Borgnine talks about taking the leap from the big to the small screen. Watch Video



Debbie Allen - Family Ties

Debbie Allen reminisces about directing episodes of Family Ties, taking chances, and the opportunity to change the show's style. Watch Video



Bea Arthur - Maude

Maude star Bea Arthur reveals how she went from a walk-on role to starring in her own sitcom. Watch Video



William Devane - 24

William Devane, Secretary of Defense James Heller, talks about the challenges of shooting 24 when you need to memorize lines for not one, but two scripts. Watch Video



Erika Alexander - Cosby Show

To get the part of Cousin Pam on The Cosby Show, all Erica Alexander had to do was visit the Cosby family home. Watch Video



The Adventures of Superman

The Adventures of Superman's Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson uncover truths about their minimal costume changes. Watch Video



Barbra Eden - I Dream of Jeannie

Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie, exposes the full story on her hidden navel. Watch Video



Joyce Randolph - The Honeymooners

Joyce Randolph who played Trixie Norton on The Honeymooners, recalls how Jackie Gleason didn't like to rehearse. Watch Video



Jaleel White - Family Matters

While auditioning for the part of Steve Urkel on Family Matters, Jaleel White's motto was never let them meet the real Jaleel. Watch Video



Alan Young - Mr. Ed

Regardless of what he may have wanted, Alan Young Wilbur Post on Mr. Ed, learned first hand that you can't change the script when your co-star is a horse. Watch Video



Wayne Rogers - M*A*S*H

Wayne Rogers, "Trapper John" McIntyre, discovered with co-star Alan Alda what sacrifices were being made when money was tight on the set of M*A*S*H. Watch Video



Jasmine Guy - A Different World

When it came to getting the part of Whitley Gilbert on A Different World, Jasmine Guy tried to not be herself. Watch Video



Guest Stars

In this episode sneak peek, Barbara Eden recalls with great fondness the warmth and generosity of Lucille Ball. Watch Video



Guest Stars Interviews

Ken Howard and Gloria Gaynor recall guest staring roles; Stephanie Powers recalls working with Boris Karloff. Watch Video



Movies

In this episode sneak peek, Louis Gossett, Jr. explains how his martial arts skills were an asset for An Officer and A Gentleman. Watch Video



Kramer vs. Kramer

In this online exclusive, Jobeth Williams shares her anxiety about filming a nude scene and how Dustin Hoffman broke the ice. Watch Video



Happy Accidents

Arthur Hiller and others share stories from Ordinary People, The Out of Towners and American Graffiti in this online exclusive. Watch Video



Locations

The cast and crew of Numbers discuss the challenges of filming on location in this sneak peek. Watch Video



Location Shoots

Mike Cole, Anthony Ruivivar, and Gunilla Hutton discuss the challenges and surprises that go along with shooting on location. Watch Video



Oddballs and Originals

In this Sneak Peak, the cast of Good Times discuss how Jimmie's original style of comedy helped make the show a success. Watch Video



Real Life Inspiration

Fran Dresher, Jay Johnson, and Bud Yorkin discuss how reality and improv make comedy in this online exclusive. Watch Video



Finales

In this sneak peek, see Little House on the Prairie's explosive finale. Watch Video



Saying Goodbye

Alan Rachins, Tina Yothers and Marina Sirtis discuss their emotional farewells in this online exclusive. Watch Video



Music

Mickey Dolenz of the Monkees remembers meeting the Beatles in this Sneak Peek. Watch Video



Frankie Valli

Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons discusses how the group fit in with the other artists on the Motown Records label. Watch Video



Pheobe Snow

Phoebe Snow recalls her first meeting with Bruce Springsteen at an amateur night, and how she jumped at the chance to meet him again. Watch Video



The Family Foreman

Watch the premiere of The Family Foreman Wednesday July 16th on TV Land. Watch Video



Bea and Ed, Pt. 1

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur becomes a teacher. Through tough love and discipline, she helps her students prepare for the SAT. Watch Video



Bea and Ed, Pt.2

Ed Begley Jr. arrives at the hospital where he will be working; he mans the information desk and interacts with patients. Watch Video



Bea and Ed, Pt. 3

A fear of needles makes Ed Begley Jr.'s time in the blood bank difficult, but he recovers and receives a gift from the staff. Watch Video



Ed Begley Jr. --Online Exclusive

Ed Begley Jr. learns how to separate blood and gets the inside scoop on hospital romances in this extended scene. Watch Video



Ed Begley, Jr.--Interview

Ed Begley, Jr. discusses his character on St. Elsewhere, and the various challenges he had to overcome working at a real hospital. Watch Video



Bea Arthur -- Online Exclusive

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur tutors a student for the SAT's, and receives a dinner invitation in this extended scene. Watch Video



Bea Arthur--Interview

Golden Girls star Bea Arthur has never tutored, and was terrified to teach, but she found a way to connect to the students. Watch Video



Jimmie and Harry, Pt. 1

Good Times star Jimmie Walker goes to art class; he has trouble drawing a male model, but expresses himself with a portrait. Watch Video



Jimmie and Harry, Pt. 2

Harry Anderson arrives at a New Orleans courthouse and the judge puts him to work, he serves as a bailiff and earns his own robe. Watch Video



Jimmie and Harry, Pt. 3

Being a judge can be hard work but it can also be fun Harry Anderson learns this when he helps perform a marriage ceremony. Watch Video



Jimmie Walker -- Online Exclusive

Jimmie Walker learns about still lifes in art class and tries to overcome his discomfort to draw a male model in this extended scene. Watch Video



Jimmie Walker--Interview

Jimmie Walker, aka J.J. Evans talks about his embarrassment over drawing nude models, and the difficulty of painting a self portrait. Watch Video



Harry Anderson -- Online Exclusive

In this extended scene, Harry Anderson is questioned by the judge and is assigned to put pocket parts in law books. Watch Video



Harry Anderson--Interview

Harry Anderson discusses his role on Night Court, his character's inspiration to others, and his excitement over wearing the robe. Watch Video



Betty and Mark, Pt. 1

Betty White attempts to host a cooking show; the only problem is she doesn't cook! Watch Video



Betty and Mark, Pt. 2

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper star Mark Curry meets a female basketball team. He does drills and learns about his big challenge. Watch Video



Betty and Mark, Pt.3

His cool head and motivational speech help Mark Curry lead his team to victory! Watch Video



Betty White --Online Exclusive

In this extended scene Betty White creates a theme for her new cooking show, and is taught some tricks of the trade. Watch Video



Betty White--Interview

Betty White explains why she doesn't enjoy cooking and how working without at a script can be a scary experience. Watch Video



Mark Curry -- Online Exclusive

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper star Mark Curry maintains the team's equipment and attends parent teacher night in this extended scene. Watch Video



Mark Curry--Interview

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper star Mark Curry shares his thoughts about his first coaching experience, and how he would like to come back and visit the team. Watch Video



Marla and Sherman, Pt. 1

Marla Gibbs is a maid for a day; she cleans a house and at a hotel, she races against the clock to prepare for check in. Watch Video



Sherman and Marla, Pt. 2

Sherman Hemsley aka George Jefferson learns how to be a dry cleaner; he sews, hems pants, and deals with challenging customers. Watch Video



Marla and Sherman, Pt. 3

How do you dry clean animal costumes? Sherman Hemsley finds out when a local theater has a last minute request. Watch Video



Sherman - Online Exclusive

Sherman Hemsley handles customers and has to scramble to find a missing item, in this extended scene. Watch Video



Sherman Hemsley--Interview

The Jeffersons Sherman Hemsley discusses being a dry cleaner, and how his fans think he has knowledge of the business. Watch Video



Marla Gibbs - Online Exclusive

Being a maid is challenging for Marla Gibbs when she does not want to scrub floors and clean a bathroom in this extended scene. Watch Video



Marla Gibbs--Interview

Marla Gibbs recalls becoming an advocate for maids. She also explains how her time as a real maid was challenging and rewarding. Watch Video



Loni and Erik, Pt. 1

Loni Anderson learns how radio stations operate by answering phones, reporting traffic, DJing, and giving relationship advice. Watch Video



Loni and Erik, Pt. 2

The third time is a charm for Erik Estrada who passes his test and reports to the CHP Academy where he attends target practice. Watch Video



Loni and Erik, Pt. 3

Erik Estrada hits the road with a partner from the highway patrol. He gives out safety tips and assists at the scene of an accident. Watch Video



Loni Anderson-Online Exclusive

Loni Anderson reads the country concert calendar on air and chats with the DJ about how WKRP inspired many to work in radio. Watch Video



Loni Anderson-Interview

Refusing to play the "dumb blonde" helped Loni Anderson capture the role of Jennifer on WKRP, and made her a celebrity. Watch Video



Erik Estrada-Online Exclusive

At the CHP training school, Erik Estrada learns how to assemble and fire a gun. Watch Video



Erik Estrada-Interview

Erik Estrada candidly discusses his onetime desire to become a cop, his first acting experience and his struggle to play Ponch. Watch Video



Sitting Down With Jon Lovitz

Jon Lovitz brings down the house when he does Woody Allen's famous "I shot a moose" monologue ... as Woody Allen! Watch Video



Sitting Down with Larry David

The surprisingly humble and good-natured Larry David talks about the worst gig he ever had, why he never did Carson, and the importance of lunch. Episode #podcast: Larry David. Watch Video



Sitting Down with George Lopez

George Lopez talks with great humor about the challenges of being a Mexican-American man and describes how the day laborers at his house don't believe he lives there. Watch Video



Sitting Down with Martin Short

Martin Short recalls his theatrical Canadian childhood, does two Jerry Lewis impersonations, and tells the story of the night he annoyed Katharine Hepburn at the theater. Episode #podcast: Martin Short. Watch Video



Sitting Down with Bob Newhart

The ever-charming buttoned-down comedian and actor explains how Ed Sullivan ruined a joke and describes his terrifying first nightclub appearance. Episode #podcast: Bob Newhart. Watch Video



Jerry Seinfeld: Pt. 1

Jerry Seinfeld talks about going back out on the road after Seinfeld went off the air, the anger that fuels comedy and strangers approaching him trying to be funny. Watch Video



Jerry Seinfeld: Pt. 2

Jerry discusses his first appearance on The Tonight Show and how his father inspired him to become a comedian. Watch Video



Jerry Seinfeld: Pt. 3

Can you imagine being fired and no one telling you? That's what happened to Jerry Seinfeld when he was on Benson. Jerry also tells the story of creating Seinfeld with Larry David. Watch Video



Robin Williams: Pt. 1

Robin Williams explains how he broke Robert DeNiro's nose, what it's like to work with Penny Marshall and different casting choices for Passion of the Christ. David Steinberg can barely get a word in! Watch Video



Robin Williams: Pt. 2

The Marx Brothers, Jack Benny and Jerry Lewis are some of the comedians that David Steinberg and Robin Williams express admiration for. Steinberg shares an anecdote from a Friar's Club Roast for Milton Berle. Watch Video



Robin Williams: Pt. 3

Lawrence of Arabia the Musical? Robin Williams discusses his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, and does excellent impressions of a few former presidents. Watch Video



Robin Williams: Pt. 4

Ever wonder how Robin Williams got his start? Find out about his earliest audience and biggest influence. Watch Video



Robin Williams: Pt. 5

Robin Williams answers questions from the audience about Good Will Hunting and who the next great comedian will be. Watch Video



Jon Stewart: Pt. 1

Think hosting The Daily Show is the greatest job in the world? Maybe not all the time. Jon Stewart shares some of the challenges of doing "fake news." Watch Video



Jon Stewart: Pt. 2

Jon Stewart attempts to create a theme song for Steinberg. He also explains why he never watches his own show and how his biggest fans have become his toughest critics. Watch Video



Jon Stewart: Pt. 3

Stewart and Steinberg share the difficulties of parenthood, and the subjectivity of comedy. Watch Video



Jon Stewart: Pt. 4

When David Steinberg made a crack about Nixon's appearance someone threatened his life! He and Jon Stewart discuss the pitfalls of satire. Stewart reveals how he got his big break in comedy. Watch Video



Jon Stewart: Pt. 5

During audience Q&A, Jon Stewart expresses admiration for Seinfeld, reveals the oddity of hosting the Oscars and compares his show to speed dating. Watch Video



Roseanne: Pt. 1

Roseanne and David Steinberg swap horror stories about performing on cruises, particularly being stuck on a ship with people who didn't appreciate their acts. Watch Video



Roseanne: Pt. 2

Mosh pits, church basements and biker bars were just a few of the places where Roseanne got her start performing. She was profoundly influenced by Richard Pryor, Red Foxx ... and her dad. Watch Video



Roseanne: Pt. 3

Roseanne's mellowed out over the years, in fact, having a close-knit family is one of her greatest joys. Watch Video



Ray Romano: Pt. 1

Before everybody loved him, Ray Romano was a futon delivery guy. He looks back on visiting the homes of Cher, Robert DeNiro and a grumpy Larry David. Watch Video



Ray Romano: Pt. 2

Ray Romano talks about the David Letterman appearance that changed his life. Watch Video



Ray Romano: Pt. 3

Ray talks about life since his hit sitcom ended, and shares how Bill Cosby inspired him to become a comedian. Watch Video



Garry Shandling: Pt. 1

Find out how Garry Shandling got his big break. Garry also shares his secret for "reading" an audience. Watch Video



Garry Shandling: Pt. 2

Garry Shandling admits that he's a commitmentphobe, and shares the high points of his career. Watch Video



Garry Shandling: Pt. 3

Garry Shandling gets self-reflective discussing The Larry Sanders Show and The Garry Shandling Show. He also tlaks about one of of his biggest influences. Watch Video



Yada Yada Yada

No one knows where it came from, but people have been yadaing their way through life ever since this phrase was used on Seinfeld. Jason Alexander explains. Watch Video



Whatchoo talkin' 'bout?

Todd Bridges tells the story of how Gary Coleman's brilliance and a bunch of opportunistic writers turned a typo into comedy gold. Watch Video



DY-NO-MITE!

Think Jimmie Walker's famous exclamation was his creation? Think again. What started as a throwaway line in rehearsal became a phenomenon with a lot of help from a visionary director. Watch Video



Extreme Makeover

J.J. surprises his family with an unexpected new look. Episode #9/22/76: The Big Move (part 1). First air date: 9/22/1976. Watch Video



Herrrrrrre's Johnny!

Ed McMahon reveals the origin of his famous rolling "r." Watch Video



You¿ve Got Spunk

When Mary Richards met Lou Grant she held her ground. Director Jay Sandrich believes this famous exchange cemented the success of the show. Watch Video



No Soup For You

Jason Alexander and writer Spike Feresten share their experiences with the real "soup Nazi." Watch Video



Vulcan Greeting

George Takei explains the meaning of Live Long and Prosper. It's sort of like Shalom. Or Aloha. Or Waaaasup?! Watch Video



Live Long & Prosper

Stardate 3372.7: Spock and T'Pau exchange Vulcan's signature greeting. Episode #30: Amok Time. First air date: 9/15/1967. Watch Video



Hey HEY Hey

Fat Albert says, "Hey Hey HEY" and Dwayne says, "Hey HEY Hey." Coincidence? Nope. Ernest Thomas, Danielle Spencer, and Haywood Nelson reveal the story behind the little catchphrase that could. Watch Video



I'm Comin, Elizabeth!

Writer Paul Mooney and actor Haywood Nelson break down the subversive comic genius of Redd Foxx. Watch Video



Never Assume!

Writer Lowell Ganz and Jack "Oscar Madison" Klugman recall the comic genius of Tony Randall and the famous phrase that almost didn't make it on the air because it had the word "ass" in it. Watch Video



Up Your Nose

Robert Hegyes (Juan Epstein) and Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie "Boom-Boom" Washington) explain how Gabriel Kaplan's Brooklyn roots turned Welcome Back, Kotter's Sweathogs into "laugh hogs." Watch Video



Making Whoopie

The Newlywed Game may have been the first reality television show and "dirty" for its time, but Host Bob Eubanks had his standards! Watch Video



Gee, Mrs. Cleaver

Eddie Haskell -- misunderstood, sensitive and vulnerable? Tony Dow delves deep into the uncharted character of Leave it to Beaver's obsequious rat. Watch Video



God'll Get You

Bea Arthur, Bill Macy and writer Bob Schiller reveal the origins of Maude's hilariously caustic put-down. Watch Video



Oh, My Nose!

Apparently, Maureen McCormick can take a football to the face like a real man. Barry Williams, Sherwood Schwartz and the guy who actually threw the ball on the catchphrase that got game. Watch Video



She Had It Coming

Instant karma gets Marcia: She disses Doug for Charley and gets a football in her face. Somewhere, Jan is laughing. Episode #90: The Subject Was Noses. First air date: 2/9/1973. Watch Video



Lucy a Red?

Stefan Kanfer and Kathleen Brady, both authors of books about Lucille Ball, on accusations that she had been a Communist. This story is featured in the Film Frights & Red Scares episode of TV Land's Myths & Legends. Watch Video