R.I.P. George Kennedy, 91.
George guest-starred on TAGS in 1963’s episode “The Big House,” as one of the State Detectives “arrested” by Barney & Gomer. (pictured, l - r, George Kennedy with Richard Angarola and Don Knotts)
COOL HAND LUKE (1967), THE D
Read more…Al Checco has died, on July 19 two days before his 94th birthday. The sad news was announced by Al's close and dear friend, actress Francine York.
Al guest-starred in 2 episodes of TAGS, "The Bank Job" (s3) and "If I Had a Quarter-Million" (s5).
He a
Read more…Actor Don Keefer died on Sept. 7 of natural causes in Sherman Oaks, CA, at age 98. Mr. Keefer's career included hundreds of roles on stage, in film and in television.
Don guest-starred twice on TAGS in its 8th season, and once on RFD.
Veteran character actor Bob Hastings died on June 30 at age 89.
Bob did not appear on TAGS (or RFD), but made some film appearances with our stars... supporting roles in ANGEL IN MY POCKET (1969) with Andy, and Don Knotts' THE LOVE GOD? (1969) and HO
Read more…A sad Mayberry goodbye to actress/director/producer Nancy Malone, who guest starred as 'Dr. Edith Gibson' in season 8's "A Girl For Goober."
Hollywood Reporter obituary - Nancy Malone
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R.I.P. to one of Mayberry's nicest visitors ("She's nice, she's real nice"), Mary Grace Canfield.
Also memorable as Hooterville's 'Ralph Monroe' on GREEN ACRES, and a short stint on BEWITCHED as 'Harriet Kravitz.'
Mary Grace Canfield, LATimes obituary
Read more…TVShowsonDVD reports that Warner Home Video is releasing "MAYBERRY RFD Season 1" on April 8, 2014.
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Sad news that escaped notice, character actor Arthur Malet died on May 18, 2013. He was 85.
The British-born Malet appeared in two 6th season episodes of TAGS...
Wednesday June 12 7PM Eastern/4PM Pacific, Margaret Kerry ('Bess Muggins', "Helen Scobey') will be the guest on STU'S SHOW!. The internet-streaming interview show can be accessed at http://www.stusshow.com. You can send questions for Margaret to comm
Read more…The 100-years-young Connie Sawyer was Jay Leno's guest Wednesday night (5/8/13). Connie played 'Miss Blanchard' in "Helen's Past."
Read more…Recently released on DVD is "The Lost Archives of CANDID CAMERA." It collects "Candid Camera" sequences that ran during 1960 on THE GARRY MOORE SHOW.
A bonus feature, not connected to the Candid Camera material, is a performance by guest star Andy Gri
Read more…Actor Robert Nichols died today, March 28 in Santa Rosa CA. In Season 6's "Taylors in Hollywood," Mr. Nichols played the bus driver.
MPI just released PETTICOAT JUNCTION: Return to Hooterville on DVD.
A bonus feature is clips from the April 8, 1964 episode of THE DANNY KAYE SHOW, with guest star Bea Benaderet.
One of the clips is a movie spoof sketch, THE LONG HOT SUPPER, with Danny
Read more…A Facebook friend today posted this great image of Paul Hartman (Emmett Clark) with actress-dancer Ginger Rogers. Thought you'd enjoy.
As you may know, Paul was no stranger to dance, so it's not unusual to see him "standing in" for Fred Astaire here.
Read more…A classic moment from THE ODD COUPLE with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. AND, featuring our very own Maggie Peterson as the beleagured flight attendant.
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Turner Classic Movie's annual "TCM Remembers" tribute opens with two familiar faces from TAGS...
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TVShowsonDVD reports that "MATLOCK The Eighth Season" will be released on February 12, 2013.
A possible, and much younger, Schwamp appearance... on the right as an audience extra in THE CHOKE'S ON YOU (1936), a Vitaphone "Joe Palooka" short subject starring Robert Norton ('Palooka') and Shemp Howard ('Knobby'). Check how he's sitting, holdi
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